Should you give the gift of organization?

14 December 2017

This time of year I always receive requests for gift certificates. The inquiring person wants to give a session or sessions with an organizer or organizing team. Is this an appropriate gift? It can be.

When I get these requests, I always ask whether the gift will be appreciated. Has the gift recipient ever stated that he or she would like to work with an organizer? If not, there’s a real risk of insulting the recipient—rather like giving an overweight person a Weight Watchers or gym membership.

If I’m assured that the gift is wanted, I gladly provide the gift certificate. But I don’t charge the giver’s credit card until the client calls for the appointment. And over the years, there have been a few times where the call never came.

So if you’d like to give a Peace of Mind Organizing gift certificate, feel free to contact me. I’ll provide you with a pdf of a gift certificate you can print out and give to your loved one. I’ll ask you for a credit card number, but I won’t charge it until the appointment is set.

I’ve had some tremendous success with really motivated clients who were given my services as a gift. But if your gift recipient isn’t interested in help, it can be a less than stellar gift.

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