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

Impress'Em

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Jun 25, 2019 9:01:38 AM
You've got a job. Now you need to impress your leader. But how? Click here for six characteristics leaders look for in their employees.
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Topics: YP, Sinikka Waugh, Business Skills & Business Acumen, Communication & Collaboration

Employee Engagement

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Jun 13, 2019 3:14:48 PM
Take a look at employee engagement, including a tool to remembering it, three things to do when someone else's engagement is low, and three steps to take when your own is running low.
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Topics: YP, Business Skills & Business Acumen, Leadership & Influence

Finding Joy

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on May 23, 2019 2:08:12 PM
Joy. It can be so hard to find it and easy to lose it. Sinikka shares three perspectives to help you find joy in life and work.
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Topics: YP, Faith, Business Skills & Business Acumen

Get a Grip!

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Apr 30, 2019 10:44:51 AM
These days, it seems like many of us could use some tips for getting a grip on work and life, in hopes that this season can be a bit more “spring-y” and a bit less stressful. Here are 10 tips for getting a grip!
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Topics: YP, Time Management, Business Skills & Business Acumen

Listen Up!

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Apr 4, 2019 11:35:57 AM
Just as we spend time improving our communication-sending skills, we also need to invest in our own communication-receiving skills. We tell you how with these 8 useful tips for even better listening.
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Topics: Communication & Collaboration

Three Inspiring Ways Working With Others Makes Us Better Humans

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Mar 28, 2019 5:15:23 PM
We all still have those days when we imagine the things might be easier or faster or quieter if we could just work alone. But sometimes other people are unavoidable. Here are Three Inspiring Ways Working With Others Makes Us Better Humans.
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Topics: YP, Business Skills & Business Acumen, Communication & Collaboration, Leadership & Influence

5 Simple Ways Project Management Can Make Your Vacation Even Better

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Mar 21, 2019 12:47:18 PM
There are lots of ways project management is useful in our day-to-day-like vacation planning. See 5 simple ways to make your next vacation even better!
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Project Management & Business Analysis

Let's Get Started!

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Feb 14, 2019 2:05:00 PM
Meetings rarely start on time. We here at YCNS believe that does not have to be the case. We can start our meetings on time. We can be on time to work. Join us as we outline six tips to improve your time management.
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Topics: Time Management, Business Skills & Business Acumen

Working Through Our Different Relationships with Technology

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Feb 7, 2019 4:08:39 PM
We all have different lenses through which we view the world. In each of those, however, there is something to learn. Our views of technology is no different.
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Topics: Communication & Collaboration

The Lost Art of the Thank You Note

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Feb 7, 2019 3:31:28 PM
There is something really powerful in a handwritten note of gratitude. For all the weight a thank you note carries, it is a really simple process. Follow these 5 steps.
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Topics: Networking, Business Skills & Business Acumen