Testimonials

"Before Coach Deb, my office looked and felt like it was ready to pop, it was so full of stacks of papers and project files and junk! She came in like a whirlwind, helped me get everything squared away, and now my MVCC colleagues and visitors really notice the difference. It has made our operations even more efficient, and it has had the side effect of creating a nicer space for our team to do creative work together. Thanks Deb!"
Matthew R Snyder, Director of Marketing & Communications, Mohawk Valley Community College

"I was completely overwhelmed by the clutter of a "catch-all" guest bedroom/home office. I desperately needed help and Deb was the right person for the job! Deb's energy, sense of humor and positivity made our session fun and stress-free. In just a few hours, Deb and I whipped my "junk room" into shape and I now have a home office I can use and enjoy! Along the way, she provided me with great, easy tips on how to maintain a clutter-free space. I hope to have her back in the future to help me tackle other organizational issues. Thanks Deb!"
Jessica Ambrose, Syracuse, NY

"Wish I had contacted The DeClutter Coach sooner! Deb's initial consultation was thorough and allowed me to give her a sense of how we live and what we needed, and she provided some great tips and suggestions. The clutter in the house had become overwhelming and Deb did a great job of helping to prioritize where initial efforts should be focused. Deb and Mary Carole were able to accomplish in two brief sessions what would have taken me far too long to accomplish on my own. The bedroom is now an organized retreat. I'm so glad they were able to help me get a jump start on organizing the rest of the house."
RG, Mohawk, NY

"Calling Deb, the Declutter Coach, was one of the best calls I've ever made. I have always been one of those people that saved everything. After years of saving things, my house began overflowing with stuff that would never be used or couldn't be found even if it was needed. She has transformed our house from a cluttered mess to an organized home that we can enjoy. Deb works with me and she makes tackling even the most difficult rooms FUN! There have been areas in my home that were so overwhelming, I wouldn't know where to begin. Therefore, I wouldn't even start. Deb has the positive attitude and organizing ability that puts her in a class of her own. She accomplishes more in 2 hours than I accomplished in 5 years. For me, being part of the decluttering process is the key to changing old habits. I never thought my house could be presentable. That changed, the day I called Deb! "
Jackie Noviasky, Sauquoit

"Deb shared her expertise with our Go Red for Women Team on How to Declutter for a HealthyLlife . It is amazing how clutter can affect so many aspects of our lives including our overall health. The overwhelming response to her presentation was Deb was informative, professional, inspiring and motivational. Many said they were starting today and scheduling 15 minutes to start decluttering their space. Thank you Deb! "
Marguerite Lynch, Community & Regional Affairs Manager, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield.

"Deb recently came to speak to a group of our employees about "DeCluttering for a Healthy Life". She offered fantastic advice and applied practical solutions to incorporate into our everyday lives at home and work. Employees walked away feeling inspired and motivated to make changes to their current habits and identified ways they can avoid the unnecessary stress of being disorganized. Thank you Deb!"
Lori Nichols, Human Resources Manager at First Source Federal Credit Union

"Thank you for "DeCluttering" my closet. Somehow I feel lighter and more at ease. Can it be that a disorganized closet can also disorient your life? Thank you for your advice, your enthusiasm, your patience, and understanding. I love my new closet and promise to try and keep it in order. You and your crew made the whole experience fun and educational! I learned much from you about letting go and that it's only "stuff." Once you start sorting, it becomes easy to get rid of unnecessary items. The experience truly humbled me into looking at all the clothes and shoes that I never wear but save for someday. My new motto is: Get rid of it! I hope I learned enough to DeClutter on my own, but I know that you are only a phone call away if I need you."
Cindy Dardano, New Hartford

"While the Boilermaker boasts a volunteer staff of thousands our staff is very small. Managing all those people is a challenge that demands efficiency. Being in our building for over eleven years we saw an accumulation of 'stuff' cluttering up what little storage space we had. Deb came in and decluttered and organized our office area clearly making us a more efficient organization. Her let's roll up our sleeves and do this attitude is infectious. Races are all about time. Thank you Deb for giving some of ours back! "
Timothy R Reed, Executive Director, Boilermaker Road Race & National Distance Running Hall of Fame

