Client Success Stories ~
Speaking Engagements

"You provide the right balance between sharing and allowing us to reflect, ask questions, and comment."

"Lisa, I so enjoy the women's entrepreneur mastermind group sessions that you facilitate. You share with us very practical and useful information that we can apply to our businesses and our personal lives. You provide the right balance between sharing and allowing us to reflect, ask questions, and comment. Also, thank you for being transparent, and sharing your successes and challenges that you have encountered in your business. This is both refreshing and gives us encouragement. Lastly, the handouts are great! Thank you for sharing some of the tools you use in your business. Not everyone would do this! I'm eagerly looking forward to the next sessions!" ~ Migdalia, Educational Consultant and Coach, Westchester County, NY

"Thanks for the fantastic presentation...
You were awesome!"

"Thanks for the fantastic presentation, "Successfully Self-Employed: Achieve Results at Home, in Business & in Life" to our women's entrepreneur group. You were awesome! I'm know the rest of the group feels the same way. In fact, one of the group members is revamping her business plan because she realized that her passion is "public speaking" after seeing you in action. I'm certain that you awakened and inspired that decision because I even entertained the idea for a brief moment during your presentation (smiles)!" ~ Vera, White Plains, NY

"We had a packed house for her presentation and not a single person went home disappointed."

"We invited Lisa to speak to prospective residents at Glen Arden, Orange County’s only continuing care retirement community. Often, we deal with people who would just love to move here or to move somewhere, but don’t know where to begin. They have years and years of “stuff” which may have sentimental value or may have some monetary value. What do we do with all of this stuff? This is where Lisa comes in. Not only was Lisa motivating and extremely insightful, but she also did not let any one of us feel like we were alone in this dilemma. We had a packed house for her presentation and not a single person went home disappointed. Months have gone by since Lisa spoke to the group and I still have attendees from that day telling me their success stories after hearing Lisa’s ideas and putting them to use. Every single one of those people have a great sense of pride in what they have accomplished, which is awesome to see! Lisa makes organizing and downsizing seem so easy by making it a manageable process. She will be invited back by popular demand!" ~ Suzanne Forni, Director of Marketing, Glen Arden, www.GlenArdenNY.com

"I am going to nominate you for a further presentation at our annual meeting."

"Lisa, I want you to know how much I enjoyed your Ethics webinar for the American Association of Daily Money Managers (AADMM) in July 2011.

Your slides were very well done and reflect the great amount of thought and planning that you must have given to preparing for this event.

Your presentation was excellent, loud, and clear.

And your willingness to tackle all the incoming questions made for a terrific learning experience! I am going to nominate you for a further presentation at our annual meeting. Thank you!" ~ Bruce A. Ackermann, www.AckermannMoney.com

"You really make learning fun! "

"Lisa, You are an absolute delight. Thank you for being our keynote speaker for the Arizona-Nevada-New Mexico Division Education Forum & Annual Meeting of the International Association of Administrative Professionals held in Albuquerque on June 3, 2011. My only complaint is that I wish they had scheduled you for a full day session! Your presentation, DECIDE to be Organized: Create Your Purpose, Live Your Passion, was a topic that we have not had in the 16 years I've been in this division. It was fresh, lively, informative, and fun. You amazed me with your stories in support of something an attendee mentioned. You had a story for everything. You really make learning fun! It was a pleasure meeting you and I hope that our paths cross again." ~ Patti Speer, President, Arizona-Nevada-New Mexico Division, IAAP

"Not only was your expertise apparent but also your ability to assess the clientele in the room and speak to their specific concerns."

"Thank you for coming to speak to our Heels in Motion group. All participants rated the workshop in the highest rating categories. Those who I spoke with following the presentation were excited and felt equipped with new ideas and perspectives. One attendee wrote that the night was “awesome” and that it “motivated her to DECIDE.” Another told me that she began using your phraseology that “everything has a home” with her kids! Another woman went home and threw away over a year’s worth of unopened mail! The tips and tools you offered our group were priceless and I know that I personally have made changes because of them. Not only was your expertise apparent but also your ability to assess the clientele in the room and speak to their specific concerns. Thank you again for coming to speak to us!"
~ Danielle Marse-Kapr, Gender Equity Coordinator, YWCA

"You held the attention of virtually everyone in attendance and delivered a powerful, yet easy to understand message."

