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. 21h ago

    You Know What Matters. So Why Are You Still Reactive?

    You Know What Matters. So Why Are You Still Reactive? The Missing Link Between Reactive and Proactive Leadership Most leaders know what matters. They know their priorities. They know they should review their goals. They know they should proactively plan their week. So why do so many leaders still feel overwhelmed, reactive, and stuck in firefighting mode? In this episode of Get Organized at Work, Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt shares a powerful shift in her leadership philosophy after reviewing results from the new Leadership Operating Score Audit. For years, she believed: Awareness + Intention = Proactive Leadership with drives Strategic Results But after working with leaders and analyzing assessment results, she discovered a missing ingredient: readiness. You'll learn: Why awareness alone doesn't create change Why leaders stay reactive even when they know what matters The hidden cost of constant busyness Why slowing down feels uncomfortable (but is often the key to moving faster) How to build evidence that creates lasting behavior change The connection between weekly planning, goal reviews, and proactive leadership If you're struggling with overwhelm, productivity, time management, leadership effectiveness, project organization, or staying focused on strategic priorities, this episode will help you understand what's really keeping you stuck. 🎯 Take the free Leadership Operating System Audit and calculate your Leadership Operating Score—a simple assessment designed to help you identify strengths, uncover gaps, and pinpoint where your current systems may be creating friction. CONNECT WITH KAYLA: 📱Join My Podcast Community and App for Professionals Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylafaheyahrndt/ Subscribe to my LinkedIn Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7459643636083896320 Follow the podcast on Instagram: Get Organized At Work Podcast (@getorganizedatwork) • Instagram photos and videos   Additional Resources: 🎯 Free Resource: Download the Simple Task System Template to start organizing your tasks today: https://kayla-fahey-ahrndt.myflodesk.com/simpletasklist 📓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 Microsoft Planner: 4 Kanban Boards Every Leader Should Build: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH0etm9NgkI 📖 Want the full Microsoft Planner Kanban system? Check-out my e-book: https://kayla-fahey-ahrndt.myflodesk.com/microsoft-planner-kanban-boards 🎥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 Keywords: Leadership, Productivity, Time Management, Leadership Development, Project Management, Goal Setting, Weekly Planning, Proactive Leadership, Organizational Systems, Leadership Operating System

    9 min

  2. Jun 15

    Most Leaders Don't Need Better Time Management. They Need These 5 Systems.

    Most Leaders Don't Need Better Time Management. They Need These 5 Systems. Are you struggling to stay organized at work despite trying every productivity tip and time management hack? In this episode of Get Organized at Work, we're taking a different approach. Instead of focusing on time management, we're exploring the five core systems every leader needs to operate proactively, reduce overwhelm, and stay focused on what matters most. You'll also complete the Leadership Operating System Audit and calculate your Leadership Operating Score—a simple assessment designed to help you identify strengths, uncover gaps, and pinpoint where your current systems may be creating friction. In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ The difference between a time management/discipline problem and a systems problem ✅ The 5 core leadership systems every professional needs ✅ How to improve project management, task management, and information organization ✅ Why leadership management is different from productivity management ✅ How proactive leaders consistently plan, review, and improve ✅ The simple formula behind proactive leadership The 5 Core Systems Covered 📌 Information Management System 📌 Project Management System 📌 Task Management System 📌 Leadership Management System 📌 Strategic Planning System If you've ever felt overwhelmed by competing priorities, scattered information, forgotten follow-ups, or constant firefighting, this episode will help you identify where your Leadership Operating System needs support. 🎁 Take the free Leadership Operating System Audit and download the Leadership Operating System Quick Start Guide: Leadership Operating System Audit Keywords leadership development, leadership systems, productivity for leaders, time management, project management, leadership operating system, proactive leadership, organization at work, manager productivity, leadership skills, workplace organization, strategic planning, task management, OneNote productivity, leadership habits, work organization   CONNECT WITH KAYLA: 📱Join My Podcast Community and App for Professionals Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylafaheyahrndt/ Subscribe to my LinkedIn Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7459643636083896320 Follow the podcast on Instagram: Get Organized At Work Podcast (@getorganizedatwork) • Instagram photos and videos   Additional Resources: 🎯 Free Resource: Download the Simple Task System Template to start organizing your tasks today: https://kayla-fahey-ahrndt.myflodesk.com/simpletasklist 📓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 Microsoft Planner: 4 Kanban Boards Every Leader Should Build: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH0etm9NgkI 📖 Want the full Microsoft Planner Kanban system? Check-out my e-book: https://kayla-fahey-ahrndt.myflodesk.com/microsoft-planner-kanban-boards 🎥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

    13 min

  3. Jun 8

    (I'm Injured) When Life Interrupts Your Plans: The Real Purpose of a Productivity System

