TESTIMONIALS
Kati is the German Marie Kondo. She possesses the rare combination of empathy and efficiency with a deep passion for systems and tidiness. The mix of these qualities produced an amazing result: Purging unnecessary items followed by the clever organization of our kitchen, closets, and cabinets.
Our new setup makes a huge difference in our quality of life, which we notice literally every single day. I can highly recommend Kati and hope you get to work with her.
NORA ABOUSTEIT, CEO & FOUNDER OF CRAFT JAM | MANHATTAN, NY, USA
When I embarked upon my journey with Kati (a referral from a good friend), I had no appreciation for how liberating and transformative every aspect of the experience would be. I was actually a bit of a skeptic since my previous experiences with other organizers was that they scratched the surface and the results were not designed to be sustainable.
Kati goes deep, so what began with the goal to "just" declutter and reorganize my closets ended months later with all the contents of my apartment, organized in such a way that will continue to bring joy, calm and order to my life.
The work however was not easy, in fact at times it was overwhelming and tedious, but the end result made every second and every dollar spent worth it. The work with Kati will have an influence on my life for years to come.
Kati is a calm and soothing teacher whose expertise, guidance, and encouragement was invaluable. She has a wonderful ability to deliver practical and creative solutions to maximize your space and achieve your vision. Kati is highly professional and focused, so your time and money is not wasted. Kati will provide you with a min-to-min accounting of your time with her and the tasks accomplished. Kati's attention to detail is impeccable. Kati has an easy style, she encourages but she does not push and it is clear that this work is important to her. Kati is 100% invested in delivering an excellent product and she sincerely wants to help you achieve your goals. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with Kati and I am thrilled with the work we accomplished. I highly endorse Kati and her services. The decluttering adventure has led to openness and less stress in my life which is something which we can all benefit from.
Thank you, Kati!!!
JACQUELINE MURRAY, CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER | MANHATTAN, NY, USA
I originally reached out to Kati because I inherited a lot of sentimental items upon my grandmother's passing. I wanted to be able to honor her memory by being able to see, use, and admire all the heirlooms and memories that reminded me of her. It is from this grief that I realized I liked my apartment but felt the space to otherwise be constricting.
Enter Kati. From the moment she walked in and greeted me so warmly, I knew I had made the right choice. Throughout our work together, I always appreciated how she balanced a willingness to chat with a clear focus whatever that session's task was that day. As we tackled each category of KonMari and my grief unraveled, I realized the KonMari Tidying Festival on which we were embarking was going to have a much bigger impact for me.
Since we have finished our time together, I am so grateful for all of her help. The organizing solutions she implemented are some of the most ingenious I have ever seen and having a space in which everything has a function, home, or sparks joy (or all of the above) has made a world of difference for me. Hiring Kati was one of the best decisions I have ever made, and I can't recommend her enough.
REBECCA A., PROJECT SPECIALIST | MANHATTAN, NY
I had the pleasure of meeting Kati through a social group and was immediately drawn to her infectious energy. There is an aura about her that cannot be dismissed or denied. Her sound words of encouragement and advice are rooted in her faith in God and her genuine desire to see those around her succeed.
It is said the condition of your personal space is often a reflection of your mental state; hence, it is no surprise Kati found her calling through her work as a KonMari consultant.
She creates positive changes to our environment and gifts her clients with the tools necessary to succeed long after her work is done. Clients are granted a sense of clarity and alignment with their personal space they never knew existed or could achieve. If you are ready for a change in your life, Kati is the change you've been looking for! Allow her to be a blessing to you as she has been for me.