"I want to thank you for the outstanding presentation you put on for the Women's Council of Realtors event last week at the Culinary Institute of America.  Working under some very difficult conditions (poor acoustics, cavernous multi-room venue, after lunch time slot) you held the attention of virtually everyone in attendance and delivered a powerful, yet easy to understand message.  You'll enjoy hearing this:  as I was walking to my car a woman came up to me and thanked me for arranging your talk.  She showed me pages of notes and told me yours was a message she needed to hear.  Earlier another woman pulled me aside and said you were 'fantastic'.  That was high praise because I know that woman well and she is tough to impress. Your talk was an unqualified 'hit'.  I hope we have the chance to work with you again."
~ Matt Williams, Program Co-Chairman, Women's Council of Realtors - Dutchess County

"Just about every person in the audience
remarked upon how interesting,
helpful and motivating your talk was."

"I want to thank you on behalf of the Orangeburg Library for your wonderful "DECDE to be Organized" presentation at the library on Monday, March 26, 2011. Just about every person in the audience remarked upon how interesting, helpful and motivating your talk was. And, I strongly suspect, that this weekend, any number of homes will have far less clutter than before! Good luck with your many endeavors, especially the new book."  ~ Bobbi Chertok, Adult Programmer, Orangeburg Library, Orangeburg, NY

"I was so motivated that I spent that evening organizing my office and I feel like a million dollars!"

"I want to thank you, Lisa. Your DECIDE to be Organized presentation to the Mid-Hudson Estate Planning Council on Thursday, March 3, 2011 was great. I was so motivated that I spent that evening organizing my office and I feel like a million dollars! I also gave a speech the next day and your Stand & Deliver: Dynamic Presentations CD helped with that aspect of my job too! Thanks so much."
~ Karen VanHouten Minogue, Executive Director, Community Foundation of Orange & Sullivan Counties, NY

"You did a great job providing so much relevant content without giving us that
feeling of info-overload." 

"I'm so glad that I attended your Don't Go It Alone: It Takes a Village to Run a Successful Organizing Business session at NAPO 2010 and saw you speak in person.  You are very well-spoken and a wonderful presenter.  You did a great job providing so much relevant content and without giving us that feeling of info-overload. 

There was one thing in particular that you said and I wanted you to know that it has really made me think differently about some of my business expenses.  In fact, I plan to attend the conference next year because of it.  It was the part when you were talking about when/how business owners decide to hire a virtual asst.  Some build it into their cost of doing business from the start and others wait until they reach a specified level.  The past few years I have made my decision on whether or not to attend Conference based on the latter.  Now, I have decided to build it into my budget and I definitely plan to attend Conference next year! " ~ Ann Marie Moore, Moore Organization LLC, http://www.mooreorganization.com 

"The information that you shared with us...
was enlightening, invaluable, and
very well received by the audience."

"On behalf of the Howard University Alumni Club of Westchester and Rockland, I would like to thank you for participating in "The Extra in Extraordinary: Powerful Professional Development" event as a speaker/panelist. The information that you shared with us on organizing and time management was enlightening, invaluable, and very well received by the audience. It was an honor for our community to learn from you. We hope that you enjoyed meeting the members that attended and that you will consider returning in the future to speak with us on related professional development topics. Many thanks again." ~ Carole Coleman-Florestal, Esq., President, Howard University Alumni Club of Westchester and Rockland

"I would highly recommend Lisa to anyone."

"Lisa Montanaro came to give leadership training to the top producing agents in my office. (Typically a very tough crowd to please) The whole group really enjoyed Lisa. They walked away with a better understanding of what a leader is and how they could apply that to their business. I would highly recommend Lisa to anyone." ~ Jenifer Maher, Team Leader Keller Williams Realty Group, Chair Woman Putnam County Chamber of Commerce, Chair Woman Mahopac Carmel Chamber of Commerce

"You are an extraordinary presenter and the information you shared is of great value to me."

"I wanted to personally thank you for this morning’s presentation, The Organized Entrepreneur, for the Women's Enterprise Development Center.  I’m glad a friend mentioned this event to me. Your presentation was excellent.  You are an extraordinary presenter and the information you shared is of great value to me. Thank you!  I look forward to getting both of your monthly e-zines." ~ Robin Roscillo, Back Office Solutions, www.backofficesolutionsct.com  

"Participants raved about her workshop..."

