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In today’s digital day and age, we have forgotten about the benefits of using paper. We turn to our shiny little screens to take photos, notes, and store records. Joining us today on the Stand Out podcast is long-time NAPO member, Julie Bestry. Julie is a professional organizer who dazzles people with her wonderful blogs. Today, we discuss what she is noticing about the shift in our relationship to paper over the last few years, the Cornell note-taking method, haptics, and the beauty of cursive. We also discuss Julie’s hybrid system when it comes to note-taking, planning, and recording, and look at the importance of finding a system that works for you. Finally, Julie tells us why she is known as the ‘paper doll.’ To hear all this and more, tune in now!
Key Points From This Episode:
An introduction to today’s guest, Julie Bestry.
What Julie is noticing about how our relationship to paper has shifted over the past few years.
Discussing the Cornell note-taking method.
Julie explains what haptic is.
How writing was a thing of beauty in the past.
The beauty of being able to read and write cursive.
The importance of finding a system that works for you; digital, paper, or hybrid.
Prolific Productivity Pioneer Reveals Secrets of Success
Saison 3 · Épisode 102
mercredi 27 juillet 2022 • Durée 47:41
This is an extra special episode of Stand Out, and one that none of our listeners will want to miss! Today we have the past Director of NAPO and organizing and productivity pioneer, Harold Taylor on the show, to share some of the wealth of wisdom he has accumulated after 45 years in the business! Harold is now in his 80s, but has not let this slow him down, and continues to work, publishing books and leading an extremely rich and exciting life. In our conversation, we get to cover the basics with Harold, talking about personal productivity and building a system that suits our unique needs, before we get into some of the more specialized areas in which our guest has worked. We talk about the many books he has written and published, the use of humor in his presentations, the evolution of distractions, and much more. As you will see, Harold has an amazing ability to synthesize and communicate ideas, so to catch it all from this generous and important member of our community, tune in!
Key Points From This Episode:
[00:03:32] The ever-present experiences Harold Taylor has dealt with throughout his career.
[00:06:26] How Harold has depicted disorganization in his presentations.
[00:08:48] Blocking out the necessary interruptions; taking responsibility for your own time!
[00:11:24] What actually happens when we allow ourselves to get distracted.
[00:13:19] The inclusion of humor in Harold's presentations, and the idea of high-risk speaking!
[00:15:02] The importance of focusing on a specific niche and area of your subject.
[00:19:29] Developing a system that suits your unique needs and habits.
[00:22:40] The range of work that Harold still does; seminars, writing, and more.
[00:24:45] What keeps Harold interested and motivated at this stage of his life and career!
Emotional Labor - How it's Affecting Your Organizing Clients
Saison 3 · Épisode 93
mercredi 23 février 2022 • Durée 32:29
Emotional labor as Regina Lark describes it is the unseen, unnoticed, unwaged, unwritten, and unanticipated work women do at home. Gender inequity is an age-old issue that women still bear the brunt of and Regina joins us today to break down why it is that we are dumped with the job of homemaking, regardless of how our brains are hardwired, and why we feel such a deep sense of shame if we can’t stay on top of the mess! With a doctorate in women’s history and years of experience as a professional organizer, Regina has married her expertise to write Emotional Labor: Why a Woman’s Work Is Never Done and What To Do About It. In our conversation, we learn how Regina’s male and female clients tend to have a different relationship with mess and how same-sex relationships differ from heterosexual relationships in terms of emotional labor. We discuss wages for housework campaigns and homemaking strikes over the course of history, and how the delegation model in the modern home needs to change! Tune in to find out how strategically stopping your household tasks can work to enforce equity in the home and discover a neat tip to measure labor equity and prove what your work is worth!
