“Testimonial… At Long Last! — Je commencerai ce témoignage par une citation d’un auteur français du XVIe siècle : “Tout vient à point à qui sait attendre”. Car, il faut bien le dire, cela fait environ deux ans que j’ai fait appel aux services de Jocelyne. (Pourtant, la procrastination n’est habituellement pas mon fait — l’exception qui confirme la règle). Mais une chose en entraînant une autre… Et le temps passa.

À l’époque, je rencontrais avec mon iMac un curieux problème de son : lors de réunions Zoom, on ne m’entendait pas, alors que j’entendais parfaitement les autres participants. J’avais vu plusieurs spécialistes informatiques — en vain. Personne ne voyait de solution car toutes les cases devant être cochées l’étaient. On m’a alors recommandé Jocelyne, bien qu’elle ne soit pas une spécialiste Apple. Elle s’est d’emblée appliquée à aller au fond des choses, multipliant les angles d’approche, pour être sûre de ne manquer aucune possibilité, vérifiant strictement tout.”It’s mind-boggling” a-t-elle fini par dire. Plusieurs jours passèrent. Puis, eurêka ! il y a quelque chose qui bloque le son en sortie ; c’est probablement un problème propre à Apple. 

Effectivement, un soi-disant spécialiste Apple avait recommandé d’installer sur mon ordinateur un système permettant d’améliorer sa vitesse d’utilisation, car toutes les opérations étaient particulièrement lentes. Il avait donc dû ouvrir l’appareil et avait littéralement “collé” deux éléments avec une bande collante. Malheureusement, cette bande ne faisait pas partie de la panoplie des outils Apple ! Ce faisant, il avait, sans s’en rendre compte, bouché l’ouverture permettant la sortie du son !

Jocelyne est éminemment précieuse. Elle m’a impressionnée par sa logique, sa rigueur et son souci du détail. Je la recommande à mon tour très chaleureusement. Un très grand merci, Jocelyne.”

Marie-Noëlle M. – Cobourg, ON

This is “a generated translation of a quote from a review that’s written in French” (“original quote”; Google Translate)

I will begin this testimonial with a quote from a 16th century French author: “Everything comes in time to those who wait”. Because, it must be said, it has been about two years since I used Jocelyne’s services. (Yet procrastination is usually not my doing — the exception that proves the rule). But one thing led to another… And time passed.

At the time, I was experiencing a curious sound problem with my iMac: during Zoom meetings, I couldn’t be heard, even though I could hear the other participants perfectly. I had seen several IT specialists—to no avail. No one saw a solution because all the boxes that needed to be checked were ticked. Jocelyne was then recommended to me, although she is not an Apple specialist. She immediately set out to get to the bottom of things, multiplying the angles of approach, to be sure not to miss any possibility, strictly checking everything. “It’s mind-boggling” she ended up saying. Several days passed. Then, eureka! there is something blocking the sound output; this is probably an Apple issue.

Indeed, a so-called Apple specialist had recommended installing a system on my computer to improve its speed of use, because all operations were particularly slow. He therefore had to open the device and literally “glued” two elements with a sticky strip. Unfortunately, this tape was not part of Apple’s tool kit! In doing so, he had, without realizing it, blocked the opening allowing the sound to escape! Jocelyne is eminently precious. She impressed me with her logic, her rigor and her attention to detail. I in turn recommend her very warmly. A very big thank you, Jocelyne.

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“Investing in hiring Jocelyne as my Organizing coach has been transformational! Each month we meet for a virtual session and Jocelyne teaches me how to organize my office, including work related documents, equipment, books, and office supplies. She took the time to really get to know me, and we continue to explore and implement systems that work for me, and how my brain works. Jocelyne also acts as an accountability partner. At one memorable meeting, I showed up with a list of 5 things I wanted help with. I said I’d be happy if we got through 3 of them in our three hour meeting. I completed all 5 tasks within 2 hours, and we ended the meeting early that day! Since then our meetings generally last 2 hours. I’m thrilled to give Jocelyne’s Effective Organizing business, a truly holistic business, a 5 Star review!” In her comment in the latest e-Transfer, Chantal wrote: “Thank you! I always feel accomplished at the end of our meetings.”— Chantal, https://www.empoweredpath.ca/

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“Jocelyne is fantastic at calmly walking you through the steps to organize your stuff, your mind, or your life. She is non-judgemental and will only look at the things you need her to. There was no worry of her finding my hidden treasures. In fact, I was ready to move to the next step easily.” — Beth, https://livebetterwithbeth.superpatch.com/

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“I highly recommend Jocelyne’s work… She is excellent at assisting to organize our life, physically and holistically. She is current and “knows her stuff” and she always has an answer for me when help is needed.” — Nancy, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

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“Jocelyne is an excellent organizer who brings her heart and spirit to the process of helping clients.” — Charmaine, https://charmainegrace.com/

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Jocelyne brings a holistic approach to all her decluttering services, something that is unique to having her help you manage your space. She is also Amazing at helping you manage your technical clutter and was an invaluable asset for me during my 2021 WOW 10 Year Celebration on Zoom. — Carolyn, https://womenofworthmagazine.yolasite.com/

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“I have known Jocelyne for over 22 years both in a professional capacity and as a friend. Hiring a professional organizer was a big step for me and was very necessary as I had made a series of big changes in my life. Jocelyne has exceeded my expectations in every respect. She was very supportive and non-judgmental as I began the process of decluttering, organizing and generally taking charge of my life. 

