STEPHEN ILOTT - LECTURES AND EVENTS - See upcoming events list below
 

About the lectures...

The lectures offer motivational and inspirational insight into the world and life of a Professional Organizer with touching, humorous true life stories - stories of how I was able to help clients move forward with new perceptions and coping systems. I use humor, plain talk and heaping dollops of perspective on dealing with dealing with stuff. I connect with the audience to empower each of them.. I will speak to any group interested in being more organized and overcoming the stress life. Are you ADD and/or ADHD? I get you. I know how to work with your energies and though I am always learning, am empathic to your needs and boundaries..

Often I lead off my lectures by announcing that I am a Domestic Archeologist - (The Title of my book). Like a true digger into the past I sift through layers of many lives in search of the path to restore homes and lives to what they once were or more often what they wanted to be. Via anecdotes and thought provoking perceptions I get my audiences cranked for change and inspired to declutter.

Sounds lofty but make no mistake letting go of the past and moving forward is no easy feat. Establishing who you are and what serves you in your home, of all places, is key. An organizer is not someone who fluffs pillows or finds neat nooks for your shoes. Professional Organizers are gurus of stuff - sympathetic and catalysts for change.

Attendees have said: "I have attended two of Steve's seminars - he explained how he came to start his company and his thoughts on the psychological and emotional aspects of getting organized or "decluttered" in our lives. He has seen first hand the anxiety many of us have about getting rid of the stuff we have collected over the years, and the relief when we finally let it go. Steve, demonstrates understanding and sensitivity to his clients emotions at all times which I think is important, particularly if I am going to refer him to a client. Timing, as Steve knows, is also important. I highly recommend going to listen to Steve speak about what he does and recommending him to your clients who need some assistance in decluttering their lives." - Sincerely, Mary Trudelle, The Well-Tended Garden, Oakville Ontario 2008

“Steve Ilott is a great speaker with an entertaining style. He informs with his humour and is to be enjoyed by all." Nick DeCastro, SNR# (416) 253-4745, Speaker & Trainer.

Book now for your corporate group, women's club, church gathering, luncheon speaking roster or event. Lectures can be 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes customized to suite the needs of your group. Will also MC or coordinate.

Please inquire about rates for your workshops, break out sessions, seminars, wellness events etc.

  • Steve CO-hosting the fund raiser 'Winter Elegance' for
  • Abused Women's Services - Burlington Convention
  • Center 2007 with friend Dave la Thangue.
MC Steve & special guest Debbie Travis on Stage at the Burlington Convention Center for Rhapsody in Yellow Charity event, November 2008.

MC Steve at the Oakville Chamber of Commerce President's Dinner - special guests The American Ambassador to Canada David Wilkins.

Guest Speaker at the 'Oakville Milton Realty Board' Workshop - Holiday Inn Oakville - May 2008.

Courses/Workshops Available: Materials included.

"Becoming Confident with Public Speaking and Self Presentation Skills" $45.00 per person. Group rate available. This is a spirited, get involved workshop to move you ahead of your fears and need to be "out there" in order to succeed.

"Working With a Professional Organizer" One hour introductory workshop on how best to find and work with a Professional Organizer: where to search, how to choose one suited to your needs and the emotional needs of your clients, what to expect, costs etc. $40.00 per person, Group rate available

"Working To Be Productive at the Office" One hour - introductory workshop on how to maximize your office flow without stress. - $45.00 per person. Group rate available.

"Decluttering Your Mind and Spaces" Ninety minute - Two hour workshops. Get under your own radar to slip in a fun and dynamic series of techniques and philosophies designed to clear your mind and give you new perspectives on personal spaces both inside and out. Learn some very Zen ways to overcome being overwhelmed by clutter so you can work effectively. Enjoy an energetic, interactive workshop on how to identify self delay, escape mechanisms, using your mind to overcome stress. - $40.00 per person. Group rate available.

Dates and details for future events to be updated.

May 14, 2010 McMaster University, School of Nursing - Friday, the Hamilton Convention Centre. 11:00am - 12:15pm,

April 2010 The Council of Jewish Women - Thornhill Ontario (TBA)

December 7, 2009: CHML Radio AM 900 - 1:30-2:30 on air with David la Thangue speaking about the book The Domestic Archaeologist.

TBA Most of the Summer of 2009 will be dedicated to clients, family and writing projects.

