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

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!

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Fix Your Week: How to Plan Your Week as a Leader (Weekly Dashboard System)

    Fix Your Week: How to Plan Your Week as a Leader (Weekly Dashboard System) You know that feeling when your week just… happens to you? Meetings, emails, interruptions—and suddenly it’s Friday and you’re wondering what you actually accomplished. In this episode, I’m walking you through exactly how to fix your week using a simple Weekly Dashboard system I use inside my OneNote Hub. This is the system I rely on as a healthcare leader, working mom of three, and business owner to stay focused, proactive, and organized—without constantly rewriting my to-do list or starting over every day. We’re not just talking about weekly planning… We’re building a system that helps you actually lead your week. Inside this episode, you’ll learn: How to plan your week without feeling overwhelmed A simple weekly reset routine that actually works How to stop reacting to your calendar and start leading your priorities My Weekly Dashboard method (step-by-step) How to reduce decision fatigue and mental clutter at work Why your to-do list isn’t the problem—and what to fix instead If your weeks feel chaotic, reactive, or scattered, this episode will give you a clear, simple structure you can start using immediately. 🎁 FREE DOWNLOAD: Fix Your Week Grab your Weekly Dashboard Reset and start using this system today: 👉 https://kayla-fahey-ahrndt.myflodesk.com/weeklydashboard 💻 Want the full system? If you want this fully built out and ready to use, check out my Ultimate OneNote Hub, where I walk you through: ✔ Weekly Dashboard ✔ Monthly check-ins ✔ Project + task management ✔ Leader Standard Work 👉 https://kayla-fahey-ahrndt.myflodesk.com/ultimateonenotetemplate 🩵 Let’s Connect If this episode helped you, share it with a colleague or leader who feels overwhelmed at work—and don’t forget to follow the podcast for weekly strategies on leadership, organization, and productivity. Resources and next steps: 📓Get the OneNote Hub template I use to organize my work and leadership systems: https://kayla-fahey-ahrndt.myflodesk.com/ultimateonenotetemplate 🎥If you want to watch my OneNote Hub tutorial, it's here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Co83sC_qovw?si=nQtnaV3EQiqaQKas 🎥 Watch the Monthly Check-In Dashboard tutorial in my OneNote Hub: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRdFQJsa0WM 🎥Watch the Active Projects List walkthrough in my OneNote Hub: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEDJl9M7178 🎥Watch the Daily & Weekly Dashboard tutorial in my OneNote Hub: https://youtu.be/nWgmoIJBCPc 🎥 Watch the Leader Standard Work and Weekly Reflections Questions tutorial in my OneNote Hub: https://youtu.be/JQ4IFTDQV9Y 🎥Watch the Goal Setting for Professionals in OneNote | Annual Goals + Self-Assessment tutorial in my OneNote Hub: https://youtu.be/wf7qvyBNK5o 📱Join the Get Organized at Work community for deeper system training and support (plus my OneNote Hub and my 6 module Get Organized at Work Blueprint Course is included with your membership): https://leadership-unveiled-podcast-community.mn.co/landing?space_id=2638359   HOW TO SUPPORT KAYLA & GET ORGANIZED AT WORK PODCAST Leave me a rating or review wherever you listen to podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Apple Podcasts Show Link 🛒Shop My Amazon Storefront CONNECT WITH KAYLA: 📱Join My Podcast Community and App 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 Keywords weekly planning, how to plan your week, weekly reset routine. organize your week. time management for professionals. productivity for leaders, weekly planning system, how to be more productive at work, reduce overwhelm at work, leader standard work, weekly dashboard, how to stop feeling behind, work organization tips, working mom productivity, one note productivity system

    12 min

  2. 27 APR

    Fix Your To-Do List: The Simple Task System for Busy Professionals Who Feel Overwhelmed