"Lisa Montanaro recently spoke to our women’s business group on 'Organizing and Time Management Tips for Entrepreneurs,' and participants raved about her workshop.  They found her energetic, informative, motivational, and able to share from a wide range of different areas within the topics of organizing and life transitions.  She made what can often be a challenging topic very accessible, and we’re planning to have her back for '21^st Century Organizing Tools' this spring." ~ Persephone Zill, Program Specialist Women's Enterprise Development Center

"Your talk was so relevant and valuable..."

"I waited a few minutes after your organizing & time management presentation to the Entrepreneurial Assistance Program to speak to you, but you had an adoring crowd vying for your attention. I want to thank you for your presentation.  It was truly an eye opener.  I expected a talk on filing systems, but you opened my eyes to things I had never considered, and I truly enjoyed it.  You've got great speaking skills and the content of your talk was so relevant and valuable.  I've no doubt it will impact me as I move on with my dreams for this new venture, and so I thank you." ~ Thomas McLoughlin, founder of Hudson Valley Divorce Community, Monroe, NY

"I appreciate your professionalism and humanity..."

"Lisa was exceptional from the moment she began..."

"Lisa was exceptional from the moment she began her presentation to our PTA.  We listened, laughed and learned in a way that everyone could relate to, even though we all had our own individual organizational issues.  Lisa's handouts had terrific strategies from LM Organizing Solutions.  Personally, I found the mnemonics particularly helpful and will definitely post them in a place I can see them, until change becomes habit. Many of the (anonymous of course) examples she used to describe unique situations she has encountered, allowed us to feel comfortable about our personal ways of doing things. My only disappointment was in in how fast the time seemed to go.

Overall, perhaps the best thing about her presentation was how eager I was to go home and begin to implement some of what I learned.  Lisa was the most worthwhile speaker I have seen in years."  
~Tracey Pietrzak, President, Pine Island PTA

"You have really changed my life..."

"I have been thinking a lot lately about all you taught us at the Putman/Northern Westchester BOCES organizing workshop, and I have been implementing many of the tips you provided. I cannot tell you how you have really changed my life. I know it sounds corny, but I was in such a bad place before your workshop. You got me thinking of how to use your methods for every aspect of my life and what a difference! I must say, your seminar really helped me put things into perspective and prioritize my activities. I don't have to do it all at once. What a relief! Because I organized and compartmentalized my life, I am not only happier and more relaxed, but so much more productive. It's showing at work and at home. It's amazing how organizing your life gives such peace of mind! My only problem is now I want MORE of your tips and enthusiasm. So, don't be surprised to see me at other presentations you will be holding. Thanks again for all you do."
~ Rosemary Reo, Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES, Yorktown Heights, NY

"Thank you for the instant impact
you made on me!"

"What an inspiring presentation you gave last week! As I write, I have a newly acquired, heavy duty, cross-cut shredder and two portable plastic file carriers by my side. The shredder is on its third load, and my necessary files are neatly organized. Thank you for the instant impact you made on me!" ~ Virginia J. Clarke, Esq., Career Counselor,
New Directions Program, Pace Law School, White Plains, NY

"You are such a good speaker..."

"I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your 'Get Organized' workshop at the Goshen Gourmet on June 15th, 2008.  You are such a good speaker. Everyone I spoke to really enjoyed your presentation! I loved your idea about the Memory Box. Check out my blog post about your presentation at BusinessCardContacts.com."
~ June Bissel, BBGG Advertising & Public Relations, Middletown, NY

"You captivated the audience..."

"I want to commend you on a job well done.  Everyone has been saying how great your facilitation of the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce's 2009 Board Retreat was. I agree!  I have been to many of these types of programs in the past, and I could not believe how fast the retreat went. You really kept the meeting going, added valuable personal & professional feedback, and set the tone for a great 2009. You really are a PRO! Thank you for your organized efforts." 
~ Michael Johndrow, Executive Director, Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce, Warwick, NY  

As I mentioned Lisa is multi-talented but what I really like about her is her approachability. Speaking to an attorney can be a little intimidating but Lisa knows how to answer the tough questions while making sure you truly understand the answers." ~ Angela Ploetz of A Red Bench

"I went to your Legal Landmines workshop at the 2008 NAPO Conference and just wanted to tell you how impressed I was. It was such a needed topic, especially with someone so knowledgeable and such a good speaker. Thank you. I have already implemented so many of your suggestions. Yours was the only CD I purchased from conference.  I am sure your session will benefit me for years to come. You have such an awesome niche as a professional organizer and attorney providing legal advice for PO's. There are so many other professionals who just don't understand our business that it's hard to get good, sound advice from them.  Best wishes in all your business adventures!  P.S. I LOVED your performance of 'All that Jazz' at the NAPO Talent Show!"
~ Tami Gallagher, Organized to the Core, Mendota Heights, MN

