Get Organized at Work | Career, Leadership, Project Management, Productivity, Time Management
Are you easily distracted at work - struggling to keep tasks and projects organized? Do you wish you could accelerate your career growth, but you feel held back due to unclear expectations or your lack of boundaries? Are you tired of the vicious cycle of burnout and long to feel the peace that comes with doing fulfilling, impactful work? I am so excited you’re here! This podcast is your go-to for all things career growth! You’ll learn productivity systems to help you get organized, plan ahead, and accomplish your work efficiently. You’ll increase your ability to anticipate problems at work and inside your team before they occur and increase your confidence to lead through them. Goodbye burnout, hello confident, proactive leadership! Hey, I’m Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt, MPH, MLS(ASCP)SBB…but you can call me KFA! I’ve got 12+ years of professional healthcare leadership experience, and I have 9+ years of management experience. I’m a mama of 3 littles, wife and best friend to my hubby who is also in healthcare, and coffee and planner obsessed. When I first stepped into my first professional leadership role, I was promoted quickly! At the time, I was a new mama and had way less experience than those I was leading. I knew I needed to learn and grow in order to succeed in my role. I lacked work-life balance and had no boundaries. I experienced burnout quickly by trying to people please and do everything myself. I worked long hours and my relationships suffered as a result. I finally realized that I needed simple, effective strategies to help me get organized and manage my competing priorities. I created my own daily management tool which helped me get organized, manage stress, achieve work-life integration. I quickly became the go-to leader for innovative healthcare leadership, and I was promoted again! If you are ready to implement sustainable systems and strategies to help you get organized, ditch the burnout, and finally get the recognition you deserve, grab your coffee or bubbly and press play on my show while you rock your spreadsheets! It’s time to dive in!
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Friday Jun 25, 2021
Friday Jun 25, 2021
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Today is a special day! My Leader Standard Work Template has been through many iterations and PDCA cycles! Continuous improvement is where it's at! I've been wanting to create a workbook for leaders for so long now, and I'm really proud of this product.
The Leader Standard Workbook is a planner for leaders, achievers, and busy people who need structure yet crave flexibility and creativity from time to time.
The Leader Standard Workbook includes:
-Hand drawn, custom cover and phone flat lay, minimalist and colorful design
-Undated monthly 5 week spreads linked to each week
-Weekly Leader Standard Work Templates
-Weekly Leave Happy Task Pages linked to each day of the week
-Daily pages with Leave Happy Tasks sticky notes linked back to weekly Leader Standard Work
-Organizational & Personal/Professional Goal Setting Templates
-Project List Templates
-Idea Boards
-Vision Boards
-One-On-One Meeting Notes Templates
-Notes Pages: Bullet Pages, Grid/Graph Paper, Lined Pages, and Blank Pages
I can't wait for you to get your hands on it and start finding success each day, without the burnout!
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Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
+Get the free Recognition Worksheet in my Free Resource Library
Why is employee recognition important? There are many benefits to employee recognition when it's done intentionally.
+ I ask each of my employees "How do you like to be recognized?"
There are many ways to ask this question, but I feel it's the most straight forward way.
+ To honor the preferences of my employees, I give them examples of various recognition types. The free Recognition Worksheet I provided at the top of the description has so really great ideas. Of course, this isn't an exhaustive list.
I find that when I begin to look for behaviors that I can recognize, I find more gratitude in my work and working with those team members.
Gratitude - I find that when I begin to look for behaviors that I can recognize, I find more gratitude in my work and working with those team members.
When leaders spend time recognizing our employees at work, they feel appreciated and see that their work matters. They feel engaged and are less likely to turnover.
Here's a great white paper prepared by the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkley that talks all about gratitude and it’s benefits: https://ggsc.berkeley.edu/images/uploads/GGSC-JTF_White_Paper-Gratitude-FINAL.pdf
Tailor your recognition and be specific -
Once you know how your employee appreciates being recognized, be sure to tailor your recognition using their preferences.
Recognize your employee as close to the achievement or behavior you observed as possible. Knowing that their leader notices, acknowledges, and appreciates their recent work feels good and reinforces the employee to perform that positive behavior again.
Make Time for Recognition -
Schedule time on your calendar each day or once a week, whatever cadence works for you, for employee recognition.
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Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
In today's episode I give some perspective into how to handle critics and well intentioned folks who want to nit pick your work. Whose opinion matters? The people who are in your arena! I hope this episode is inspirational to you and gives you a new way to deal with and think about opinions that come your way.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: *Daring Greatly - How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brene Brown, Ph.D, LMSW
*This is an affiliate link, and by purchasing through this link, I get a small commission. It requires no additional fees or action on your part. Thanks for supporting this podcast! :)
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Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
Get the free Coaching Dialogue Questions and Tips Workaid Here
As a leader, our direct reports, our peers, and even our bosses come to us advice or help with problem solving. In this video, I provide tips for hosting a coaching conversation or coaching dialogue that allows you to help others grow. In this video, I give you questions to ask that help others reflect on the issue at hand and determine what they can do to work through their own ideas to find solutions.
Create space for learning: Keep your conversation a judgement free zone. Refrain from assuming you know the "why" behind their reasoning or that you have the answer. Say less, Listen more.
Give less advice: Avoid offering advice in the form of a "why" question. Instead of "Why did you make that decision?" ask one of the "What..." questions.
Be okay with silence: People need time to think when you ask "What..." questions. Let the person think or even come back later with their reflection instead of offering the answer or posing a leading question or thought based on your perspective.