    Fix Your To-Do List: The Simple Task System for Busy Professionals Who Feel Overwhelmed Are you constantly rewriting your to-do list, forgetting tasks, or feeling overwhelmed before your workday even starts? In this episode of Get Organized at Work, we’re kicking off the Fix This System series by tackling one of the biggest productivity challenges professionals face: a to-do list that just doesn’t work. If your tasks are scattered across emails, notes, and your brain, it’s not a time management problem—it’s a system problem. Today, I’m walking you through a simple task management system you can start using immediately to: Organize your to-do list at work Stop feeling overwhelmed by too many tasks Keep track of projects and priorities Reduce decision fatigue Actually follow through on what matters most This realistic and flexible system is designed for busy professionals, leaders, and working moms who want to stay organized at work without complicated tools or constant list rewriting. 🎯 Free Resource: Download the Simple Task System Template to start organizing your tasks today: https://kayla-fahey-ahrndt.myflodesk.com/simpletasklist 🎥If you’re ready to take this to the next level, my Ultimate OneNote Hub walks you step-by-step through building a complete system for your tasks, projects, and leadership workflow. Here it is on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Co83sC_qovw?si=nQtnaV3EQiqaQKas 📓Get the OneNote Hub template I use to organize my work and leadership systems: https://kayla-fahey-ahrndt.myflodesk.com/ultimateonenotetemplate ✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why traditional to-do lists don’t work The biggest mistakes people make with task management How to organize tasks into a simple, clear system How to prioritize your work without overwhelm A realistic daily workflow that actually works 🔁 This episode is part of the Fix This System series, where we simplify and streamline the systems you use every day at work. Next up: Fix Your Week 👀 🎧 If this episode helped you, share it with a colleague or friend who needs a better system at work!   Keywords: to do list system, task management system, how to organize tasks at work, productivity for busy professionals, how to stop feeling overwhelmed at work, simple productivity system, organize your work, time management tips for professionals, leadership productivity, task organization methods, reduce overwhelm at work, how to prioritize tasks, how to organize your to do list at work. best to do list system for busy professionals, how to manage too many tasks at work, simple task system for working moms, how to stop rewriting your to do list

    9 min

  3. 20 APR

    Unplanned Work Is Stealing Your Time: How to Make It Visible with Kanban Boards

    Unplanned Work Is Stealing Your Time: How to Make It Visible with Kanban Boards Are you constantly feeling behind at work—even when you have a plan? Like your day gets hijacked by emails, meetings, and “urgent” requests you didn’t see coming? 👉 The problem might not be your productivity… 👉 It might be unplanned work. In this episode of Get Organized at Work, we’re diving into how unplanned work is stealing your time—and more importantly, how to take back control using a simple, visual system: Kanban boards. You’ll learn how to: Identify and track unplanned work (the hidden time thief) Understand why you feel reactive instead of proactive Use a Kanban board (To Do, Doing, Done) to make your work visible Categorize your work (unplanned, maintenance, business requests, team improvements) Create better focus, prioritization, and leadership clarity Integrate this system into your Ultimate OneNote Hub or Microsoft Teams Planner This episode is especially powerful for healthcare leaders, managers, and busy professionals who are juggling competing priorities and want a more proactive, organized workflow. ✨ Plus—inside my Get Organized at Work Community app, I’m sharing a plug-and-play Kanban board templates that work in Microsoft Planner and can be linked to Micorsoft OneNote, recreated in a Loop Kanban Board, or in any other kanban board app to help you implement this immediately. 🔗 Community & Kanban System Links 👉 Join the Get Organized at Work Community & get my Microsoft Planner Kanban Board e-book for free: https://leadership-unveiled-podcast-community.mn.co/landing?space_id=2638359 🔗Grab the "Get Organized at Work with Microsoft Planner: The Kanban System for Clear, Strategic, and Visible Work" E-Book: https://kayla-fahey-ahrndt.myflodesk.com/microsoft-planner-kanban-boards 👉 🎥Watch the YouTube walkthrough "Microsoft Planner Tutorial - How to Create a Kanban Board for Project Management"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUzPfuFZsps&feature=youtu.be 📕* Making Work Visible book *Amazon affiliate link. 🩵 Let’s Connect If this episode helped you, share it with a colleague or leader who feels overwhelmed at work—and don’t forget to follow the podcast for weekly strategies on leadership, organization, and productivity. Resources and next steps: 📓Get the OneNote Hub template I use to organize my work and leadership systems: https://kayla-fahey-ahrndt.myflodesk.com/ultimateonenotetemplate 🎥If you want to watch my OneNote Hub tutorial, it's here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Co83sC_qovw?si=nQtnaV3EQiqaQKas 🎥 Watch the Monthly Check-In Dashboard tutorial in my OneNote Hub: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRdFQJsa0WM 🎥Watch the Active Projects List walkthrough in my OneNote Hub: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEDJl9M7178 🎥Watch the Daily & Weekly Dashboard tutorial in my OneNote Hub: https://youtu.be/nWgmoIJBCPc 🎥 Watch the Leader Standard Work and Weekly Reflections Questions tutorial in my OneNote Hub: https://youtu.be/JQ4IFTDQV9Y 🎥Watch the Goal Setting for Professionals in OneNote | Annual Goals + Self-Assessment tutorial in my OneNote Hub: https://youtu.be/wf7qvyBNK5o 📱Join the Get Organized at Work community for deeper system training and support (plus my OneNote Hub and my 6 module Get Organized at Work Blueprint Course is included with your membership): https://leadership-unveiled-podcast-community.mn.co/landing?space_id=2638359   HOW TO SUPPORT KAYLA & GET ORGANIZED AT WORK PODCAST Leave me a rating or review wherever you listen to podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Apple Podcasts Show Link 🛒Shop My Amazon Storefront CONNECT WITH KAYLA: 📱Join My Podcast Community and App 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 Keywords unplanned work, Kanban board, productivity for leaders, time management at work, how to get organized at work, leader standard work, Microsoft Planner tips, OneNote organization system, workflow management, visual management, healthcare leadership productivity, reduce overwhelm at work, proactive leadership, work organization strategies, business productivity systems

