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

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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

  1. Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylafaheyahrndt/
  2. Follow the podcast on Instagram: Get Organized At Work Podcast (@getorganizedatwork) • Instagram photos and videos
  3. Leave me a rating or review wherever you listen to podcasts!

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🚀 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 Leadership
2️⃣ Mastering Leader Standard Work
3️⃣ Project Prioritization & Time Management
4️⃣ Effective Delegation and Focusing on the Right Work
5️⃣ Discovering Your Leadership Presence & Personal Work Brand
6️⃣ Effective Communication & Influence

RECENT EPISODES: CONNECT WITH KAYLA:

📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals

🗞Get My Newsletter

RESOURCES:

🆓Free Resource Library: https://www.kfaconsulting.org/freeresourcelibrary

🌐Website: https://www.Kfaconsulting.org

More about Kayla: --Kayla’s “Why” and Leadership Journey: https://www.Kfaconsulting.org/meetkayla

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Content provided by Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt | MPH, MLS (ASCP) SBB, Laboratory Manager, Healthcare Leader, Scientist, Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt | MPH, MLS (ASCP) SBB, Laboratory Manager, and Healthcare Leader. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt | MPH, MLS (ASCP) SBB, Laboratory Manager, Healthcare Leader, Scientist, Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt | MPH, MLS (ASCP) SBB, Laboratory Manager, and Healthcare Leader or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

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

  1. Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylafaheyahrndt/
  2. Follow the podcast on Instagram: Get Organized At Work Podcast (@getorganizedatwork) • Instagram photos and videos
  3. 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 Leadership
2️⃣ Mastering Leader Standard Work
3️⃣ Project Prioritization & Time Management
4️⃣ Effective Delegation and Focusing on the Right Work
5️⃣ Discovering Your Leadership Presence & Personal Work Brand
6️⃣ Effective Communication & Influence

RECENT EPISODES: CONNECT WITH KAYLA:

📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals

🗞Get My Newsletter

RESOURCES:

🆓Free Resource Library: https://www.kfaconsulting.org/freeresourcelibrary

🌐Website: https://www.Kfaconsulting.org

More about Kayla: --Kayla’s “Why” and Leadership Journey: https://www.Kfaconsulting.org/meetkayla

  continue reading

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