The best things I learned in training: the stories the trainer tells
Your stories are important, they illustrate the learning points your workshop is delivering - so make them fit, believe me your learners...
top of page
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
Andrew J Calvert
Aug 202 min read
Inbound senior team leader
If you work in a corporation chances are at some point you will have a senior leader (the "C-suite", LT etc) visit your location. Live in...
30 views0 comments
Andrew J Calvert
Aug 161 min read
#FortuneCookieFriday
A timely reminder from the fortune cookie. Where might you find stillness this weekend (and how can you use it)?
1 view0 comments
Andrew J Calvert
Aug 151 min read
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...
3 views0 comments
Andrew J Calvert
Aug 142 min read
The best things I learned in training: The trainer never stops
The first big conference I co facilitated was for 100 or so leaders of my business unit - the eight or nine senior team leaders and all...
18 views0 comments
Andrew J Calvert
Aug 131 min read
How do you use anger? (or does it use you?)
What a question! Anger, Brene Brown writes is, " A catalyst. It's an emotion that we need to transform into something life giving:...
12 views0 comments
Andrew J Calvert
Aug 91 min read
#FortuneCookieFriday
The fortune cookie with a timely reminder... #FortuneCookieFriday
1 view0 comments
Andrew J Calvert
Aug 81 min read
No one looks back and remembers the nights they got plenty of sleep
And yet the science suggests you can't sustain a productive healthy life on too little sleep Try a week of going to bed at the same time...
3 views0 comments
Andrew J Calvert
Aug 71 min read
The best things I learned in training: The language of leadership
What's in a question? Not all questions are created equal Questions with yes / no limited possible responses or numbers / dates are...
5 views0 comments
Andrew J Calvert
Aug 61 min read
Stating the obvious
What is obvious to you might not be to me Obvious is based on experience (gender, race, age, ability), education, culture, life context...
3 views0 comments
Andrew J Calvert
Aug 21 min read
#FortuneCookieFriday
The cookie wants you to go with the flow this weekend
5 views0 comments
Andrew J Calvert
Aug 11 min read
10 powerful habits to outperform 99% of people who get ahead by using these 6 life hacks I wished I'd known 20 years ago
Please Be kind to yourself in the way you Eat Sleep Breathe Rest Act and How you speak to yourself in your own mind Remember your path is...
46 views0 comments
Andrew J Calvert
Jul 311 min read
The best things I learned in training: Red rules and Blue rules
Rules, Guidelines, Practices, Procedures: most organizations have so many. They are why onboarding is so complex and lengthy. They are a...
2 views0 comments
Andrew J Calvert
Jul 302 min read
Playfulness at work...
Sometimes we need to bring playfulness into the workplace. It relieves tension, brings a smile to faces, build relationships. Play has...
4 views0 comments
Andrew J Calvert
Jul 261 min read
#FortuneCookieFriday
How do you let go? Where might it take you? #FortuneCookieFriday
3 views0 comments
Andrew J Calvert
Jul 251 min read
Are you listening?
We are ALWAYS listening to something. With our ears, eyes and other senses We're likely listening to the external, and chances are you're...
6 views0 comments
Andrew J Calvert
Jul 241 min read
The best things I learned in training: Holding the space
Is a key component of the coaches repertoire In contracting you remind the coachee that the space is safe (confidential, no judgement...
3 views0 comments
Andrew J Calvert
Jul 231 min read
The ripples in our words
Background A few years ago the entire customer success team disappeared. One moment there and then gone. Their manager came to me lost...
9 views0 comments
Andrew J Calvert
Jul 191 min read
#FortuneCookieFriday
The fortune cookie want you to keep building momentum!
3 views0 comments
Andrew J Calvert
Jul 181 min read
Have the tough conversation(s)
Advice from a manager early in my career I ignored but happily remembered and implemented "Have the tough conversation" It might be tough...
10 views0 comments
bottom of page