    9 min

  4. 13 APR

    The Monthly Check-In to Get Back on Track at Work (How Organized Leaders Build Self-Awareness and Intention)

    The Monthly Check-In to Get Back on Track at Work (How Organized Leaders Build Self-Awareness and Intention) Feeling behind at work—even when you’re busy all day? It might not be your workload… it might be a lack of intentional reflection. In this episode of Get Organized at Work, Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt walks you through the monthly check-in process that organized leaders use to build self-awareness, clarity, and intention in their work and life. Instead of reacting to tasks and staying stuck in overwhelm, this simple monthly reset helps you step back, evaluate your progress, and move forward with purpose. Kayla shares her exact Monthly Check-In framework from her Ultimate OneNote Hub, including how to: Reflect on your performance and energy over the past month Review personal, professional, and team goals Identify what’s working (and what’s not) Reset your priorities and focus for the next month Let go of what no longer serves you If you’ve been feeling stuck, scattered, or constantly reacting at work, this episode will help you create space to think, lead yourself, and take back control of your time and energy. 🎥 Want to see this in action? Check out the full YouTube tutorial linked here where Kayla walks through her Monthly Check-In dashboard step-by-step inside her OneNote system.  💻 Ready to go deeper? Join the Get Organized at Work community for access to templates, systems, and live coaching to help you become a more proactive, organized leader. ➡️https://leadership-unveiled-podcast-community.mn.co/landing?space_id=2638359 Resources and next steps: 📓Get the OneNote Hub template I use to organize my work and leadership systems: https://kayla-fahey-ahrndt.myflodesk.com/ultimateonenotetemplate 🎥If you want to watch my OneNote Hub tutorial, it's here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Co83sC_qovw?si=nQtnaV3EQiqaQKas 🎥 Watch the Monthly Check-In Dashboard tutorial in my OneNote Hub: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRdFQJsa0WM   🎥Watch the Active Projects List walkthrough in my OneNote Hub: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEDJl9M7178 🎥Watch the Daily & Weekly Dashboard tutorial in my OneNote Hub: https://youtu.be/nWgmoIJBCPc 🎥 Watch the Leader Standard Work and Weekly Reflections Questions tutorial in my OneNote Hub: https://youtu.be/JQ4IFTDQV9Y 🎥Watch the Goal Setting for Professionals in OneNote | Annual Goals + Self-Assessment tutorial in my OneNote Hub: https://youtu.be/wf7qvyBNK5o 📱Join the Get Organized at Work community for deeper system training and support (plus my OneNote Hub and my 6 module Get Organized at Work Blueprint Course is included with your membership): https://leadership-unveiled-podcast-community.mn.co/landing?space_id=2638359   HOW TO SUPPORT KAYLA & GET ORGANIZED AT WORK PODCAST Leave me a rating or review wherever you listen to podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Apple Podcasts Show Link 🛒Shop My Amazon Storefront CONNECT WITH KAYLA: 📱Join My Podcast Community and App 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 Keywords monthly check in, monthly reset routine, productivity system, self awareness at work, intentional living, leadership development, time management for leaders, organized leader, reduce overwhelm at work, work organization tips, goal setting and reflection, professional development habits, OneNote organization, leader standard work, weekly and monthly planning, proactive leadership, personal productivity system, how to stay organized at work

