How to Ask For Help at Work WITHOUT Saying ”I’m So Busy”

2025-06-23

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 b...

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.

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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

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