    When Life Interrupts Your Plans: The Real Purpose of a Productivity System After breaking my toe and losing a goal I'd been working toward for months, I was reminded of something important: the best systems aren't designed for perfect weeks—they're designed for real life. After unexpectedly breaking my toe and losing the opportunity to run a race I had been training for, I found myself reflecting on a question every leader eventually faces: What happens when life interrupts your plans? In this episode of the Get Organized at Work podcast, I'm sharing a personal story about disappointment, resilience, and the surprising role productivity systems play during life's unexpected detours. Most productivity advice focuses on doing more, working faster, and staying disciplined. But the real purpose of a great system isn't helping you perform during perfect weeks—it's helping you recover when things don't go according to plan. Whether you're navigating a project setback, a career challenge, a family obligation, burnout, or an unexpected life event, this episode will help you rethink what sustainable productivity really looks like. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why setbacks feel so disruptive to our goals and identity • The difference between discipline and resilience • How leadership systems reduce overwhelm during difficult seasons • Why weekly planning and project management matter most when life gets messy • How to create a productivity system that helps you get back on track faster Resources and next steps: 🎯 Free Resource: Download the Simple Task System Template to start organizing your tasks today: https://kayla-fahey-ahrndt.myflodesk.com/simpletasklist 📓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 Microsoft Planner: 4 Kanban Boards Every Leader Should Build: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH0etm9NgkI 📖 Want the full Microsoft Planner Kanban system? Check-out my e-book: https://kayla-fahey-ahrndt.myflodesk.com/microsoft-planner-kanban-boards 🎥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 Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylafaheyahrndt/ Subscribe to my LinkedIn Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7459643636083896320 Follow the podcast on Instagram: Get Organized At Work Podcast (@getorganizedatwork) • Instagram photos and videos   Keywords: productivity system, leadership system, sustainable productivity, work organization, leadership development, project management, weekly planning, goal setting, resilience, overcoming setbacks, productivity for leaders, OneNote organization, leadership habits, work-life balance, time management, recovering from disappointment, leadership operating system, personal productivity, professional development, overwhelmed at work

    11 min

  4. Jun 1

    Fix Your Projects: The 4 Kanban Boards Every Leader Needs

    Fix Your Projects: The 4 Kanban Boards Every Leader Needs If your projects feel overwhelming, the problem may not be your workload—it may be your system. In this episode of Get Organized at Work, I'm continuing the "Fix Your" series by tackling one of the biggest challenges leaders face: managing projects, priorities, and workflows without feeling scattered or reactive. The truth is that not all work is the same. Strategic initiatives, individual projects, repeatable processes, and personal priorities each require a different approach. When everything lives on one giant to-do list, important work gets buried and leaders lose visibility. In this episode, I'm walking through the four Kanban boards I use to organize work, reduce mental clutter, and lead more proactively: ✔ Program Management Board (managing multiple projects) ✔ Single Project Management Board ✔ Process Kanban Board (workflow templates and repeatable systems) ✔ Personal Kanban Board (my leadership dashboard) You'll learn: How to organize multiple projects without feeling overwhelmed The difference between project management and process management Why visibility is one of the most important leadership skills How Kanban boards help reduce decision fatigue Practical ways to improve project organization and workflow management How leaders can build systems instead of relying on memory Whether you're a healthcare leader, manager, director, project manager, or team leader, this episode will help you create a clearer system for managing your work and leading with confidence. 🎥 Watch the full tutorial: Microsoft Planner: 4 Kanban Boards Every Leader Should Build: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH0etm9NgkI 📖 Want the full Microsoft Planner Kanban system? Check-out my e-book: https://kayla-fahey-ahrndt.myflodesk.com/microsoft-planner-kanban-boards Resources and next steps: 🎯 Free Resource: Download the Simple Task System Template to start organizing your tasks today: https://kayla-fahey-ahrndt.myflodesk.com/simpletasklist 📓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 Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylafaheyahrndt/ Subscribe to my LinkedIn Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7459643636083896320 Follow the podcast on Instagram: Get Organized At Work Podcast (@getorganizedatwork) • Instagram photos and videos   Keywords: Project Management, Kanban Board, Leadership Development, Microsoft Planner, Productivity Systems, Leadership Operating System,   Workflow Management, Get Organized At Work, Healthcare Leadership, Time Management, Leadership Skills, Project Organization, Leadership Dashboard