    12 min

  5. 6 APR

    Why Your Work Isn’t Getting Recognized (NASA’s Artemis 2 Mission Just Proved This)

    Why Your Work Isn’t Getting Recognized (NASA’s Artemis 2 Mission Just Proved This) NASA’s Artemis II mission just changed how they’re communicating its value—and it’s a leadership lesson every professional needs to hear. In this episode, we break down what shifted in NASA’s messaging, why the value was always there but not clearly communicated, and how you can apply this exact approach to your own work. If you’ve ever felt like your work isn’t being recognized, understood, or supported, this episode will show you how to clearly communicate your impact using a simple Value & Impact framework. Learn how to articulate ROI, highlight risk mitigation, and connect your work to strategic goals so leaders and stakeholders truly see your value. Whether you’re leading projects, managing teams, or working toward your next promotion, this is a must-listen for improving executive communication and leadership presence. ✨ 📢Want to go deeper? Join the Get Organized at Work Community where the Ultimate OneNote Hub is included plus immediately gain access to my 6 module Get Organized at Work Blueprint Course. ➡️https://leadership-unveiled-podcast-community.mn.co/landing?space_id=2638359 Resources and next steps: 📓Get the OneNote Hub template I use to organize my work and leadership systems: https://kayla-fahey-ahrndt.myflodesk.com/ultimateonenotetemplate 🎥If you want to watch my OneNote Hub tutorial, it's here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Co83sC_qovw?si=nQtnaV3EQiqaQKas 🎥Watch the Active Projects List walkthrough in my OneNote Hub: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEDJl9M7178 🎥Watch the Daily & Weekly Dashboard tutorial in my OneNote Hub: https://youtu.be/nWgmoIJBCPc 🎥 Watch the Leader Standard Work and Weekly Reflections Questions tutorial in my OneNote Hub: https://youtu.be/JQ4IFTDQV9Y 🎥Watch the Goal Setting for Professionals in OneNote | Annual Goals + Self-Assessment tutorial in my OneNote Hub: https://youtu.be/wf7qvyBNK5o 📱Join the Get Organized at Work community for deeper system training and support (plus my OneNote Hub and my 6 module Get Organized at Work Blueprint Course is included with your membership): https://leadership-unveiled-podcast-community.mn.co/landing?space_id=2638359   HOW TO SUPPORT KAYLA & GET ORGANIZED AT WORK PODCAST Leave me a rating or review wherever you listen to podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Apple Podcasts Show Link 🛒Shop My Amazon Storefront CONNECT WITH KAYLA: 📱Join My Podcast Community and App 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   Keywords: leadership communication, communicating value at work, executive presence, project management leadership, stakeholder communication, ROI in leadership, career growth, leadership strategy, OneNote organization system, leader standard work

    12 min

  6. 30 MAR

    You Don’t Need Another Productivity App — You Need a System That Connects Everything at Work

