Life transitions are challenging because they force us to let go of the familiar and face the future with a feeling of vulnerability. This Track will strengthen your...

Ready to dive in deeper into the world of residential organizing? The Residential Organizing track will strengthen your foundation in residential organizing through...

If your business focus is working with micro and small businesses, the workplace productivity track is a great place to start building your knowledge and hone in on...

Whether you need to learn new skills or fill in knowledge gaps, you’ll gain fresh perspectives in marketing, administration, client relationships, strategic thinking...

This course is designed for the individual interested in learning more about the field of organizing and becoming a professional organizer.

Are you interested in becoming a Professional Organizer? This class provides a blueprint for entrepreneurs launching or growing an organizing business.

This course focuses on initial client contact. Attendees will learn how to conduct an intake interview to test for fit, determine client needs, and set expectations...

This course covers the "whys" and "how" of conducting a needs assessment, from the in-home consultation to constructing an action plan. A needs assessment is a...

You're an organizing professional ready to take the Certified Professional Organizer® Exam and you can answer any question they throw at you, right? Are you sure?...

This course is designed for the individual interested in learning more about the field of organizing. It defines the profession of organizing, introduces participants...

This six-hour, Professional Practice course provides a solid foundation in basic organizing theory.

Designed for new and prospective organizing professionals, or organizers seeking a review of essential skills, this comprehensive course offers specific "how-to"...

Participants in this two-hour class are introduced to the NAPO Code of Ethics and then challenged to apply each of the Code’s concepts to real-world issues faced by...

This all-inclusive NAPO on-demand class delivers a blueprint for launching and growing your business.

This beginner-level course will give organizers many of the tools they need to help clients achieve and maintain a clutter-free life.

Did you know that 25% of Americans live in apartments? Staying organized in small residential space is both a challenge and an opportunity. The challenge arises from...

In this class, you will gain an understanding about how many photos your client is faced with in both the physical and digital formats. You will learn ways to sort and...

Going paperless is about much more than saving trees and a clean desk. Turning our clients' piles of paper into an organized, electronic system can help dramatically...

In this session, we probe common issues that technology can help solve and show you tools your Clients (and you) can put to use right away. We’ll start with the...

This introductory class illustrates the broad categories of personal and professional life transitions, as well as the many variations within each type.

Running a Successful Multi-Person Business course will give you information, strategies, and ideas to help you execute the employee business model.

Learn the key ingredients in helping your clients develop successful paper management systems. In this class you’ll learn how to assess clients’ paper management...

In this course, we will discuss what digital information is, who our digital client is, what exactly digital clutter and decluttering mean in the digital environment....

Organizing Eye Towards Redesign will teach you the basic steps of interior design including furniture placement, lighting and accessorizing. The course will give you...

This course is designed for intermediate and advanced professional organizers. The class will cover the general process of successfully managing an organizing project.

This course focuses on initial client contact. Attendees will learn how to conduct an intake interview to test for fit, determine client needs, and set expectations...

This course covers the "whys" and "how" of conducting a needs assessment, from the in-home consultation to constructing an action plan. A needs assessment is a...

Interested in expanding your business? Learn the basics about creating household and small business inventories. It doesn't take much time or money to add this service...

In the workplace, productivity is all that matters. While being organized helps achieve that end, it is not enough. Our clients need concrete skills in a variety of...

Do your clients complain of lack of leisure, task incompletion, difficulty planning ahead, and being overwhelmed by e-clutter? Could be they’re ‘digitally...

This class will teach you project management that you can use to help your clients with their life transitions.

Want to keep your clients from backsliding? You will need to help them learn better habits. Master the art and skill of transferring your knowledge to your client and...

Designed for advanced-level organizers, this course will build your awareness of some of the most promising studies exploring how we think, process information, and...

This presentation will go beyond basic time management strategies and take a deeper look at the science of time awareness and time management. We will discuss how the...

**NEW** In this 2 hour Client Interaction course you will study motivational theory, the science of change, and relationship driven communications, focusing on...

This course raises awareness of the many safety issues a professional organizer might encounter on the job and provides specific options for avoiding, eliminating, or...

No matter what your experience level, we’re always responsible for managing client expectations throughout the project. For new organizers, this class is ideal for...