I always ask myself “what would Jocelyne do” when I am deciding what I want to keep, how to organize myself, and how to identify where unwanted items will go. Jocelyne even facilitated the donation and sale of certain items I no longer needed. Jocelyne brings a systematic approach to organizing and a spiritual element that is very heart-centered. I recommend Jocelyne to everyone!” — Elissa, Port Colborne, ON

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“Jocelyne is always ready to help with a perfect solution to your problem. She is methodical and creative – a great combination!” — Brenda, St. Catharines, ON

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“Jocelyne is a highly organized, meticulous person and will help you with any organizing “job” you need done. From balancing your checkbook to hoarding issues, she is your woman!” — Debbie, Port Colborne, ON

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“Gratitude & Appreciation to Jocelyne, for TWO FULL days of motivating and directing my A** into finally getting my basement clutter UNDER Somewhat control!! Although, I still have a long way to go until it’s 100% complete, I can now sit down here and feel as though it “supports” my life purpose of PEACEFULNESS and I will enjoy spending many hours down here working for a living. Instead of a dreaded basement, it actually has the feel of a studio!! I Love You Jocelyne for your patience, understanding, unconditional love and support, even when I was about to lose it with frustration. (((((HUGS))))) ” — Lesley, St. Catharines, ON

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“Many thanks to Jocelyne Desautels, for so much great help with organizing, and for going above and beyond! I’m feeling so much better now. Thank you so much for your sensitivity, kindness, wisdom, and excellent ideas and help with organizing.” — Elaine, St. Catharines, ON

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“Many thanks, Jocelyne Desautels, for your generous, kind and sensitive help, as I’ve organized and tackled my piles of stuff, for the past 2 years. I’m finally feeling settled and organized after several crisis’s, moves, deaths of dear ones, dealing with their stuff, raising two kids and dealing with their stuff, as well. I’m looking forward to receiving more help from you as I will be setting up strategies to keep everything in order and organized, on a daily basis, now. I really couldn’t have done it without you. You’ve been completely professional, full of great, useful ideas, and saved me much time and anxiety.” — Elaine, St. Catharines, ON

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“After moving into our new home I was now faced with the daunting job of storing and organising everything. I no longer wanted a disorganised home. Jocelyne got right to work asking questions that I didn’t even think of. With her expertise and organisational qualities I now have a tidy easy to manage home. Thanks, Jocelyne.” — Liz, Windsor, ON

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“Shout out to Jocelyne Desautels and her Effective Organizing, for always going above and beyond! Sensitively, wholistically, and effectively. Thank you for all of your amazing help, Jocelyne!” — Elaine, St. Catharines, ON

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“Jocelyne did an amazing job organizing the upstairs of our house – not only did we throw out a lot of junk & tidy up a lot, my linen closet is so neat, I can now find the sheets and towels!” — Amanda, Port Colborne, ON

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“Jocelyne is an amazing facilitator in a warm welcoming environment.  The best training for organizing today!” — Céline, Welland, ON

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“At a time in my life when I felt totally unable to cope with messes left behind by people who had moved out of my home, Jocelyne was a godsend.  Without her work and her guidance it would have taken me a lot longer to get out from under!” — Claire, Vancouver, BC

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“Jocelyne was instrumental in motivating my husband and I to simplify not just the office for which she was called in to give suggestions, but spread to the entire home.  We are still moving towards changing our lifestyle as with our change of pace in our life but also realize it has taken years to create this pattern and we want instant change which is not possible.  I feel lighter which has nothing to do with weight loss but everything to do with my environment changing to the positive.  We were pleased that Jocelyne offered to come back and took an interest in us and would not hesitate to recommend her to our friends or family.” — Linda, Beamsville, ON

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“Wow Jocelyne, you are the best.  Since you came to visit and cleaned and tweaked my computer, it is working like a charm.  No more waiting and waiting for pages to load etc. etc.  I also have to thank you for teaching me, and showing me the necessary tools, programs and sites to help myself keep it working.  I know you are only a phone call or email away when I need more advice and since we both have Windows, I feel confident in giving you full access to my computer, long distance.” — Lena, Stephenville, NL

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“Thanks, Jocelyne, you’re the greatest.  I was happy to meet you, and especially happy that you took time from your visit to clean my battered computer.  I follow the guidelines you set for me, and my computer is now trouble-free.  It’s comforting to know that you are just a phone call away if I need more advice.  Keep up the good work; you are making many people happy.” — Helen, Stephenville, NL

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“Thanks Jocelyne!  With your help I have learned to not be afraid of the computer and am now actually trying new things without the fear that I will lose all my files.  I also have a lot more confidence now when surfing the web, with e-mails and maintaining the website we built together.  I am now using my computer every day and it is helping me build my business in ways I knew it could but was too unsure to try.  Using the computer is no longer a fearful experience but a fun one.” — Deborah, Welland, ON

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