Key Points From This Episode:
Introducing Regina Lark and the important work she does in the world! [00:00:33]
How her Ph.D. in women’s history and experience as a professional organizer prompted her to write Emotional Labor. [00:03:59]
How ADHD was only diagnosed in men and the impact on ADHD women. [00:08:06]
Regina’s profound definition of emotional labor and how she landed on it. [00:09:29]
The different relationships Regina’s male and female clients have with mess. [00:13:22]
What a professional organizer’s responsibility to the client involves. [00:14:04
Intuition - Tapping Into Your Inner Guide
Saison 3 · Épisode 92
mercredi 9 février 2022 • Durée 38:51
We've all heard the phrase “Just go with your gut.” But this is often easier said than done. So what exactly is intuition, and how we can make the right decision as entrepreneurs or in our personal life using this subconscious phenomenon? Intuition expert and author of two books, Fail Fast, Succeed Faster, and Gut! What it is. How to trust it. How to use it, Sunil Godse joins us today from London Ontario to break down intuition and how we can begin to tune into it both personally and professionally. Sunil is an entrepreneur who has grown several business ventures that have collectively earned over $20 million in revenues before moving on to become a management consultant helping others find success in their businesses. After realizing that the reason why most businesses fail to create a trusted brand is that they ignore their intuition, he developed a process called Intuitive Branding, which helps businesses leverage the power of intuition and, as the title of his podcast says plainly, "Crush Your Competition In Under 14 Seconds.” As can be seen, by previous clients such as Citibank, SAP, Rogers Wireless, and Western Digital, his advice simply works. Today we cover the four types of intuition (and how each of us has one that is the strongest), why intuitive functioning is like driving a car, and some science behind how our brains and bodies accumulate and communicate this “Gut feeling”. You'll hear some fascinating case studies as well as honest, personal, and tragic reflections on those recognizable moments where we aren't taking our internal signals seriously. With a wealth of information on both personal intuition and corporate intuition, this episode provides key tools and information for literally everyone to better their lives. It's time to listen to your gut and tune in!
Key Points From This Episode:
Introducing Sunil and our topic for today: intuition. [00:00:42]
Why his book is called Gut![00:03:29]
Talking about how omens can be positive or negative. [00:05:33]
A story of how someone found their unique signal telling them something's off.
The Upcoming NAPO Conference with Melynda Weiland
Saison 3 · Épisode 91
mercredi 26 janvier 2022 • Durée 27:44
Here at NAPO we are all incredibly excited because it is nearly time for our upcoming conference. This will be our first in-person conference in three years and it is happening from the 27th to the 30th of April at the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel. This will be the second NAPO conference organized by Melynda Weiland, and today she joins us on the show to tell us everything we need to know about it. Melynda is the Owner of Order to Everything, an organization business that NAPO has been an integral part of. In our conversation, Melynda talks about how this year's conference theme “Educate, Elevate, Celebrate”, will play out in the learning paths, networking opportunities, and speaking events in the schedule. We hear more about some of the guest speakers from outside of NAPO that have been invited and the value they will be providing in their talks. Melynda gets into the five learning tracks and how they are geared toward NAPO members at all experience levels. She also speaks about the benefits of in-person gatherings, weighs in on COVID safety precautions, and shares resources for those who have additional questions about the upcoming event. If you are curious about the NAPO community this is a great opportunity to listen in because Melynda is going to give us a sterling understanding of what will be on offer at the conference.
Do you have questions about NAPO 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland? Please contact our NAPO Conference Program Chair, Ann Zanon via email at Ann@a2zorganizingsolutions.com or by phone at 203-858-0475.
Key Points From This Episode:
Where and when the conference will happen and how to find it online. [00:03:04]
The theme for the conference: “Educate, Elevate, Celebrate”! [00:04:29]
Celebrating an in-person gathering, member achievements, and more. [00:04:39]
Educating ourselves by sharing skills and building a bigger network.
Decoding Greatness (EP.90)
Saison 3 · Épisode 90
samedi 1 janvier 2022 • Durée 34:15
Joining us in conversation today is Ron Friedman, social psychologist, former academic, speaker, and author. He is here to share wisdom from his latest book, Decoding Greatness, where he draws on his research into pattern recognition, skills acquisition, and creative genius, to discuss insights about high-performing athletes, musicians, chefs, and business leaders. Tune in to hear Ron's thoughts on the purpose of collecting, his opinion on productivity programs, and how he feels about marketing his writing. Ron talks about the fallacy that commercial success reflects the quality of your work and why we believe it, as well as why the pandemic has hampered our collective creative growth. We touch on the debate around whether we should all return to the office or not, and Ron reveals some of the secrets behind his writing process. He also tells us why Don Draper’s “derivative with a twist” is the sweet spot of creativity, and shares who he considers to be his greatest influences. Find out what he hopes the book will give readers: plenty of practical tools, and an opportunity to demystify the great works that have inspired them. Join us today to hear all this and more.