By familiarizing ourselves with various productivity systems and the techniques, philosophies, and practices behind them, we'll be better able to come up with time-...

This NEW course will help you become aware of and improve your verbal and nonverbal communication so that clients can count on you when they need help through life's...

We have a unique opportunity to engage our clients in important conversations, and encourage them to be prepared should the unexpected happens: a sudden medical event,...

This class will also provide you with information on how to further pursue and work towards a credentialed career in coaching.

This 2 hour class will teach you how to set up a home which is not only functional but will also promote a smooth transition to independent adulthood.

Turning 40 is a major milestone for most of your clients. Learn to help your clients through life after 40.

Dólares americanos - Esta clase es la versión en español de nuestra clase PO-001. El curso está diseñado para el individuo interesado en aprender más acerca del...

El objetivo del Código de Ética de NAPO no es preservar las relaciones a toda costa. Expresa un estándar dentro de la comunidad para proteger la industria...

Aborda los aspectos generales de la industria, lo que es un organizador profesional y los pasos a considerar al iniciar un negocio de organización profesional. Dentro...

Dólares americanos - Os participantes desta aula de duas horas são apresentados ao Código de Ética NAPO e convidados a aplicar cada um dos conceitos do código a...

Dólares americanos - Você quer se tornar uma Personal Organizer? Esta aula NAPO ministrada por Helena Alkhas oferece um mapa completo para empreendedores lançando ou...

Have questions? Want answers? Do you have questions about how to become a CPO® — or how to maintain your CPO® status once you attain the credential? Then join us to...

The New CPO® Webinar is for anyone who received their certification within the past year.

Join Jessica Butts as she delivers the official keynote for the 2018 NAPO Retreat!

A panel of NAPO members share the evolution of their careers: the vision with which they began, how they started, what they have accomplished, and where they are headed.

Fall in love with an affordable (free!) floor plan & storage space design tool

An overview of Sustainability concepts and the appropriate points to incorporate them into your work with clients.

Heather creates space for participants to intimately connect with their most sincere wants, the courage to identify deeply-rooted fears that are holding them back, and...

This fast-paced class will share: a simple tool for organizing your marketing efforts for the next 3 months, 4 proven strategies organizers can start using...

In this workshop-style session, you’ll work through your ideas and get structure and support on how to create the best environment to make it happen.

When we—the organizers—are armed with the knowledge of how to live healthier and implement systems to create a healthier kitchen, we offer a true sense of support for...

This presentation will take a look at a time management typology among organizers to help us find greater fulfillment and meaning in every day.

This class will teach how to download into all the versions of QuickBooks (online, desktop PC or Mac) and best practices to save tons of time.

Dorothy spent the last year preparing a new interactive and energizing session which works for any age and any stage of business - and answers the question: “What will...

This is a two-hour session on family organizing and productivity for the entire family; from infants and toddlers, to kids and teens, to spouses and their partners.

Distinguish the difference between Work-Life Balance and Work-Life Integration! This course will explain these concepts by getting us to look at what inspires us, by...

Discover how to assemble and keep and strong group of mental health professionals, coaches, home service pros, community support resources and more to not only bring...

I will share my process including a writing exercise, possible meditation, movement, sound and other tools we can to tap into our creative visualizing process. Most...

Explore a way to work that’s more effective and less stressful. Use it in your business and teach it to your clients so that you and they can get more done in less time.

Learn the research, resources and revenue potential for these practices and begin implementing them during our session as we take a powernap, create whitespace and go...

Build your business by using employees and independent contractors to scale your service offerings, free you up to work on your business, provide quicker turnaround on...

Discover the owner's manual for human beings and exponentially improve your relationships with clients, prospects and beyond!

Join me in discussing a step-by-step system I have designed to help you – and help your clients - develop, revise, and put into one place all the most important...

Yogic Tools for Organizers´ Needs is an interactive yoga practice. Attendees will be taught specific techniques of breathing, movement, and mental visualization that...

The Leaders Inspiring Leaders panel was a round table discussion.

Come join Roberta Andrade and Carol Jones for this NAPO2018 DIY Hand Tools For Professional Organizers workshop. You will get hands-on learning and practice using a...

