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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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Andrew J Calvert
Jan 310 min read
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Cultivating Growth with Appreciative Inquiry in Coaching
Shifting the Focus from Problems to Possibilities In the world of coaching - whether you are a coach or a leader using coaching skills,...
Andrew J Calvert
Jan 302 min read
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The Best Things I Learned In Training: Keep It Simple (Sunshine)
Technical vocabulary, complex sentence structures, obscure words can be significant barriers to communicating with those who are not "in...
Andrew J Calvert
Jan 291 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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#Thoughtfortheweek
How will you burn brightly this week?
Andrew J Calvert
Jan 271 min read
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#FortuneCookieFriday
You know it's right...
Andrew J Calvert
Jan 241 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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The Best Things I learned in Training - Sticky Notes
In the training room how do you encourage participation from the group? Over head questions - asking a question to the whole room and...
Andrew J Calvert
Jan 221 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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#Thoughtfortheweek
Just in case you needed a reminder
Andrew J Calvert
Jan 201 min read
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#FortuneCookieFriday
The fortune cookie reminds us that we give to get, in love, in life, in work
Andrew J Calvert
Jan 171 min read
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The Best things I learned in Training: Experience versus Expectation
When someone walks into a discount store they have a very different expectation from walking into a high end luxury consumer brand store....
Andrew J Calvert
Jan 151 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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#thoughtfortheweek
What are the stories you tell yourself? Are you the hero or villain? Victim or survivor? .
Andrew J Calvert
Jan 131 min read
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Andrew J Calvert
Jan 101 min read
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10 Tonics to Prevent a Sh!tty Day: Setting Up Your Week for Success
🗓️ Block “White Space” in Your Calendar Schedule an hour or two each day for nothing—yep, nothing at all. This white space is your...
Andrew J Calvert
Jan 92 min read
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The best things I learned in training: Receiving a compliment
I've run countless leadership development classes on giving recognition yet I'm still to see one that contains a section on how to...
Andrew J Calvert
Jan 82 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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#thoughtfortheweek
Keep this in mind as the week progresses - we need to recover to perform at our best #thoughtfortheweek
Andrew J Calvert
Jan 61 min read
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#FortuneCookieFriday
This week the fortune cookie gives a whole new take on the "new year new you" trope
Andrew J Calvert
Jan 31 min read
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