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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
21 hours ago3 min read
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The Power of a smile
There are so many claims for this or that product and this or that fad, and often what's old is new. So let me (re) introduce you to...
Andrew J Calvert
Apr 31 min read
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Is it change or transformation?
There is change in every transformation, but not transformation in every change In a business context, change usually refers to...
Andrew J Calvert
Mar 62 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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The Best Things I Learned in Training: Turning a complaint into a request
Behind every complaint is a desire to see things improve So next time you hear someone complaining, ask them how they would like to see...
Andrew J Calvert
Feb 191 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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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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Are you getting what you need from this?
Is the question my manager asked me at the end of our regular 1-1. I like those 1-1's. Most weeks I turn up with a list of things I've...
Andrew J Calvert
Oct 31, 20241 min read
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Top industry hack!
At an industry event a C suite executive at a top rated restaurant chain related a recent "discovery" On nights where one staff member...
Andrew J Calvert
Oct 24, 20241 min read
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One Simple Trick to Building Instant Connection (Hint: It's Their Name)
I walked into the restaurant on a drizzly afternoon and explained that we couldn’t book a table online. I asked if they could reserve a...
Andrew J Calvert
Oct 22, 20242 min read
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Penguin Stories
Penguin stories are the tales of how you did something that did or didn't turn out the way you expected and that the lesson - for good or...
Andrew J Calvert
Sep 19, 20241 min read
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Three Gifts: Head, Hands and Heart
A client recently shared with me something one of his colleague shared with him. Working in community development his colleague was...
Andrew J Calvert
Sep 5, 20241 min read
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The best things I learned in training: Leaders speak last
I was running a Train the Trainer in Japan for a group of colleagues (it was on applying Self Determination Theory to leadership...
Andrew J Calvert
Sep 4, 20241 min read
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How easy are you to work with? Ten questions to ask yourself
Being a good colleague means different things to different people and one area I see consensus is that a good colleague is easy to work...
Andrew J Calvert
Aug 29, 20242 min read
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We don't want to reinvent the wheel...
You hear it all the time and that statement is dead wrong We don't need to reinvent the wheel said the Celts We don't need to reinvent...
Andrew J Calvert
Aug 15, 20241 min read
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Saying one thing (and doing another)
How often do you say one thing and do another? To yourself? To colleagues? To your team? Family members? Friends? What is the impact?...
Andrew J Calvert
Jul 16, 20241 min read
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