The Hidden Cost of Unrealistic Expectations for Leaders & 3 Mindset Shifts to Let Go
Get Organized at Work | Career, Leadership, Project Management, Productivity, Time Management · 2025-10-13 · 20 min
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The Hidden Cost of Unrealistic Expectations for Leaders & 3 Mindset Shifts to Let Go In this episode of the Get Organized at Work Podcast , leadership coach and working mom Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt reveals the hidden cost of unrealistic expectations and why people-pleasing quietly drains your energy, joy, and impact at work. Learn how to spot the signs of unrealistic expectations —like guilt when resting, overcommitting, and tying your worth to productivity—and how to break the “pressure cycle” that keeps high-achievers stuck. Kayla shares practical mindset shifts that help self-aware leaders lead with clarity instead of guilt. You’ll also get this week’s reflection prompt: “What’s one ‘should’ I can release this week?” —and a reminder to download your free Realistic Leadership Reflection Journal inside the Get Organized at Work Community App . Missed the live Sprint? Don’t worry—get access to The Organized Leader Sprint Lite, a self-paced version of Kayla’s signature program that helps you move from reactive to proactive leadership on your own time. Learn more at .