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

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.
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✨ 📢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.
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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

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
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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:
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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

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

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

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
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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

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

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
 
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CONNECT WITH KAYLA:
📱Join My Podcast Community and App for Professionals
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Keywords
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The Proactive Success Algorithm: 6 Weekly Questions Every Leader Should Ask
Are you ending each week feeling busy but unsure what actually moved forward?
In this episode of Get Organized at Work podcast, we’re talking about a simple but powerful leadership habit that helps leaders become more intentional, proactive, and strategic: weekly reflection through Leader Standard Work.
Kayla introduces her framework called The Proactive Success Algorithm, which explains how intention + awareness leads to proactive leadership and better strategic results.
Inside this episode, you’ll learn the six weekly reflection questions every leader should ask to improve decision-making, protect their energy, and continuously improve their leadership systems.
These questions help leaders identify what’s working, what’s draining them, and how to experiment with better workflows each week.
Kayla also explains how she integrates these reflection practices inside her Leader Standard Work system in OneNote, using her Ultimate OneNote Hub to stay organized and proactive at work.
🎥If you want a step-by-step walkthrough of how I use the Leader Standard Work template and reflection questions inside my Ultimate OneNote Hub, check out the full  tutorial on YouTube ➡️https://youtu.be/JQ4IFTDQV9Y
If you want to become a calmer, more strategic leader, this episode will show you how a simple weekly reflection practice can transform the way you plan, lead, and improve each week.
In this episode you’ll learn:
• What Leader Standard Work is and why it matters for leaders• The Proactive Success Algorithm: intention + awareness = proactive leadership• The six weekly reflection questions that help leaders improve every week• How to identify energy drains and leadership opportunities• How weekly reflection leads to better decision-making and strategic results
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
📱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
leader standard work, proactive leadership, weekly reflection for leaders, leadership self assessment, leadership habits, leadership development, one note for leaders, leadership organization system, leadership productivity, time management for leaders, strategic leadership habits, leadership growth mindset