Since founding Strictly Organised in 2010, Sammy Ryan has walked into chaos and restored order across the UK – empowering people in their homes and businesses to review, reinvent and reconnect with their lives.
A former Board Member of the Association of Professional Declutterers & Organisers (APDO), Sammy is also an organising coach and an exceptional connector.
Her personal experiences of owning a business; caring for elderly relatives; end of life and probate work; and multiple home moves inform her sensitive, practical approach to problem-solving.
Sammy works with clients on a 1:1 basis, either in person or virtually, offering expert organising services in:
• Paperwork & Filing (including financial organisation and end of life planning)
• Technology
• Lifestyle & Life Changes
• Household Management
• Coaching
She also runs workshops and is available for speaking events.
Her mission is to motivate and teach others how to get things done efficiently and effectively so they can live a life transformed.
A powerful advocate for her clients, Sammy is at their side to keep the ball rolling in the right direction. She puts problems into context and co-creates solutions.
Before life throws a curveball, Sammy can help to create ‘just in case’ action plans for preventative steps.
Client expectations, budget and time will determine how Sammy can help. Whatever the situation or location, Sammy has a suitable solution.
She combines the discretion, good humour and understanding one would want from a trusted friend, with the expertise, wisdom and authority of an organising coach.
Sammy is a ‘tech whisperer’ to the technophobic – setting up systems that ‘speak’ to each other. She also helps to create and manage digital footprints so there is a plan for her clients’ online presence when they pass away.
An ‘organisational genie’, Sammy believes that keeping things simple and uncomplicated can help people to feel confidently in control and able to get on with life.
Specialisms
Life Coaching
As her organising business progressed Sammy identified some clients wanted a different type of service where they wanted to be more hands on but still wanted support. Coaching fits that perfectly and after some investigation she chose a programme offered specifically for professional organisers via Coach Approach which was founded by Denslow Brown, one of the industry giants in the US. She has completed her Foundation Training Programme and is currently working towards completing her ICF coaching accreditation in 2024
2021-2023 - Graduate: Coach Foundation Training Programme (5 foundation courses: Coaching Essentials, Strengths‐Based Coaching, Brain‐Based Coaching, Life & ADHD Coaching and Coach Integration) ICF‐Accredited (ACTP). (Coach Approach Training / Institute for Applied Coaching)
2023 - Cultivating Coaching Courage
Digital/computer organisation
The first experience Sammy had with technology was in the 1980s in her first job as a trainee in a travel company. Technology has always been an area she was comfortable with and in 1992 she started her own PC Support company helping small businesses with their networks, installations and programming. However, she has always viewed technology as a tool to help achieve everyday tasks rather than a 'magic solution'.
Her clients value her expertise in helping them get an overview of what technology they have, how they can be safe, when it is a good time to invest and how to make their mobiles, tablets and computers talk to each other!
Helping clients develop their digital filing systems, email, contact and diary management means they can always find the document they need and their data is kept safe and sound across all platforms.
Technology has become such an important part of our lives and Sammy is often asked to deliver personal training sessions and workshops to help people untangle their tech and make the most of what it can offer to people.
You have given me so much confidence with managing my affairs - I just tell them you are brilliant, you can turn your hand to practically anything, you save me money and I trust you completely.
Dealt with all areas of the business that needed 'organising' incredibly effectively ... very proactive at making suggestions for areas of improvement which we have really benefited from.
A completely trustworthy and discreet and confidential service and I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending her. A priceless service!