Ask "What Questions."
WHAT...
is on your mind?
were you hoping for?
were you trying to achieve?
else can you do?
is the real issue?
would it look like?
Reflect Back:
"I heard..." or "Here's what I heard you say..."
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Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
In today's episode, I decided to come onto today's episode and show up as authentically and vulnerable as possible...because why? Real life.
Leadership isn't always about looking polished and being "on." It's about sharing the reality of our work and being honest about our behind the scenes.
I also go into how I'm feeling so grateful right now during a very busy time because in the past, I likely would have been feelin less than grateful and more like resentful. I share how I got there over time and how this shift has been so imperative for making me a better leader.
I hope you will enjoy this non-traditional, shook up podcast episode with the real me.
Mentioned in this episode:
YouTube Video - Coaching Dialogue Questions I Learned from Michael Bungay Stanier in "The Coaching Habit" + My Tips!
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Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
In today's episode, I'm sharing the Instagram meme I keep seeing that is making me cringe! I need to speak out about this topic, which may seem controversial to some, but to me this topic is at the core of why we're all burnt out. We need to flip the script and challenge our societal norms...this is not the way it should be.
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Tuesday May 25, 2021
Tuesday May 25, 2021
Today's episode is all about time freedom, and how I don't think you need financial freedom to get there. You can already find time freedom where you are now. And this is something I'm an expert at and can help you do! In this episode, I share the lessons I learned about Time Freedom from one of my favorite movies, "Age of Adeline." And I announce my new free group on IG @LeaveHappyMethod where I can help you find time freedom, productivity, and success.
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Tuesday May 18, 2021
Tuesday May 18, 2021
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Today's episode is all about my BIGGEST pet peeve when it comes to leadership.
I see leaders doing this ALL the time, and I won't lie...I've done it too.
But it leads to burnout, resentment, perpetuating a cycle or remaining depleted... So why do we do it?
In this episode, I give you 4 tips for avoiding this mistake to take back your time, allow yourself to rest, and STILL accomplish all your goals!
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RELATED PODCAST EPISODES:
How to Time Block and Work Without Interruptions
How to Prioritize Your Daily To Do List - Leave Happy Tasks
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Tuesday May 11, 2021
Tuesday May 11, 2021
Today’s Free Download - Communication Plan Template
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Effective communication is one of the THE most important things a leader can do. Most folks aren’t intentional about the information they share and their teams end up confused, with more questions, or with the wrong idea. Great leaders are thoughtful and plan their communication.
In this video, I walk you through my template for successful, effective communication. We review everything from the communication topic and the goal we strive to achieve by communicating to your audience and the benefit your audience will gain from whatever you’re communicating. We’ll also dive into what to include to ensure your communication is proactive and how to get your audience to act based on the information you share.
Every leader needs my Communication Plan Template in their toolkit. Don’t forget to snag it and put it into action!
Let me know what new projects or changes you’re looking to communicate with your teams or people by sending me a message on Instagram @KaylaFaheyAhrndt. I’d love to hear more and coach you through the different aspects of your communication plan.
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Tuesday May 04, 2021
Tuesday May 04, 2021
Do you trust yourself?
Confidence is something we all must work to cultivate every day.
Confidence is that feeling of self-assurance that tells us “You got this!” or “You can do this!”
And yet, it can feel fleeting once you notice that little speck of self-doubt hanging out in the corner whispering and then growing louder, “That’s a silly idea.” Or “I don’t want to sound like I don’t know what I’m talking about. Better not mention anything.”
When I polled my Instagram community members on my stories on Friday (thx for participating!) one of the most voted for topics they’d like to hear from me about is “How to Have Confidence at Work.”
So this Glow Getters Podcast episode is going to be all about how to cultivate confidence in the workplace (and elsewhere!).
I share daily practices and quick ways to pump yourself up AND more long term strategies for building that confidence muscle.
😜And I get a little weird and share some of my fun side with you. I need help finding a cut out of a certain F•R•I•E•N•D•S character...listen 🎧 to find out who and why... 😂
After this episode, you’ll be more prepared to show up fully as you and trust your amazing self!
I cannot wait for you to listen!
✨I’d love to know…
❓…In what situations do you find it hardest to show up confidently to? (meetings, 1:1’s, email, etc.) Maybe who makes you feel less confident? (colleagues, boss, etc.) Message me on Instagram @KaylaFaheyAhrndt.
For me, it’s always been people who I think may be judging me for standing out…like my colleague peer group.
FROM THIS EPISODE
Glow Getters Podcast Pump Up Jams Spotify Playlist! Enjoy!
Kayla’s Related YouTube Videos:
Leading Through Tough Times (Opening Up About Ectopic Pregnancy and Women’s Health Topics
Bullet Journaling Ideas for Work Using the Shine Bright Productivity Journal from Chronicle Books (Includes Work/Leadership Affirmations)
Kayla’s Related Podcast Episodes:
66. Thinking Out Loud – My 7 Tips to Go Beyond Your Upper Limit
47. BULLET JOURNALING and My Dog
8. Using Affirmations for Success in 2019
MENTIONED
“The Big Leap” by Gay Hendricks*
”Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill*
*Some links may be affiliate links for which I receive a small commission. There is no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting me! It helps me produce my podcast and cover the operating costs of my website.
Tiffany Han’s Core Values Masterclass
EmpowerHER Podcast PUMP UP Jams
Kim Fitzpatrick – Motivational Tracks
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