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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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Andrew J Calvert
Jul 25, 20241 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...
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Andrew J Calvert
Jul 24, 20241 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...
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Andrew J Calvert
Jul 23, 20241 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...
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Andrew J Calvert
Jul 19, 20241 min read
#FortuneCookieFriday
The fortune cookie want you to keep building momentum!
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Andrew J Calvert
Jul 18, 20241 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...
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Andrew J Calvert
Jul 17, 20241 min read
The best things I learned in training: The power of observation
When running any one of a dozen training programs I found that a role play was always included. Moving from simple to complex skills,...
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Andrew J Calvert
Jul 16, 20241 min read
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?...
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Andrew J Calvert
Jul 12, 20241 min read
#FortuneCookieFriday
The fortune cookie is guiding you to be on the lookout for where you can lend someone your strength this weekend
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Andrew J Calvert
Jul 11, 20242 min read
Missing the flight
I was going to miss my flight. Circumstances that January in a crowded Goa in Western India had led me to be in the wrong place at the...
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Andrew J Calvert
Jul 10, 20242 min read
The best things I learned in training: SBID
Feedback is such a loaded term. How many people do you know who smile when a boss, colleague - even a friend - says, "Can I give you some...
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Andrew J Calvert
Jul 9, 20242 min read
The art (and science) of conversation
A good conversation, can be like creating a meal with friends - too many cooks can spoil the broth, but getting the "recipe" right...
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Andrew J Calvert
Jul 5, 20241 min read
#FortuneCookieFriday
If every where is dark, then you must be the light! #FortuneCookieFriday
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Andrew J Calvert
Jul 4, 20241 min read
Noise
Having written about Silence I was reflecting on its opposite: Noise And that got me thinking about social noise like: Super Bowl Sunday...
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Andrew J Calvert
Jul 3, 20241 min read
The best things I learned in training: Yes, and...
How to keep the ideas flowing? How to keep the conversation moving? A conversation killer is "no, but". The phrase is a hard stop...
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Andrew J Calvert
Jul 2, 20243 min read
Ten ways to develop humility
Arrogant people can overwhelm you with their, "I'm so awesome" show. There are some great articles out there on how to tell someone...
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Andrew J Calvert
Jun 28, 20241 min read
#FortuneCookieFriday
A reminder from the fortune cookie to take that step!
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Andrew J Calvert
Jun 27, 20241 min read
How to...
188 days left in 2023...What are you doing to work on yourself? Where could you do with improving or exploring? Your sleep? Career?...
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Andrew J Calvert
Jun 26, 20241 min read
The best things I learned in training: Feedforward
"Feedback", they say, "is a gift" and it can be a great tool to highlight where someone has done well (reinforcing the positive behavior)...
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Andrew J Calvert
Jun 25, 20241 min read
Walking in the rain
Next time it is pouring, and you have both the time and inclination, go for a walk (full disclosure I live in the tropics so dressing for...
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Andrew J Calvert
Jun 21, 20241 min read
#FortuneCookieFriday
The fortune cookie shares an insight into your resilience
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