Women of Wellington & Saugeen offer workshop in organization and time management

Looking to turn “A New Leaf” in 2011?

The Women of Wellington & Saugeen Area are offering the chance to turn “A New Leaf” in 2011 with personalized organizing solutions and time management.

The workshop, of the Harriston-Minto Community Complex Auditorium on Thursday, Feb. 16 is from 6pm to 8pm.

The workshop includes a light meal.

Making the presentation is Cathy Mendler, owner A New Leaf, specializing in providing personalized organizing solutions for home and small business.

Mendler has been a member of Professional Organizer in Canada since March 2006 and obtained her Trained Professional Organizer Certificate in November 2008.

She is a member of the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization.

To date she has taken 19 course on topics dealing with clients who have ADHD, hoarding and chronic disorganization issues.

As a certified GO (Getting Organized) System Trainer, Mendler helps individuals and businesses by improving their workplace productivity.

Speaking to a variety of community groups, Mendler seeks to inspire people to simplify their lives through organization.

Women of Wellington & Saugeen is an educational and networking opportunity for women in business and within the Wellington-Saugeen area.

Presentation topics include:

• Disorganization - reasons;

• Multitasking - how does it affect productivity;

• Go System - blocking off 96 minutes per day;

• Multitasking exercise;

• Elizabeth Lengyel - 6-40-20 Rule;

• Harold Taylor - To-Do List and Daily Planner;

• Time management tips;

• Office and/or desk - set up for maximum productivity;

• Followup system;

• Procrastination; and;

• Eat that Frog - Brian Tracy.

The cost to Chamber Members is $12 and for non-members is $15.

Pre-registration and payment is required by Feb. 10 with cheques payable to WOWSA c/o Mount Forest & District Chamber of Commerce, 514 Main St. N., Mount Forest, N0G 2L2 or drop off at TD Canada Trust, Cynthia & Co., Mount Forest or the Town of Minto office, Hwy 89 Harristion.