    You Don’t Need Another Productivity App — You Need a System That Connects Everything at Work Are you using multiple productivity tools at work—but still feeling overwhelmed, reactive, and scattered? In this episode of Get Organized at Work, we’re diving into the real reason your organization system isn’t working—and it’s not because you need another app. If you’re juggling Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Planner, and OneNote but still feel like nothing is truly connected, this episode will help you understand why—and what to do instead. You’ll learn: Why productivity tools alone don’t solve overwhelm The hidden cost of disconnected systems at work What it actually means to have a “connected workflow” How to start building a centralized system that supports proactive leadership If you’re ready to move from reactive to grounded and finally feel in control of your work, this episode is for you.   ✨ 📢Want to go deeper? Join the Get Organized at Work Community where the Ultimate OneNote Hub is included, and join our upcoming live walkthrough + Q&A - 📅Tuesday, March 31st at 5pm Central   Resources and next steps: 📓Get the OneNote Hub template I use to organize my work and leadership systems: https://kayla-fahey-ahrndt.myflodesk.com/ultimateonenotetemplate 🎥If you want to watch my OneNote Hub tutorial, it's here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Co83sC_qovw?si=nQtnaV3EQiqaQKas 🎥Watch the Active Projects List walkthrough in my OneNote Hub: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEDJl9M7178 🎥Watch the Daily & Weekly Dashboard tutorial in my OneNote Hub: https://youtu.be/nWgmoIJBCPc 🎥 Watch the Leader Standard Work and Weekly Reflections Questions tutorial in my OneNote Hub: https://youtu.be/JQ4IFTDQV9Y 🎥Watch the Goal Setting for Professionals in OneNote | Annual Goals + Self-Assessment tutorial in my OneNote Hub: https://youtu.be/wf7qvyBNK5o 📱Join the Get Organized at Work community for deeper system training and support (plus my OneNote Hub and my 6 module Get Organized at Work Blueprint Course is included with your membership): https://leadership-unveiled-podcast-community.mn.co/landing?space_id=2638359   HOW TO SUPPORT KAYLA & GET ORGANIZED AT WORK PODCAST Leave me a rating or review wherever you listen to podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Apple Podcasts Show Link 🛒Shop My Amazon Storefront CONNECT WITH KAYLA: 📱Join My Podcast Community and App 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 --- Keywords: productivity system, OneNote workflow, Microsoft Teams organization, Outlook task management, Planner workflow, leader standard work, time management for leaders, organization at work, reduce overwhelm at work, digital organization system

    10 min

  7. 23 MAR

    Stop Carrying It All: The Hidden Cause of Overwhelm at Work (It’s Not Your System)

    Stop Carrying It All: The Hidden Cause of Overwhelm at Work (It’s Not Your System) Feeling overwhelmed at work—even when you have a planner, to-do list, or organization system that should be working? In this episode of the Get Organized at Work podcast, Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt breaks down the real reason you feel scattered, distracted, or mentally exhausted at work—and it’s not your workload. It’s what you’re carrying. This episode dives into the concept of mental clutter and “excess baggage”—the hidden thoughts, worries, and unresolved decisions that quietly drain your focus, productivity, and clarity as a leader. You’ll learn how to: Identify the mental load that’s keeping you overwhelmed Separate what’s actually in your control vs. what’s not Turn overthinking into clear, actionable next steps Use your organization system (like OneNote, planners, or dashboards) to hold your work instead of your brain Reduce workplace stress and feel more calm, focused, and in control If you’ve ever felt like: “Why do I still feel overwhelmed even when I’m organized?” “My brain feels full all the time” “I know what to do, but I can’t focus” This episode will give you a simple, powerful reset. ✨ Because getting organized at work isn’t just about managing your tasks— it’s about managing your thinking. 💬 NEXT STEPS Want more support organizing your work and your mindset? Join the Get Organized at Work Community where we go deeper into: Leader standard work Weekly planning systems Mental clarity + productivity strategies Sustainable organization for busy professionals Resources and next steps: 📓Get the OneNote Hub template I use to organize my work and leadership systems: https://kayla-fahey-ahrndt.myflodesk.com/ultimateonenotetemplate 🎥If you want to watch my OneNote Hub tutorial, it's here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Co83sC_qovw?si=nQtnaV3EQiqaQKas 🎥Watch the Active Projects List walkthrough in my OneNote Hub: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEDJl9M7178 🎥Watch the Daily & Weekly Dashboard tutorial in my OneNote Hub: https://youtu.be/nWgmoIJBCPc 🎥 Watch the Leader Standard Work and Weekly Reflections Questions tutorial in my OneNote Hub: https://youtu.be/JQ4IFTDQV9Y 🎥Watch the Goal Setting for Professionals in OneNote | Annual Goals + Self-Assessment tutorial in my OneNote Hub: https://youtu.be/wf7qvyBNK5o 📱Join the Get Organized at Work community for deeper system training and support (plus my OneNote Hub and my 6 module Get Organized at Work Blueprint Course is included with your membership): https://leadership-unveiled-podcast-community.mn.co/landing?space_id=2638359   HOW TO SUPPORT KAYLA & GET ORGANIZED AT WORK PODCAST Leave me a rating or review wherever you listen to podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Apple Podcasts Show Link 🛒Shop My Amazon Storefront CONNECT WITH KAYLA: 📱Join My Podcast Community and App 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 KEYWORDS overwhelmed at work, how to stop feeling overwhelmed, mental clutter, productivity tips, organization at work, time management for professionals, leadership productivity, reduce stress at work, overthinking at work, workplace organization, OneNote productivity, leader standard work, task management system, focus at work, professional development, work organization tips

