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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 ener...

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...

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 "P...

2025 Year in Review: The Systems, Mindsets, and Leadership Lessons That Mattered Most What if the biggest leadership lesson of 2025 wasn’t about doing more — but about doing less, better? In this 2025 Year in Review episode of the Get Organized at Work podcast, I’m reflecting on the most-downloaded episodes of the year and the leadership themes that resonated most with listeners. From building cal...

The Calm Leader’s Second Brain: How to Build a Second Brain in OneNote for Clearer Leadership If your mind feels constantly full — juggling leadership decisions, work projects, personal responsibilities, and the fear of forgetting something important — this episode is for you. In this episode of the Get Organized at Work podcast, Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt shares how building a Second Brain helped her sto...

Day 12 of The 12 Days of Leadership Your Leadership Blueprint for 2026: A Love Letter to the Leader You’re Becoming In the final episode of the 12 Days of Leadership series, we’re ending with something powerful — a love letter to the leader you’re becoming and a 2026 Leadership Blueprint designed to help you step boldly into your next level. If you've ever felt pulled between who you are and who y...

Day 11 of The 12 Days of Leadership How to Prepare for Promotion: Visibility, Confidence & Leadership Identity Are you ready for your next leadership role — but unsure how to actually get promoted? Welcome to Day 11 of the 12 Days of Leadership, where we’re diving deep into the mindset, visibility strategies, and leadership identity shifts required to step into your next-level position with co...

Day 10 of The 12 Days of Leadership Boundaries, Balance & Burnout Prevention for High-Achieving Leaders If you’re a high-achieving leader who feels stretched thin, exhausted, or constantly “on,” this episode of the 12 Days of Leadership is your permission slip to pause. Today, we’re talking boundaries, balance, and burnout prevention — three core skills every modern leader needs but few are ev...

Day 9 of The 12 Days of Leadership Think Like a Strategic Leader: Critical Thinking & Decision-Making Skills for 2026 Are you ready to move from doing the work to leading the work? In today’s episode of the 12 Days of Leadership, we’re diving into one of the most important — and most requested — leadership skills: strategic thinking. If you’ve ever felt stuck in task mode, overwhelmed by const...

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 Se...

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 operation...

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 workf...

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 consist...

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...

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 pow...

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...

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 requeste...

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 practi...

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...

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 me...

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...

👻🎃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...

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 go...

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 rest...

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, reali...