May 31, Sunday 2009 - Conference of ADD and ADHD, Toronto (Details to follow)

May 13, Wednesday 2009 - Retired Teachers of Ontario, Oakville Branch: Contact: Diann Rigg: riggdh@cogeco.ca, # 905-827-1571.

May 4, 2009 Monday 12:00 Retired Armed Forces Personnel and RCMP luncheon. Hamilton & Area branch (1500 members with 225-275 attending). Spring luncheon meeting at Michelangelo's Banquet Centre, 1155 Upper Ottawa St, Hamilton. Lunch is served at 12:30 p.m., keynote speaker (Stephen Ilott) 2:00 p.m. Contact: Maureen Gansky: (Ask for email)

March 28, 2009 Saturday - Learn how today's real estate Market will impact you and how to get top dollar. DelManor Glen Abbey, 1459 Nottinghill Gate, Oakville; RSVP: by March 21, (905) 469-3232 or (905) 330-8917. Seminar for empty nesters and seniors - Is it time to sell your home. Three insightful speakers: Stephen ilott - Professional Organizer, Anita Alexander - Royal LePage Real Estate Specialist, Diane Black Professional Stager(Stagesense), Robyn Knezic, DelManor Senior Community.

Sunday March 15, 2009 - The Young Achiever's Club of Halton, Self Presentation Workshop with fellow Toastmasters Justin Reim and John Walker. Church of the Nazarene, 320 Bronte Road and Rebecca, Oakville.

March 9, 2009 - The American Women's Club of Toronto, Heintzman House in Thornhill (Yonge and Royal Orchard, above Steeles) 11:00 AM.

February 12, 2008 ADD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Association. Monday 7:00PM - 8:30 PM Glen Abbey Library (Program Room) 1415 Third Line Oakville (905) 582-6965, info@addcubed.com Speak with Lisa Booth Co-Founder. Contact: Lisa Cohen
905-889-1981 or lsc02@yahoo.com.

January 2009: Oakville Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn: Details to follow:

January 8, 2009 Probus Rotary Club of Hamilton: Professional Business Group. Airport Heritage Museum at Mount Hope, Hamilton. Meeting starts at 9.00 A.M. Contact: Velimir Balta e-mail: vel@bbmbusiness.com Tel. (905) 523-8686

January 21, 2009 Wednesday 1:30-3:00 PM - Big Brother Big Sister Society - Theme: Professional Development, Personal Organization & Decluttering Your LIfe.

November 28, 2008 MC for 2nd annual Zonta Gala Dinner Event "Rhapsody in Yellow" with Guest Debbie Travis at the Burlington Convention Center , 1120 Burloak , Burlington Ontario - tickets $150.00 Contact Cherie Duvall at: (905) 337-7810 (cherie.duvall@cogeco.ca) In conjunction with Sheridan College.

November 18, 2008. Tuesday, 11:30am - 1:30pm (registration starts at 11:15am) United Way Fall Workshop Roadmap to Success Series: "Decluttering Your Mind & Space",
$40.00 per person, Early Bird Special - $35 per person if you register prior to October 3rd.. Paradiso Restaurant,125 Lakeshore Road East, Private Boardroom
125 Lakeshore Road E, Oakville. Contact: United Way - Angele Wilson
t: (905) 845-5571 ext. 233 f: (905) 845-0166
466 Speers Road, Oakville, ON L6K 3W9
email: angele@uwoakville.org (Proceeds to the United Way)

Oct. 1, 2008: Toastmasters Club Humourous speech competition - Glen Abbey Sheridan College 7:30 PM.

September 23, 2008: Master of ceremonies for the Oakville Chamber of Commerce 54th President's Dinner. Special guest and keynote speaker, The United States Ambassador to Canada, the Honorable David Wilkins. Holiday Inn Select Hotel & Suites @ Bronte, 2525 Wyecroft Road 6:30PM $115.00 per person.

September 15, 2008 POC Professional Organizers in Canada Halton Branch monthy meeting: Tansley Community centre, Burlingotn Ontatio. 7:00PM Holland Room: Lecture topic: Working with Realtors.

September 5, 2008: PHH Arval corporate offices Lectures: 1st Annual Health and Wellness Day: 2233 Argentia Road, Mississauga.

