Global Organizer Relaunch

This is one for my fellow Professional organizers out there. Regardless of how long you have been in the industry,

Global Organisers" is the place for you to network.

This is network that was dreamed up after the NAPO Conference in Reno in 2008, however due to using a not

so flash platform it did not grow the wings I had hoped for. However, now I have discovered www.ning.com. 

I have created "Global Organizers" using a platform that allow the members to grow the network.

So now the easy bit. Join today, start sharing your news, ideas, events, training and information. 

This is no-holds-barred social network for Professional Organizers throughout the globe.

You are welcome to share things that you feel wold benefit fellow professional organizer. 

All I ask is that you don't spam fellow members and that you respect the thoughts and ideas of fellow members.

Simple as that.

So join up today:

GLOBAL ORGANIZERS - The place for Organisers to meet gloablly

The end of an era!

Today marks the day that I pass the Baton of AAPO to a new President. I have served on the committee of AAPO since it was just a concept. It was a privilege to work with Lisa Baldwin, Lisa Rowley, Lissanne Oliver and Amanda Sarden on the Founding Committee of the Australasian Association of Professional organisers. Since we took on members in February 2006 I have served as Executive Secretary and then 2 terms as President. It has been an exciting time of growth and learning for me. Now I take on the role of Immediate Past President, and hope to develop a Professional Develpment program that will benefit all AAPO members.

So today is really a day I can relax, maybe, as the role has been ably accepted by Angela Esnouf, who has been my fabulous VP for the past 2 terms. Good luck Angela with everything that you experience in the next 12 months. I know you will rock.

As they say, when one door closes another door opens. So I have as of today stepped into the shoes of "President" National Speakers Association NZ Christchurch Chapter. Some may say out of the frying pan into the fire, LOL. Not me I am excited by the challenge.

One of my passions is to see people develop, learn, grown and succeed in their own passions. So having been AAPO President and becoming NSANZ Christchurch President puts me in the place that makes me feel like I am giving a little back.

I want to take this opportunity to say Thank you to all the friends and colleagues I have the honor of knowing from these experience. I am looking forward to continuing to work along side you all in making a difference, one day at a time.

Hip Hip Hooray it's kikki.k....

I am excited to announce that kikki.k has finally opened a store in Christchurch. 

Over 2 years ago I met with Kristina Karlsson (founder of kikki.k) at the AAPO Conference and asked. "How long till NZ then Christchurch??"

Well as usual Auckland and wellington have had the pleasure of shopping in a kikki.k boutique for a while now at their Newmarket, Queen St, Shore city and Queensgate boutiques.

Finally it is our turn Christchurch. So see what I am raving about and go see the gorgeous new kikki.k store on the new 1st floor at Riccarton Mall. 

I for sure will love taking my clients to seethe real deal rather than looking on line.

So a huge warm welcome to kikki.k in Christchurch, great to see you have finally made it.

A must have for travellers - Cabin Cuddler

Although I am yest to get my hands on this hot little number, I am excited to discover it while online today.

It is so frustrating to get on board a flight and find there are no blankets or pillows left. Especially if it is a red eye or long haul trip. 

The Cabin Cuddler is one of those amazing inventions that solves that problem. I have been travelling alot lately and have many more trips coming up, so plan to get my hands on one of these.

I love how sometimes the simplest ideas are the best ones. This certainly fits into that category, and congrats to the genius who thought this up. I know my travel weary body will thank you in the future.

So go on check it out for yourself CABIN CUDDLER

I am keen to hear your thoughts and reviews on this innovative product. Enjoy!!

Wendy Davie Professional Speaker - Audio Preview

Here is a new Audio Preview from a recent Speaking engagement.

Nothing says "downsize" like selling all your stuff!

A fellow Professional Organiser and friend of mine Julie Bestry, www.juliebestry.com, twittered a link today to an amazing website that shows a great example of decluttering.

Megan Deal from The Third of Three design group. www.thethirdofthree.com will on the 1st of June be entering a Lab environment for young designers. So in preparation she is selling every one of her personal belongings. I mean every single one of them. This is taking the concept of downsizing and acting on it in the most literal and possibly profitable way.
If she does not sell all her items they will be then donated to a charity. You can read all about it and possible purchase some items at http://www.goodbyewafflemaker.com/
So if you ever thought you could not part with something precious then check this out. One or two items made me think "Oh I could not get rid of that", but it truly is inspirational and I wish Megan all the best.

Six Word Wisdom!!

Many will have heard of telling a story in Six Words. 

Ernest Hemingway did it with "For Sale, Baby Shoes, Never Worn"

Today I have my own Six words to share with you all.

NOT MOVING FORWARD, GET OVER IT!