Those who work with Stephen know he is man of multiple talents, rare work ethic, humor and dedication. A former corporate executive who, for many years, achieved success as a Senior Project Manager in demand, and Designer with The Royal Bank of Canada and The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in both Montreal and Toronto.

Steve Ilott at the 15th Annual Award for Business Excellence - 2010. (Nominee)

SPEAKER (CLICK here to link to Lecture and Event Appearances Page)

• Today he is frequently called upon to share his knowledge, wit and philosophy of life and letting go of clutter to achieve a more peaceful life with diverse groups around the GTA; Corporate, Non profit clubs and Professional Associations alike. (Click 'NEWS/EVENTS' link for bookings and upcoming lecture information.) He has taught at the University of Toronto, Department of Continuing Studies, and is a member of Professional Organizers in Canada (POC), Toastmasters International, the Oakville Chamber of Commerce and other interactive Networking Groups in the GTA.

  Nominated for the Harold Taylor Award in 2008 and 2009 recognizing outstanding individual contribution, guidance and direction in the advancement of the organizing profession and for support of Professional Organizers in Canada. (The award was won 2008 by Donna Campbell)

  He has also been nominated for Top Small Business Service Provider 2009 in his home area of Oakville, Ontario.

  He is a seasoned Toastmaster, award winning public speaker and voice over artist. He mentors on personal presentation and public speaking and offers workshops on self improvement and motivation. He has delivered numerous lectures and workshops reaching many hundreds more eager listeners at a wide variety of venues including Health and Wellness seminars at the Metro Toronto Convention Center, Attention Deficit & Hyperactivity Disorder workshops at The Canadian Institute for Stress and Lifetime Wellness & CADDAC Annual Conventions, business groups such as Probus (Several chapters: Brampton, Oakville, Hamilton), Advocis, The Oakville Milton Realty Board (accreditation workshops), Oakville Parent Child Services, Retired Women Teachers of Ontario, Home Organization and Motivation seminars, The American Women's Club of Oakville & Toronto), Business Network International, The United Way, Rotary Club, Lion's Club, Oakville Chamber of Commerce, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Senior Residences, Retired RCMP Officers etc.

  He has been heard on Home Improvement DVDs, read in articles and heard on radio including CBC's Ontario Morning, Cross Country Checkup and Metro morning with Andy Barrie and on CHML Radio Am 900 in Hamilton as well as Internet Webinars like Liquid Lunch and Totally ADD with Rick Green.

  He has taught at the University of Toronto's School of continuing Studies and is a professional writer screen writer having penned scripts for both Film and Television and is currently working his book - The Domestic Archaeologist.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER - SPECIALIZING IN DECLUTTERING & COORDINATION

In 2002 he saw a need to make a difference in the community and people's lives with Professional Organization for home owners - a new and growing field. And to aid Real Estate Professionals to "Project Manage' their client's home sale needs vis-a-vie staging, decluttering and reducing the stress of getting a home ready for the market.

He joined the POC (Professional Organizers in Canada) soon afterwards and formed his increasingly successful company Decluttering.ca combining extremely hard work, life coaching guidance and large dollops of humanity to achieve remarkable results.. He has been twice nominated for The Harold Taylor Award for elevating excellence in Professional Organizing in Canada and honored with a nomination for the OABE award for business excellence.

He brings on board other organizers and trades people of similar work ethic and skills to extend the organization services Decluttering.ca offers such as closet and garage installation. He will help home owners find just the right person to suit their needs via his gateway of information and knowledge. He has helped hundreds of home owners to date to reclaim their lives and living spaces and change their perspectives. To Steve this has become more than a job - it's hugely satisfying.