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
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...
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.
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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.
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How to Ask for Help at Work Without Saying "I'm So Busy"
Episode Description:
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...
🎙️ How to Get Promoted by Getting Organized: The Real Secrets They Don't Teach You
🚀 Want to know how to actually get promoted at work? In this episode of the Get Organized at Work podcast, host Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt shares powerful promotion secrets your manager may never say out loud—but absolutely notices.
We break down each secret using lessons from the Get Organized at Work Blueprint course, showing you exactly how to:
Karen Read’s Attorneys - What Leadership Skills Can We Learn from Them?
In this episode of Get Organized at Work podcast, Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt breaks down the leadership lessons from the attorneys in the Karen Read trial. From organization and strategic communication to emotional intelligence and cultural fluency, discover what workplace leaders can learn from legal professionals under pressure. This episode covers leadership skills,...
Consistency Wins: Lessons & Takeaways from the May Challenge
🏆2️⃣0️⃣K!!! Twenty Thousand Downloads here we come!!! As of the end of May, we hit 19,129 Get Organized at Work podcast downloads! That's about 10K downloads this year alone when in the past, we gained just shy of 10K downloads from 2018-2024 overall. My goal is growth and community this year, and we are on our way to 100K downloads! That's one of my big goals! THANK...
Reflect & Celebrate: How Small Check-Ins Keep You Consistent at Work (Week 4 – May Consistency Challenge)
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You made it to Week 4 of the May Consistency Challenge—let’s celebrate your growth!
In this episode of the Get Organized at Work podcast, host Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt guides you through the final week of the challenge with a focus on one powerful theme: Reflection.
Learn how to do a simple 3-minute daily r...
Leadership Rhythm: 3 Daily Habits That Stick (Week 3 – May Consistency Challenge)
Ready to take your leadership to the next level through simple, repeatable habits? In this Week 3 episode of the Get Organized at Work podcast, we're diving into the power of rhythm in your daily routine. Discover how choosing just three “Leader Habits” can increase your focus, boost your team’s trust, and reduce burnout — all while helping you stay c...
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