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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 t...

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 Standa...

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 was...

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...

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 Wo...

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 m...

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 stalle...

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...

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...

Ditch the Paper Chaos and Build a Digital Hub in OneNote - How To Organize Your OneNote 📄 Episode Description: 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...

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 y...

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 qu...

🎙️ Episode Title: Soft Life Systems: Organizing Your Work for a Less Hectic Life 🧘‍♀️ Episode Description: 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....

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...

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 burn...

🎙️ 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 , s...

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. Thi...

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...

Reflect & Celebrate: How Small Check-Ins Keep You Consistent at Work (Week 4 – May Consistency Challenge) ✨ Episode Description: 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...

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 bur...

🎙️Celebrate the Small Wins: How 10 Minutes a Day Builds Real Progress (Week 2 – May Consistency Challenge) #MayConsistencyChallenge Episode Description: Welcome to Week 2 of the May Consistency Challenge! In this episode of the Get Organized at Work podcast, we’re shifting from focus to progress — and why doing a little every day beats waiting for the perfect time. If you often feel like your effo...

🎙️Master Your Focus: The One-Thing Rule for Consistent Progress at Work (Week 1 - May Consistency Challenge) #MayConsistencyChallenge Episode Description: Feeling overwhelmed by a never-ending to-do list? In this episode of the Get Organized at Work podcast, we’re kicking off Week 1 of the May Consistency Challenge with one powerful focus strategy: the One-Thing Rule. Instead of trying to do it al...

🎙️ Episode Description: How Your Why Fuels Consistency at Work (and in Leadership) If you've ever struggled to stay consistent at work, you're not alone — and it's not because you lack discipline. In today's episode of Get Organized at Work, we're digging into a powerful truth: staying consistent is a whole lot easier when you’re connected to your why. We'll talk about why consistency often feels...

🎙️ Episode Description: Why Consistency Beats Perfection in Leadership In this episode of Get Organized at Work, we're ditching the all-or-nothing mindset and talking about why consistency is the real key to leadership success—not perfection. Here’s what we dive into: Why max effort isn’t sustainable and how to build habits that actually last How consistent effort builds reliability, trust, and st...