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

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

Written by: Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt | MPH MLS (ASCP) SBB Laboratory Manager Healthcare Leader Scientist
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 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!Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt | MPH, MLS (ASCP) SBB, Laboratory Manager, Healthcare Leader, Scientist Careers Economics Personal Success
Episodes
  • Systems That Reduce Decision Fatigue: How Organized Leaders Protect Their Energy

    Systems That Reduce Decision Fatigue: How Organized Leaders Protect Their Energy
    Jan 12 2026

    Systems That Reduce Decision Fatigue: How Organized Leaders Protect Their Energy

    Decision fatigue is one of the biggest — and most overlooked — challenges leaders face today.

    In this episode of Get Organized at Work, we explore systems that reduce decision fatigue and why organized leaders don’t rely on willpower to stay productive — they design systems that protect their time, attention, and energy.

    Building on last week’s conversation about stewardship as a leadership skill, this episode breaks down how intentional leadership systems help reduce unnecessary decisions, prevent burnout, and support consistent, proactive leadership.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    • what decision fatigue is and why leaders experience it so quickly

    • how stewardship helps protect clarity and focus

    • the types of daily decisions that drain leaders the most

    • practical systems that reduce mental load and cognitive overwhelm

    • how organized leaders stay strategic without working longer hours

    This episode is especially helpful for: leaders, managers, project managers, executive assistants, healthcare professionals, and anyone juggling multiple roles who wants systems that actually work in real life.

    If you’re feeling mentally tired, reactive, or overwhelmed at work, this episode will help you rethink how your systems support — or drain — your leadership energy.

    Keywords

    decision fatigue, leadership systems, reducing decision fatigue, organized leadership, leadership productivity systems, leadership without burnout, proactive leadership, systems thinking for leaders

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    1. Leave me a rating or review wherever you listen to podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Apple Podcasts Show Link
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    4. Donate to my NMDP Fundraiser as I run the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon in June 2026 during Grandma's Marathon Weekend: https://fundraise.nmdp.org/participants/Kayla-Fahey-Ahrndt
    CONNECT WITH KAYLA:

    📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals

    🗞Get My Newsletter

    Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylafaheyahrndt/

    Follow the podcast on Instagram: Get Organized At Work Podcast (@getorganizedatwork) • Instagram photos and videos

    RESOURCES:

    📅Schedule a Organize My Work Consulting Call - Get Help Organizing Your Work

    🌐Website: https://www.Kfaconsulting.org

    More about Kayla: --Kayla’s “Why” and Leadership Journey: https://www.Kfaconsulting.org/meetkayla

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    12 mins
  • Stewardship in Leadership: A Smarter Way to Manage Time, Energy, and Systems

    Stewardship in Leadership: A Smarter Way to Manage Time, Energy, and Systems
    Jan 5 2026

    Stewardship in Leadership: A Smarter Way to Manage Time, Energy, and Systems

    In this episode of Get Organized at Work, we explore stewardship as a leadership skill — and why it’s essential for leaders who want to be more organized, consistent, and proactive without burning out.

    We’ll talk about:

    • the difference between control and stewardship
    • how to steward your time, attention, systems, and energy
    • why most productivity systems fail without intention
    • and how stewardship leads to sustainable, strategic leadership

    This episode is perfect for:

    leaders, project managers, executive assistants, healthcare professionals, and anyone juggling multiple roles who wants systems that actually work in real life.

    HOW TO SUPPORT KAYLA & GET ORGANIZED AT WORK PODCAST

    1. 📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals (get 20% off Merch inside the community, plus that's where all my freebies live!)
    2. Leave me a rating or review wherever you listen to podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Apple Podcasts Show Link
    3. 🛒Shop My Amazon Storefront
    4. 📒📘☕Grab Podcast Branded Merch: Check out our Get Organized at Work Podcast Shop
    5. Donate to my NMDP Fundraiser as I run the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon in June 2026 during Grandma's Marathon Weekend: https://fundraise.nmdp.org/participants/Kayla-Fahey-Ahrndt
    CONNECT WITH KAYLA:

    📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals

    🗞Get My Newsletter

    Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylafaheyahrndt/

    Follow the podcast on Instagram: Get Organized At Work Podcast (@getorganizedatwork) • Instagram photos and videos

    RESOURCES:

    📅Schedule a Organize My Work Consulting Call - Get Help Organizing Your Work

    🆓Free Resource Library: https://www.kfaconsulting.org/freeresourcelibrary

    🌐Website: https://www.Kfaconsulting.org

    More about Kayla: --Kayla’s “Why” and Leadership Journey: https://www.Kfaconsulting.org/meetkayla

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    19 mins
  • How to Get Organized at Work in 6 Simple Steps - Replay of a Most Downloaded Episode in 2025!