JACQUELINE SMITH, SR. COORDINATOR AT VIACOM CBS | TEANECK, NJ, USA (this is a character testimonial)
It was a relief to have Kati's assistance with unburdening all the stuff and clutter that had taken over my life in recent years. It can be overwhelming to attempt to tackle it all on one's own. Kati's reassuring voice guiding and directing the process made it flow smoothly and even enjoyably, especially when difficult decisions arose. From the start, she was professional, always reflecting back to my ideal lifestyle and vision for my life and home. Yet, her gentle and kind spirit, as well as her ease and sense of humor, made it feel as though I was just going through my piles of stuff with a close friend. So grateful to have had her fueling the fire under the decluttering process of my home!
LYNDA F., HOMEMAKER CEO | QUEENS, NY, USA
If you're looking for a true expert who is trustworthy, reliable, and fun - Kati is the one.
When I started working with Kati, I felt overwhelmed at times and somewhat stuck in life. I had a hard time letting some things go, but many of them were weighing me down instead of making me happy. Now that we went through all five KonMari categories, I couldn't be happier. I feel much lighter and freer and, in general, more in the flow.
I won't lie; decluttering is hard. But having Kati's help made it so much easier. She is extremely empathetic and guided me by asking the right questions and offering the support I needed. I couldn't recommend her highly enough.
FELICIA C., SCRUM MASTER | HAMBURG, GERMANY
Kati is a calm, wise guide. She offered me compassion where I didn't offer it to myself and helped me slow down and process. She is excellent at what she does, and I highly recommend her.
EVA H., OPERATIONS MANAGER | BELLEVUE, NE, USA
I used to have lots of clothes. I had so many clothes that I had several hangers with two shirts on them! I didn't like choosing my daily outfit, and it was very painful to even think about packing for vacation. The situation made me feel quite overwhelmed; so, to cope, I started choosing a very narrow variety from them (clothes I knew matched). I didn't dive into downsizing for years, but I knew it would be helpful.
Kati helped me solve this too-many-clothes nonsense by methodically (one by one) identifying what I wanted to keep and what could and/or must go. She was very empathetic, focused, and practical, and we were able to make progress on this challenge at an excellent pace.
Now, I feel much more at ease regarding my clothing. I can scan all my daily clothes at once and wear all these clothes in a couple of weeks. I only have clothes I enjoy wearing and all the clothes I have fit me. It was quite an achievement.
JOÃO C., POET | VILA NOVA DE GAIA, PORTUGAL
Kati’s services were gifted to us. Initially, we were skeptical of the process and outcome as we didn’t feel like we had so much “stuff.” One month later, we can attest to the lasting impact Kati’s organization tips have!
We were lucky enough to have two 7-hour sessions with Kati and feel a great difference. We focused on clothing, books, kitchen, bathroom Komono (miscellaneous) items and were able to transform our apartment into a less cluttered, organized space. The question “does this item spark joy for you” quickly turned into storytelling and reminiscing. Kati has the emotional intelligence to listen and guide our decisions.
Kati was innovative with unique storage solutions and was able to utilize existing pieces in new contexts. She is extremely comforting and easy to be around. She was warm and welcoming and provided so much support when difficult decisions needed to be made. Kati was able to give our home a sense of calmness that we had not experienced before!
If you’re interested in coming home to a place you are proud of (and making a friend along the way), Kati is the KonMari expert for you!
FRANCESCA L., EVENT PRODUCER & HENRY C., SENIOR ANALYST | MANHATTAN, NY, USA
Working with Kati was a delight! While going through my sentimental items, I shared some very painful memories, and Kati responded empathetically and supportively. Her insights and encouragement helped me to make decisions about items I had been stuck on for a long time. I left the session feeling so much more peaceful than when I started!
VALERIE P., PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENTIST | HACKENSACK, NJ, USA
When I mentioned to friends that I was going to start working with a KonMari consultant, people said, “Oh no, that’s scary.“ Like me, they had the impression that the approach was extreme and that I would be forced to give up precious things to achieve an imposed ideal.
In my first consultation with Kati, I understood immediately that nothing would be imposed on me. Instead, I knew I would be supported with sensitivity and a soothing, clear method.
