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The symbol on my inspection clipboard originally represented the 4 key decluttering actions: from a knotty pile of clutter we sort things into Keep Here, Keep Elsewhere, Recycle (the top 3 directions), or we Discard (out the bottom).
It now also represents the potentials of the Specialist Services -- with either Coaching or Assessment uplifting the client (that would be you), while all the heavy stuff falls away. In both cases the desirable result is a sunny -- but not too sunny ;-) -- outlook. |
... Inspector Ross
'Inspector' refers directly to the fact that all jobs start out with an inspection. This might seem routine, but it's surprising how often a really good look at a pile of clutter or a situation is, well, overlooked. Yet it may reveal that the problem is different than it seems. So Inspector Ross inspects, asks questions, notes connections, works out what to do, helps do the work (that's 'helps do', not 'does'); then educates, guides & cheer-leads you toward an improved level of operation.
Specialist Services 1 & 2 are registered under the umbrella of Inspector Ross as The Blind-Spot Detective & Vibe Squad, respectively. As The Blind-Spot Detective, I help you follow a trail of clues to uncover either personal or material blind spots; and in the Vibe Squad I take a close look at site factors and check them off against a list of ideals; hence these 2 services infer 2 different types of inspectors, in this light-hearted new approach to personal consulting.
Throughout this site I've sometimes referred to us, our, etc. To misquote my old Cultural Studies tutors, 'no business appears from out of a vacuum'. I sometimes call on others in my network for advice or practical help. I'm also held accountable through a number of codes & regulations. If I were to project-manage your Re-Vibe Checklist Assessment, I'd most likely hire sub-contractors, hence they'd be my Vibe Squad.
Having said all that, at present I manage the website, answer the emails & texts, do the jobs and run the office. So, if you contact or hire Inspector Ross, you'll get me!
Specialist Services 1 & 2 are registered under the umbrella of Inspector Ross as The Blind-Spot Detective & Vibe Squad, respectively. As The Blind-Spot Detective, I help you follow a trail of clues to uncover either personal or material blind spots; and in the Vibe Squad I take a close look at site factors and check them off against a list of ideals; hence these 2 services infer 2 different types of inspectors, in this light-hearted new approach to personal consulting.
Throughout this site I've sometimes referred to us, our, etc. To misquote my old Cultural Studies tutors, 'no business appears from out of a vacuum'. I sometimes call on others in my network for advice or practical help. I'm also held accountable through a number of codes & regulations. If I were to project-manage your Re-Vibe Checklist Assessment, I'd most likely hire sub-contractors, hence they'd be my Vibe Squad.
Having said all that, at present I manage the website, answer the emails & texts, do the jobs and run the office. So, if you contact or hire Inspector Ross, you'll get me!
... Heidi
I started out in the personal services industry in 2008 as a Professional Organiser, using the business name Revive Organising Services. My main clients then were home-based business owners or hobbyists. The object was to revive flagging business or personal enthusiasm. While this led to more emphasis on paperwork & tutoring, the more people I met, the more I realised there is a great need for individuals who are trying to get challenging things done, to have someone 'sensible' & non-judgemental to talk to and help them resolve problems.
Then, of course, many people today are interested in how to make their home more environmentally-friendly, while taking care of other aspects of home life, too.
I gradually developed the 2 Specialist Services to provide standard, objective frameworks within which the client is empowered to accomplish the above according to their own standards. They had to be objective, because who's to say I'm sensible? Really. Thus Inspector Ross began in 2013. I work part-time in a medical library, as I'm a qualified Information Manager (librarian, records manager & archivist, to be precise, although my position -- which I enjoy -- is far more humble :-)
I have certificates in bookkeeping, small business, interior design, educating & style consulting, all of which have provided stable foundations for ongoing professional development. Obviously, I have a special interest in holistic well-being, towards which I've directed these diverse threads.
Yes, I've been a generalist, holding such past jobs as a drafting assistant, counsellor, educator, style consultant, courier driver, bookkeeper, house packer, & reference librarian. This is why I feel confident there are few personal matters you could present that we would not be able to find a path through. You're welcome to try, though!
Then, of course, many people today are interested in how to make their home more environmentally-friendly, while taking care of other aspects of home life, too.
I gradually developed the 2 Specialist Services to provide standard, objective frameworks within which the client is empowered to accomplish the above according to their own standards. They had to be objective, because who's to say I'm sensible? Really. Thus Inspector Ross began in 2013. I work part-time in a medical library, as I'm a qualified Information Manager (librarian, records manager & archivist, to be precise, although my position -- which I enjoy -- is far more humble :-)
I have certificates in bookkeeping, small business, interior design, educating & style consulting, all of which have provided stable foundations for ongoing professional development. Obviously, I have a special interest in holistic well-being, towards which I've directed these diverse threads.
Yes, I've been a generalist, holding such past jobs as a drafting assistant, counsellor, educator, style consultant, courier driver, bookkeeper, house packer, & reference librarian. This is why I feel confident there are few personal matters you could present that we would not be able to find a path through. You're welcome to try, though!
What happened to the nasturtiums?
I miss them, too. I am finding a new home for these in my site's new theme because they so symbolise Inspector Ross concerns: the blithe beginning leading to a clutter cycle, with the risk of created blind spots & overlooked resources, which both lead to messy decay if not managed. Besides, they're a bit of annual beauty from my garden that happened to match my original site template :-)
The site's present symbolic plant is some sort of pencil pine I photographed in my back yard. (If you've read The Everies Book, you'll recall I did say gardening was not my strong suit.) In flower, the imagery in this pine suggests worthwhile gems emerging from clutter, so I thought it would make a nice stand-in for nasturtiums. They'll be back. That's what they do.
The site's present symbolic plant is some sort of pencil pine I photographed in my back yard. (If you've read The Everies Book, you'll recall I did say gardening was not my strong suit.) In flower, the imagery in this pine suggests worthwhile gems emerging from clutter, so I thought it would make a nice stand-in for nasturtiums. They'll be back. That's what they do.
FAQ
This section will gradually fill to answer common questions, and link to articles on popular Inspector Ross topics.
[I just made that definition up, but you can find out a lot more by visiting the websites of national PO associations. In Australia.]
2. More FAQs & FMCs (Frequently Made Comments) form part of a special booklet I wrote for you. It's completely free! Simply email me via the Contact Form for your no-hassle copy. Write 'FAQ booklet' in the subject line.
- What is an Organiser?
[I just made that definition up, but you can find out a lot more by visiting the websites of national PO associations. In Australia.]
2. More FAQs & FMCs (Frequently Made Comments) form part of a special booklet I wrote for you. It's completely free! Simply email me via the Contact Form for your no-hassle copy. Write 'FAQ booklet' in the subject line.