It’s the perfect time to organize your paper and files for the new year.Attend this workshop, File Yourself to Freedom, and leave with files you will never have to re-organize again. Attendees will learn how to use the filing product we use exclusively that will tell you where to put your paper and how long to keep it. The FreedomFiler has a built in purging system designed to help you let go of paper once and for all. We love this product and you will too!
Additional materials cost for this workshop. $49.95 paid to Christa Wagner for FreedomFiler product andattendees to bring 75 hanging file folders and plastic filing tabs. Call 604-257-6976 to register.
I’ve named this post “Focus Is the Name of the Game” because I just returned from the POC (Professional Organizers of Canada) Conference in Calgary and I feel more focused than ever. Now I know what you’re thinking; that I am pretty focused already. Well, even organizers can get a little lost with so many tasks, activities and To Do’s.
At the conference I listened to keynote speaker, Les Hewitt, author of The Power of Focus. He was amazing and he said, “Sustained motivation is when you have something thing good that goes along with what you you do well.” That really resonated with me. I am good at organizing and that’s why I created Savvy Solutions more than five years ago. Of course, I will continue to work with people in their homes and offices on paper, time and email management. But what I am really good at is speaking in front of a group. Not many people feel that way, but I love it. So in the future, you will see more focus on speaking engagements, Lunch & Learns, Workshops and Seminars. And here’s where I would love your help….
If you know of a business that would like to save time and money in the workplace, forward this message.
If you know of a company that is looking for a motivational speaker to light a fire under their staff, forward this message.
If you know of a group, association, organization or business that keeps running into the “No Time” trap, forward this message.
On average, we spend one our each day searching for misplaced information. The goal of my presentations is to give you back at least 10 minutes each day, which would equal one week over the course of a year. What would you do with an extra week of time?
I love working with you in your homes and offices and hope to grow our speaking services with your help. And the good news is speaking engagements can be in anywhere. Contact me at 778.839.5792 to schedule your Lunch & Learn at your office. Book by November 30th and lunch is included.
Email-Itus is the term I use for people who check email constantly; all day and night, in the middle of the night, on the weekends, on holidays, on vacation, etc. Email is addictive; in fact I just recently read an article about how checking email is an addiction like gambling or shopping.
By now most people know how I feel about email. I just feel it’s the largest distraction in our world today. Sure, I see the benefits, but only if it wasn’t so abused and overused. One can dream, right? Anyway, I spend a lot of time talking to clients about email and I’ve come up with a 3-Step Process to reduce time spent on email.
Self Management: Controlling email isn’t about time management as much as about controlling yourself and the strong forces that make us want to read and respond immediately. One tip is to open your email only after you have completed the day’s top priority.
Computer Management: We all know computers can be our best friends, but can also get in our way when not working properly. Outlook has many settings that help us manage email. For example, turn off your sounds alerting you of a new email. That’s not doing anyone a favor.
Quality Management: Next time you go to click the send button, ask yourself, “Does my busy recipient truly need this email to do his or her job?” If the answer is no, delete the email. For every 1 email you send, you get 3 in return. Moral of the story: the less you send, the less you receive.
In our Lunch & Learn called Avoid Email Bankruptcy we outline key steps you can implement to reduce your time spent on email immediately. Email just came into our lives and now its up to us to use this tool effectively. Contact me at 778.839.5792 to schedule your Lunch & Learn at your office. Book by November 30th and lunch is included.
Christa Wagner is a professional organizer and motivational speaker in Vancouver, BC.
Email is the greatest single interruption of the modern world and its taking over our workday; not to mention we have now added Facebook and Twitter. In this seminar, Avoid Email Bankruptcy, attendees will learn the three major causes of e-mail overload, and how to solve them. We’ll teach you how to reduce the number of e-mail you receive, how to compose more effective e-mail, and how to find and file the e-mail you need. Call 604-257-6976 to register.
** Every participant will receive a copy of Christa’s Audio Magazine – Live A More Organized Life **
Avoid Email Bankruptcy
Oct 13, 2009 06:30 PM
Investment:$22
Kitsilano Community Centre, 2690 Larch Street, Vancouver, BC
Chances are your kitchen counter, dining room table and desktop are covered with paper. What to do with all the papers that comes home from school, papers that need to be filled out and returned, tests the kids did well on and possibly should be displayed, thousands of pieces of artwork that may or may not need to be hung up. In this workshop, Uncover the Counter, Fridge & Desktop, Vancouver Professional Organizer, Christa Wagner, will teach you how to process your paper and create a system to manage your most important papers. Call 604-257-6976 to register or visit their website.