I am a very organized person who has always drawn a lot of comfort from creating an orderly and beautiful environment. Working while raising children in a Manhattan apartment overwhelmed my ability to keep my home as clear and spacious as I like it. My home started draining me as I would look around and think, I need to organize this, and I need to go through that.
I was so relieved and happy to have an ally in making my environment joyful again. Kati brought energy and sensitivity to the process. One of the most helpful things I learned from her was to remember that somebody else will feel excited about an item I am ambivalent about. It helped me release a feeling of obligation to hold onto something valuable or sentimental, but that was becoming a burden. Kati’s goal was to support me in having my home the way I want it. Time spent working with her was pleasurable, and the results have greatly increased the quality of my outer and inner life. Thank you, Kati!
KATIE SMETHURST, FOUNDER WISH SUCCESS ACUPUNCTURE & HERBS | MANHATTAN, NY, USA
It was my overarching objective to create a sacred, light, and relaxing meditation teaching room, and I wanted my whole apartment to go with it. I think I can say that I have made a big dent across clothing, books, paper, and the kitchen. While not completely finished, it built momentum, strengthened my decluttering muscle, and built confidence that this would be achievable.
The work with Kati set a solid foundation and built my muscle for decluttering. It allowed me to do this through clearing by myself in an immersive four 12-hour days. Tons of decisive purge, and 30 boxes later, I was done!
Kati was the only certified KonMari Consultant I interviewed. I liked how she conducted the interview, she was honest and managed expectations objectively. So I decided to move forward.
Kati showed me how to go through the steps of the KonMari Method®, and kept reminding me of my end goal, which helped put things in perspective. The questions she asked throughout helped me see the blind spots of my own journey of evolution (e.g. the impressions left from the past life experiences). She possesses a good balance between being empathetic and being disciplined in applying the methodology.
I enjoyed working with Kati. She is warm, fun, and methodical at the same time. It is definitely worth the effort. I have read the book but in terms of working through the process and applying the principles, it was definitely helpful to work with someone live.
I think the KonMari Method® of organizing by category is very powerful. I liked how Kati was able to tailor that for my NYC apartment where it is not possible to put everything in a given category in the middle of the living room. She is also very conscious about putting the place back to its functional state at the end of every session. This was particularly important for an apartment.
Kati is also very supportive after the session and her check-ins make you feel that she really cares.
ALY L., TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE & MEDITATION TEACHER | MANHATTAN, NY, USA
We had gotten engaged and moved in together and were having trouble finding a place for everything in our combined household. Our new apartment did have a lot of storage space for a New York apartment, so we felt like we should be able to figure out the clutter problem ourselves. But after many months of making no progress, we realized it was time to invest in professional help.
Working with Kati was great because her ideas for the space all grew out of what we use it for and the role our possessions play in our particular lives. Her goal was to facilitate what is important to us. She spent a lot of time asking questions and was great at coming up with creative, bespoke solutions for our things. And, in addition to suggesting specific ways to better organize our things, Kati provided us with principles and practices that we've been able to apply going forward to deal with new organizational problems.
The apartment now feels much more orderly and peaceful, and we're both a lot more thoughtful about buying new things. We now consider where something might fit into our space and whether the space it will take up is worth it.
We'd recommend Kati's services to anyone who thinks they'll be in their space for a while. Even if you plan to upgrade in the future, making your apartment a happier place now is worth it, and you'll be able to use it all in the future.
LEE C., ART HISTORIAN & WILLIAM B., LAWYER | MANHATTAN, NY, USA
Kati and heartfully done® helped me reorganize more than my apartment, she helped me figure out what really mattered and what no longer fit into my life. If you have too many things, or even just aren’t happy with how often you use the things you do have and love, hire her.
