🦃What You Did This Year Was Enough: A Thanksgiving Reflection for Leaders

What You Did This Year Was Enough: A Thanksgiving Reflection for Leaders In this special Thanksgiving episode of the Get Organized at Work Podcast, leadership coach and working mom of three Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt invites you into a warm, reflective moment to acknowledge something most leaders never hear: what you did this year was enough. Kayla guides you through a gentle leadership mindfulness practice focused on gratitude, accomplishment, and self-compassion. You’ll walk through her Year-End Accomplishments & Gratitudes Worksheet (Join Our Free Podcast Community for Professionals to get it!) and learn how to recognize the professional and personal wins you’ve likely overlooked. This episode blends emotional grounding with practical reflection as Kayla shares real examples from her own year—leadership achievements, personal milestones, moments of gratitude, and what she’s intentionally letting go of before 2026. Plus, don’t miss Kayla’s Black Friday Sale, happening now through Sunday at 11:59 PM: ✨ 30% off all podcast merch automatically applied at check-out ✨ 30% off all digital and physical products automatically applied at check-out Here's the link to shop: Products — Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt And—exciting news—the next Organized Leader Sprint opens for enrollment on December 1st, with the 4-week live sprint running January 13–February 3, 2026. Join the waitlist at https://www.kfaconsulting.org/sprint for early notifications and bonuses! 💡 Key Takeaway: You’ve grown, accomplished, and carried more than you realize—and you are already enough. 📣 Get the free worksheet: Inside the Get Organized at Work Podcast Community. 🦃 Happy Thanksgiving — and thank you for being here. :) Mentioned: Year-End Accomplishments & Gratitudes Worksheet (Join Our Free Podcast Community for Professionals to get it!) The Aqua Runner - My Joy Projected YouTube Channel. Check it out! Keywords: leadership gratitude, Thanksgiving leadership message, leadership reflection, year-end reflection for leaders, leadership mindfulness, enoughness in leadership, leadership clarity, slow down as a leader, recognizing accomplishments, personal development for leaders, mindful leadership practices, leadership growth Consistency & 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: Leadership Mindfulness 101: The Power of Pause and Why Slowing Down Speeds Up Success Week 6: What You Did This Year Was Enough: A Thanksgiving Reflection for Leaders 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 ...