The Even Better Podcast

Sinikka Waugh and b. Robert Moore discuss the 2 Important Life Lessons with b. Robert Moore. Robert Moore (b.1983-) Des Moines, Iowa | Lakewood, California. Robert, a multidisciplinary contemporary artist started painting to counter drug addiction and alcoholism among mental and emotional health outlets. To Robert, he is constantly in pursuit of happiness, which in his current state is defined by...

Sinikka Waugh and Haley McElhinney discuss 3 Surprising Ways I have Grown by Editing a Podcast. Haley was born and raised in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. She attended Simpson College for her undergraduate degree in business management with a minor in human resources. Following her Simpson graduation, she attended Iowa Wesleyan University where she obtained her master's degree in management leadership wit...

Sinikka Waugh and Janet Fisher discuss 5 Words to Help Tell the Story to Living Full. Janet Fisher is a Development Officer for Mosaic. She graduated with a degree in Family Sciences: Child and Family Development from Truman State University and has over 25 years of personal and professional experience working with people with disabilities.  Janet has served with Mosaic for 11 years.  Her career w...

Sinikka Waugh and Claudia Schabel discuss 5 DEI Trends to Consider and Three Actions to Move DEI Forward. Claudia Schabel, Founder, President, and CEO of Schabel Solutions Inc., has been on a 20-plus-year mission to raise awareness and consciousness about social justice, race relations, and equity. The Schabel Solutions team has over 25 years of DEI and human resources practitioner experience, lar...

Sinikka Waugh and Terrie Kohl discuss 4 Things I Learned from My Great Adventure in Purging. Terrie Kohl came to Des Moines as a food service food broker and then a national food service buyer. Terrie then took her next visionary step by attending The New England Culinary Institute in Essex Junction, Vermont, in 1996. Chef Terrie interned at The Montauk Yacht Club in Montauk, Long Island, New York...

Sinikka Waugh and Kim Gratny discuss 5 Tips for Not Letting Perfectionism or Control-Freak Tendencies Prevent Us from Being Good Influencers. Human Development Wrangler + Founder Kim Gratny is honored to be serving clients from a variety of industries based on their trust and confidence for more than 20 years. She's humbled by and grateful for the word-of-mouth referrals earned. She is certified i...

Sinikka Waugh and Ann Wright discuss 5 Things to Know About Volunteering. Ann Wright MBL, ACC Leadership and Team Coach Throughout Ann's 25-plus years of experience in leadership and talent development, she discovered and believes that people are an organization's most valuable asset. She partners with organizations and leaders to achieve their personal and professional goals by focusing on people...

Sinikka Waugh and Becky Naderman discuss 4 Ways to Challenge your Unconscious Bias. R. A. Naderman (Becky) studied at St. Ambrose University, graduating with a degree in occupational therapy and psychology. Her career as an occupational therapist has allowed her to encounter people from all walks of life. In 2016 she began to visit a prison close to her home and developed a friendship with Aaron,...

Sinikka Waugh and Barb Ranck discuss the 3 Steps to Managing Stress Through Curiosity. Barb is a facilitator, coach, and Enneagram expert and has a passion for helping others find their purpose.

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Sinikka Waugh and Dawn Ealy discuss 5 Ways to Prepare for (Small Business) Growth with Clarity. Dawn Ealy is the Founder of Peak Cadence LLC. Dawn loves working with small, growing companies to optimize their organizations, processes, and teams around the natural ways they work. She helps leaders structure their teams and workflows to maximize clarity and efficiency while increasing engagement. Da...

Sinikka Waugh and Ann Wright discuss 5 Things Teams Can Do to Move from Good to Great. Ann Wright MBL, ACC Leadership and Team Coach Throughout Ann's 25 plus years of experience in leadership and talent development, she discovered and believes that people are an organization's most valuable asset. She partners with organizations and leaders to achieve their personal and professional goals by focus...

R. A. Naderman (Becky) studied at St. Ambrose University, graduating with a degree in occupational therapy and psychology. Her career as an occupational therapist has allowed her to encounter people from all walks of life. In 2016 she began to visit a prison close to her home and developed a friendship with Aaron, a man who had been convicted of a despicable crime and given a lengthy sentence, who...

