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 12+ 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!
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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 12+ 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!
The 12 Days of Leadership - Stop the Whirlwind: How to Shift From Firefighting to Proactive Leadership (Day 1 - The 12 Days of Leadership)
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The 12 Days of Leadership - Stop the Whirlwind: How to Shift From Firefighting to Proactive Leadership (Day 1 - The 12 Days of Leadership)
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 requested topics inside the Get Organized at Work Podcast Community: how to shift from reactive to proactive leadership.
We’ll unpack why high-achieving professionals, new managers, directors, and overwhelmed leaders often fall into the whirlwind — and how to break free with simple proactive systems that keep you focused, organized, and calm. If you’ve been wanting more consistency, better prioritization, improved time management, or a path out of daily chaos, this episode will help you reset your mindset and your workflow.
Inside this episode, you’ll learn:✔ Why reactive leadership is draining your energy (and confidence)✔ How to step out of the daily whirlwind and into strategic, intentional leadership✔ The mindset shift that helps you stop firefighting and plan your work with clarity✔ The first proactive habits to build if you want less stress and better results✔ The leadership identity upgrade that sets the tone for the next 11 days of the series
Whether you're a new manager trying to stay organized, a director juggling multiple priorities, or a leader who wants to think bigger and stop drowning in tasks, this episode gives you the foundation for a more grounded, proactive leadership style.
This episode is perfect for:🔹 Leaders feeling overwhelmed or constantly “putting out fires”🔹 Professionals wanting better organization, focus, and consistency🔹 Anyone craving less chaos and more intentional planning🔹 Leaders ready to shift from task-doer to strategic thinker🔹 High performers who want better workflow, energy management & balance
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Let’s shift you out of the whirlwind and into the clear, confident leadership era you deserve.
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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 12+ 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!
