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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

Dealing With Uncertainty

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Apr 23, 2021 7:46:29 AM

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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

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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

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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

Sprat fish since the coaching model is...ya know... SPRAT

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

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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

Why Was This An Hour?

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Feb 11, 2021 9:28:59 PM

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There is no reason to schedule a 60 minute meeting for every topic under the sun. Some meetings can be absolutely effective in 15 minutes or less.

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Topics: YP, Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration

Can I Get A Break?

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Feb 5, 2021 8:02:39 AM

I want to shift the focus a little to breathing space, white space and space-in-time, if you will. There are 3 ways we can focus on space in our meetings.

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Topics: YP, Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration

Oh No! Not Another Zoom Meeting!

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Jan 28, 2021 10:48:58 PM

In this strange era we find ourselves in, 3 things that have always been important are more important than ever when it comes to meetings.

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Topics: YP, Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration, Meeting Management & Facilitation

Communication Mismatch

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Jan 21, 2021 12:15:47 PM

Something as minor, simple, innocuous as a difference in communication styles could erode the entire team’s health. Don't let that happen with these steps.