top of page

Andrew J Calvert

Business Coach. Trainer. Consultant

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!

The blog also features guest writers too - colleagues, connections and friends who have a point of view to share.

If you would like to get these posts delivered direct to your inbox, please subscribe below - I won't sell or share your contact details and I NEVER spam.

Finally I'd love to hear your reaction is to what's posted here, so please comment away!

Search

Somewhere

Andrew J Calvert

Jun 13, 20231 min read

Somewhere

Where do you go to calm your spirit and heal your soul? And what do you do when you are there?* *Hint there is no correct answer, there...

15 views0 comments

Running on empty

Andrew J Calvert

May 11, 20231 min read

Running on empty

*We put gas in the car We charge our phones, laptops and tablets We carry battery packs in case a mobile device needs more power when we...

10 views0 comments

Mindful Blinking

Andrew J Calvert

Apr 6, 20231 min read

Mindful Blinking

Finding ways to stay in the present - or come back to the present is a crucial skill for all of us. Here I introduce mindful blinking, a...

2 views0 comments

Going with the flow

Andrew J Calvert

Mar 23, 20231 min read

Going with the flow

Two minutes of rain water, thunder and the occasional leaf

10 views0 comments

World Forest Day

Andrew J Calvert

Mar 21, 20231 min read

World Forest Day

Today the UN celebrates the forests (made up by over 60,000 species of tree) of our planet (you know the things that produce oxygen, are...

6 views0 comments

What is work?

Andrew J Calvert

Mar 9, 20231 min read

What is work?

Make work, house work, piece or full time the world seems to be full of work. And in answering a recent poll titled "How much do you...

16 views0 comments

What do you do when there is no solution?

Andrew J Calvert

Feb 23, 20231 min read

What do you do when there is no solution?

Relationships break, projects or products fail, that dream job isn't what you expected. And when that happens, how you find a way to pick...

51 views0 comments

Emotional Granularity

Andrew J Calvert

Feb 2, 20232 min read

Emotional Granularity

I've heard it said that as adults most of us are pretty poor at noticing our internal state and labeling it beyond just three emotional...

103 views1 comment

How did you spend the weekend?

Andrew J Calvert

Dec 13, 20221 min read

How did you spend the weekend?

How much did you try to pack in to those 50 odd hours? How often did you check work email? Did you rush from errands to events to parties...

12 views0 comments

Wellness

Andrew J Calvert

Oct 25, 20221 min read

Wellness

Is more than just collecting data and discussing what to do, then running a webinar with 40% attendance, checking the box and moving on...

12 views0 comments

Break through the noise

Andrew J Calvert

Oct 20, 20221 min read

Break through the noise

In a noisy soundscape it's easy to become distracted and pulled out of balance. Stopping and letting softer gentler sounds into your ears...

56 views0 comments

Since the pandemic started I...

Andrew J Calvert

Sep 29, 20221 min read

Since the pandemic started I...

am more grateful for the basics in life more readily shed tears make more calls to those I cherish tag more connections on social media...

85 views0 comments

A Leaders' Safety Briefing

Andrew J Calvert

Sep 22, 20221 min read

A Leaders' Safety Briefing

When you get on an aircraft you will likely see a safety briefing. They might be in person, they might be humorous, they could be both....

22 views0 comments

Starting small is how everything starts

Andrew J Calvert

Aug 30, 20221 min read

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,...

19 views0 comments

How are you showing up?

Andrew J Calvert

Aug 23, 20221 min read

How are you showing up?

Do you show up, every day? Every time your skills are needed? Each chance you have to contribute to the success of others? And when you...

46 views0 comments

Your happy place

Andrew J Calvert

Aug 18, 20221 min read

Your happy place

Where is your happy place? Is it a physical location, somewhere you've been or is it imaginary - an ideal? What does it look like? Beyond...

28 views0 comments

Walking your Walk

Andrew J Calvert

Aug 4, 20222 min read

Walking your Walk

I found a new walking meditation that I've been experimenting with recently. In it you start with walking at your usual pace and observe...

31 views0 comments

Earth, Air, Fire and Water

Andrew J Calvert

Aug 2, 20221 min read

Earth, Air, Fire and Water

Two minutes of the Southern Indian Ocean. Pause and take an elemental break

18 views0 comments

When meaning and purpose aren't enough

Andrew J Calvert

Jul 28, 20222 min read

When meaning and purpose aren't enough

I loved what I did. The clients and participants that shared their challenges and aspirations with me enriched my life as we worked...

32 views0 comments

The Inner Critic

Andrew J Calvert

Jul 19, 20222 min read

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...

33 views0 comments

bottom of page