Designed for current PC users of Microsoft® Outlook 2013, Microsoft® Outlook 2016 or Microsoft® Office 365, this session will teach attendees features beyond simple...

We’ll discuss how you might already help your clients achieve a more mindful life, and brainstorm straightforward ways to integrate mindfulness / meditation into your...

Would you like to know more about how to improve and redesign your clients' storage spaces? Would you like some creative ideas for maximizing storage in limited...

Most people in the organizing industry are solopreneurs and many struggle to make sense of their books. QuickBooks is an accounting tool that, if used properly, can...

Those two little words – Email Overwhelm – create a pit in most of our stomachs, because we can relate to the sinking feeling of an overloaded inbox. The goal of this...

We'll be discussing how you can motivate, organize, and inspire overwhelmed families that are in need of your Professional Organizing talents.

Grief is such a powerful emotional state that it can be the root cause of clutter. This fragile population can shut down if they feel criticized or judged. You can...

You will communicate and collaborate better once you master the skills in this interactive and high-energy workshop and Joan Bowling will be there to help you enhance...

You can't organize anyone else or even yourself if you are on brain overload! Stress, worry, and other negative emotions prevent you from functioning at your optimum...

A day that changed my life forever forced me to think outside the box. I found Evernote and Neat sitting very nicely outside my box! They are waiting for you, too. Not...

Have you ever wondered what your clients are thinking? They have beliefs and expectations that they bring to the table and so do you. Learn common challenges your...

This interactive learning opportunity will feature role plays of a business consultant and client in action. Learn the process of business consulting, including...

This presentation is for professional organizers who have ever wondered what it would be like to take on more and larger projects with a team of organizers. It will...

Organizing Dead People sounds irreverent, but this is a workshop that honors clients who die by providing for the respectful and compassionate “de-acquisition” or...

Professors are among the potential client base of nearly every professional organizer. This session is geared to those who work with scattered, intelligent creatives,...

Curious about Virtual Organizing? Learn how Virtual Organizing can be a vital additional service for ‘bridging the gap' for both potential clients and the Professional...

Are you always busy but feel like you have nothing to show for it at the end of the day? Are you juggling dozens of tasks and overwhelmed by what to focus on first?...

Part lecture and using case studies, this interactive session will expose the significant negative impact that ADHD has on marriage when it is not decoded for the...

Identifying Processing Modality strengths and sensitivities reveals important organizing opportunities and challenges for both the client and the Professional...

Approximately 4.4% of the adult population has a diagnosis of ADHD, and yet ADHD researchers and experts believe that most adults with the disorder have not been...

An experienced corporate organizer will share real-world project examples and benefits. She will help you to identify how you can get into the corporate market. The...

We all tell ourselves little lies because they make us feel better in the moment. Unfortunately, these little lies can interfere with clients making best use of your...

There's something for everyone as we'll discuss how to successfully manage the home with alternative digital ecosystems and time management tools. Empower your clients...

Wondering how you could qualify for the “Speaking for Fees” SIG? Bridging the gap from wannabe speaker or low-paid occasional speaker to well-paid professional can be...

Technology is supposed to make life easier, but the never-ending list of options make it tough to decide which tools will make life easier and which just make...

Jail, weight gain, extreme care giving, divorce, death, financial ruin, homelessness, substance abuse, feeling like giving up - many members of NAPO have experienced...

This presentation will educate the wealth community on the state of the art and collectible markets. The wealth community will also develop an understanding of the...

Wouldn't it be great to find out what a veteran organizer really uses on the job? Whether brand new or experienced, an organizer attending this session will walk away...

Are you an introvert? Not sure? Do you avoid attending networking events and speaking to groups? Hate calling prospective clients on the phone? This session, inspired...

In this engaging, info-packed, no-nonsense workshop, media pros Terri Trespicio and Paula Rizzo will show NAPO attendees how to: Create your camera-ready brand by...

this session is the pool of cool water you've been looking for. You will learn how to pull yourself (excuse me... your friend) out of the hamster wheel of urgency and...

We all know procrastinators in our life. I'm sure no Professional Organizer would first identify as a procrastinator but after hearing his explanation, you may think...

Our clients have times when they feel less than confident, and so do we!! Ann Cuddy’s research suggests that doing a “power pose” for only two minutes before doing...

