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In Focus | Linda Andersson of Organizing Help

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What is your name?
Linda Andersson

What do you always find yourself saying?
“Write it down!” (instead of carrying your to-do list in your head!)

If you could spend one whole day with anyone in the world who is currently alive, who would you select and why?
Warren Buffett. I admire his investment philosophy, philanthropy and personal frugality. One of his quotes is a favorite of mine as well “Too often, a vast collection of possessions ends up possessing its owner. The asset I most value, aside from health, is interesting, diverse, and long-standing friends.”

If you were to receive any existing public award, what award would you like to win?
I think that recognition for a job well done comes in a variety of ways and receiving a particular award is not really important to me. For me, appreciation would be in the form of referrals and recommendations from my clients, and that is the best reward of all!

If you could spend a day with any historical figure, who would you choose and why?
The Dalai Lama (past or present). His message is one of peace, kindness and forgiveness and the importance of developing a good heart and a sense of universal responsibility. It would be amazing to spend a whole day learning, listening and soaking up all that positive energy!

Who inspires you?
I am inspired by people who know what they want out of life and are not afraid to make choices that sometimes go against popular belief. They challenge the status quo and march to their own beat.

What are three things on your bucket list?
I don’t really feel the need for a bucket list. My life is pretty full and if there is something I really want to do, I usually find a way to make it happen.

If you had an enormous yacht, what would you name it?
I think a sailboat would be my preference. Smaller and less impact on the environment.

If you could foresee a single day of your future in its entirety, what date would you select?
I can’t imagine wanting to know my future before it happens. Let the days unfold naturally and be continually surprised and amazed.

What are you passionate about?
Changing the way people think about “stuff” and empowering them to take control of their lives and create a fuller and richer existence.

What has been your favourite day of your life, up to this point?
Every day is an opportunity to create my favorite day, moment by moment. I choose to look for those moments in the present rather than pin it to a day in the past.

What has been your proudest accomplishment?
Being able to work for myself doing something I love to do. There is no greater feeling than being able to use your unique gifts and talents to help others and actually get paid for it!

Where is your favourite place to dine in Kelowna? What do you like about it?
So many great restaurants, but my favorite overall is the Fixx Café in the Mission. It has a bistro feel to it and their food is delicious! I highly recommend it.

What is your favourite activity or event in Kelowna? Why?
Running along the waterfront – beautiful scenery and great running paths. It almost makes you forget that you are exercising!

What is the name of your business/organization?
Organizing Help

What does your business/organization do?
Organizing Help provides office organizing solutions to help businesses and busy professionals improve productivity and profitability through hands-on 1-on-1 coaching right in your workspace. We look at your specific challenges and work style then streamline your space, optimize technology, customize systems, and maximize workflow. We assist you to establish habits and processes then provide ongoing support to build on your newfound efficiency.
Our services include:
Office organizing
Computer training
Productivity consulting
Customized workflow solutions
Office layout and space efficiency
Paper and electronic file system organization
E-mail management solutions
Staff training and workshops

Where can people find you or your business online?
www.organizinghelp.ca

How do people connect with you on Linkedin?
Organizing Help

Where can people find your business on Facebook?
Organizing Help

What is your Twitter account?
@organizinghelp

What is your mission?
To encourage people to be more intentional with their time and optimize the resources they already have available to them.

If you could achieve one thing within your field, what would it be?
Professional organizing is still a relatively new industry and I would like to see our services become a regular part of running a successful business. Just as you would hire a bookkeeper to help keep track of your finances, a Professional Organizer can keep you focused on what is important and what deserves your priority attention as well as train your staff to be more efficient so you get the most for your time and money.

Where do you want your business/organization to be in five years?
In five years, I see myself continuing to provide coaching and organizing services as well as developing a mentoring and training program for others who would like to learn how to do this work.

Who do you consider to be a forerunner within your field?
David Allen. He wrote the book Getting Things Done and was one of my early influences for office organization.

What three qualities do you feel that your business/organization exemplifies?
Positive support, Reliable service, Effective solutions

What would you like to say to your employees/volunteers?
So far, no employees. But to anyone who loves to organize it is an extremely rewarding career. There is no greater feeling than being able to make a difference in someone’s life and see the results of your efforts.

How does your business/organization impact the community?
Since 2009 I have partnered with 1-800-GOT-JUNK to co-host the local Electronic Waste Recycling and Paper Shredding event each April in honor of Earth Day. This event takes place at Okanagan College and last year, with the help of Planet Earth Recycling and Okanagan Paper Shredding, we recycled over 8,000 pounds of electronics, shredded 3,000 pounds of paper and collected 300 pounds of food and over $300 in donations for the Food Bank.

If you were trapped in an elevator with several wealthy investors from any field, which field would you want them to be experts in? What would say to them/talk about?
I would hope they knew something about elevators, otherwise having a good sense of humor would be an asset in this situation.

If I could change one thing about Kelowna, it would be:
To resolve current and future traffic issues.

What do you think makes Kelowna great?
Kelowna is a vibrant town with many great beaches, hiking trails and beautiful scenery. The weather is perfect for year round outdoor activities and people are friendly and obviously enjoy living here.

My choice for the Kelowna In Focus spotlight is:
Rosanne Brown of RedScope Media

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