SOAR into Action™: Master the ART of Organizing Information™
Virtual Workshop
SOAR into Action™
Master the ART of Organizing Information™
In just 2.5 hours, you'll learn a complete system for paper, email, and digital files — and finally understand why what you've tried before hasn't worked.
Get Instant Access to On Demand Workshop for $97 →Normally $197. On Demand · Secure checkout · Instant confirmation
You’ll also be invited to join us live the next time we run this workshop.
You're Not Disorganized. You Just Don't Have a System that Works Like You Do.
You've tried. Maybe you bought the bins, the binders, or the color-coded folders. Maybe you watched the YouTube videos, hired a professional organizer for a day, or dedicated an entire Saturday to "getting your stuff together." And for a while — maybe a week, maybe two — things looked better.
Then life happened. The papers crept back. The inbox filled up again. The files on your desktop multiplied into a digital jungle. And somewhere in the back of your mind, a voice whispered: Maybe I'm just not an organized person.
Here's what that voice got wrong:
- The problem was never you. The problem was that no one ever gave you a complete system.
- Cleaning up is not the same as organizing. You can have a spotless desk on Monday and be buried again by Friday — unless you have a process for what to do with everything that lands on it.
- Most organizing methods only address one piece of the puzzle — paper, or email, or digital files — but not all three together. So the clutter just moves.
- Without a system that's built around how you think, nothing will ever feel natural enough to stick.
This workshop was designed to close that gap. In 2.5 hours, you'll finally get the complete picture — a system that works for paper, email, and digital files, all at once, built around the way your brain actually works.
And you'll leave with it already started.
This Workshop Is For You If…
You'll get the most out of this if at least a few of these feel true.
This Workshop Is NOT For You If…
- ✕ You're looking for a quick tip or a one-size-fits-all checklist. (We're building a real system — not a shortcut.)
- ✕ You're not willing to reflect honestly on what's not working and why.
- ✕ You want someone else to organize your stuff for you without your involvement.
- ✕ You believe the piles don't bother you and you're happy exactly as things are. (Genuinely — no judgment! This just might not be the right time.)
Here's Exactly What We'll Cover
This isn't a lecture. You'll be building your system as we go — so you leave with something real, not just notes.
The Foundation: Why Nothing Has Worked — Until Now
We start where every sustainable system starts: with understanding. You'll learn the real reason organizing attempts fail — and it's not a lack of willpower or the wrong file tote. You'll discover what clutter actually is (Barbara's definition will change the way you see your space forever), and you'll set a clear, personal intention for the session ahead.
Your Paper System
Every piece of paper in your life falls into one of just a few categories. Once you know them, you'll never feel paralyzed by a pile again. In this block, you'll learn the simple decision framework for processing paper — once and for all — and begin building the physical filing structure that will support you going forward.
Email & Digital Files
The same principles that govern your paper apply directly to your email inbox and your computer. You'll learn how to design a digital filing system that mirrors the way your brain actually retrieves information — which means you'll be able to find anything in seconds, not minutes. We'll also cover a simple daily email habit that keeps your inbox manageable for good.
Your SOAR Board™
The final block brings it all together. You'll build your personal SOAR Board™ — a visual tool that keeps your goals, priorities, and next actions front and center every single day. This is the piece that makes the system self-sustaining. Instead of relying on memory or motivation to stay organized, your environment will do the work for you.
Meet Andrea & Barbara
Between them, they've spent decades helping professionals take back control of their time, space, and focus — through real systems that last.
Workshop Instructor · CEO, Productive Environment Institute
Andrea Anderson
Andrea Anderson is the CEO of Productive Environment Institute and the primary instructor for SOAR into Action™: The ART of Organizing Information™. She has trained and certified Productive Environment Specialists across the country — and she brings that same depth of expertise to every workshop she leads.
What makes Andrea's teaching so effective is that she combines the rigor of a proven system with the warmth of someone who genuinely understands how overwhelming "getting organized" can feel. She has helped hundreds of professionals move from chaos to clarity, and she knows exactly where people get stuck — and how to help them get unstuck.
Andrea is the co-author of SOAR to Success: The ART of Organizing Information™ and the creator of the SOAR Board™, which attendees build during the workshop. Her approach is practical, personal, and built for real life — not a Pinterest board.
Founder, Productive Environment Institute
Barbara Hemphill
Barbara Hemphill is the founder of Productive Environment Institute and one of the most respected voices in the organizing world. For more than 40 years, she has worked with individuals and organizations to help them eliminate what she calls "the cost of clutter" — in their space, their time, and their relationships.
