{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Failure Gap ","title":"A Conversation With Sonya Weisshappel, Founder of Seriatim","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2810,"description":"At Karrikins Group, we work alongside leaders to close the gap between great ideas and real results by combining business expertise with social science to help teams align on how to deliver together - driving better outcomes and stronger connections.\nIn this episode of the Failure Gap, Sonya Weisshappel shares her journey as a professional organizer and author of 'Confessions of a Chaos Whisperer.' She discusses the importance of moving from agreement to alignment in personal organization, the power of conversation, and the emotional aspects of decluttering. Sonya emphasizes the need for preparation during life transitions and the role of trusted advisors in helping individuals navigate these changes. The conversation highlights the disconnect many people experience in organizing their lives and the impact of life events on personal organization. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the importance of keeping appraisals current, the shift from working in a business to working on it, and the legacy that founders leave behind. They emphasize the significance of small, consistent actions in achieving long-term goals and the necessity of decluttering both physically and mentally. Practical tips for organization and the value of knowing what you own are also highlighted, encouraging listeners to take actionable steps towards better management of their personal and professional lives.\nEpisode Takeaways\nSonya Weisshappel founded her organizing company, Seriatim, to avoid writing a resume\nProfessional organizing helps people move from intention to action\nConversations around the dinner table shaped Sonya's worldview\nDyslexia influenced Sonya's learning and organizational strategies\nWriting a book was a labor of love for Sonya\nLife transitions require preparation and organization\nTrusted advisors play a crucial role in helping clients\nEmotional clutter is as significant as physical clutter\nRegular maintenance is essential to avoid chaos\nExperiencing life events can...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/6CTvWJAaFFjJqjlsVhxTnhES72yGR8ntDCw44sys5j4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lYmZk/ZDEyNzhjNTY0NjRi/MTk4NjJiNjI0Zjg4/YzcwNC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}