About Jennifer Raphael 

I am a coach, a professional organizer and productivity specialist, and a life-long learner. It's what I do. It's who I am. And it's what I bring to you. I believe we can all thrive with personalized tools, supports, and an understanding of our unique gifts and brain styles. Learning to thrive with ADHD is a winding road worth traveling.

Years of clinical nursing fine-tuned my skills of getting to the root of a problem and developing a caring plan. Assessment, evaluation, response to information, anticipatory planning, and focus upon details and prioritization are skills that transfer into all areas of life. Resilience and the willingness to reflect, evaluate, and shift course as needed are equally important and valuable if we want to learn and grow.

I have always loved staging and nesting, organizing, and making sense of disorder. Even as a young girl, I was fascinated with my surroundings and how manipulating them changes how you feel and function. Back then, I called it "setting up," and it was my favorite part of any game or activity. It is still one of my favorite things to do for myself, my family, and others. I LOVE the sense of calm I feel when my spaces are in an order that makes sense to me.

I once met someone who asked me,"What does an organizer-coach do?!" After describing a little bit about my work, she said, "Wow! I would love to work with you but I would be your biggest nightmare," to which I replied, "You will find no judgment from me. I LOVE what I do. I love partnering with people who are ready for change. And I will let you in on a little secret. Given the choice between a 100-piece puzzle and a 3-dimensional, 1000-piece puzzle, I will choose the second one every time.” Complexitiy doesn’t scare me; it peaks my interest which I find helpful in managing my ADHD-wired brain operating system.

I feel passionately about what I bring to my clients which is a collaborative partnership built on trust and compassion.

I am a Certified Neurodiversity Coach and graduate of Coach Approach Training Institute. Additionally, I have taken foundational courses at the ADHD Coach Academy. I continue to engage in advanced ICF/ACTP certified coach training and education to expand my knowledge and bring my best self to you. I integrate coaching skills and language into all of my work, whether I am coaching or facilitating organizing and productivity work. And I bring a trauma-informed approach with sensitivity. It is essential that you feel a sense of safety when working with me.

I adhere strictly to the Codes of Ethics for ICF (International Coach Federation) as well as those of the Institute for Applied Coaching, NAPO (National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals,) and the Board of Registered Nursing. 

Coaching sessions and consultations are held via Zoom teleconference and/or by phone. Whether the camera is on or off is your choice. Some people find the video feature distracting; others find it useful. My availability for onsite work is limited and decided on a case by case basis. Schedule a free New Client Interview to learn more.

Please note: I no longer assist with heavy lifting or urgent moving, packing/upacking projects. If you are looking for an ADHD approach or support, you may find a coaching partnership helpful as you build task lists and manage time sensitive projects. Discover if this option fits your needs.

Curious about my style? Here’s an interview with Catherine Avery of the Uncluttered Office from November 2021 called “Essential Structures, Permission to Be Ourselves, and Positive Memory Collections.”

Here’s an interview on the Wise Squirrels Podcast with Dave Delaney from July 3, 2024. Dave is a skillful interviewer and we covered a lot of ground in 50 minutes in an episode called: Loneliness, Personality Spectrums, and Entrepreneurship with Jennifer Raphael. Show notes and time markers can be found on his website for ease of use. Enjoy!

Life transitions can throw even the most organized person into disarray. My story, The First Year is the Hardest, is now available on Amazon!
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0692943404

I am proud to announce I was listed on Sacred Space Organizing’s 2020 Best Organizing Blogs.