Speaking & Training
Testimonials
“At dmg World Media we produce some of the largest consumer shows in North America that can draw up to 60,000 visitors, per show. It is always our goal, as show producers to inspire, educate and entertain our visitors; Hellen Buttigieg does just that. Her presentation on how to organize and de-clutter your home and office is brilliant. She captivates the audience with energy, passion, and educates them by showing simple, easy tips on how to organize their homes and lives. By the end of her presentation there is standing room only- people were inspired!”
- Patti Dorin, dmg world media
“As Program Chair for the 2006 Professional Organizers in Canada National Conference I had occasion to hear Hellen speak to our membership. Her style was warm and informative......a real hit with our conference crowd! We were delighted to hear her story of "Success Without Struggle". It was real and believable and very encouraging to our members. I did have opportunity to review the post-conference evaluation forms and my words were confirmed by many. Hellen's keynote address was truly a hi-lite of our conference experience!”
- Donna Schmidt, Program Chair, Professional Organizers in Canada National Conference
“Your presentation was well received - the feedback I received was great. Kudos for a job well done - lively, interactive, even thought provoking!”
- Joan Black, Manager, Customer Service, Paradigm Financial Advisors
“Your presentation was passionate, humourous and informative. I especially enjoyed learning about "RAFT" and how it "saves us from drowning in a sea of paper" - truly unforgettable. Given the comments from the group I expect the numbers will be even higher the next time we meet.”
Some of the comments we received were "Good positive motivator", "She's very upbeat and informative", "Great ideas, Thank you!", "She makes you feel like this is a very attainable goal". And when asked "Would you recommend this presentation to a friend" the response was a unanimous "YES ABSOLUTELY"
- Brad Shoemaker, V.P. & Branch Manager, CIBC Wood Gundy
“Your presentation was informational, motivational -- and fun. I think you have inspired all of us to R.A.F.T. and de-clutter our lives. That's no small step for us!”
- Donna Papacosta, Trafalgar Communications
“Your words of wisdom encouraged all of us to take a look at organizing our lives so that we can manage our time rather than allow time to manage our lives. I am sure that we will be able to use your information this year and run more effective meetings and only handle what matters most. This evening was definitely time well spent!”
- Lauren Brydges, Today's Family
“Your highly charged workshop gave our company some excellent tools to organize ourselves. Any business that strives to improve needs to consider this seminar. Thank you, Helen for a job well done.”
- Brian Gordon, President, Skyline Toronto
Hellen Buttigieg is a dynamic professional speaker and is available for keynotes, workshops and seminars. Her presentations are fast-paced, entertaining and filled with practical, useable tools and techniques. Participants most often comment on how her enthusiasm and user-friendly ideas inspire and motivate them to take action.
Most Requested Presentations
Please note: Format and content of the sessions can be customized, according to needs of your organization or theme of your event. By selecting elements from these various sessions, creating new titles and altering the length of the presentation, Hellen will tailor the session to meet the needs of your audience.
Unclutter Your Life: Quit Drowning in a Sea of Papers
Has your office or kitchen table become buried under paperwork? Do you feel stressed because you can't find things when you need them? Now, more than ever, we are inundated with paper. How do we determine what to keep, what to let go of, and how to organize and store what’s left? This presentation will focus on how to organize your papers and reduce the clutter so you can feel less stress and free up more time and space for what you really want.
In this informative and action packed talk, you will learn how to:
- Eliminate paper clutter at home or at the office
- Locate your papers and files within seconds
- Stay on top of unfinished work using an action file system
- Free up time to focus on what’s most important
- Increase productivity and personal effectiveness
- Improve the quality of your work and decrease the length of time needed to complete it
Cut Closet Clutter & Create More Space
What is a typical morning like for you? Are you able to choose your outfit with ease, accessorize quickly and start your day off right? Or do you frantically dig through your closet, unable to find what you need, only to be late for work? Are you unsure of what to keep and what to toss or giveaway? If all your extra stuff is complicating your life, it’s time for a closet makeover. This presentation will focus on how to de-clutter and organize your closet so you can easily find what you need to make you look and feel great.