    26 min

  5. May 25

    5 Signs You Need Better Organizational Systems at Work - Which One is Holding You Back? (Replay from March 2025)

    5 Signs You Need Better Organizational Systems at Work - Which One is Holding You Back? If your workday feels reactive, chaotic, mentally cluttered, or like you’re constantly trying to “catch up,” this episode is for you. In this rerun of one of the most impactful episodes of the Get Organized at Work podcast, Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt breaks down the hidden signs that your organizational systems at work may not actually be supporting you — even if you’re high-performing, motivated, and capable. You’ll learn how to recognize: cognitive overload at work invisible work and mental clutter why your to-do list never feels done the real cost of reactive workflows signs your leadership systems are breaking down how disorganization impacts stress, energy, and productivity practical ways to create systems that actually reduce overwhelm Whether you’re a healthcare leader, manager, working professional, entrepreneur, or busy working mom trying to stay organized, this episode will help you identify where the friction is happening — and how to build systems that create clarity, calm, and momentum. If you’ve ever thought: “I’m working hard… so why does everything still feel messy?” this episode will help you understand why. 🎧 Listen in for practical strategies around: organizational systems leadership systems time management task management productivity for leaders reducing overwhelm at work proactive planning workflow organization leader standard work creating structure that supports your brain Resources and next steps: 🎯 Free Resource: Download the Simple Task System Template to start organizing your tasks today: https://kayla-fahey-ahrndt.myflodesk.com/simpletasklist 📓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   Keywords: organizational systems at work, productivity systems, overwhelmed at work, leadership organization, time management for leaders, reduce overwhelm, mental clutter, workflow systems, organization for professionals, proactive leadership, leader standard work, task management systems, working mom productivity, healthcare leadership, OneNote organization

    23 min

  6. May 18

    Fix Your Energy: Systems to Stop Burnout and Protect Your Time as a Leader

    Fix Your Energy: Systems to Stop Burnout and Protect Your Time as a Leader Feeling exhausted, overstimulated, and constantly behind — even when you’re trying to stay organized? In this episode of Get Organized at Work, I’m sharing why the real productivity problem for most leaders and working professionals isn’t actually time management… it’s energy management. We talk about: Why traditional productivity advice often fails The hidden energy leaks draining your focus and motivation How meetings, constant context switching, and reactive work create burnout The “50% meeting rule” and why protecting your calendar matters Systems to proactively manage your mental, emotional, and physical energy How to rebuild your energy when you feel depleted Why organized leaders think differently about productivity Creating workflows, routines, and boundaries that actually support your life I’m also sharing practical leadership systems I use inside my weekly planning process, Leader Standard Work, OneNote Hub, Microsoft Planner workflows, and proactive scheduling strategies that help reduce overwhelm and decision fatigue. If you’ve been feeling tired, reactive, overstimulated, or stuck in survival mode — this episode will help you reset and build systems that support sustainable success. 📱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 Resources and next steps: 🎯 Free Resource: Download the Simple Task System Template to start organizing your tasks today: https://kayla-fahey-ahrndt.myflodesk.com/simpletasklist 📓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 energy management for leaders, burnout prevention, leadership productivity, time management for professionals, organized leadership, how to stop feeling overwhelmed, systems for leaders, proactive leadership, Leader Standard Work, OneNote productivity, Microsoft Planner workflow, work-life balance, leadership podcast, productivity systems, workplace burnout, energy management vs time management

    13 min

  7. May 11

    The Tool Isn’t the Problem: Why Most Professionals Still Feel Overwhelmed

    The Tool Isn’t the Problem: Why Most Professionals Still Feel Overwhelmed Do you feel overwhelmed at work even though you’ve tried every productivity app, planner, or organization tool out there? In this episode of the Get Organized at Work podcast, healthcare leader and systems expert Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt shares a powerful realization after leading a Microsoft Teams and leadership systems workshop: the tool usually isn’t the problem. Most professionals think they need: another productivity app a better task manager more tech tutorials or the perfect digital planner …but what they actually need is a proactive system that creates visibility, clarity, and reduced mental overload. Kayla dives into: why organization without intention still creates chaos the hidden mental load professionals carry every day why your brain should not be your task manager how proactive leaders build “second brain” systems the difference between reactive vs proactive leadership how to reduce overwhelm at work with intentional workflows why dashboards, OneNote, Planner, and visual systems work when paired with the right mindset and how to stop relying on memory to manage your work and life If you’ve ever felt: mentally scattered reactive all day overloaded by meetings, emails, and follow-up or frustrated that productivity systems never seem to “stick”… this episode will completely shift the way you think about organization and leadership. Plus, Kayla shares details about her upcoming live community workshop where she’ll walk through the major cogs of an intentional work operating system and help professionals build systems that actually reduce overwhelm in real life. --- ✨ 📢Want to go deeper? Join the Get Organized at Work Community where the Ultimate OneNote Hub is included, and join our upcoming live webinar on Leadership + Q&A - 📅Tuesday, May 12th at 5pm Central. Inside my Get Organized at Work community, I’m hosting a live workshop this Tuesday where we’re going to actually BUILD the core cogs of your work operating system together. We’re going to walk through: the major buckets I think every professional needs how to get work out of your head how to define your systems and how to create visibility around your priorities so you feel more grounded and less reactive at work. So if you want support, accountability, and practical systems you can actually use in real life… I would absolutely love to have you inside the community. -- Resources and next steps: 🎯 Free Resource: Download the Simple Task System Template to start organizing your tasks today: https://kayla-fahey-ahrndt.myflodesk.com/simpletasklist 📓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 systems, proactive leadership, organization systems, leadership workflows, OneNote organization, Microsoft Planner, reduce overwhelm at work, second brain system, leadership organization, task management, workplace productivity, intentional organization, mental load, organized leadership, time management for leaders, dashboard systems, professional organization, leadership systems, work organization, digital organization

    12 min

  8. May 4

    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
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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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