May 26, 2008: Mary Heary Invitational Speaking competition. Oakville Public Library. 7:15 PM. (Won)

May 2, 2008, Tuesday - Oakville, Milton Realty Board interactive seminar: The Aging Population / How Realtors Can Help. Steve will speak on the theme as well as Finding and working with a Professional Organizer to augment services to seniors. Also appearing Senior Services director of Bartimaeus Burlington. Held Holiday Inn Select 2525 Wycroft Road, Oakville, commencing 9:10AM. Information call Cyndi Amadeo OMREB manager of events: (95) 844-6491 ext 106.

April 26, 2008 Saturday 11:00-4:00 (I am in the afternoon part) Workshop for Attention Deficit Disorder in Adults - Canadian Institute for Stress and Lifetime Wellness 871 Equestrian Court Unit #9, Oakville, ON (Fourth Line and Wyecroft Road) Contact Lisa Booth at: lbooth4@cogeco.ca, Lisa Booth 905. 827. 8415, lbooth4@cogeco.ca.

April 10, 2008 - Oakville Parent-Child Center 9:45 AM. 461 North Service Rd W, Unit 17 Oakville, ON L6M 2V5, 905-849-6366, Contact: Kathy Percival Program Manager, Oakville Parent-Child Center
An Ontario Early Years Center, kpercival@op-cc.ca
905-849-6366 x 24

April 7, 2008, 7:00 Repeat engagement with Letting Go to the Power of Three with Sue London and Frederique Herel. Burlington Senior's Centre, 2285 New Street, in Burlington, Ontario. Contact: Ross London, Burlington
(905) 335-9168, www.hypnosisbyfrederique.com/lettinggoseminar.htm

February 11th, 2008 at Sheridan College Conference Center: Letting Go to the Power of Three. Three powerful presentations including my own - with Sue London and Frederique Herel) Download the info Flyer for details here - click here) My lecture will be on Emotional Clutter. This event is presently SOLD OUT. See repeat dates in future.

November 18, 2007 - MC for Winter Elegance fund raiser hosted by Zonta Women's Club of Oakville with guest Kimberly Zeldon in support of Assaulted Women's Helpline, Halton Women's Place and Home Suite Hope.

October 11, 2007 - American Women's Club of Oakville

September 26, 2007 - Toastmasters Glen Abbey Speech Competition

September 20, 2007 - Oakville, Milton Realty Board Trade Show - Holiday Inn Oakville

September 19, 2007 - Toastmasters Glen Abbey Club of Oakville

September 18, 2007 - Women's ProBus Club of Brampton

August 2007 - Metro Toronto Convention Center.

What attendees said they learned at the lectures:

There isn't anything so serious you can't look at it differently to change your normal and destress. / Letting Go Doesn't mean losing memories / Your House is Your Sanctuary / Be positive about disposing of stuff / Don't keep gifts just out of loyalty to a friend / Let go of belongings you no longer need to liberate your life / Piles of stuff contain emotional landmines / Do I want the item or the space it occupies? / Fun and informative look at an emotional subject / There is hope for my home / What are the emotions attached to my stuff? / Every room should be defined by its use / Create photo albums of memories and delete the items themselves / Clear clutter for emotional space / Choose what you love most when decluttering / There is a relationship between the physical and the psychological / Simplification is a survival technique.

On a very dark cold winter's night I attended a seminar - Letting Go To The Power of Three -- that warmed me up on the inside like no fire in a fireplace could do.

Was it sheer coincidence or good staging that the only man on the roster spoke next - sandwiched between two very different women? Either way, Steve Ilott, organizer, and dare I say, storyteller, had us laughing one moment and crying the next as he told tales of enabling people to get rid of Emotional Clutter. Steve specializes in helping people work through their "emotional landmines" so they can get rid of the items that clutter up their home. He told us that "every room should be defined by its usage; it clears the mind". That really resonated with me; I have a room that needs clearing out. So, how do you declutter your house? Steve's simple yet effective formula: first find things you love less than others; then that is what you downsize or throw out. With his compassion, a wonderful sense of humour, organizational skills and sheer brawn, Steve is the guy to call when you want to let go of material stuff but finding it difficult emotionally!

- Kate Jones, B.A. (Psych), M.Ed., Soft Skills Training and Speaking Services, 905-825-1456, www.skills4people.com
He can be reached at: Stephen Ilott - http://www.decluttering.ca, info@decluttering.ca, (416) 460-8098, (905) 469-0908.