"Like most working women, the "To Do List" for my home keeps growing and growing. De-cluttering and organizing my home office had been on this list for eight (8)years! Deb came to my home and transformed the office in two (2) short sessions. She is highly energetic and keeps you focused and on task as you make on the spot decisions about what stays and what goes. Deb also takes the time to really listen to you as you describe how you use functional spaces. By the time she leaves your space is exactly what you wanted. So after eight years, I have a home office that looks terrific, is highly organized and very functional. I highly recommend you call Deb. She is the coach you need to de-clutter your life."
Laura Casamento

"We were pleased to have Deborah Cabral address a group of 60 credit union leaders recently. She gave an outstanding presentation on ways that we can enrich our personal and professional lives simply by becoming more organized and eliminating clutter. The topic was of so much interest we had the greatest turnout at the event in years and I received significant, very positive feedback from the group."
Mike Parsons, President/CEO First Source FCU

"You have no idea how nice the mood of the house has been since Syd, our 10 year old is feeling better about her space. She is definitely affected by the new calm she is now feeling as a result of her declutter experience! Thank you so much!! We are very much looking forward to your next visit. "
Chris Celia, Marcy

"I was pleased to have Deb speak at our recent NYSUT Annual Retired Teachers Conference in Syracuse. This conference includes 5 counties.The presentation of choice was Deb's. it was the most highly attended break out session. Participants raved about the presentation. Thanks Deb for getting us on the right track! "
Carole H. Gehrig, NYSUT Retiree Services Consultant, Syracuse Regional Office

"The Women's Fund was honored to have Deb Cabral as the keynote speaker for a recent fundraising event. Deb delivered an outstanding presentation, clearly demonstrating her organization expertise and her innate talent as a teacher and communicator. She was a delight to work with and, despite her busy schedule, was always available to assist our committee with planning and publicity. Deb is not only an amazing talent, she is a genuinely generous person with whom I am proud to be associated."
Stephanie Eghigian - Executive Director of The Women's Fund of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, Inc.

"I was more than pleased to see the motivation that Deb Cabral sparked in all my staff. Many workers started the next work day clearing out paper clutter. As a team we will work on organizing our time to be more efficient with all the tips that were presented to us. What I had hoped to stimulate for my staff by providing this workshop happened to a greater extent than I imagined. I am looking forward to a more organized work environment and for staff to be more efficient and productive. Thank You Deb! "
Linda Montemurro - Director of Supportive Case Management at The Neighborhood Center Inc.

"Deb recently came to speak to the Zonta Club of Utica about the different ways she helps her clients declutter their lives. It was very informative and gave us some great tips on things we could use right away to help make our lives more simple. Her enthusiasm is contagious! She is a wonderful speaker and it is a pleasure to recommend her to others."
Michele A. Sheridan, President, Zonta Club of Utica

"If you want to be on top of your game, you will become organized and stay organized with Deb Cabral. She has a way of getting you motivated and staying motivated like no other. I have used her professionally and personally and she has what it takes to motivate you in a positive direction and have you enjoying the process all along. What are you waiting for.... get started today!"
Cathy Newell, President Mohawk, Ltd. Chadwicks, NY

"Deb Cabral did a great job presenting a Time Management seminar for my practice managers. I will be using her again very soon!"
Kathleen E. Dyman, EVP, Medical Societies of the Counties of Oneida, Herkimer, Madison, Chenango, Oswego and Cayuga-Central New York Academy of Medicine

