Get Organized at Work | Career, Leadership, Project Management, Productivity, Time Management
Are you easily distracted at work - struggling to keep tasks and projects organized? Do you wish you could accelerate your career growth, but you feel held back due to unclear expectations or your lack of boundaries? Are you tired of the vicious cycle of burnout and long to feel the peace that comes with doing fulfilling, impactful work? I am so excited you’re here! This podcast is your go-to for all things career growth! You’ll learn productivity systems to help you get organized, plan ahead, and accomplish your work efficiently. You’ll increase your ability to anticipate problems at work and inside your team before they occur and increase your confidence to lead through them. Goodbye burnout, hello confident, proactive leadership! Hey, I’m Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt, MPH, MLS(ASCP)SBB…but you can call me KFA! I’ve got 13+ years of professional healthcare leadership experience, and I have 9+ years of management experience. I’m a mama of 3 littles, wife and best friend to my hubby who is also in healthcare, and coffee and planner obsessed. When I first stepped into my first professional leadership role, I was promoted quickly! At the time, I was a new mama and had way less experience than those I was leading. I knew I needed to learn and grow in order to succeed in my role. I lacked work-life balance and had no boundaries. I experienced burnout quickly by trying to people please and do everything myself. I worked long hours and my relationships suffered as a result. I finally realized that I needed simple, effective strategies to help me get organized and manage my competing priorities. I created my own daily management tool which helped me get organized, manage stress, achieve work-life integration. I quickly became the go-to leader for innovative healthcare leadership, and I was promoted again! If you are ready to implement sustainable systems and strategies to help you get organized, ditch the burnout, and finally get the recognition you deserve, grab your coffee or bubbly and press play on my show while you rock your spreadsheets! It’s time to dive in!
Episodes
Day 8 of The 12 Days of Leadership
Communication That Builds Trust: Coaching, Conflict & Conversations Every Leader Must Master
If you’ve ever walked into a meeting thinking, “I hope this doesn’t turn into a conflict”… or avoided giving feedback because it felt uncomfortable… this episode is your guide to becoming a calm, confident communicator.
Welcome to Day 8 of the 12 Days of Leadership Series, where we’re diving into one o...
Day 7 of The 12 Days of Leadership
Project Management for Leaders: How to Track Work Without Drowning in Tasks
Are you juggling multiple projects, managing competing priorities, or leading across several teams or locations? In Day 7 of The 12 Days of Leadership, we’re breaking down simple project management systems for leaders, especially if you don’t have a PMP certification or a formal operations background.
If you’ve ever said… ...
Day 6 of The 12 Days of Leadership
The Organized Inbox & Digital Desk: Simple Systems to Reduce Work Overwhelm
Are your inbox, digital files, and work apps overflowing — and constantly pulling you into reactive, stressful workdays? In Day 6 of the 12 Days of Leadership series, we’re tackling one of the biggest pain points for modern leaders: digital clutter, inbox chaos, and disorganized workflows.
In this episode, Kayla shares...
Day 5 of The 12 Days of Leadership
Focus, Finish, Follow-Through — How Leaders Build Consistency (Day 5 - The 12 Days of Leadership)
Struggling with procrastination, inconsistent routines, or unfinished projects? You’re not alone. In today’s episode of the 12 Days of Leadership series, we’re talking about one of the most requested topics in the Get Organized at Work community: how to build consistency as a leader.
Whether you’re ju...
Day 4 of the 12 Days of Leadership
⭐ Energy > Time: The Secret to Productivity and Prioritization for Busy Leaders
Are you constantly running out of time… or are you actually running out of energy? Welcome to Day 4 of the 12 Days of Leadership series, where we flip the script on traditional productivity advice and dive into the real reason leaders feel overwhelmed: energy management, not time management.
In today’s episode, Kayl...
Day 3 of the 12 Days of Leadership
The TEST Method: A Delegation Framework Every Leader Needs to Know (Day 3 - The 12 Days of Leadership)
If you're overwhelmed, stretched thin, or constantly doing tasks your team could be doing, this episode is your permission slip to step into real leadership — not constant doing.
On Day 3 of the 12 Days of Leadership series, we’re diving into one of the most powerful (and most avoided!) leadershi...
Day 2 of the 12 Days of Leadership
Leader Standard Work 101: The System That Keeps You Organized, Focused & Out of the Weeds
If you feel overwhelmed, reactive, or constantly juggling tasks, this episode of the Get Organized at Work podcast is for you. Today, in Day 2 of our 12 Days of Leadership series, we’re breaking down Leader Standard Work (LSW) — the structure, systems, and routines that help leaders stay organized, focuse...
