How to Ask For Help at Work WITHOUT Saying "I'm So Busy"

How to Ask for Help at Work Without Saying "I'm So Busy" Episode Description: Feeling overwhelmed at work but unsure how to ask your boss for help without sounding disorganized or incapable? In this episode of Get Organized at Work, host Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt shares practical scripts and communication strategies you can use in your 1:1 meetings to ask for support, clarify priorities, and prevent burnout — all without using the dreaded phrase: "I'm so busy." You'll learn:✅ What to say instead of “I’m overwhelmed”✅ How to prepare for proactive 1:1s with your leader✅ 5 solutions to help you navigate workload conversations with confidence✅ What you’ll avoid by communicating this way: missed deadlines, last-minute fire drills, and broken trust Whether you're a healthcare professional, team lead, or ambitious working parent, this episode will help you build stronger communication habits, prevent misalignment, and stay focused on what matters most. 💼 Download the free 1:1 Meeting Prep Checklist or the Leader Standard Work Template in the Free Resources section inside the free Get Organized at Work Podcast Community -  link to join, click here! Keywords:asking for help at work, how to talk to your boss, overwhelmed at work, 1:1 meeting prep, work prioritization tips, avoid burnout, workplace communication, professional development podcast, healthcare leadership   HOW TO SUPPORT KAYLA & GET ORGANIZED AT WORK PODCAST 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 Leave me a rating or review wherever you listen to podcasts! -- 🚀 The Get Organized at Work Blueprint Course is Ready For You! 🎉 Course Sign Up Page Link! Click here! Inside the course, we’ll cover:1️⃣ Foundations of Proactive Leadership2️⃣ Mastering Leader Standard Work3️⃣ Project Prioritization & Time Management4️⃣ Effective Delegation and Focusing on the Right Work5️⃣ Discovering Your Leadership Presence & Personal Work Brand6️⃣ Effective Communication & Influence   RECENT EPISODES: How to Get Promoted by Getting Organized: The Real Secrets They Don't Teach You Karen Read’s Attorneys - What Leadership Skills Can We Learn from Them? 🏆20K Downloads! Consistency Wins: Why Rough Drafts are OK & Takeaways from the May Challenge Reflect & Celebrate: How Small Check-Ins Keep You Consistent at Work (Week 4 – May Consistency Challenge) Build Your Leadership Rhythm: 3 Daily Habits That Stick (Week 3 – May Consistency Challenge) Celebrate the Small Wins: How 10 Minutes a Day Builds Real Progress (Week 2 – May Consistency Challenge) Master Your Focus: The One-Thing Rule for Consistent Progress at Work (Week 1 - May Consistency Challenge) How Your Why Fuels Consistency at Work (and in Leadership) - Sharing MY WHY with You Stuck in the Procrastination Cycle? How to Beat it with Consistency over Perfection! Get Organized at Work Blueprint Course is LIVE TODAY! 6 Major Career Lessons I've Learned March Madness Hacks: 5-Min Tips to Boost Work Productivity (That You Might Not Have Thought Of!) 3 Signs You Need Better Organizational Systems at Work - Which One is Holding You Back? Spring Forward - How to Get Organized at Work in 6 Simple Steps How to Get Promoted at Work: Prove Your Value, Tips for Career Advancement Efficiency Hacks - How to Be Your Own Project Manager with Asana, ChatGPT, and Bullet Journals Feeling Stagnant in Your Career? Here’s How to Fall Back in Love with Your Work Using My Amazon Productivity Planner: Key Takeaways for Better Time Management How to Get Piles Off Your Desk: Organizing Your Paperwork & Digital Files Thinking Bigger: How Leaders Can Drive Culture Change & Innovation Why Your To-Do List is Failing You: Why Leader Standard Work is the Ultimate Solution for Getting Organized at Work Build Your Personal Brand at Work: Tips for Standing Out and Thriving with 16Personalities CONNE

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Are you easily distracted at work - struggling to keep tasks and projects organized? Do you wish you could accelerate your career growth, but you feel held back due to unclear expectations or your lack of boundaries? Are you tired of the vicious cycle of burnout and long to feel the peace that comes with doing fulfilling, impactful work? I am so excited you’re here! This podcast is your go-to for all things career growth! You’ll learn productivity systems to help you get organized, plan ahead, and accomplish your work efficiently. You’ll increase your ability to anticipate problems at work and inside your team before they occur and increase your confidence to lead through them. Goodbye burnout, hello confident, proactive leadership! Hey, I’m Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt, MPH, MLS(ASCP)SBB…but you can call me KFA! I’ve got 12+ years of professional healthcare leadership experience, and I have 9+ years of management experience. I’m a mama of 3 littles, wife and best friend to my hubby who is also in healthcare, and coffee and planner obsessed. When I first stepped into my first professional leadership role, I was promoted quickly! At the time, I was a new mama and had way less experience than those I was leading. I knew I needed to learn and grow in order to succeed in my role. I lacked work-life balance and had no boundaries. I experienced burnout quickly by trying to people please and do everything myself. I worked long hours and my relationships suffered as a result. I finally realized that I needed simple, effective strategies to help me get organized and manage my competing priorities. I created my own daily management tool which helped me get organized, manage stress, achieve work-life integration. I quickly became the go-to leader for innovative healthcare leadership, and I was promoted again! If you are ready to implement sustainable systems and strategies to help you get organized, ditch the burnout, and finally get the recognition you deserve, grab your coffee or bubbly and press play on my show while you rock your spreadsheets! It’s time to dive in!