** Every participant will receive a copy of Christa’s Audio Magazine – Live A More Organized Life **
Uncover the Counter, Fridge & Desktop
Sep 17, 2009 5:30 PM
Investment: $22
Kitsilano Community Centre, 2690 Larch Street, Vancouver, BC
Back to school and fall is a busy time of year. Be sure you are ready by attending this workshop, our 5th Annual Taming Family Chaos – Back To School Edition. The class will be lead by Vancouver Professional Organizer, Christa Wager of Savvy Solutions. Attendees will learn 10 family organizing secrets you can use to simplify your life and take control of your home. Keep in mind, your kids will learn a life skill that they will use throughout school, work and life. Call 604-257-6976 to register.
** Every participant will receive a copy of Christa’s Audio Magazine – Live A More Organized Life **
Taming Family Chaos
Aug 25, 2009 6:30 PM
Investment: $22
Kitsilano Community Centre, 2690 Larch Street, Vancouver, BC
Register: Call 604-257-6976
Christa Wagner is a Vancouver Professional Organizer and owner of Savvy Solutions. As a professional organizer, we bring the plan, the products and the know-how to get organized and stay organized. We help you decide what’s important and make sure you have the right tools at your finger tips.
I provided a workshop called Kick Start Office Productivity for the Kitsilano Chamber of Commerce on June 18th and what a success it was. We had about 30 attendees at the gorgeous Watermark Restaurant on Kitsilano Beach. I have given many seminars and worshops over the years and this has to be one of the most beautiful settings I have ever spoken in. What a view!
I wanted to thank the Kitsilano Chamber of Commerce, specifically Terry Clark and Kirsten Severson for hosting the event. The topic was Kick Start Office Productivity and I provided 5 organizing tactics you can use in your office that will make a huge difference to your productivity. There has been no better time to streamline and organize your business. In a challenging economy we do everything we can to drive store traffic and increase revenue and sales. Yet what are you doing to boost internal productivity, which can have a dramatic affect on the bottom line?
Each attendee was asked to select one tactic, where they are the most challenged, and commit to focusing on it for 30 days. Accountability is key so I will follow up and see how they are doing in 30 days. I can’t wait to hear.
The topics we talked about were related to email, desktop clutter, paper, time and focus. We could have talked about each tactic over the course of hours, but we only had an hour and my hope is each attendee left with a few nuggets of inspiration that will make a difference in their day. The feedback was terrific and everyone stayed afterwards to talk and ask me questions about their personal situation. The event could not have been better!
Thanks again to the Kitsilano Chamber and contact us at 778.839.5792 if you would like your own seminar on Kick Start Office Productivity.
I have the ideal presentation for your next conference, business meeting, community center or retreat and would love your help to fill my Fall Speaking schedule.
My signature presentations include Conquering Paper Clutter, Masterful Time Management, Avoid Email Bankruptcy and Meal Planning Made Easy.
All presentations are available in “lunch and learn,” seminar or keynote format and are available in both the U.S. and Canada. My style, which is both instructive and entertaining, allows you to feel more organized and productive in minutes. My message is simple; Get Organized and Get More Out Of Life.
I am a member of the Kitsilano Chamber of Commerce and have been asked to provide an organizing or productivity related seminar in June. Very excited about this opportunity I considered what questions I am asked about most often right now.
As I think about it for businesses, there has been no better time to streamline and organize your business. In a challenging economy we do everything we can to drive store traffic and increase revenue and sales. Yet what are you doing to boost internal productivity, which can have a dramatic affect on the bottom line? For example, did you employees lost and hour each day searching for misplaced information? Play with the numbers and you will see how greatly that affects profitability.
Attend the June 18th workshop and learn a few simple organizing tactics to maximize your effectiveness and get the most important tasks done. Attendees will learn how to overcome common organizing and productivity challenges, and learn the action steps necessary to Kick Start Office Productivity.
The workshop is June 18th at 7:30am. Now, I know that’s early, but think about how productive you will feel when its over. You will have done more by 9am than most people do all day. Click here to register and see you there!
I am actively involved with the Kitsilano Chamber of Commerce and my good friend Kirsten Severson, owner of KLS Trademark Services, recently got me a meeting with the Executive Director, Terry Clark. I am thrilled to announce Terry has asked me to provide an organizing and productivity workshop for the chamber on June 18th. More details will be announced soon, but the event will take place at the Watermark Restaurant on Kits Beach, June 18th at 7:30am.
So I am busy working on the title and content. If you have a productivity challenge. Here is your chance to let me know and then attend the event.
We had about 30 attendees at the gorgeous Watermark Restaurant on Kitsilano Beach. I have given many 
Each attendee was asked to select one tactic, where they are the most challenged, and commit to focusing on it for 30 days. Accountability is key so I will follow up and see how they are doing in 30 days. I can’t wait to hear. 
I have the ideal presentation for your next conference, business meeting, community center or retreat and would love your help to fill my Fall Speaking schedule.