Ever feel stuck on a problem you just can’t crack?
You’ve tried thinking harder, working longer, even asking for advice — but nothing changes.
That’s where Sharon comes in.
Sharon Oranekwu, award-winning innovator and creator of the TUPS Formula, has helped founders, leaders, and ambitious professionals turn even the toughest challenges into clear, actionable solutions.
Her formula is simple but powerful:
TUPS = (S + P + K) ÷ ((T × C) × H)
On this podcast and YouTube series, Sharon shows you how to apply the formula to real-life situations, from scaling a business to navigating your career to solving personal roadblocks. Through honest conversations, practical strategies, and real-world examples, you’ll learn how to approach any problem with clarity and confidence.
Because problems aren’t going away. But with the right formula, you’ll never be stuck again.
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Ever feel stuck on a problem you just can’t crack?
You’ve tried thinking harder, working longer, even asking for advice — but nothing changes.
That’s where Sharon comes in.
Sharon Oranekwu, award-winning innovator and creator of the TUPS Formula, has helped founders, leaders, and ambitious professionals turn even the toughest challenges into clear, actionable solutions.
Her formula is simple but powerful:
TUPS = (S + P + K) ÷ ((T × C) × H)
On this podcast and YouTube series, Sharon shows you how to apply the formula to real-life situations, from scaling a business to navigating your career to solving personal roadblocks. Through honest conversations, practical strategies, and real-world examples, you’ll learn how to approach any problem with clarity and confidence.
Because problems aren’t going away. But with the right formula, you’ll never be stuck again.
Welcome to The Ultimate Problem Solver.
How to differentiate between a Symptom and a Problem
The Ultimate Problem Solver
22 minutes
1 month ago
How to differentiate between a Symptom and a Problem
Problem vs Symptom: How to Diagnose the Real Problem | The 5 Whys Explained
Most people don’t fail at problem-solving.
They fail at problem-identifying.
We rush to fix what we can see, the symptom, without addressing what’s driving it underneath.
In this episode, I’ll teach you how to tell the difference between a real problem and a visible symptom using one of the most powerful frameworks in modern problem-solving — The 5 Whys, made famous by Toyota.
You’ll learn:
The true difference between symptoms and root problems
How misdiagnosis costs individuals, companies, and even nations billions How to apply
The 5 Whys in your daily decisions, business challenges, or personal life
Real stories — from corporate failures to everyday crises — that show why solving the wrong problem is the most expensive habit in the world.
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The Ultimate Problem Solver
Ever feel stuck on a problem you just can’t crack?
You’ve tried thinking harder, working longer, even asking for advice — but nothing changes.
That’s where Sharon comes in.
Sharon Oranekwu, award-winning innovator and creator of the TUPS Formula, has helped founders, leaders, and ambitious professionals turn even the toughest challenges into clear, actionable solutions.
Her formula is simple but powerful:
TUPS = (S + P + K) ÷ ((T × C) × H)
On this podcast and YouTube series, Sharon shows you how to apply the formula to real-life situations, from scaling a business to navigating your career to solving personal roadblocks. Through honest conversations, practical strategies, and real-world examples, you’ll learn how to approach any problem with clarity and confidence.
Because problems aren’t going away. But with the right formula, you’ll never be stuck again.
Welcome to The Ultimate Problem Solver.