MATTHEW BISCHOFF, FOUNDER & PARTNER OF LICKABILITY | MANHATTAN, NY, USA
I knew the KonMari Method and had already read the book years ago, but attempts to do it on my own always stalled sometime around papers. I suspected the only way I would truly rid myself of the mental and physical clutter that kept me feeling so disorganized would be to hire a professional. But still, I resisted, thinking to myself, "Am I really going to hire someone just to tell me to throw things away? That seems like a waste of money." So there I remained, accumulating storage bins and never really being sure where to find anything.
Finally, the pandemic forced me to stay home and really contemplate the "stuff" I had around me. I felt ready to make changes, but at that point, I was so overwhelmed, I didn't know where to begin. Kati gave me the encouragement and gentle kick in the rear I needed! The best way I can describe it is like hiring a personal trainer for my house.
I was a bit skeptical about virtual KonMari sessions, but Kati is such a pro that it felt like she was right there with me in my house within minutes. And she gave me clear instructions for how to keep going outside of our one-on-one sessions so I would keep up the momentum.
This whole process has gone beyond taming my clutter. Kati said so many insightful things that I kept thinking about long after our sessions. It actually changed some things about how I relate to my spouse.
Everyone in my house is happier now. I feel less stressed. It's been the best investment for my whole family. I wish I had done it years ago.
SARAH PETERS, TECHNOLOGY MARKETING MANAGER | HAZLET, NJ, USA
A move to a new house is coming soon. The closer I got to the move, the more obvious it became: I only want to take things into this new house that are really important to me. But how do I find out which these things are? That was when I decided: I wanted a home organizer and tidy coach. Because I already knew that it was difficult for me to sort things out. After all, inherited dishes, unworn clothes, and unread books were piling up in my apartment.
I met Kati in an online storytelling course and immediately found her likable. And even if I live in Hamburg and she is in New York, it was clear to me that, if at all, I just wanted to tidy up with her.
And that was precisely the right decision! Kati accompanied me perfectly. With the appointments, she adapted to my needs and possibilities super flexible and at the same time made sure that I stayed on track. She facilitated the tidy sessions with ease, humor, and empathy. She asked the right questions and made very practical suggestions that made decisions, some of which I had struggled with for years, very easy.
Tidying up with Kati was the best present I've given myself in a long time. It changed the way I see what I own and, ultimately, the life I lead. I really appreciate the things that are mine now because I have intentionally chosen them. And that just makes me feel good!
MEIKE KÖHLER, HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER | HAMBURG, GERMANY
"heartfully done®" – the name really says it all! ❤️
I turned to Kati because I wanted to realign myself, and there were various issues that I wanted to solve so that there would be room for new things—internally and externally. Kati accompanied me both during the tidying process and with life coaching.
With her empathy, open listening, reflection, impulses, and life experience, she focused on what was already inside me—the things I couldn't see because I needed an outside perspective. During the coaching, I repeatedly had aha-moments in which things came out of the shadows into the light, and I gained much more clarity.
Already during the free discovery call, I had the feeling that I could speak to her in a very open and trusting way. I shared a few examples from my life challenges and immediately received tips and valuable impulses from her. Also, her positive charisma excited me. In working with Kati, I found inner peace and gained insights that I did not have before, and that really helped me on my path. There were tools and insights that I can use very well in the future. She guided me with all her heart, lovingly—with one word: heartfully!
KATHARINA TSANG, INTERNATIONAL OFFICE MANAGER | NEUSS, GERMANY
I hired Kati primarily to deal with my clothes. I enjoy to dress and express and had gotten sick of the giant disconnect between my love for clothes and the way I treated them for lack of time and space.
Kati has studied and internalized everything there is to know about organizing, is meticulous, and has devised her own strategies for different categories. But what is most remarkable is her emotional intelligence, her astute sense of what makes *me* (a person) tick, hence enabled me to not only deal with the items at the moment but to maintain order.
The number of shoes I have amassed over the years made me giggle with nervous surprise (over 90 pairs) because most of them had been hidden for many years. While Kati encouraged getting rid of some, she impressed me by acknowledging "my love" for all shoes and set the goal to create space for me to actually see and enjoy them, to instead identify and lose items with no emotional attachment.
