Truly listening to people in private consultation to what is on their heart, and their needs is one characteristic of Elisa that is often commented upon by clients and friends. They know when they are talking Elisa is actively listening. When it's her turn to speak people are encouraged, inspired and motivated to move on, step up, and get going.

Elisa is personable, warm and caring; her honesty and vulnerability put people at ease in sharing their challenges in life. The result is creative and workable solutions to those challenges (managing time, chaos, papers piling up).

The wealth of Elisa’s education, life experiences and 10 years of professional organizing experience has been bundled up to help others reach their goals and find a simpler life. Her background which includes teaching high school, office manager, business owner, son with ADHD and husband with ADD, plus ocean sailing experience, brings her uniqueness and talents to her clients and audiences.

The History of How2

At the start of her business, nearing the end of a virus that kept Elisa literally in bed or on the couch for two years, Elisa was praying about what direction to take with her life when she got well. Elisa felt strongly impressed she was to help people get organized. That sounded like fun but she had never heard of anyone doing anything like that for a business. Then she learned about NAPO, the National Association of Professional Organizers. Writing a book was an initial interest to her but after seeing all the organizing books on the cluttered floors of clients she decided to teach in a more step-by-step approach. Elisa made a DVD on Having More Fun in Your Kitchen that has helped countless people transform a chaotic and cluttered kitchen into a peaceful efficient place in the heart of the home.

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