Leadership Mindfulness 101: The Power of Pause and Why Slowing Down Speeds Up Success

Leadership Mindfulness 101: The Power of Pause and Why Slowing Down Speeds Up Success In this episode of the Get Organized at Work Podcast, leadership coach and working mom Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt explores why slowing down is one of the most powerful tools a leader can use to increase clarity, strengthen decision-making, and improve results. Through the lens of leadership mindfulness, Kayla shares how intentional pause moments create space for strategic thinking, reduce reactivity, and help leaders stay aligned with their goals. She draws parallels to healthcare’s “pause for the cause” safety practice, highlights real stories from her own leadership journey, and explains why this season of the year is the perfect time to hit reset. You’ll learn how to build micro-pauses into your day, plan a “CEO of My Career Day” during the slower holiday weeks, and use stillness to regain focus and consistency. Kayla also shares insights from her clients inside The Organized Leader Sprint, where leaders use the pause to reclaim time, protect energy, and lead with intention. 💡 Key takeaway: Stillness creates clarity — and clarity fuels consistent leadership. 📣 Join us: Come inside the free community for the Weekly Reset Check-In. ⏳ Next Sprint: Enrollment for The Organized Leader Sprint opens December 1st. The 4-week live sprint runs January 13 – February 3, 2026. Join the waitlist at https://www.KFAconsulting.org/sprint Keywords: how to slow down as a leader, leadership mindfulness, mindful leadership skills, leadership presence, slowing down to speed up, go slow to go fast leadership, leadership reflection, leadership boundaries, how leaders manage stress, decision-making for leaders. leadership reset, organizational clarity .leadership pause, productivity for leaders Resources Mentioned: - Digital Leader Standard Workbook (with monthly reflection pages) - Physical Spiral Bound Leader Standard Workbook (with monthly reflection pages) -📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals for weekly check-ins Realistic Leadership Series Episodes: Week 1: Redefining Your Best: How Self-Aware Leaders Build Realistic Expectations Week 2: The Hidden Cost of Unrealistic Expectations for Leaders & 3 Mindset Shifts to Let Go Week 3: You Don’t Have to Hustle to Be a Great Leader: How to be a Purpose Driven Leader Week 4: How Real Leaders Reset Expectations: Boundaries, Balance, and Credibility at Work Week 5: just now Leadership Mindfulness 101: The Power of Pause and Why Slowing Down Speeds Up Success HOW TO SUPPORT KAYLA & GET ORGANIZED AT WORK PODCAST 📱Join My Free Podcast Community for Professionals (get 20% off Merch inside the community, plus that's where all my freebies live!)Leave me a rating or review wherever you listen to podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Apple Podcasts Show Link🛒Shop My Amazon Storefront📒📘☕Grab Podcast Branded Merch: Check out our Get Organized at Work Podcast Shop RECENT EPISODES: Family Command Center Upgrade: Amazon Echo Show + Google Calendar vs. Skylight (Set-Up, Tips, and Deals)👻🎃10 Spooky Truths About Career Growth (That Might Haunt You if You Ignore Them) - Halloween Episode!The Consistency Blueprint: Why Leader Standard Work Actually WorksConsistency Wins: Leadership Lessons from a Half IronmanBurnout-Free This Fall: How to Stay Consistent Without Losing Balance with Automations, Templates, and DelegationHow to Build Consistent Work Rhythms That Survive Even Your Worst Day (🎉Merch is Here!)The 80/20 of Work Systems: What Actually Matters MostThe Hidden Costs of Inconsistency at Work (& How Can I Show Up More Consistently at Work?)Why You Don’t Need to Organize Your Email or Notes (and What to Do Instead)7 Game-Changing Lessons I’ve Learned from Hosting the Get Organized at Work PodcastWhat’s Stopping You? The Career You’d Choose If Fear Wasn’t a Factor - Reclaim Your Fulfillment at WorkSoft Life Systems: Organizing Your Work for a Less Hectic LifeUnplug to Recharge: Smart Summer Scheduling for LeadersHow to Ask For Help at Work WITHOUT Saying "I'm So Busy"How to Get Promoted by Getting Organized: The Real Secrets They Don't Teach YouKaren Read’s Attorneys - What Leadership Skills Can We Learn from Them?🏆20K Downloads! Consistency Wins: Why Rough Drafts are OK & Takeaways from the May ChallengeReflect & 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 YouStuck in the Procrastination Cycle? How to Beat it with Consistency over Perfection!Get Organized at Work Blueprint Course is LIVE TODAY! 6 Major ...