Sinikka Waugh and Chef Terrie Kohl discuss 5 Ways that Living Her Mission at Work and Life has Brought Joy. Chef Terrie Kohl came to Des Moines as a food service food broker and then a national foodservice buyer. Chef Terrie then took her next visionary step by attending The New England Culinary Institute in Essex Junction, Vermont, 1996. Chef Terrie interned at The Montauk Yacht Club in Montauk,...

Sinikka Waugh and Mike Rice discuss 5 Discoveries on the Detour from Success to Significance. Mike Rice, president of Aureon Consulting, is responsible for Consulting's strategic growth, leadership, and business operations. Prior to being appointed President, Mike was the Vice President of Aureon Consulting (previously Midwest Project Partners), and a founding partner of Midwest Technical Partners...

Sinikka Waugh and Ramona Wink discuss 4 Things You May Not Know About Mental Health (in Iowa). Ramona Wink is a licensed mental health counselor and motivational public speaker with 515 Therapy and Consulting in West Des Moines, IA. In her role as a therapist, Ramona enjoys working with both individuals and adults, helping to navigate problematic issues in their lives and lean into living as their...

Sinikka Waugh and Jeremiah Terhark discuss 4 Lessons Learned from Growing a Business from 1 to 60 Employees. With a talent for technology and an entrepreneurial spirit, Jeremiah founded Webspec Design in 2001. He is passionate about marketing online and working closely with clients to see their goals achieved. Jeremiah focuses his energies on managing upcoming website projects, interacting with cl...

Sinikka Waugh, Melissa Worrel-Johnson, Michelle Rembert, and Ann Wright discuss 4 Ways to Communicate More Effectively. Throughout Ann's 25 plus years of experience in leadership and talent development, she discovered and believes that people are an organization's most valuable asset. She partners with organizations and leaders to achieve their personal and professional goals by focusing on people...

Sinikka Waugh, Kim and Dusten Gratny discuss 6 Ways Your Life is Enriched by Stepping Into Discomfort.  Kim Gratny, Human Development Wrangler + Founder, is honored to be serving clients from a variety of industries based on their trust and confidence for more than 20 years. She's humbled by and grateful for the word-of-mouth referrals earned. She is certified in Equine Guided Education (otherwise...

Sinikka Waugh and Kim Gratny discuss 5 Qualities Associated with Leading by Serving. Human Development Wrangler + Founder Kim Gratny is honored to be serving clients from a variety of industries based on their trust and confidence for more than 20 years. She's humbled by and grateful for the word-of-mouth referrals earned. She is certified in Equine Guided Education (otherwise known as Horse Guide...

Sinikka Waugh and Missy Paxson discuss 5 Ways to Be Your Best Self at Work and Home.   In this episode of Even Better , Sinikka Waugh sits down with Missy Paxson, a certified Master Life and Master Mindset Coach, to explore five actionable strategies for being your best self both at work and at home. Drawing from her extensive experience as a business analyst and Agile expert, Missy shares insight...

Sinikka Waugh and Jann Freed discuss 6 Components of the Breadcrumb Legacy. In this episode of Even Better, host Sinikka Waugh and Jann Freed explore the six components of the Breadcrumb Legacy and how small, intentional actions can create lasting impact over time. Jann shares insight into what it means to leave meaningful "breadcrumbs" through our decisions, relationships, and daily behaviors, ra...

Sinikka Waugh, Dave Prior, and Jeff Howey discuss 5 Keys to Surviving Project Management.    In this episode of Even Better , Sinikka Waugh is joined by Dave Prior and Jeff Howey for a candid conversation about the realities of project management and the essential strategies for navigating its challenges. Drawing from their extensive experience in Agile and transformation leadership, they discuss...

Sinikka Waugh and Daniel McCraine discuss 5 Things I Learned About Business From Conducting an Orchestra. In this episode of Even Better, host Sinikka Waugh and Daniel McCraine shares five lessons about business she learned from the experience of conducting an orchestra. Drawing parallels between music and the workplace, Daniel explores themes such as leadership without micromanaging, the importan...

Sinikka Waugh and Aaron Anderson discuss 4 Things I Learned on the Journey of Owning a Business. In this episode of Even Better, host Sinikka Waugh and guest Aaron Anderson shares four key lessons she learned on the journey of owning a business. Drawing from personal experience, Aaron reflects on growth, resilience, decision-making, and the realities that come with stepping into entrepreneurship....