About Me

To establish an effective and collaborative coaching or organizing relationship, a good fit between us is essential. A phone meeting is the ideal way for us to establish how we’ll work together; in the meantime, I invite you to read on and do a little “homework” on me! I coach and organize for a living so let me help you do what I do best!

Through my education and experience, I understand relationship dynamics and emotions and their role in clutter, I approach coaching and organizing from a systemic and holistic perspective. I absolute love being a coach and an organizer! Divorce coaching, leadership coaching, executive coaching, leadership training, and organizing are my passion. And, I guide my clients in discovering passion in their lives.

With two small children at home in my care and running my business, I completed my dissertation in 6 months. Prior to opening my business, I created and ran an enrichment-based summer camp for children at The George Washington University – a complicated endeavor, to say the very least! Without strict organizational systems and strong time management skills, the vision I held for this enterprise never would have left the drawing board. Before taking on that challenge, I served as an assistant to two University presidents and one vice president. For a number of years I served as a human resource manager, recruiter, and placement coach, and am practiced in the art of good resume writing, job search strategies, and interview techniques. Divorce is not easy for anyone, and when there is a high degree of conflict, the pain and frustration can be unimaginable. As a divorce coach in Connecticut, I help couples to reduce the level of conflict in their divorce proceedings, saving them money, time, energy, and stress.

On a personal front, having moved about as many times as I’ve had birthdays, I know first-hand about wrestling with clutter. Like a lot of people, I tend to take on more projects than there are hours in the day, so getting and staying organized (and motivated!) is essential in every aspect of my complicated life. I have organized (and sometimes reorganized!) almost every square inch of our home as we have grown as a family – and inevitably taken on more STUFF! I have two school-aged children, so I embrace organization for the added time it gives me to indulge their amazing minds and spirits.

Education

Doctorate in Educational Leadership, The George Washington University, 2005 

Master of Arts, Marriage & Family Therapy, University of Connecticut, 1997

Bachelor of Science, Human Resource Management, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, 1991

I am a proud member of the National Association of Professional Organizers and the local CT chapter, as well. I adhere strictly to their code of ethics and engage in the professional development activities held in their high esteem. I am also a member of the Leadership Outfitters team (www.leadershipoutfitters.com) and teach and facilitate myriad seminars and workshops for groups across the country. In partnership with their stellar organization, I am able to share my great passions for teaching. I am available as a keynote speaker on any range of leadership and service topics. Below is a sampling of the courses I have taught to various groups. Please call or email me (860-986-9616, bridget@piecesinplace.com) if you would like me to conduct one for you or your firm!