In this informative and action packed talk, you will learn how to:
- Get started (often the hardest part)
- Tackle closet clutter using the 4 D’s to De-cluttering your closet
- Streamline your wardrobe to maximize closet space
- Make keep/toss/giveaway decisions quickly and easily
- Overcome common obstacles that keep you stuck
- Store your items so you can locate clothes and accessories within seconds
- Choose organizing products that maximize closet space and make your life easier
- Keep your closet organized with a simple maintenance plan
Hellen’s Top Ten Cardinal Rules of Organizing
Getting organized is consistently in the top 3 resolutions people make. But with so many organizing rules, and so little time, how do we achieve our goal without getting overwhelmed? In this presentation, expert organizer Hellen Buttigieg narrows it down to the basic ten rules you need to know to keep your home organized and clutter-free.
In this informative talk, you will learn how to:
- Find time to get organized
- Get started – often the hardest part
- Make the most out of your existing space
- Make keep/toss/giveaway decisions quickly and easily
- Determine where and how to store your things
- Prevent memorabilia from taking over your home
- Choose organizing products that work best
- Keep your home organized with a simple maintenance plan
Tame Kitchen Chaos:
How to Organize the Hub of the Home
What does your kitchen look like on a typical day? If the kids’ homework is spread out on the table, the mail is piling up on the counter and an avalanche of plastic containers greet you every time you open a certain cupboard, it’s time to tame your kitchen chaos. This presentation will focus on de-cluttering and organizing the hub of your home to create a functional, welcoming kitchen that will nurture your family and save you time, energy and money.
In this informative seminar, you will learn how to:
- Make keep/toss/giveaway decisions quickly and easily
- Create clearly defined zones so that your kitchen functions as efficiently as a restaurant’s kitchen
- Organize your supplies for easy access to save time and steps
- Avoid overstocking your pantry and wasting money and food
- Maximize every square inch of your kitchen
- Choose organizing products that work best and make your life easier
- Keep your kitchen organized with a simple maintenance plan
Getting Time on Your Side:
How to Manage the Minutes of Your Life
Do you feel overwhelmed with too much to do and too little time? If you feel stressed, overworked and frustrated because you never seem to have enough time, this presentation can give you just what you need. In this thought-provoking practical seminar, award-winning professional organizer and life coach Hellen Buttigieg shares her insider secrets on how to make the most of your time so you can experience less stress and feel more in control.
In this informative seminar, you will learn how to:
- Organize your day to get greater control of your time and life
- Determine how to juggle competing demands and create a daily time schedule to achieve your goals
- Identify your biggest time gobblers and understand how to manage them
- Find out how to minimize distractions to improve your focus
- Discover simply ways to gain control of your voicemail and email, instead of letting them control you
- Get your life in balance by learning the best, guilt-free ways to say “no”
The Art of Public Speaking: How to Present with Confidence
Do you cringe when asked to speak at a meeting or give a presentation? Speaking is one of, if not the, most effective strategy to market yourself and grow your business. It allows you to increase your exposure and gain instant credibility. Has your fear of speaking in public led to missed opportunities? Not any more…In this interactive workshop, you'll learn how to gain confidence and become an effective speaker.
In this informative and action packed talk, you will learn how to:
- control nervousness and communicate with confidence
- arouse interest and build rapport with your audience
- use body language, facial expressions and gestures to add impact
- structure your speech for maximum impact
- add polish to your presentation
You will be offered the opportunity to practice the techniques in a constructive and supportive environment; however, you will not be pressured to speak if you choose not to. You will leave the session with more belief and confidence in yourself and your speaking abilities.
Coaching Available: To further support progress and reinforce learning, individual coaching is available to workshop participants on an as-needed basis. Coaching can be enormously helpful when you are facing a speaking challenge and require extra guidance and support.
