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Biographical Vita
Reprinting Articles
Interviewed & Quoted
Published Articles
Public Speaking & Volunteer Work
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Biographical Vita

Based in the NYC metropolitan area, organizing coach Ariane Benefit, M.S.Ed. is the author of the "Neat & Simple Guide to Organizing Your Office", which helps creative people overcome disorganization, conquer clutter, and create workspaces that enhance efficiency, productivity and success!

As a performance improvement, change management, and education expert for over 25 years, Ariane has been quoted and published extensively on the deeper emotional and psychological aspects of letting go of clutter, organizing paper, organizing for health, optimizing workspaces, overcoming chronic disorganization, and living a life you love.

Ariane's mission is to help people overcome obstacles to achieving their goals and get the results they want. She coaches people to clarify their priorities, and let go of clutter, change self-limiting habits, beliefs and attitudes, and learn the skills needed to take charge of their own happiness and well-being. Ariane has been committed to helping people change, learn and grow since 1981 and founded Neat & Simple Living in 2005. She is an active member of the National Association of Professional Organizers, (NAPO) The Attention Deficit Disorder Association, (ADDA), American Holistic Health Association (AHHA), and the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD)

Ariane is continuously learning and honing her skills as a specialist in home office organizing, ADHD organizing , Chronic Disorganization. She is currently enrolled in the two-year NSGCD Certified Professional Organizer - Chronic Disorganization program and has achieved the designation of Level 2 Chronic Disorganization Specialist as well as certificates in ADD Organizing, and Learning Styles and Modalities issued by the NSGCD.

Ariane is always happy to speak with authors and journalists to contribute to educating the public about clutter, organizing and especially the health benefits and deeper emotional side of overcoming clutter and disorganization.

Interviewed & Quoted

"As a resource for my book, Ariane was a real find. She's passionate about her work, respectful of her clients and full of energy and innovative ideas."

Iyna Bort Caruso, freelance writer and author of
“The Everything Home Storage Solutions Book”
(Adams Media)


PUBLISHED ARTICLES

Clutter Control Freak, Blog by Stacks and Stacks

 

Joyful Jubilant Learning Blog

 

Let's Chat NJ Blog

 

NJ Life and Leisure Magazine - Monthly Column
by Ariane Benefit

 

Performance Improvement Related Published Articles

Public Speaking  & Volunteer Work

  • Career & Life Skills for Teens, United Way, Paramus, NJ, 2003 - 2004
    Developed and taught a 10 week program for teens living in foster / group homes. Topics include financial literacy, entrepreneurship, filling out job applications, creating a resume, interviewing, and how to keep a job.
  • 10 presentations for Toastmasters Certification, 2004
  • "Volunteer Recruiting, & Retention Strategies," Dumont Mental Health Centers, 1995
  • "Fundamentals of Not-for-Profit Boards," Hispanic Leadership Opportunity Forum, 1993
  • "Building Credibility as a Performance Technologist," Toronto, ISPI Conference, 1990
  • "Addressing the Seven Aspects of Intelligence in Training," Denver, ISPI Conference, 1989
  • "CBT Screen Design Principles," Washington, DC, ISPI Conference, 1988

Interested in Interviewing me or Reprinting Any of My Work?

Please call 866-513-5234

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NEAT & SIMPLE LIVING™ is the trademark and servicemark of Ariane Benefit, organizing consultant, lifestyle & family coach, author,, trainer, professional organizer, and facilitator of workshops, Ariane is located in Bloomfield NJ, and serves all Northern New Jersey. Coaching Services are provided by telephone throughout the U.S.& Canada including PA, NY, NYC, CT, RI, MA, NH, VT, ME, DE, MD, VA, NC, SC, GA, FL, CA, CO, and more