Bill Acheson is an expert in nonverbal communication. From the classroom to the courtroom to the conference room, Bill has worked with professionals who want to...

No matter whether you are a solopreneur or the owner of a growing PO firm, leadership skills are imperative for your success. The core objective of Leadership 101 is...

Understand the importance of a calm working environment for both organizer and client.

Learn the tips and tricks of designing storage solutions. Provide unique solutions for challenging spaces whether it is a closet, pantry, kitchen cabinets or home...

Learn to create a personal digital action plan and receive a digital clutter assessment tool designed specifically for professional organizers who wish to assist...

The tactics shared in this session will help you deal with what you need to do, decide on what you ought to do, and ultimately do more of what you want to do in work...

Learn how to guide your client into their own time system that will fit their life and natural work style - and actually last.

Enhance your clients' outcomes, improve sales, and ease “difficult” conversations with one powerful tool: transparency. Transferring skills and measuring progress...

This session is designed to discuss this relationship from the contractor's perspective. We will discuss some reasons for being a contractor, how to build the...

For anyone who has been in business 5+ years and who has never taken the opportunity to create a strategic plan, this session is a must! If you are just beginning in...

This panel is designed to bring together a group of Organizer Coaches who have successfully blended coaching skills geared to a specific need for their organizing...

Discover the most popular and effective marketing format for you to connect with ideal clients. In this session, you'll learn Video platforms and why they matter...

How do you help clients determine what is valuable enough to sell and what should be donated? We are going to cover all the steps involved in the moving process from...

Research illustrates clearly that people with ADHD require a higher level of motivation to get boring stuff done. Play is a natural remedy to raise motivation and...

This presentation takes a deeper look into the importance and effectiveness of implementing email marketing along with social media as a tool that drives action.

Techniques to Identify and assess technology costs and benefits: when technology is and isn't helpful. Discuss and coach clients to properly define expectations:...

Examines how our clients get stuck, procrastinate and get locked out of productive choices. Provides a handful of Practical Zen Brain Hacks to reframe sources of...

This session describes a platform for understanding the impact of aging on memory, and provides concrete skills organizers can use to increase success with elderly...

Understanding the special health, wealth, and legacy information challenges facing baby boomers, for both tangible and digital information.

Online learning helps you extend your value to clients by offering your resources and expertise between live sessions.

Panel discussion will tackle such topics as burnout, the physical demands of our work, the challenges of business growth, transitioning from working "in" to "on" the...

We will cover selling your business/portions of it, licensing/selling your intellectual property, creating do-it-yourself services, having employees or independent...

The goal of this workshop is to assist organizers who work with or want to work with students.

A whole new approach to organizing people with ADHD! Borrowing from the world of ADHD Coaching,

Why do some people succeed while others struggle? Most of the time it boils down to three factors: The first is the “External.” This factor includes all of the outside...

This course create ways to infuse your individuality into your marketing and branding, and your direct work with clients. Redefine for yourself what “having a...

If you want more leads, blogging can help showcase your expertise and grow your business. Professional Organizer and blogger, Deb Lee, CPO®, will share actionable...

This year we're going back to basics and there's sure to be something for everyone because YOU get to ask the questions. Join us as this dynamic panel of experts...

The goal of this training program is to guide you in the discovery of: what small business tax responsibilities really are; the top deductible expenses to minimize tax...

Get a glimpse into the minds of our clients and the general public as we share highlights from the most recent NAPO Industry Survey. Through small and large group...

Techniques that will alleviate a common fear, “how can I organize someone's photos, when my own photos are disorganized?” We will discuss printed and digital photo...

Shawndra shares the seven truths to becoming a published author.

Come learn how to optimize the use of your ScanSnap scanner to reach a new level of paperless organization. Learn about software solutions, cloud services, photo...

Learn how to help clients digitally organized one of their largest assets, their home. Managing the items in the home, as well as, the structure itself can be...

Lean principles have been widely utilized in corporate and manufacturing settings. Companies have seen huge increases in productivity which have equaled big savings in...

In this session we will explore the language of clutter, the emotional imprints we project onto our belongings, and the energy currents that travel through physical...

Many professional organizers say that they do not work with chronically disorganized clients. A smaller percentage, however, would agree that most people who seek the...