Key Points From This Episode:
An introduction to today’s guest, social psychologist, academic, and author, Ron Friedman. [00:00:29]
Ron shares what forms part of his collector landscape: books and stories. [00:03:10]
The purpose of collecting which is to look for insights beyond the surface. [00:04:11]
Some of the productivity programs that are gaining traction like Mem and Notion. [00:07:15]
What it is like for Ron to revisit his book during podcast interviews. [00:09:20]
How Ron feels about the marketing piece of being an author: he would rather not! [00:10:38]
The fallacy that commercial success is equal to quality work and why we fall for it. [00:12:24]
Economic uncertainty and anxiety as factors that have limited creative growth during the pandemic. [00:13:15]
What Ron thinks about the debate around whether we should return to the office.
How NAPO Can Help You Build a Better Business (EP.89)
Saison 3 · Épisode 89
mercredi 8 décembre 2021 • Durée 29:38
December marks the start of a very important event in NAPO’s calendar: Go Month. Here to tell us more is none other than NAPO president, Amy Tokos. Along with being a certified professional organizer, she is the owner of Freshly Organized and a productivity expert whose work has been featured in major publications. Tune in to hear how Amy stumbled upon NAPO, how it became pivotal to her development, and the story of how she came to be president. We also talk about the amazing opportunities that come with being a product exhibitor at NAPO, why you should join a virtual chapter, and how volunteering can help you to find what works for you. Amy shares why she wishes she had gone to conference sooner, and what she would have done differently when she first got involved, before sharing her tips on getting the most out of conference. Go Month is one of the best ways for newcomers to get involved at NAPO. Tune in to hear what you’ll get out of it, why you should join us, and how to get involved!
Key Points From This Episode:
• An introduction to today’s guest, NAPO president Amy Tokos. [00:01:23]
• How she has been participating in NAPO and how she became president. [00:02:32]
• What listeners can do to become involved in Get Involved Month at NAPO. [00:04:01]
• What NAPO Point is and how you can find answers to your questions there. [00:07:59]
• The business-building piece of NAPO that goes beyond organizing. [00:09:43]
• What the virtual chapter is and the meetups Amy considers to be the best part. [00:11:02]
• Why being a product exhibitor at NAPO is an amazing opportunity. [00:15:03]
• How, if you are an introvert, you should find the opportunities that resonate with you. [00:16:48]
Building a Right-Sized Productivity Business (EP.88)
Saison 3 · Épisode 88
mercredi 24 novembre 2021 • Durée 25:51
Today we are so lucky to welcome productivity consultant, Debbie Rosemont, to the show to talk about her journey as a business owner, the important transitions she has made, and why adjusting your company to suit your needs and goals can be one of the most powerful tools for success! In our chat, we get into some thoughts on finding fulfillment, facing fears, dealing with leads, and building the right kind of business. Debbie started her company, Simply Placed, almost 20 years ago, and since then has used specific moments of her life as the compass for deciding the next direction to head in. Our guest has a strong commitment to community, and we also talk a little about referrals and the benefits of a network of like-minded professionals. So to hear all about this inspiring business and its fabulous owner, be sure to join us for another great episode of Stand Out!
Key Points From This Episode:
[00:01:42] A little bit about Debbie, her background, and her company Simply Placed.
[00:03:32] Clarifying the work that Simply Placed does, and their evolution over time.
[00:05:20] The part-time model that inspired Debbie's business and the pivots they have made.
[00:07:59] The need to redefine success and realign goals constantly.
[00:09:14] Increasing impact and revenue; the important variables for these goals.
[00:11:59] How Debbie approaches the idea of fulfillment and its relation to the growth of her business.
[00:13:05] Escaping the negative impacts of hustle culture and our conditioning.
[00:15:08] The power of saying no and opening up more space through focus.
[00:18:02] The lessons and signals that we can use to evolve our business.
[00:19:40] How Debbie deals with leads and her approach to referrals.
[00:21:35] Debbie's advice for listeners looking to make a shift and wondering where to start.
[00:23:30] The constant process of refinement of a business; how excitement translates into success!
