Sinikka Waugh

Sinikka Waugh
Sinikka Waugh is a recognized leader in understanding people and in adapting tools, techniques, and processes to meet the demands of the situation at hand. Since 2006, Sinikka has provided compassionate leadership in transformation initiatives. When she isn’t in front of a class, she enjoys putting her background in English and French Literature to work, by writing blogs about the subjects she teaches every day. Are you ready? If you are, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us! contactus@yourclearnextstep.com
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When Joy Also Brings Sadness

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on May 20, 2021 3:09:10 PM
Transition brings hope, celebration & sorrow. Teams that work best together respect other’s perspectives & have open & honest conversation. A few tips...
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Topics: YP, Sinikka Waugh, Change & Transition, Communication & Collaboration

Three Tips For Better Workdays

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on May 13, 2021 8:42:49 PM
You’ve heard us talk for years about our commitment to helping people have better workdays. But what does that mean, really, and what can you do right now?
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Topics: YP, Sinikka Waugh, Business Skills & Business Acumen

Co-Create Greatness, Even in the Busy

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on May 6, 2021 4:03:46 PM
Many of us are in the midst of busy season now, so I want to offer an illustration and tip specifically related to emotional intelligence and mindfulness.
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Topics: YP, Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration, Leadership & Influence

What To Do When You Don't Get What You Want

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Apr 29, 2021 9:37:09 PM
Doors closing, someone giving you a directive you don't want, or information changing. What do we do? We act, based on a handful of reusable themes.
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Topics: YP, Sinikka Waugh, Change & Transition

Dealing With Uncertainty

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Apr 23, 2021 7:46:29 AM
I find this handful of approaches to uncertainty are pretty useful. To help make workdays better, I think a few underlying guiding principles apply to all.
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Topics: YP, Sinikka Waugh, Change & Transition

Recovering From Setbacks

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Apr 15, 2021 5:31:38 PM
I learned some things on my journey that I thought might be useful to others, so this post offers an unfiltered lens on how to recover from a setback.
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Topics: YP, Sinikka Waugh, Business Skills & Business Acumen, Communication & Collaboration

Who Cranked the AC?

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Apr 8, 2021 5:20:01 PM
If workplace temps have left you tense, first identify the cause(s) and then find solution(s) to move your team down a path to warmer, less tense days.
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration

Pour on the CHARM

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Apr 1, 2021 2:45:11 PM
If you find yourself in a place where someone didn't do what they said they would or they did something wrong, it's time for some coaching in the moment.
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration, Leadership & Influence

Give me an S!

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Mar 25, 2021 2:51:43 PM
Giving feedback is tough. Even praise. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t do it. Here's a coaching model to help give the gift of feedback in the moment.
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration, Leadership & Influence

Change is a Journey

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Mar 18, 2021 10:00:53 PM
Change saturation is a thing...sometimes we’ve just plain had enough! Here are 4 simple concepts to help you yourself and others through change.
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Topics: YP, Sinikka Waugh, Change & Transition