Testimonials

Residential Organizing Clients:

I'm a web designer who works from my home office. Before I hired Jane Caroo and Clutter Coach, my office had become essentially a storage space overflowing with boxes, office equipment and supplies, trash, and stacks and stacks of paperwork. (Read entire letter...)

Dear Jane,

Thank you and your fabulous staff for the job you did in helping me organize my apartment.  I was both nervous and excited when we spoke on the telephone setting up our first meeting.  I'm sure most of your clients call you direct, rather than a parent wanting to get their daughter organized. (Read entire letter...)

 

Jane,

WOW !  and WOW !  He is thrilled and can not believe how great everything looks!

Thank You,

Carol

 

I just keep walking into my studio and reveling in all the SPACE that is there. Not to be filled up again, but to be used to PLAY in!  The artist within is alive and well and looking forward to coming out to play again! (Read entire letter...)

(Jane and the following client were featured on the CBS Early Show in January 2006. Check out the video here.)

Dear Jane,

Words cannot express what you have done for all of us. Thank You seems so little compared to what you have done for us. You have changed our whole life, given us light at the end of the tunnel. (Read entire letter...)

Jane,

Call it my mid-life crisis. Call it a cry for help. Call it whatever! But I thank God every day for the changes that have occurred in my life over the last six months -- and your amazing, insightful, encouraging services were a huge part of the positive direction I'm traveling!

Trying to manage the clutter and craziness of living in a small townhome with two children and two grown kids (myself and my husband) had become an exercise in futility for our whole family. We had too much STUFF and no where to put it all! And everytime we tried to conquer the mess, it just seemed simply to shift from one corner to another.

Enter Jane, The Clutter Coach! (Read entire letter...)

(The following client was featured on an NBC Special Report "Attitudes About Homemaking" by Kim Vatis in February 2005. Check out the article on the NBC-5 website.)

Dear Jane:

From the first moment that I spoke to you on the phone, I knew you were the "person" for me! I had been struggling for years to "release" the clutter. I had struggled through some very difficult emotional issues and loss in my life....my husband had cancer. I really hadn't known where to begin in the process of re-inventing myself. I was extremely ready for a change, and you were willing to lead me. (Read entire letter...)

If you are looking for a fabulous person to help you accomplish your organizational goals, look no further because Jane Carroo is number one. She was so kind, caring, professional and attuned to the process. She really encompasses all the components of the process designed to suit your needs. I will forever remember her tremendous feedback and support.

Thanks, Lauren R.

Jane Carroo assisted me in making space for my new self and my new life. I don't know if de-cluttering my home is responsible for all my recent forward movement, but I feel it has had a catalytic effect on my metamorphosis.

Since starting the de-cluttering process three months ago, I have arranged to take possession of the family piano and start lessons, which I have longed to do for many years and love. I also joined a weight loss group and lost 20 pounds, and have returned to my love of painting. (Read entire letter...)

Five years ago, my husband and I were blessed with a third child through adoption.  We call him our “tiebreaker” and as early as 2 ½ years old, he had a family vote on where we went on vacation or out to eat.  Little did we know how a third child would change our lives at home.  Time flew by. My husband and I were exhausted.  Clutter piled up.  Outgrown clothes were relegated to the closets to be donated at a later time.  Toddler and preschool toys were added to the baby toys in the basement playroom.  Nothing was thrown away. (Read entire letter...)

 

Hi Jane,

You are doing great work. I have a lot of respect for that. It is the spiritual aspects of it that command my respect. I am especially surprised by the "psychological" combination that you employ. It is such a powerful balance between physical coercion and individual freedom, - if you know what I mean. I dare say, that I have not seen any more powerful combination between physical anchoring, soul healing and spiritual realization, than in the nature of this work.

Greetings,
Andreas

Jane,

I never could have gotten through everything in the house in time to have it listed to sell without your help and direction. 

Thank You,

Beth
April 2007

 

Business Organizing Clients:

I was trying to run my business out of 3’ x 8’ hallway leading from the master bedroom to the master bath. I knew it wasn’t working, but hesitated to make a move that would disrupt my family. Jane opened my eyes to the many possibilities for a dedicated office within our home. She helped me see the emotional barriers that were keeping me from utilizing space in the house and gave me the tools I needed to gain control over my workspace.  It’s a great feeling to know where everything is, and to be able to access what I need in seconds. The experience I had with Clutter Coach was so positive, that I recommend it to anyone who is struggling to get organized. I was so motivated that I went on to tackle other areas of the house. For me, getting organized is as much about creating peace of mind as it is about gaining space.

Joanne
Communications Company Owner

Dear Jane,

I thought you did a tremendous job with my employees. As you know, one of the offices was a complete mess. I brought you in under difficult circumstances, and yet, you were able to establish an excellent working relationship with my employees. Even better, you helped set up systems which they have been able to sustain.

Thank you for all of your help.

Audrey S. Hanrahan
Director, Schaumburg Claims Legal
Zurich American Insurance

I dreaded the idea of cleaning up my office, but using Jane Carroo was the next best thing to snapping my fingers and having it done painlessly.  She handled all the details!

Dr. Joseph Natarelli
Provena St. Joseph Medical Center

Dear Jane,

Thanks for all your help with my office.  It has made a huge difference!  I am hoping I’ll be able to continue what we started and then maintain it all! 

Thanks again!

Tammy
Not For Profit Organization

Phone Coaching Clients:

I came to a point in my life when I was frustrated and overwhelmed with all the clutter in my home and at work. Feeling like I was drowning in work and no help coming to me was too much. I took an online survey that helped me to decided that I needed help outside myself and an organizational coach was suggested. When I signed up for a coach, I was matched with Jane Carroo.

Jane and I began weekly coaching session via phone in May 2005. During the last four months Jane has helped me to explore the challenges in my life and how to meet them. In meeting these challenges, I have begun to implement a filing system and a family calendar that Jane suggested, as well as trying to help my family get on board with the de-cluttering process in our home. I have learned to spend time looking at the challenges and plan how to meet them. (Read entire letter...)

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