"In 2010, MVCC partnered with Deb Cabral to begin offering organizational workshops to the local community through MVCC's Center for Corporate and Community Education. These workshops have been extremely well received and participants have been asking for more! The workshops are fun, hands-on, and extremely informational. Participants walk away with practical tips and tricks on how to apply the fundamentals of organization to their everyday life, whether it be for their homes, pantries, college dorms, relationships, finances, or the workplace. We look forward to continuing and growing our relationship with Deb Cabral and have plans in place to offer more classes this summer and fall, and expanding our offerings to several locations scattered throughout the community. Thanks Deb!"
Carolyn DeJohn, Coordinator of Community Education, Mohawk Valley Community College, Utica, NY

"I'd been putting off organizing some closets. I made an appt with Deb, and the job was done...well done, I might add!"
A.M. New Hartford, NY

"Deb has come to our school to give a couple of different workshops to our teachers. She has given us so many practical, very useful tips to use in organizing our lives! These workshops have been so much FUN that our staff is always asking when she's coming back to do another! Deb's Declutter Workshops are a wonderful motivational tool for teachers and school personnel! Looking forward to the next one!"
Diane Cotton, Kindergarten Teacher, Barringer Road School, Ilion, NY

"For years, I talked about decluttering but didn't make much progress. Deb has wonderful suggestions and keeps me focused on the task at hand. Results were noticeable after just one session. I would definitely recommend The DeClutter Coach."
K.J.A. Utica, NY

"As a single Mom raising 4 children, working full time, and care-taking a home, time is precious. I was utterly frustrated with the piles of shoes in front of the door, the back packs and coats lying on the floor, and was tired of answering the question, "Mom where's my....." DeClutter Coach Deb came into my home and within an hour crafted a unique plan that keeps my family of 5 organized. The hub, launch zone, and family scheduling area created a simple, yet effective way for my children to take responsibility for organizing their own coats, shoes, backpacks, school papers, and even created a way for them keep track of important events on our color coded calendar. Deb's simple organizational plan has create a sense of calm in our home and opened up important conversations about time management, prioritizing, and taking responsibility for how we choose to spend our time. Deb's family centered organizational plan was brilliantly executed, and easy to follow. My 4 children, two of whom are disabled, are all able to keep themselves organized!"
Tricia Sents ,New Hartford, NY

"I enjoyed your very enthusiastic and inspiring presentation. You provided some great tips on how to stay organized. We will keep you posted on our continued progress and ability to maintain well organized work areas."
Monisha Parikh, Senior Clinical Project Leader / Medical Affairs, BD Diagnostics - Preanalytical Systems, Franklin Lakes, NJ

"Deb- Thanks so much for your great presentation....love your energy!"
Shana C. Neal, WW Director, Human Resources, BD Diagnostics - Preanalytical Systems, Franklin Lakes, NJ

"When I was first asked to lead the United Way's moving process the building filled with more than 30 years of paperwork, materials, furniture, and miscellaneous items looked like Mount Everest to me. No one knew where to start. Thankfully, Deb was able to assess our building and help us make a plan of action. She went through every office space and closet helping us to determine what to keep, what to sell, and what to toss. She spent hours actually digging through the mess right along side us. Once we determined what we were taking with us to the new building and what we were tossing, Deb helped us to organize and structure a community-wide garage sale. With her help, we were able to cover more than half the cost of the moving service... more than $2,500! From a mess the size of Mount Everest to a more manageable move, Deb was there every step of the way. I don't know what we would have done without her. She was a lifesaver!"
Lucille Humphreys, United Way of the Valley & Greater Utica, Office Manager and Executive Administrative Assistant

"I attended a Ladies Day at the Spa where I saw and heard The DeClutter Coach's presentation. I was so impressed by Deb's warm, attractive and upbeat talk that, as she continued, I decided that this has been exactly what we have needed to complete the total home renovation that my husband and I undertook last year. She has such a friendly and professional manner, I knew we could trust her to understand exactly what we needed. When she came to our home, we were absolutely right. She honed in on the issues I have, the changes I want made and quoted me a reasonable timetable and price. Deb is absolutely what every home or office needs. I know we got into a rut and needed an expert in the field to simplify and organize our lives. Being messy takes too much time! Deb will give us that time back and make our home warm, inviting and efficient."
Mary and Edward Chapin, New Hartford, NY