Creating Outer Order and the Four Tendencies (EP.87)
Saison 3 · Épisode 87
mercredi 10 novembre 2021 • Durée 31:21
This conversation weaves together our love of organizing and helping clients with the idea of better understanding how to motivate and inspire clients who may not be excited about this particular prospect. Our guest today is Gretchen Rubin, she is the author of several New York Times bestsellers, Outer Order, Inner Calm, Better Than Before, The Happiness Project, Happier at Home, and The Four Tendencies. Gretchen has insight, not only into getting organized, or as she calls it, 'creating inner order and outer calm', but also has deeply explored motivation, personal preferences, and tendencies for ways of showing up. Gretchen delights in enormous readership of her blog and books which have sold more than 3.5 million copies worldwide in more than 30 languages. She has made frequent TV appearances and is in high-demand as a speaker. She’s also a CBS News contributor and on her weekly podcast, you can get direct access to Gretchen’s wisdom! Today we will be exploring both Outer Order, Inner Calm, and The Four Tendencies, so make sure to tune in for an amazing conversation with a super special guest!
Key Points From This Episode:
[0:04:35] Gretchen describes the concept of each of The Four Tendencies: upholder, questioner, obliger, rebel
[00:05:39] The difference between inner and outer expectations.
[00:05:56] Upholders: their motto is, “Discipline is my freedom.|
[00:06:05] Questioners: their motto is, “I’ll comply if you convince me why.”
[00:06:25] Obliger: their motto is, “You can count on me and I’m counting on you to count on me.”
[00:08:07] Rebel: their motto is, “You can’t make me and neither can I.”
[00:08:40] How to keep in mind tendencies when you are working with clients or customers.
[00:09:50] The thing about rebels and their partnerships; factors to keep in mind!
[00:13:08] We discuss the amount that outer order contributes to inner calm.
Hobby organizers, inspired organizers, reluctant organizers, and wishful organizers.
DEI - Learning from Lived Experience (EP.86)
Saison 3 · Épisode 86
mercredi 27 octobre 2021 • Durée 54:29
Today we have two wonderful guests on the show to share their thoughts and experiences in our ongoing discussion of diversity, equity, and inclusion, or DEI. Janine Sarna-Jones is a certified professional organizer and certified move manager, and has a history with NAPO stretching back 20 years! Todd Allan started his work in organizing focusing on residential projects but has graduated to the digital space, applying his love of technology to help clients deal with digital clutter, specializing in Google Workspace and Evernote. In today's chat, we spend some time unpacking the personal and professional realms to diversity, equity, and inclusion, talking about awareness, alignment, action. Our guests highlight the power of noticing, share some ideas about speaking up and how to go about this, the role of the ally, and much more! This conversation fully embodies the nuanced nature of the subject, and the need for personalized choices, a strong stance, and most importantly, necessary change in the world around us. So to hear it all from Clare, Todd, and Janine, be sure to listen in today on Stand Out!
Key Points From This Episode:
[00:04:54] Opening thoughts from our guests on the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
[00:11:56] Janine's upbringing in East Palo Alto and experiences of otherness.
[00:16:27] The idea of masking and how Todd's early years impacted his later life.
[00:21:04] Balancing genuine curiosity with sensitivity to the offense that can be caused.
[00:25:48] The kinds of questions that might make people uncomfortable in certain circumstances.
[00:32:44] An approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion that focuses on overcoming hurdles.
[00:36:39] Thoughts on the continual journey of learning, compassion, and questioning.
[00:38:02] The work of allies and some simple steps towards better awareness and action.
[00:43:48] Todd's story of a homophobic joke, speaking out, and the positive results.
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[00:27:06] The different writing projects that led up to Harold publishing books.
[00:34:35] Harold's approach to new technologies and leveraging this power.
[00:39:51] The recent book that Harold wrote on the subject of how to develop character.
[00:40:45] Comments on the malleability of personality; how environment and attitude impact us.
Elevation through a new education track, fresh content, and more. [00:07:08]
The five education tracks around organization and productivity with tiers for all skill levels. [00:08:03]
‘Organization Strategies’, ‘Productivity Innovations’, ‘Mind and Behavior’, ‘Entrepreneurial Skills and Mindset’, and ‘Technology for the Future’. [00:08:34]
The outside speakers who will attend and what makes them interesting. [00:10:45]
Why NAPO chose Crystal Washington to be the keynote speaker. [00:11:36]
COVID considerations and how the organizers are making the conference safe. [00:15:13]
How people can find out more about the conference and get their questions answered. [00:18:17]
Craving authentic connection and why this conference will be special. [00:21:42]
Why the Baltimore location will add an extra layer of value to the conference. [00:23:40]
How the conference will be especially beneficial to new NAPO members. [00:27:32]
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