About

Hi! I’m Sheila Delson.

My passion is guiding my private clients toward the peace and productivity of being organized. Since 1994, I’ve been helping individuals and businesses overcome disorganization.

As a child, organizing gave me a sense of control during a chaotic time in my life. Later, as a parent, I used those skills to help my sons succeed in school, which paved the way for their professional success.

Discovering I could build a fulfilling career doing something I love and excel at has been a true gift. I dive deeply into learning, and my passion drives me to share knowledge with others.

I’m proud to be a co-founder of the Institute for Challenging Disorganization® and co-creator of the widely recognized ICD® Clutter-Hoarding Scale®.

Leader in the Professional Organizing Industry

I’m very blessed to be recognized as a leader within the professional organizing industry because of my efforts to teach others and to promote awareness about…

  • the issue of chronic disorganization (I’m actually a co-founder of the Institute for Challenging Disorganization and co-creator of the Clutter-Hoarding Scale)
  • the power of working with a Professional Organizer
  • the amazing impact of working remotely – both for the client and the professional organizer (The National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals actually credits me with being the inventor of the concept of virtual organizing)

Leadership Roles Held

  • Institute for Challenging Disorganization – 8 years on Board of Directors, 2 years as President, 1 year as Past President, 2 years as Certification Director
  • National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) – National Awards Chair – 3 years
  • NAPO – New York State Chapter – Board of Directors

Leadership Training

  • Leadership Dutchess Program – graduate, Dutchess County NY

Awards I’ve Received

  • NAPO Founder’s Award
  • Service to NAPO Award
  • Judith Kolberg Highlighter Award (presented by ICD®)

Places I’ve Spoken

I’m honored to have been keynote speaker (twice!) in Japan to the Japan Association of Life Organizers (JALO).

Who I Serve

Professional Organizers

At this stage of my career, I’m most driven to help other Professional Organizers expand their skill set and increase their impact.

That’s why, since 2014, I’ve been teaching experienced Professional Organizers the skills needed to work with clients remotely and to certify them as the world’s first Certified Virtual Organizing Professional™.

Private Clients

When I work with private organizing clients, I work remotely with self-employed professionals or with those who are employed  by other organizations.

These individuals may have been working from home for years or have recently started remote work.

I empower them with the skills to become more productive in their home office and become more profitable (and stay sane!) as they manage their work and time more effectively.

Organizing Services