"Deb's presentation was the catalyst we needed to get our employees focused on our impending move. She provided excellent tips and inspired everyone in attendance to stop thinking about packing and actually do something about it!"
Virginia Biesiada O'Neill, Chief Administrative Officer, Pioneer Companies, Syracuse, NY

"Deb Cabral has come to our library to present programs on dealing with the extraneous items in our homes. She offers many useful and practical tips, and her audience never goes away disappointed. We have had nothing but positive comments about her informative and humorous presentations. Deb can declutter for me any day!"
Cheryl A. Pula, Reference Librarian, Dunham Public Library, Whitesboro, NY

"What a great presentation on DeCluttering Your Desk! Throughout your talk, you kept people's attention by providing interesting stories and tips. I look forward to having other opportunities to learn more from you through your additional workshop offerings."
Lucille Wittner, Audit Corporate Banking, The Bank of New York Mellon, Oriskany, NY

"I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate the advice you gave us in Whitesboro at the Dunham Public Library "talk." I have been struggling with the excess for a long, long time and was able to really make some headway last week. I used your rule about taking everything out first, especially in the garage and the spare room. That worked great! Thank you for giving me the boost I needed to start going in the right direction. I look forward to learning more and continuing to make positive efforts to "declutter"."
Linda Mierek

"What can I say about The DeClutter Coach. Deb and her team are awesome! I have never met anyone so organized. She has great ideas, keeps you focused, and actually makes decluttering fun. If you are looking for someone to motivate you, Deb is the one. She is a hard worker, kind, and very motivating. If you are moving and need help sorting, packing, or pitching items, Deb and her team are ready to help. Deb is very accommodating, works well with kids, adults, and the elderly. She not only helps you declutter, but she also helps build self-confidence so you can continue working on your own. Deb is just amazing!!!!!!!"
M.K. Sauquoit, NY

"Deb Cabral - The One - The Only - The BEST DeClutter Coach, As a follow-up to our "Staffworks DeClutter Spa Retreat", I want to share some of our results with you. After Deb's enthusiastic and informative presentation on Time Management, the Staffworks Corporate Office Team was definitely ready to DECLUTTER! Since I was the one of the greatest contributors to our office clutter, I led by example, rolled up my sleeves and dug right in. We worked for at least two weeks purging, boxing and storing files while also tackling closets and storage areas. This physical exercise refreshed our goal to minimize the handling of paper documents by "going electronic" whenever possible. What a refreshing change it was for us to PURGE rather than accumulate. The results of Deb's presentation are visible in the overall Staffworks office-scape and in individual office spaces. Some of the team carried her sage advice a step further and took their refreshed attitudes toward organizing into their homes. Building efficiencies and effectively using our time at work and home will always be an on-going effort. THANK YOU to Deb for raising our awareness regarding the importance such results have on business productivity and personal peace. In a world of challenging schedules and budgets, Deb's presentation was definitely a worthwhile investment of our time and resources."
Anita A. Vitullo, President, Staffworks Corporate Office, New Hartford, NY

"Deb's positive and delightful demeanor helped to make our declutter day a tremendous success. Everyone was up out of his/her chair ready to chip in and help make our hallway more efficient and professional. With gentle reminders, pointers, and encouragement she was able to get even the culprits of the messiest desks back on track. I wouldn't be surprised if she could make Oscar the Grouch a little more cheerful in a shiny clean trashcan."
Elizabeth Nelson, Staff Engineer- Strategic Innovation Group, BD Medical-Medical Surgical Systems, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey

"The Declutter Coach is fabulous. Deb came to my house to help me overhaul my home office. It was September. The space had been a dumping ground all summer. In a short time of a couple hours the office was in perfect order. I am still able to maintain the space thanks to Deb's suggestions. I highly recommend the Declutter Coach!"
Tracy Rueckert, New Hartford, NY