Sinikka Waugh

The Even Better Podcast

Business EN ↓ 195 episodes

Welcome to the Even Better podcast hosted by Sinikka Waugh, president and founder of Your Clear Next Step, and relentlessly positive trainer and coach who is committed to even better. Hosted in Indianola, IA, the Even Better podcast shares engaging conversations with different guests every week, that highlight their unique insight into a topic they're passionate about! Our mission is simple: we help people have better workdays so that together, they can co-create better communities. We do this through connecting people to the training, coaching, and resources they need to get even better at wo...

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Sinikka Waugh

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Business

Podcast website

yourclearnextstep.com

Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

[BONUS] Daily Connections – 4/1– Space to Grieve 01.04.2020

As we all respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, Your Clear Next Step is committed to helping our customers make their business  even  better. In doing so, we are offering a free, daily Zoom call, called Daily Connections, at 1:15pm (CDT) every day for the foreseeable future. These calls are a chance for us to share tips and discussion about relevant topics (working remotely, maintaining consistency in...

[BONUS] Daily Connections – 3/31– Tough Conversations 01.04.2020

As we all respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, Your Clear Next Step is committed to helping our customers make their business  even  better. In doing so, we are offering a free, daily Zoom call, called Daily Connections, at 1:15pm (CDT) every day for the foreseeable future. These calls are a chance for us to share tips and discussion about relevant topics (working remotely, maintaining consistency in...

[BONUS] Daily Connections – 3/30 – Contingency Planning 30.03.2020

As we all respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, Your Clear Next Step is committed to helping our customers make their business  even  better. In doing so, we are offering a free, daily Zoom call, called Daily Connections, at 1:15pm (CDT) every day for the foreseeable future. These calls are a chance for us to share tips and discussion about relevant topics (working remotely, maintaining consistency in...

[BONUS] Daily Connections – 3/19 – Communicate More 29.03.2020

As we all respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, Your Clear Next Step is committed to helping our customers make their business  even  better. In doing so, we are offering a free, daily Zoom call, called Daily Connections, at 1:15pm (CDT) every day for the foreseeable future. These calls are a chance for us to share tips and discussion about relevant topics (working remotely, maintaining consistency in...

[BONUS] Daily Connections - How it Works 29.03.2020

As we all respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, Your Clear Next Step is committed to helping our customers make their business  even  better. In doing so, we are offering a free, daily Zoom call, called Daily Connections, at 1:15pm (CDT) every day for the foreseeable future. These calls are a chance for us to share tips and discussion about relevant topics (working remotely, maintaining consistency in...

[BONUS] Daily Connections – 3/27 – Laughter is the Best Medicine 27.03.2020

As we all respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, Your Clear Next Step is committed to helping our customers make their business  even  better. In doing so, we are offering a free, daily Zoom call, called Daily Connections, at 1:15pm (CDT) every day for the foreseeable future. These calls are a chance for us to share tips and discussion about relevant topics (working remotely, maintaining consistency in...

[BONUS] Daily Connections – 3/26 – Taking Inventory 27.03.2020

As we all respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, Your Clear Next Step is committed to helping our customers make their business  even  better. In doing so, we are offering a free, daily Zoom call, called Daily Connections, at 1:15pm (CDT) every day for the foreseeable future. These calls are a chance for us to share tips and discussion about relevant topics (working remotely, maintaining consistency in...

[BONUS] Daily Connections – 3/25 – Finding Hope 27.03.2020

As we all respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, Your Clear Next Step is committed to helping our customers make their business  even  better. In doing so, we are offering a free, daily Zoom call, called Daily Connections, at 1:15pm (CDT) every day for the foreseeable future. These calls are a chance for us to share tips and discussion about relevant topics (working remotely, maintaining consistency in...

[BONUS] Daily Connections – 3/24 – Your Perspective 27.03.2020

As we all respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, Your Clear Next Step is committed to helping our customers make their business  even  better. In doing so, we are offering a free, daily Zoom call, called Daily Connections, at 1:15pm (CDT) every day for the foreseeable future. These calls are a chance for us to share tips and discussion about relevant topics (working remotely, maintaining consistency in...

[BONUS] Daily Connections – 3/23 – Establishing Routines 27.03.2020

As we all respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, Your Clear Next Step is committed to helping our customers make their business  even  better. In doing so, we are offering a free, daily Zoom call, called Daily Connections, at 1:15pm (CDT) every day for the foreseeable future. These calls are a chance for us to share tips and discussion about relevant topics (working remotely, maintaining consistency in...

