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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Recent Posts

Hope in the Dark

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Jun 10, 2021 10:38:59 PM
Keeping with the theme of resilience & finding hope in tough times, let me offer 4 strategies for dealing with difficulties at work or in our daily lives.
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Topics: Faith, Sinikka Waugh, Business Skills & Business Acumen, Communication & Collaboration

Fixing Your 'Ugh' Projects

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Jun 3, 2021 10:39:42 PM
Plenty of projects make us say 'ugh.' I’m opposed to letting folks suffer through unpleasant projects. Here are four useful tips for you to apply...
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Project Management & Business Analysis

Even Better Than Before

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on May 27, 2021 5:40:28 PM
If we work with no opportunity to improve, we get grouchy, disengaged, and we start wondering if this is really all there is. So, it's time to level up...
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Topics: YP, Sinikka Waugh, Business Skills & Business Acumen

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