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

Are You Working Too Hard?

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Aug 27, 2019 9:00:00 AM
Ever feel like you work way too hard and not seeing fruits of your labor? Here are tips to help you spend your time and on the right stuff to get more done
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Topics: YP, Time Management, Sinikka Waugh, Business Skills & Business Acumen

Listen With Me

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Aug 22, 2019 12:06:51 PM
It seems we just don't listen the way we used to. Here are four tips for how we can actively and intentionally listen better together.
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration

Demonstrating UPR During Tough Moments

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Aug 20, 2019 8:55:00 AM
It is so easy to look at others in a tough moment and blame or make assumptions. Instead, we need to show everyone Unconditional Positive Regard (UPR).
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Topics: YP, Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration, Leadership & Influence

Prepare to Network

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Aug 15, 2019 1:34:27 PM
Networking is an art as much as it is a science. So, here are 5 ways to prepare for your next networking opportunity
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Topics: Networking, YP, Sinikka Waugh

Communication Myth-Conceptions

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Aug 13, 2019 9:04:00 AM
Communication is kind of a big deal. Common assumptions can get us into trouble when communicating. Learn what message-muddling myths you should avoid.
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration

Willing & Able

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Aug 8, 2019 2:22:40 PM
Why are so few people willing and able to participate or do the heavy lifting these days? Here are five steps to help us all share the load in our organizations
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Topics: Networking, Sinikka Waugh, Business Skills & Business Acumen, Communication & Collaboration, Leadership & Influence

Stop Dreading Difficult Conversations

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Aug 5, 2019 11:03:00 AM
Not all communication is fun; sometimes because of the person, medium, or conversation. Here are a few things to help prepare for a difficult conversation.
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Topics: YP, Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration

Speaking Of...

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Aug 1, 2019 10:34:01 AM
Meeting etiquette and presentation skills also apply to less-formal, small group meetings. Check out these five tips to make small group meetings more effective
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Business Skills & Business Acumen, Project Management & Business Analysis

Trying Times

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Jul 26, 2019 11:09:12 AM
It's not healthy to spend too little or too much time trying. But how do we find middle ground? We've got four steps to help!
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Topics: Time Management, Business Skills & Business Acumen, Communication & Collaboration

A More Civil Discourse

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Jul 17, 2019 1:05:44 PM
With civil discourse at an all time low, far too many have the impression we are excused from treating others civilly. We have six phrases to help this.
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Business Skills & Business Acumen, Communication & Collaboration