The younger version of Judith would have run a mile from the idea of public speaking! Little did she know that she would not only grow to enjoy it but actively seek out opportunities to share her story and experiences with others.

In 2007, Judith had a real bolt-from-the-blue moment when she realised she was meant to become a declutter coach. After years spent in rather dull administrative roles, she began helping people tackle their clutter, initially doing a few trial sessions with friends. One kind friend even secured her a feature in the local newspaper. The resulting phone call from a potential client ended with an unexpected question: "Do you give talks?"

That was the beginning of a new chapter.

Over the years, Judith has discovered that clutter isn't always about the things we accumulate. We can also carry a great deal of clutter in our heads: anxiety, limiting beliefs and that persistent inner critic. She calls this 'head-clutter', and her own experiences and discoveries have become an important part of her work and her talks.

These insights underpin her two very different but connected presentations: Life-Changing Decluttering, sharing her experiences and approach to clearing physical and mental clutter, and Stepping out of Silence, the title of her recently self-published memoir, in which she shares the personal journey that led her to find her voice.

Judith is an enthusiastic, energetic and approachable speaker who tackles challenging subjects with honesty, warmth and a light-hearted touch. Having spoken to WI groups for several years, she enjoys connecting with audiences, sharing experiences and leaving people with plenty to think about.