Kati left me with a list of achievable goals and a new behavior toward shopping and order that feels completely custom made. This can be an intimate process, and I cannot think of a more respectful, intelligent, and sensitive person to do it with.
JULIA RÖHL, EDITORIAL MAGAZINE PRODUCTION | BROOKLYN, NY, USA
I was extremely pleased to have Kati’s help with my bedroom closet and bookshelves. I have lots of trouble getting rid of stuff I really don't need, and she made a big difference in all my clothes and books. All by myself, I was so overwhelmed and didn't know where to start to conquer the chaos.
With a 1-on-1 coaching process, Kati guided me step by step through the big mess. In the end, the room was tidy, and I could easily find clothes and objects because everything now has a home. This makes me feel more confident. I absolutely recommend working with Kati!
SOFIA C., MEDICAL DOCTOR | CASTRO DE AIRE, PORTUGAL
I greatly benefited from Kati's professional help with decluttering the section in my home that I have been avoiding going through for three years: My books. I knew I needed to pass on as my work of 20 years came to its closure, but I was stuck.
Having half a day session with Kati was exactly what I needed to be able to go through my books and teaching materials. Kati was highly attuned to my process of letting go and also very proactive and present when I felt stuck and needed a new strategy or perspective. I appreciate Kati's sensitivity, attention, and focus. I felt being lovingly held, encouraged, and celebrated. I also discovered that just this one session generated a lot of movement in my life, including finding the best possible new homes for my books and teaching resources that were a part of my life for so long! I highly recommend Kati's service for anyone who is looking to move and discover something new in their life or just to become clear about where they are now.
SVETLANA ZABOLOTNAIA, TEACHER | BROOKLYN, NY, USA
You want to work with Kati. The most important thing to know is that she asks the right questions with a knowing, firm, and kind approach to help you move through your attachments and realize what is really important and what isn't. It is truly freeing.
I am considered an organized person. Even still, I had the same drawers filled with small things - photos, notes, jewelry, pens - accumulated for projects that had been waiting for years to be completed. I literally felt physically lighter when we completed our sessions.
MELISSA W., HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL | BROOKLYN, NY, USA
Kati will organize you!
When I first ran into Kati at a social event, I knew that the kitchen was the worst room in my Manhattan apartment. It was overstuffed with items, and my storage was insufficient. Even though I’m not a cook, the kitchen seemed equipped more for getting tangled up than for unpacking take-out, making sandwiches, heating things in the microwave, or preparing snacks. I longed to change it but didn’t know how to begin.
Kati came with a marvelous can-do attitude and quickly had me going along with her determination to deal successfully not just with the most overcrowded areas but with the entire kitchen as a system. Over the course of a couple of days, we emptied each cabinet and shelf, cleaned, looked over every item, and decided what was in actual use and what was redundant. Together we discarded a great many things — expired packaged foods, cooking utensils I’d never touched in nine years, extra plates and glasses, and so on.
Kati took a new approach with how to place things so that everything I use a lot was in easy reach in the cabinets above the sink. She “shopped my own closets” and found storage bins that were no longer used for clothes and repurposed them to hold cleaning supplies; instead of being jumbled on open shelving, these now live in the bins neatly rowed on the shelves.
She was very hands-on and did the kneeling and lifting, and carrying that I was unable to attempt. For the first time since I moved in nine years ago, she helped me tackle the low cabinets and create order.
Kati is energetic, resourceful, gently persuasive (and all her suggestions about discarding things were good ones!), and nurturing. She managed our time and energy, making sure we used our scheduled hours together to the best purpose.
The result is that now my kitchen is usable, orderly, attractive, and fits in with the rest of my apartment, with a place for everything and nothing kept that wasn’t in use.
I’d recommend Kati’s services highly, for help in organizing any part of a home or office.