Her best-known quote — "Clutter is postponed decisions®" — has become a touchstone in the industry, because it reframes the problem in a way that finally makes sense. And her solution — the Productive Environment System™ — has helped tens of thousands of people find a way forward.
Barbara is the author of multiple books, including Taming the Paper Tiger, and her work has been featured in The New York Times, USA Today, and on major network television. Her teachings and insights are woven throughout the workshop, bringing the heart behind the system she has spent a lifetime building.
You Were Invited by Someone Who Cares
The people on this page are trained, certified professionals dedicated to helping you create a Productive Environment — and they'll be right there with you as you put what you learn into practice.
More Than a Workshop.
Here's everything you get when you register today.
- 2.5-hour virtual workshop with Andrea Anderson
- Full replay recording — watch any section again, at your own pace, as many times as you need
- Productive Environment Workbook — your step-by-step companion through every exercise in the workshop
- SOAR Board™ template and build session — you'll create yours during the workshop, not just learn about it
- Paper Processing Decision Framework — a simple, printable guide for handling every piece of paper that comes across your desk
- Digital Filing Blueprint — an inbox and folder structure designed around how you think, not how an app thinks
- Access to a private Workshop Space inside the Productive Environment Network — your replay, workbook, and downloadable frameworks will be available for 14 days, giving you a focused window to implement what you learned and build momentum while it's fresh. Continued access and ongoing support are available inside the SOAR program for those who want help implementing and sustaining their system.
- Complimentary 30-minute SOAR Board™ Setup Call with PEI's Digital Specialist — she'll help you get your SOAR Board™ built and your system started, available during your 14-day access window
Regular price: $197
Limited-time workshop rate
Get Instant Access - On Demand Workshop for $97 →On Demand · Secure checkout · Instant confirmation
All of this for $97. (Normally $197.)
That's less than one hour with most professional organizers — and you'll walk away with a complete system
you can use for the rest of your career.
SOAR Members attend free. Log into the SOAR to Success Space to register at no charge.
GOT QUESTIONS?
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the workshop, and what's the format?
The workshop runs for approximately 2.5 hours and is delivered as on-demand videos, organized by topic into easy-to-follow segments. You’ll be guided through exercises you can complete as you watch, so you can start building your system right away and move at your own pace.
Will I still get support or guidance?
Yes. You’ll have 14 days of support inside the Workshop Space to ask questions and get guidance as you work through the material.
This timeframe is intentional. It helps you stay focused, take action, and make real progress instead of putting it off.
You’ll continue to have access to the workshop content, but support is limited to those first 14 days.
If you’d like continued guidance and help implementing your system, you’ll have the option to continue with us inside SOAR Spark.
I've tried to get organized before and it never lasts. Why will this be different?
That's the most common thing we hear — and it's exactly why we built this workshop the way we did. Most organizing approaches focus on cleaning up what's already there, without giving you a system for what to do when new things arrive. So the clutter comes back. This workshop gives you a complete, ongoing process for paper, email, and digital files — all at once — so you always know what to do next, no matter what lands on your desk.
Will this work for my industry / job type / situation?
Yes. The Productive Environment System™ is designed to be personalized — the framework adapts to how you think, what you do, and what you're managing. Whether you're a solo entrepreneur, a corporate professional, or running a small team, the underlying principles are the same. The live Q&A is your opportunity to apply the system to your specific situation.
I'm a SOAR Member. Do I pay for this?
No — SOAR Members attend free! Log in to the SOAR to Success Space to register at no charge. If you're not yet a member and are interested in joining, reach out to us at [email protected] to learn more.
What if I want to keep going after the Workshop?
The Workshop gives you a complete system — but building new habits takes time and practice. If you find yourself wanting ongoing support, accountability, and a community of people using the SOAR system, SOAR Spark is the natural next step. It's designed to help you maintain momentum, troubleshoot real-world challenges, and go deeper on everything you learned. Details will be shared during the Workshop.
You've been meaning to do this
for a while now.
In just one Workshop, you could have a complete system for your paper, your email, and your digital files — one that finally makes sense and fits the way you think. The system is yours to keep. And if you want support making it stick, we'll show you exactly how to do that too.
Get Instant Access On Demand Workshop for $97 →You’ll also be invited to join us live the next time we run this workshop.
SOAR Members: Log in to the SOAR to Success Space to register at no charge.
SOAR into Action™: Master the ART of Organizing Information™
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