[BONUS] Daily Connections - 3/20 - Speaking Someone's Language 27.03.2020

As we all respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, Your Clear Next Step is committed to helping our customers make their business  even  better. In doing so, we are offering a free, daily Zoom call, called Daily Connections, at 1:15pm (CDT) every day for the foreseeable future. These calls are a chance for us to share tips and discussion about relevant topics (working remotely, maintaining consistency in...

5 Impacts of Interpersonal Communication in a Digital Age 16.03.2020

Sinikka Waugh and Deano Pape discuss the 5 Impacts of Interpersonal Communication in a Digital Age   In this episode of The Even Better Podcast, host Sinikka Waugh and guest Deano Pape examine five key impacts of interpersonal communication in today's digital age. From remote work and virtual meetings to messaging fatigue and reduced face-to-face interaction, Deano discusses how technology shapes...

4 Ways Knowing Your Purpose Makes a Difference in Your Work and Life 24.02.2020

Sinikka Waugh and Bark Ranck discuss 4 Ways Knowing Your Purpose Makes a Difference in Your Work abnd Life.    In this episode of The Even Better Podcast, host Sinikka Waugh and guest Barb Ranck explore four ways knowing your purpose can make a meaningful difference in both your work and your life. Barb shares how clarity of purpose can influence decision-making, motivation, resilience, and overal...

5 Things People Might Not Know About Dyslexia 03.02.2020

Sinikka Waugh and Tim Meyer discuss 5 Things People Might Not Know about Dyslexia.   In this episode of The Even Better Podcast, host Sinikka Waugh and guest Tim Meyer discuss five things people might not know about dyslexia. The conversation sheds light on common misconceptions, strengths often associated with dyslexic thinking, and the real-world impact dyslexia can have in school, work, and dai...

5 Things PMs Wish BAs Knew 13.01.2020

Sinikka Waugh and Lynn Reed discuss 5 Things PMs Wish BAs Knew.   In this episode of The Even Better Podcast, host Sinikka Waugh and guest Lynn Swanson explore five things project managers wish business analysts understood better. From clarifying expectations and communication styles to navigating priorities, accountability, and shared ownership, the episode highlights ways PMs and BAs can work to...

5 Main Benefits of Volunteering in a Professional Organization 23.12.2019

Sinikka Waugh and guest Judy Alter discuss the 5 Main Benefits of Volunteering in a professional organization. In this episode of The Even Better Podcast, host Sinikka Waugh is joined by Judy Alter, a long-time leader within the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), to discuss the five main benefits of volunteering in a professional organization. Drawing on her decades of experience...

5 Significant Effects that Technology Has on Our Lives 02.12.2019

Sinikka Waugh and guest Deano Pape discuss 5 Significant Effects that Technology Has on Our Lives. Deano is a teaching specialist in multimedia communication and assistant director of speech and debate for Simpson College. He taught for 17 years at Ripon College where he was named a Severy Outstanding Professor and three times recognized for the Faculty / Staff Excellence in Leadership Award. He a...

5 Ways to Live and Lead with Passion 12.11.2019

Sinikka Waugh and Kevin Stittsworth discuss 5 Ways to Live and Lead with Passion.   Kevin was born and raised in Knoxville, Iowa. He is Director of Foundation and Public Relations at Knoxville Hospital and Clinics and has been an engaged member of his community and church. He is President-Elect of the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce and has served as Founding Member and President of the Knoxville Al...

5 Things You've Learned About Leading Meetings that You Wish You'd Known Sooner 21.10.2019

Sinikka Waugh and guest, Jamee Eggers, discuss "5 Things You've Learned About Meetings that You Wish You'd Known Sooner."    In this episode, we dive into strategies for creating more effective and engaging meetings. First, we explore the importance of setting clear ground rules and group norms to manage expectations and keep everyone on track. With agreed-upon guidelines like "let's all stay enga...

4 Things Developers Wish their BAs Knew 30.09.2019

Sinikka Waugh and guest, Alana Bothun explore the 4 things that Developers wish their BAs knew.   Alana is the Director of Ad Platforms and Systems at Meredith Publishing Corporation. She's a former developer who began focusing her efforts on helping other developers grow and overcome the challenges they face in a rapidly expanding and changing company.   Tune in to explore the importance of havin...

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