    12 min

  8. 16 MAR

    Performance Review Season: How to Write a Self-Assessment and Set Better Goals for the Year

    Performance Review Season: How to Write a Self-Assessment and Set Better Goals for the Year Performance review season can feel stressful — but it’s also one of the best opportunities all year to reflect on your work, demonstrate your impact, and design better goals for the future. In this episode of Get Organized at Work, Kayla shares how to approach your self-assessment and annual goal setting in a thoughtful, strategic way. Instead of treating goals as rigid checkboxes, Kayla introduces the idea that great goals act like vectors — providing direction and momentum while still allowing leaders to adapt as priorities evolve. You’ll learn how to conduct a meaningful self-assessment, identify what worked throughout the year, and design goals that support growth, leadership impact, and continuous improvement. Kayla also shares the annual self-assessment framework and goal-setting template she uses inside her Ultimate OneNote Hub, including how to review goals, track progress, and adjust throughout the year. If you're preparing for a performance review or planning goals for the upcoming year, this episode will help you approach the process with clarity and confidence. In this episode you'll learn: • Why self-assessments are essential for leadership growth • The key questions to ask during performance review season • How to evaluate your goals and demonstrate impact • Why effective goals behave like vectors instead of fixed targets • How to design SMART goals that can adapt throughout the year • How to use reflection to improve your leadership systems If you’d like to see how Kayla organizes her annual goals and performance reviews inside the Ultimate OneNote Hub, check out the YouTube tutorial linked here: 🎥Goal Setting for Professionals in OneNote | Annual Goals + Self-Assessment Template: https://youtu.be/wf7qvyBNK5o   Resources and next steps: 📓Get the OneNote Hub template I use to organize my work and leadership systems: https://kayla-fahey-ahrndt.myflodesk.com/ultimateonenotetemplate 🎥If you want to watch my OneNote Hub tutorial, it's here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Co83sC_qovw?si=nQtnaV3EQiqaQKas 🎥Watch the Active Projects List walkthrough in my OneNote Hub: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEDJl9M7178 🎥Watch the Daily & Weekly Dashboard tutorial in my OneNote Hub: https://youtu.be/nWgmoIJBCPc 🎥 Watch the Leader Standard Work and Weekly Reflections Questions tutorial in my OneNote Hub: https://youtu.be/JQ4IFTDQV9Y 🎥Watch the Goal Setting for Professionals in OneNote | Annual Goals + Self-Assessment tutorial in my OneNote Hub: https://youtu.be/wf7qvyBNK5o 📱Join the Get Organized at Work community for deeper system training and support (plus my OneNote Hub and my 6 module Get Organized at Work Blueprint Course is included with your membership): https://leadership-unveiled-podcast-community.mn.co/landing?space_id=2638359   HOW TO SUPPORT KAYLA & GET ORGANIZED AT WORK PODCAST Leave me a rating or review wherever you listen to podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Apple Podcasts Show Link 🛒Shop My Amazon Storefront CONNECT WITH KAYLA: 📱Join My Podcast Community and App 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 Keywords performance review tips, self assessment for work, leadership self evaluation, SMART goals for professionals, performance review preparation, leadership goal setting, annual self assessment, goal tracking system, OneNote productivity system, professional development goals, leadership reflection

    10 min
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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!

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