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 space for strategic thinking, reduce reactivity, and help leaders stay aligned with their goals. She draws parallels to healthcare’s “pause for the cause” safety practice, highlights real stories from her own leadership journey, and explains why this season of the year is the perfect time to hit reset.
You’ll learn how to build micro-pauses into your day, plan a “CEO of My Career Day” during the slower holiday weeks, and use stillness to regain focus and consistency. Kayla also shares insights from her clients inside The Organized Leader Sprint, where leaders use the pause to reclaim time, protect energy, and lead with intention.
💡 Key takeaway: Stillness creates clarity — and clarity fuels consistent leadership. 📣 Join us: Come inside the free community for the Weekly Reset Check-In. ⏳ Next Sprint: Enrollment for The Organized Leader Sprint opens December 1st. The 4-week live sprint runs January 13 – February 3, 2026. Join the waitlist at https://www.KFAconsulting.org/sprint
Keywords:
how to slow down as a leader, leadership mindfulness, mindful leadership skills, leadership presence, slowing down to speed up, go slow to go fast leadership, leadership reflection, leadership boundaries, how leaders manage stress, decision-making for leaders. leadership reset, organizational clarity .leadership pause, productivity for leaders
Resources Mentioned:
- Digital Leader Standard Workbook (with monthly reflection pages)
- Physical Spiral Bound Leader Standard Workbook (with monthly reflection pages)
-📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals for weekly check-ins
Consistency & Realistic Leadership Series Episodes:
Week 1: Redefining Your Best: How Self-Aware Leaders Build Realistic Expectations
Week 2: The Hidden Cost of Unrealistic Expectations for Leaders & 3 Mindset Shifts to Let Go
Week 3: You Don’t Have to Hustle to Be a Great Leader: How to be a Purpose Driven Leader
Week 4: How Real Leaders Reset Expectations: Boundaries, Balance, and Credibility at Work
Week 5: just now Leadership Mindfulness 101: The Power of Pause and Why Slowing Down Speeds Up Success
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