Biography
Clare Kumar, founder of Streamlife®, an organizing and productivity company, inspires and guide her clients to live productive lives with less stress and greater fulfillment. Her corporate career included leadership roles in Marketing, Product Development, Sales, Finance and Culture Change, and took her from Toronto to Tokyo. During her career, she focused on the quality of the work experience for herself and others and developed outstanding organizing and time management skills in her daily practice.
Clare appears frequently in media as a productivity expert and is seen regularly on national television. She was recognized with the 2013 Harold Taylor Award by the Professional Organizers in Canada for her “outstanding contribution to the organizing profession.” She partners with leading companies to amplify their brands in the organizing and productivity market.
Clare created a four step plan which can be applied to any area of life: the workPLAN™ – for greater productivity, the homePLAN™ – to create energizing living spaces, and lifePLAN™ – a practical approach to creating a life without regret. Clare authored The Organized Family planning calendar and is the co-creator of internationally in-demand Pliio® home organizing products.
How does your business help entrepreneurs and professional women?
What I do now is the culmination of
– the first career desire I can remember – from grade 3 – to be a teacher
– a Bachelor of Science in biology which explains why I am so drawn to the science of productivity
– a corporate career in some of Canada’s largest companies and work internationally which gave me the opportunity to develop efficient work practices in diverse cultures and environments
– almost 10 years as an entrepreneur through which I understand the challenges of wearing too many hats, delegating and setting boundaries
– a product developer which illustrates my focus on solving problems in practical ways
I draw on all this to offer productivity coaching to working women.
What are you passionate about in your business and what steps are you taking to make it profitable?
People tell me I “unblock” things. I call it creating flow. I am simply a facilitator for people to do the work they are meant to do. If I can help someone optimize their environment so they can recharge, or hone their time management to get more done, it is profoundly gratifying to me. My big project is bringing the Pliio brand of organizing tools to market so everyone can spend less time managing their wardrobes and more time enjoying them.
What do you hope conference attendees will take away from hearing you speak at our conference?
If you take away one tip that gives you time back or gives you a greater sense of control in your day, I’ll be a happy. This isn’t rocket science, but it may just be the thing keeping you from being your best.
What is your favourite business tool
My ipad.
I suffered a whiplash injury a few years ago, and the ipad helped me continue to work when I could no longer sit upright at my computer. Since then I’ve found numerous ways it helps me be more efficient in my business.
What is your favourite business book?
The Dip – by Seth Godin
Sometimes you need a little reminder that success comes to those who push through the hard parts.
Connect on Twitter @streamlife and at http://www.streamlife.ca/
About the Passion to Profit Conference
Passion to Profit is an affordable opportunity for Canadian entrepreneurs to grow their networks and find the support and training they need. April 28, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency King Street Hotel – Toronto, ON. 7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. $150 registration fee for non-members and includes 1 year membership.