"Thank you for coming out and doing the Effective Business Writing and Dynamic Communication workshop for our staff.  The level of energy and enthusiasm you bring into the training environment is truly admirable and your organizational skills certainly show proof of the amount of effort and thought you place in preparing for your seminars. I know that there are other topics we would like to address to continue empowering the staff as a team with your guidance.  You will be hearing from us soon!" ~ Holly Houghtaling, Controller, Sprague & Killeen, Inc., Ellenville, NY

"Thank you for presenting the Legal Landmines workshop at the NAPO National Conference in Reno, NV. The information you passed along was fantastic and you answered many questions that are relevant to our industry." ~ Betty Huotari, Logical Placement, Fenton, MI

"Your 'Navigating Legal Landmines' workshop at the 2008 NAPO National Conference was worth my entire investment (registration, hotel, transportation, food, etc.) Thank you so much!"
~ Mary E. Rossow, Rossow Resources, Co-Founder of San Francisco Bay Area NAPO Chapter

"I just wanted to tell you what a fabulous speaker you are; I worked in the environmental division of a large law firm for nine years and I never heard the various liability structures explained so clearly.  Your presentation at the 2008 NAPO Conference on legal pitfalls was one of the best I've ever heard explaining law to a largely lay audience. Thanks again!" ~  Hillary Hutchinson, Hillary Hutchinson & Associates, LLC, Charleston, SC

"Your 'Dynamic Presentations: Stand and Deliver' workshop was very valuable. The practical experience of speaking in front of a group and getting instant feedback was great. I learned techniques that I will utilize immediately. Thank you." ~ John Flynn, Deputy Fire Chief, City of Yonkers, NY Fire Department 

"Thank you so much for facilitating the Dealing With Change in the Workplace workshop at our Superintendent’s Conference Day on November 4, 2008.  Your presentation was fabulous!  Your knowledge is apparent, your enthusiasm contagious, and your delivery just right for the audience.  The feedback I have received so far has been overwhelmingly positive.  We look forward to working with you again in the future." ~ Michele Wilson, Assistant to the Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services, Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES, Yorktown Heights, NY

"What a fantastic presentation you made at our NAPO-NY chapter meeting on November 3rd!  Thank you so much for coming to NYC and presenting to our members.  So many people let me know how much they enjoyed it, and we are all looking forward to your upcoming webinar in February '09.  Now that we all got a taste of your presentation style, we can't wait for more!" ~ Diana Soll, President, NAPO-NY Chapter

"I would like to tell you how much I enjoyed LMOS' presentation to the Literacy Volunteers of Western Orange County.  Ms. Montanaro was quite humorous in her presentation and attempted to 'whip us into shape'. She offered great insight into some of the behaviors that contribute to disorganization and offered several easy principles and steps for decluttering our lives.  I found this inservice very valuable, not just as a literacy volunteer but as a self-employed business woman and a family member in the 'sandwich generation'. I hope that we can have Ms. Montanaro revisit this topic in a year and evaluate how we are doing with her organizing solutions.  I am thankful that Literacy Volunteers provided such a dynamic speaker for an inservice training."
~ Liz B., Literacy Volunteer, Middletown, NY

"I attended your seminar at the New York City Bar Association. I just wanted to tell you that I found the seminar very informative and helpful. While I am confident that I will always be more Oscar than Felix, I definitely learned some valuable tips that I am going to try to incorporate (and hopefully equalize!) into both my personal and professional life." ~ Ryan Weiner, Esq., New York, NY

"Lisa, thank you for a great organizing presentation that you conducted for our staff, and for sharing your Mantra: 'Do not have anything in your home, office or life that you do not love, use often, or need'. I love it, and will use it going forward, as mine too! You are inspirational!"
~ Pat Meeney, Director of Marketing and Staff Development, Dynamic Therapy & Learning, Inc., Florida, NY

"I wanted to thank you and let you know how much I appreciated your presentation to the group of Dutchess County realtors. All of the feedback I've heard is great. It must make you feel good to know you can be a real positive influence in people's lives. I plan to be in touch with you again so you can give a presentation to those in the Realty Executives organization." ~ Matt Williams, Broker/Owner, Realty Executives - Williams-Sykes Realty, Poughkeepsie, NY

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