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My Blog
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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The blog also features guest writers too - colleagues, connections and friends who have a point of view to share.
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The empty chair
The empty chair coaching technique is a method often used to help individuals explore and resolve inner conflicts or gain insights into...
Andrew J Calvert
Feb 22, 20241 min read
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Listening (How to)
Receive, don't just listen. Your body is a receiver. You can listen beyond your hearing. When listening to the other speak, use your...
Andrew J Calvert
Nov 15, 20231 min read
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Fourth Quarter check in
As we head into the final fourth of 2022, managers and leaders are likely preparing to have formal 1-1‘s with their direct reports....
Andrew J Calvert
Nov 1, 20221 min read
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Andrew J Calvert
Oct 23, 20220 min read
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Right where you are now
This is a really interesting statement, you might agree or disagree and whichever it is I would like you to think about what it means. It...
Andrew J Calvert
Sep 27, 20221 min read
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Walking up the down escalator
When you finish your full time education and get your first job, you realize how much you need to learn. When you get your first...
Andrew J Calvert
Sep 15, 20221 min read
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Would you hire...
a coach that didn't listen a counsellor with no empathy a social media manager with no social media presence a lead generation company...
Andrew J Calvert
Sep 1, 20221 min read
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Starting small is how everything starts
These saplings are growing in the rocks at the edge of my garden. They are 3-5 cm tall. If they survive tropical downpours, baking heat,...
Andrew J Calvert
Aug 30, 20221 min read
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Hold the silence
Doing nothing is my favorite coaching technique. I simply sit, without thinking about what question I will ask next I do this after I...
Andrew J Calvert
Jul 26, 20221 min read
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The Inner Critic
In my role both as a facilitator and a coach I lead a lot of debrief sessions, from dialog at the end of breakout / table groups to the...
Andrew J Calvert
Jul 19, 20222 min read
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Decoding the great resignation
We live in an age of mass customization: FB, LI, Amazon, Netflix and their algorithms lead us to expect a bespoke experience tailored to...
Andrew J Calvert
Jul 14, 20221 min read
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Overcoming negative self talk
I recently came across a technique to inhibit / overcome negative self talk that I want to share with you. (drum roll please) the...
Andrew J Calvert
Jul 5, 20221 min read
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Shift Happens
What happens if you stay in one place too long? As the world around us changes , we need to relentlessly review our choices and...
Andrew J Calvert
Jun 23, 20221 min read
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Sometimes doing everything right is not enough (and it's not your fault)
Recognize that at some point you will be doing your job well, you‘ll be able to deliver good work day in and day out, and one day you...
Andrew J Calvert
Jun 14, 20222 min read
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When you argue
As the new general manager in an office of 70+ staff I had this sign on my wall as a reminder to myself and my team. In previous roles I...
Andrew J Calvert
Jun 2, 20221 min read
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(Don't) Fill in the Blanks
We see them everywhere, templates, wireframes and patterns to follow. The basics are there, just fill in the blanks. And those forms,...
Andrew J Calvert
May 20, 20221 min read
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The impact of "just" asking questions
I have had the pleasure of running two cohorts of coaching capability building for a global client. Fourteen and a half hours of...
Andrew J Calvert
May 19, 20221 min read
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Explore Possibilities
I recently ran a coaching workshop for a client on the topic above. Building coaching capability requires development of skills in asking...
Andrew J Calvert
May 18, 20221 min read
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Leader as Coach
You've attended a course on how to be a coach. You have learned the difference between coaching, mentoring and directing; discussed and...
Andrew J Calvert
May 17, 20221 min read
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How to be Productive, Impactful and Fulfilled
If you desire to become more productive, impactful, and fulfilled, you need to do two things (with an optional 3rd) Understand what makes...
Andrew J Calvert
May 16, 20221 min read
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