This session will inform participants on how to organize electronic documents and records in cloud-based document management systems. Participants will understand why...

So many business owners bury their heads in the sand when it comes to money and pricing. In order to be profitable in business, you must overcome money mindset issues...

Feeling frustrated in your attempts to help compulsive buying clients? Want to feel more competent and confident with them? This workshop will give you the tools!...

This session will provide you with clear guidelines and processes for hiring and training organizers and administrative staff. With this knowledge, you will be able to...

Learn how to streamline the process and eliminate a lot of overwhelming paper clutter, not to mention worry.

Many professional organizers work not just with disorganized lives and businesses, but with the disorganized minds behind them. Indeed, in our crazy-busy world,...

Be bold! Seize the opportunity to learn the complex rules, regulations, challenges, and opportunities that await you in moving clients out of provinces or even out of...

Learn more about the people, the reasons and the treatments for those who hoard or are chronically disorganized. Participants will learn the new diagnostic criteria...

Negotiation is simply discussions to agree on a deal. Whether you are negotiating a multi-million dollar deal or simply where to meet for dinner, improving your...

​Virtual Organizing is a growing trend in our industry. It allows you to expand your client base beyond your local area and increase your earning potential. This...

This session will be led by Laurie Dupar, trained Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner and 12 year credentialed ADHD life coach. Laurie is a world recognized ADHD...

In this session, you'll learn why video marketing can be your best tool and how easy it is to get going. I'll show you the exact technique and equipment you need (and...

Join our session to learn about practical and actionable tips you can implement in your business immediately AND share with clients. Participants choosing to attend...

When we are able to say ‘NO’ to those people, tasks, ideas and things that are counterproductive to our goals, we gain the time, energy, clarity and money to say ‘YES’...

You've probably heard that Public Relations is one of the best ways to market your business, but do you know why? More importantly, do you know how you're going to get...

Rock Your Content makes marketing professionals and business owners think about their goals, their brand, and gets them outside of their marketing box.

Our panel discussion offers insights to newer as well as more experienced professionals, as panelists share the collective knowledge they’ve gained while becoming...

Get a glimpse into the current state of the industry, including thoughts from your colleagues and the public, as we share highlights from the recent NAPO Member and...

In this session we'll walk step-by-step through several key workflows, including creating a paper-smart office, keeping track of the people you meet, managing...

Though scanner manufacturers have been producing smaller, faster, easy-to-use scanners, for clients, the thought of going paperless is still overwhelming and scary!...

This session will focus on the value of digital home management and will showcase HomeZada’s platform on how to manage this information.

Joshua and Ryan, better known to their 3 million readers as The Minimalists, share their their story about letting go, getting the physical, mental, and emotional...

This session will give you the strategies and tools to add more revenue dollars when you organize your clients with the color of Smead Viewables®.

This session will help you “unlock” the secrets of digital photo organization so you can return home and immediately provide assistance to your customers.

This session, The WOW Factor: Creating Brand Ambassadors For Your Business, shares the secrets of today's top companies and how they not only attract customers, but...

Sure you have built a large Twitter following and have a thousand fans on your Facebook page, but are they actually converting to solid business? If you aren't making...

Eric and Angel bring you an affordable do-it-yourself marketing system that doesn't feel like selling. Come learn a fun and affordable approach to taking your business...

We will cover the basics of the ADHD brain and the OCD brain. Marketing strategies will be reviewed, as well as ways to work effectively and successfully with...

In this session, you will learn the specifics of how to step out of the day-to-day and into the much-needed leadership role that your organization is currently missing.

Style acceptance empowers ownership for time and space struggles and offers clients the ability to flex their behaviors. This assessment is a tool for professionals to...

Learn more about working with MaxSold to set up an auction for your clients.

Learning Objectives: • Explore different specialties within Professional Organizing and Productivity • Factors to consider when deciding to specialize • Benefits of...

This is an interview with one of NAPO’s own Rock Star Organizers – Angela Cody-Rouget, Certified Liberator™, Certified Document Specialist. Get an inside view of...

The Holistic Organizers SIG Open Call will be presented by Michelle Powell. The presentation title is Holistic Home Harmony: The Art of Cultivating Flow And Function....