    How to Get Organized at Work in 6 Simple Steps - Replay of a Most Downloaded Episode in 2025!
    Dec 29 2025
    How to Get Organized at Work in 6 Simple Steps Enjoy this replay of one of my most downloaded episodes in 2025! First recorded in March, it's very fitting for resetting ourselves for January. We'll be back in 2026 with a new episode (right now, we're resting 😴😎until the near year!). See you back next week! 📱Join the podcast community: Get Organized at Work Podcast Community⁠! 📝Get my free "Project Roadmap" webinar and template when you join. How to Get Organized at Work 🌱⏩ It’s time to spring forward—not just with the clock, but in your work and leadership! In this episode of Get Organized at Work, we’re diving into the mindset shifts and strategies you need to stay proactive, focused, and in control of your workload. You'll learn how to: ✅ Organize your thinking – the proactive success mindset ✅ Organize your daily work – creating your leader standard work ✅ Organize and prioritize your projects – your project roadmap ✅ Focus on the right work - how to delegate effectively ✅ Create your personal work brand ✅ Create your proactive communication strategy With Daylight Savings as our inspiration, this episode will help you reset, refresh, and leap ahead in your career. Plus, I’ll give you an exclusive sneak peek at my upcoming Get Organized at Work Blueprint Course—your step-by-step guide to streamlining your work, projects, and leadership. Hit play now and start your spring with clarity, confidence, and momentum! 🎧✨ #Productivity #TimeManagement #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkOrganization #SpringForward #NewYear #NYE2025 -- 🚀 The Get Organized at Work Blueprint Course is LIVE! 🎉 Course Sign Up Page Link! Click here! Inside the course, we’ll cover: 1️⃣ Foundations of Proactive Leadership 2️⃣ Mastering Leader Standard Work 3️⃣ Project Prioritization & Time Management 4️⃣ Effective Delegation and Focusing on the Right Work 5️⃣ Discovering Your Leadership Presence & Personal Work Brand 6️⃣ Effective Communication & Influence EPISODE LINKS & MENTIONED RESOURCES: Project Management Made Easy: Take Control of Your Career Today With These Organization TipsHow to Create Your Project Roadmap Webinar & Free Templates (inside free community) MOST RECENT EPISODES: How to Get Promoted at Work: Prove Your Value, Tips for Career AdvancementEfficiency Hacks - How to Be Your Own Project Manager with Asana, ChatGPT, and Bullet JournalsFeeling Stagnant in Your Career? Here’s How to Fall Back in Love with Your WorkUsing My Amazon Productivity Planner: Key Takeaways for Better Time ManagementHow to Get Piles Off Your Desk: Organizing Your Paperwork & Digital Files Thinking Bigger: How Leaders Can Drive Culture Change & Innovation Why Your To-Do List is Failing You: Why Leader Standard Work is the Ultimate Solution for Getting Organized at WorkBuild Your Personal Brand at Work: Tips for Standing Out and Thriving with 16Personalities MOST LISTENED TO EPISODES: EPISODE 1 of 3 - Don’t Wait for Permission: Improve Your Time Management and Organize Your Daily Work in OneNote in 2025! EPISODE 2 of 3 - Project Management Made Easy: Take Control of Your Career Today with These Organization Tips EPISODE 3 of 3 - Mastering Communication for Career Growth: How to Effectively Communicate with Your Boss and Team CONNECT WITH KAYLA: 📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals 🗞Get My Newsletter RESOURCES: 🆓Free Resource Library: https://www.kfaconsulting.org/freeresourcelibrary 🌐Website: https://www.Kfaconsulting.org More about Kayla: --Kayla’s “Why” and Leadership Journey: https://www.Kfaconsulting.org/meetkayla
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    20 mins
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