Day 1 of the 12 Days of Leadership
Stop the Whirlwind: How to Shift From Firefighting to Proactive Leadership (Day 1 of the 12 Days of Leadership)
Are you stuck in constant firefighting mode — reacting to problems, racing through your day, and feeling like you’re always one step behind? You’re not alone. In today’s episode, we kick off the 12 Days of Leadership series with one of the most requested topics inside the Get Organized a...
What You Did This Year Was Enough: A Thanksgiving Reflection for Leaders
In this special Thanksgiving episode of the Get Organized at Work Podcast, leadership coach and working mom of three Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt invites you into a warm, reflective moment to acknowledge something most leaders never hear: what you did this year was enough.
Kayla guides you through a gentle leadership mindfulness practice focused on gratitude, accomplish...
Leadership Mindfulness 101: The Power of Pause and Why Slowing Down Speeds Up Success
In this episode of the Get Organized at Work Podcast, leadership coach and working mom Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt explores why slowing down is one of the most powerful tools a leader can use to increase clarity, strengthen decision-making, and improve results.
Through the lens of leadership mindfulness, Kayla shares how intentional pause moments create sp...
How Real Leaders Reset Expectations: Boundaries, Balance, and Credibility at Work
In this episode of the Get Organized at Work Podcast, leadership coach and working mom Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt shares how real leaders set boundaries, reset expectations, and build lasting credibility at work — without burning out.
You’ll learn how to identify the true purpose of your role, clarify what problems you’re meant to solve, and align your time w...
Family Command Center Upgrade: Echo Show + Google Calendar vs. Skylight (Set-Up, Tips, and Deals)
Want a family command center that actually works? In this episode, Kayla shows how her household runs on an Echo Show using the Google Calendar link + the Calendar widget—covering setup, color-coding, routines, privacy tips, and why this can be a budget-friendly alternative to Skylight (especially if you already have an Echo Show or yo...
👻🎃10 Spooky Truths About Career Growth (That Might Haunt You if You Ignore Them) - Halloween Episode!
Ready for some Halloween fun and a career glow-up? In this special themed episode of the Get Organized at Work Podcast, Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt reveals 10 Spooky Truths About Career Growth — the hidden habits, scary energy drains, and haunting workplace patterns that can stop you from leveling up as a leader. 👻
From the Vampire of Bu...
You Don’t Have to Hustle to Be a Great Leader: How to be a Purpose Driven Leader
In this episode of the Get Organized at Work Podcast, leadership coach and working mom Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt shares why hustle culture is keeping leaders reactive — and how to shift toward purposeful productivity that actually drives results.
You’ll learn how to assess your work against what truly matters: your team’s goals, your leadership goals, and you...
The Hidden Cost of Unrealistic Expectations for Leaders & 3 Mindset Shifts to Let Go
In this episode of the Get Organized at Work Podcast, leadership coach and working mom Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt reveals the hidden cost of unrealistic expectations and why people-pleasing quietly drains your energy, joy, and impact at work. Learn how to spot the signs of unrealistic expectations—like guilt when resting, overcommitting, and tying your...
Redefining Your Best: How Self-Aware Leaders Build Realistic Expectations
In this episode, Redefining Your Best: How Self-Aware Leaders Build Realistic Expectations, leadership coach and working mom Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt shares a powerful mindset shift for high-achievers who feel like they’re never doing enough. Discover why your “best” changes daily — and how self-aware leaders use reflection, realistic expectations, and proactive sy...
The Real Career Advantage: Why Consistency Beats Talent Every Time
Consistency wins! Consistency doesn’t just keep you organized —it’s the secret behind promotions, influence, and long-term career growth. In this Consistency Systems Series finale of the Get Organized at Work Podcast, host Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt celebrates over 30 K downloads and walks you through the five powerful lessons that built this series:
The Consistency Blueprint: Why Leader Standard Work Actually Works
Are you tired of trying random productivity tools that never stick? In this episode of the Get Organized at Work Podcast, host Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt introduces the Consistency Blueprint: Leader Standard Work. Just like on the Great British Baking Show where every baker gets the same recipe but creates a different cookie, Leader Standard Work provides a repeatable frame...
Consistency Wins: Leadership Lessons from a Half Ironman
What can training for a half Ironman teach us about leadership and productivity at work? In this episode of the Get Organized at Work Podcast, host Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt shares the story of her husband’s 70.3 triathlon journey, where he shaved 23 minutes off his time, ran a faster half marathon, and finished strong in his age group. The key wasn’t the perfect plan—it was consist...
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