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Build a leadership team that runs without you
I help construction leaders stop being the bottleneck by training their teams to think differently, resolve and deliver
without constant supervision.
I help construction leaders stop being the bottleneck by training their teams to think differently, resolve and deliver
without constant supervision.
About me
About me
About me
I’m Tanya Knudsen, a leadership coach helping leaders and teams sharpen their competitive edge and drive measurable results. I design work environments that merges problem-solving skills with domain knowledge and AI to amplify insight and accelerate execution. I also consult with organizations to streamline processes, boost collaboration, and turn process into a clear business advantage. The Innovative Mind at Work podcast showcases how people and process impact performance.
I help organizations drive measurable results by improving team efficiency, decision-making, and alignment. Teams run more effective meetings, identify and address challenges faster, and take actions that strengthen the bottom line. In today’s fast-changing business environment, organizations that build these capabilities ensure resilience and long-term survival, while creating a workplace that is engaging, collaborative, and high-performing. The result is a company that adapts faster, performs better, and becomes a better place to work.
About me
I help organizations drive measurable results by improving team efficiency, decision-making, and alignment. Teams run more effective meetings, identify and address challenges faster, and take actions that strengthen the bottom line. In today’s fast-changing business environment, organizations that build these capabilities ensure resilience and long-term survival, while creating a workplace that is engaging, collaborative, and high-performing. The result is a company that adapts faster, performs better, and becomes a better place to work.
Browse courses
A practical way to speed up execution without adding more people or meetings.
Browse courses
A practical way to speed up execution without adding more people or meetings.
Courses
Browse courses
A practical way to speed up execution without adding more people or meetings.
The Leadership Clarity Sprint
Eliminate the "fog of war" and stop the cycle of firefighting. This diagnostic-heavy sprint equips you to map your team’s cognitive patterns, identify hidden bottlenecks, and align your entire organization on the problems that actually move the needle. Replace reactive chaos with strategic precision.
Duration
Duration
3 Sessions | 90 Min Each | 3 Weeks
+ 32%
+ 32%
Projected growth in operational efficiency
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The Leadership Breakthrough Lab
Transition from being the "Chief Answer Officer" to a master of the economy of ideas. This lab focuses on cognitive autonomy—teaching your team to think critically and solve problems without your constant intervention. Fuel the bottom line by fostering a culture where ideas flow up, not just down.
Duration
Duration
2 Sessions | 90 Min Each | 2 Weeks
+ 48%
+ 48%
Projected growth in team autonomy & scalability
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Leadership for Measurable Impact
Move beyond "busy-ness" to business results. This course bridges the gap between high-level strategy and granular execution. By identifying organizational interdependencies and removing barriers to impact, you will learn to turn vague goals into a rigorous system of tracked actions and wins.
Duration
Duration
2 Sessions | 90 Min Each | 2 Weeks
+ 25%
+ 25%
Projected growth in strategic goal attainment
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Dr. Tanya Knudsen
You Might Be Here If
Every decision still runs through you.
Every decision still runs through you.
Every decision still runs through you.
Your managers have titles but not authority.
Your managers have titles but not authority.
Your managers have titles but not authority.
You cannot step away without everything slowing down.
You cannot step away without everything slowing down.
You cannot step away without everything slowing down.
Your team waits for direction instead of taking ownership.
Your team waits for direction instead of taking ownership.
Your team waits for direction instead of taking ownership.
Your business is growing but leadership capacity is not.
Your business is growing but leadership capacity is not.
Your business is growing but leadership capacity is not.
Build Leaders, Drive Change, Unlock Innovation.
Services
A practical way to speed up execution without adding more people or meetings.
Build Leaders, Drive Change, Unlock Innovation.
Services
A practical way to speed up execution without adding more people or meetings.
Build Leaders, Drive Change, Unlock Innovation.
The Symptoms of Misalignment
When leadership is misaligned, these symptoms show up
Projects stall because no one owns the next step
The same conversations happen every week with no change.
People stay busy but results stay flat.
Managers hesitate because they do not want to get it wrong.
The founder becomes the default decision maker for everything.
Build Leaders, Drive Change, Unlock Innovation.
The Symptoms of Misalignment
When leadership is misaligned, these symptoms show up
Projects stall because no one owns the next step
The same conversations happen every week with no change.
People stay busy but results stay flat.
Managers hesitate because they do not want to get it wrong.
The founder becomes the default decision maker for everything.
Good Work
Got Questions? I've Got Answers!
Got Questions? I've Got Answers!
What is creative leadership and why does it matter?
How does the Creative Problem Solving process work?
Who can benefit from creativity training?
What is FourSight and how is it used in your work?
Do you offer workshops or training programs for organizations?
How is creativity used in education?
What is creative leadership and why does it matter?
How does the Creative Problem Solving process work?
Who can benefit from creativity training?
What is FourSight and how is it used in your work?
Do you offer workshops or training programs for organizations?
How is creativity used in education?
Blogs
Dive into my collection of blogs.
Testimonials
See how teams and leaders transform their collaboration, decision-making, and results after working together.
Testimonials
See how teams and leaders transform their collaboration, decision-making, and results after working together.
Afsana A.
Founder, Wings of Change, Dubai
Before Tanya joined the team, collaboration across departments was uneven and cross-cultural communication often caused delays. After applying her creative leadership and learning strategies, the team now works more cohesively, projects move faster, and communication across cultures is much stronger.
Kent S.
Rainier Welding, Anacortes, WA
The new tools gave me immediate ways to reconnect our team and give work more purpose. After using them, our team has a shared vision, stronger engagement, and a clearer sense of direction in the post-Covid environment.
Magdalena L.
Malakta Art Factory, Malax, Finland.
Our team initially struggled to turn complex ideas into a clear, actionable plan. Dr. Knudsen’s visioning session gave us structure, practical tools, and alignment across the team, making brainstorming smoother and enabling us to present our work confidently and efficiently.
Alka S.
T-mobile, Bellevue, WA, USA
Tanya’s approach turned unclear challenges into clear, actionable solutions. By applying her creative methods and thoughtful questions, our team now understands different thinking styles, collaborates more effectively, and solves problems faster with meaningful results.
Testimonials
See how teams and leaders transform their collaboration, decision-making, and results after working together.
Afsana A.
Founder, Wings of Change, Dubai
Before Tanya joined the team, collaboration across departments was uneven and cross-cultural communication often caused delays. After applying her creative leadership and learning strategies, the team now works more cohesively, projects move faster, and communication across cultures is much stronger.
Kent S.
Rainier Welding, Anacortes, WA
The new tools gave me immediate ways to reconnect our team and give work more purpose. After using them, our team has a shared vision, stronger engagement, and a clearer sense of direction in the post-Covid environment.
Magdalena L.
Malakta Art Factory, Malax, Finland.
Our team initially struggled to turn complex ideas into a clear, actionable plan. Dr. Knudsen’s visioning session gave us structure, practical tools, and alignment across the team, making brainstorming smoother and enabling us to present our work confidently and efficiently.
Alka S.
T-mobile, Bellevue, WA, USA
Tanya’s approach turned unclear challenges into clear, actionable solutions. By applying her creative methods and thoughtful questions, our team now understands different thinking styles, collaborates more effectively, and solves problems faster with meaningful results.