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Once or twice a week I publish an idea, question, insight or reflection. Topics can be inspired by world events, coaching conversations, random thoughts after a workshop, anything!
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Building a Culture of Continuous Learning: A Leader’s Guide 1 of 4
Part 1: Why Continuous Learning is the Key to Thriving in Uncertain Times 🔭Picture this: You’re running a race, but the track changes...
Andrew J Calvert
22 hours ago3 min read
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Coaching Core: The Power of Reframing - A New Lens for Your Clients
How to help clients shift their perspective by exploring new ways of seeing old problems What is Reframing? Reframing is a coaching...
Andrew J Calvert
3 days ago2 min read
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Coaching Core: Alone, But Not Lonely - Navigating Loneliness in the Coaching Journey
How to Build Connections and Community as a Coach Why do coaches feel lonely? The answer is deceptively simple: Coaching is deeply...
Andrew J Calvert
Apr 82 min read
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Coaching Core: “The Art of Asking Powerful Questions - Simple Techniques for Crafting Deeper Insights”
Coaches ask, they seldom tell, and the quality of the questions they ask can make a huge difference in the outcome of a coaching...
Andrew J Calvert
Apr 12 min read
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Coaching Foundation: Generalist vs. Niche - What's Best for Your Coaching Career?
As a coach supervisor a a topic that often arises from my clients is whether to niche or not. Both the generalist and niche approaches...
Andrew J Calvert
Mar 253 min read
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Coaching Foundation: Replace ‘But’ with Better - Small Language Shifts that Transform Conversations
The Power of a Single Word: Why “But” Matters Let’s start with a quick question: have you ever offered feedback or advice only to sense...
Andrew J Calvert
Mar 184 min read
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Coaching Foundation: The Power of Peer Coaching for Coaches - Growth Through Connection
How Peer Coaching Boosts Development for Coaches at Every Stage of their Development Imagine having a safe space to explore new...
Andrew J Calvert
Mar 112 min read
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Coaching Foundation: Note taking "Yea" or "Nay"?
Taking notes can be a bit of a double-edged sword. On one side, it helps capture key insights, commitments, or phrases that feel pivotal...
Andrew J Calvert
Mar 42 min read
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Go ahead, be a failure!
Failure in the learning process is like a hidden doorway to success and growth — every so-called “failure” can open up an opportunity for...
Andrew J Calvert
Feb 271 min read
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Empathy and Mirroring
Tuning into Others’ Energy and Words Empathy builds trust and connection, while mirroring strengthens rapport. Together, they form the...
Andrew J Calvert
Feb 251 min read
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Feedback and Reframing
Shifting Perspectives to Unlock Potential Feedback and reframing are two tools that help others grow and see challenges from a new...
Andrew J Calvert
Feb 181 min read
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Asking Powerful, Open Questions
Why Great Questions Lead to Great Answers Great conversations start with great questions. Open-ended questions unlock new possibilities...
Andrew J Calvert
Feb 111 min read
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Holding Silence and Creating Psychological Safety
Making Space for Insight and Trust Silence is golden in coaching and communication. It allows for deeper reflection, insight, and trust....
Andrew J Calvert
Feb 41 min read
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The Foundation of Communication: The power of Deep Listening
How Deep Listening Can Transform Conversations and Relationships Listening is the cornerstone of effective communication and connection....
Andrew J Calvert
Jan 281 min read
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The Power of Questions: Applying the Socratic Method in Coaching
Fostering Insight Through Deep Inquiry When we think of great coaching, we often think of great questions. That’s where the Socratic...
Andrew J Calvert
Jan 231 min read
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Coaching Skills for Life: Your Toolkit for Growth and Connection
Coaching skills—listening, questioning, silence, feedback, reframing, and empathy—aren’t just for coaches. They’re tools for anyone who...
Andrew J Calvert
Jan 211 min read
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Why Coaching is a Game-Changer: Discovering the Impact for Yourself
Have you ever wondered why some leaders seem to effortlessly navigate challenges, grow their careers, and inspire others? Chances are,...
Andrew J Calvert
Jan 142 min read
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Finding Your Ideal Coach: 8 Steps to Find the Right Coach for You
Choosing a coach isn’t a casual decision—it’s an investment in yourself. The right coach will push you, align with your values, and...
Andrew J Calvert
Jan 72 min read
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Feeling Like a Winner Before the Results Are In
How a nomination for a Coaching award became a celebration of connection and impact A few days ago I was humbled to be nominated for the...
Andrew J Calvert
Nov 5, 20243 min read
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The Backwards Bicycle
Is a brilliant video that articulates an idea that it is really really really hard to unlearn something... The implications for leaders,...
Andrew J Calvert
Sep 26, 20241 min read
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