Get Organized at Work | Career, Leadership, Project Management, Productivity, Time Management

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...

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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:

1️⃣ The Hidden Costs of...

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...

Burnout-Free This Fall: How to Stay Consistent Without Losing Balance with Automations, Templates, and Delegation

Are you pushing for consistency at work but finding yourself exhausted in the process? In this episode of the Get Organized at Work Podcast, host Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt shows you how to achieve consistency without burnout by embracing a soft life at work approach. You’ll learn how to apply automation, templates, and delegat...

How to Build Consistent Work Rhythms That Survive Even Your Worst Day

Does your routine fall apart the moment life gets messy? In this episode of the Get Organized at Work Podcast, host Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt reveals how to build a work rhythm you can stick to—even on your worst days. You’ll learn the concept of minimum viable consistency (showing up at your 5/10 best), how to treat Leader Standard Work as a flexible rhythm instead of ...

The 80/20 of Work Systems: What Actually Matters Most

Do you feel like you’re spending more time organizing your work than actually getting it done? In this episode of the Get Organized at Work Podcast, host Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt shares how the 80/20 rule applies to productivity and leadership systems. You’ll learn which work systems actually stick—your calendar, a single task hub, and a consistent meeting rhythm—and how they drive 80...

The Hidden Costs of Inconsistency at Work

“It’s not just missed deadlines—every time you restart, you waste energy, lose trust, and stall momentum. Let’s uncover what inconsistency is really costing you.”

Struggling to stay consistent at work? In this episode of the Get Organized at Work Podcast, Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt breaks down the hidden costs of inconsistency—lost trust, wasted energy, and stalled career growth—and shows you how s...

Why You Don’t Need to Organize Your Email or Notes (and What to Do Instead)

Do you really need a perfectly organized inbox or meticulously categorized notes to be productive? In this episode of the Get Organized at Work Podcast, Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt explains why the answer is no—and how a simple, search-first approach can save you time, stress, and unnecessary effort.

You’ll learn:

• Why hierarchical folder systems for email and ...

7 Game-Changing Lessons I’ve Learned from Hosting the Get Organized at Work Podcast

Ever wondered what really goes into building a podcast — and a community — from the ground up? This summer marks 7 years of hosting the podcast, so  I’m pulling back the curtain on the 7 biggest lessons I’ve learned from creating the Get Organized at Work Podcast, growing a dedicated community of professionals, and turning consistent content into re...

Ditch the Paper Chaos and Build a Digital Hub in OneNote - How To Organize Your OneNote

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Are you drowning in sticky notes, scattered papers, or chaotic to-do lists? In this episode of Get Organized at Work, host Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt walks you through exactly how she’d organize her OneNote notebook from scratch to streamline her work, stay focused, and never forget an important idea again.

Whether you're a busy ...

From Whirlwind to Workflow — Turn Your To-Do List into a Microsoft Planner Kanban Board

Feeling stuck in the hustle? Buried in an endless to-do list with no clear direction? You’re not alone — and in this episode of Get Organized at Work, host Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt shares how to break free from the whirlwind and take control of your tasks using Microsoft Planner Kanban Boards.

Learn how to: ✅ Turn your overwhelming to-do list into a v...

Have you ever asked yourself, “What would I do if I wasn’t afraid?” In this inspiring episode of the Get Organized at Work Podcast, host Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt explores how answering the question, "What career would you have if you weren't afraid of being judged or just not afraid of going for it?"

We walk through how that question doesn't have to be scary and make you feel out of alignment...

That question can help inform us of what w...

🎙️ Episode Title: Soft Life Systems: Organizing Your Work for a Less Hectic Life

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Ready to ditch the hustle and create more ease in your workday? In this episode of the Get Organized at Work podcast, host Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt shares how getting organized with smart, sustainable systems can help you lead a softer, more intentional life—without sacrificing your career goals.

Inspired by the soft life movement...

Unplug to Recharge: Smart Summer Scheduling for Leaders

Are you a leader who wants to take time off this summer — but secretly worries everything will fall apart without you?

In this episode of the Get Organized at Work Podcast, host Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt shares how high-performing professionals can take guilt-free time off and create a flexible summer work schedule that protects energy and prevents burnout.

You'll learn:

✅ How to unp...

How to Ask for Help at Work Without Saying "I'm So Busy"

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Feeling overwhelmed at work but unsure how to ask your boss for help without sounding disorganized or incapable?

In this episode of Get Organized at Work, host Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt shares practical scripts and communication strategies you can use in your 1:1 meetings to ask for support, clarify priorities, and prevent burnout — all without using the dreaded...