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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!
The blog also features guest writers too - colleagues, connections and friends who have a point of view to share.
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Begin with the End in Mind, Without Losing the Plot
How "Future You" Can Help You "Today" Make Better Decisions Most of us don’t start a journey without knowing the destination. Yet in our...
Andrew J Calvert
12 hours ago2 min read
🟡 Practice. Pause. Progress.
I just had the pleasure of doing a mentor coaching session with two up-and-coming coaches. Each of us took 25 minutes to coach, followed...
Andrew J Calvert
1 day ago1 min read
The differences that make the design
I took a photo of this mosaic wall recently, not in a gallery or museum, but just on a quiet Boston street. I was struck by the energy...
Andrew J Calvert
2 days ago1 min read
Start Scared, Grow Brave: The Unexpected Path from Fear to Joy
Fear is often seen as a barrier, but what if it’s a guide? Neuroscientists like Lisa Feldman Barrett remind us that emotions like fear...
Andrew J Calvert
6 days ago2 min read
Practice Makes Permanent (But Only If You’re Practicing the Right Way)
We’ve all heard the phrase “Practice makes perfect.” But if you’ve ever had to unlearn a bad habit, you’ll know the truth: Practice makes...
Andrew J Calvert
Jul 93 min read
Before the Debrief: Where Real Coaching Growth Begins
In a world that often rushes forward, taking a moment to reflect can be transformative. A few months ago, I facilitated a continuing...
Andrew J Calvert
Jul 82 min read
The Neuroscience of Joy – Your Brain’s Built-in Advantage
Why joy isn’t just a feeling, but a leadership asset, and how to hack it. We don’t often think of joy as a strategic resource. It shows...
Andrew J Calvert
Jul 73 min read
8 Ways Behavioral Science Can Help Sales Leaders Unlock Team Potential
Behavioral science empowers sales leaders to unlock team potential by addressing common challenges through proven strategies. 👉Clear...
Andrew J Calvert
Jul 32 min read
Why Every Client Conversation Should Start with One Simple Question
It took me longer than I’d like to admit to really learn this. But once I got it, everything changed. Every time you sit down with a...
Andrew J Calvert
Jul 22 min read
From Drama to Dynamo: Transforming Team Dynamics
What to do when a team member seems unmotivated, hesitant to step up, or stirs the pot Ever encountered a colleague or direct report who...
Andrew J Calvert
Jul 13 min read
Every colour has its place
Every color has its place. Every voice, a different shade. We’re each a different color in the same masterpiece. In an office somewhere...
Andrew J Calvert
Jun 301 min read
Exhale Before You Act: A Micro-Practice for Clarity and Control
I recently found an article titled "Why You're More Likely To Act During An Exhale & Why It Matters" It caught my eye because many years...
Andrew J Calvert
Jun 262 min read
Fast Alone, Far Together, What the Science Really Says
A behavioral science take on an old proverb and what it means for leaders today. We all know the quote: “If you want to go fast, go...
Andrew J Calvert
Jun 242 min read
Let yourself flourish
The cherry tree doesn’t rush. It doesn’t compare. It simply blooms when it’s ready. Let yourself flourish in your own time. The sky is...
Andrew J Calvert
Jun 233 min read
What Benjy Taught Me About Coaching: Listening Beyond Words and Matching Energy
Benjy, my loyal four-legged companion, has been one of my most unexpected yet profound teachers. While our conversations are limited to...
Andrew J Calvert
Jun 193 min read
Assuming Positive Intent: A Leadership Superpower Hidden in Plain Sight
Less judgment. More understanding. Better outcomes. We've all done it. The delayed reply. The sharp tone. The offhand remark in a meeting...
Andrew J Calvert
Jun 182 min read
Next Level Coaching: The Power of Pausing - Creating Space for Insight
Exhale Before You Act: The Power of Pausing – Creating Space for Insight Ever noticed how the most powerful moments in a coaching session...
Andrew J Calvert
Jun 173 min read
❄️ The Ice Harvesters and the AI Revolution: A Cautionary Tale
In 1806, a new industry was born from frozen water. Men with saws and horses carved blocks of ice from the Great Lakes. They packed it in...
Andrew J Calvert
Jun 161 min read
Coaching Cards: Bringing Creativity into Conversations
Spark New Ideas and Perspectives with Coaching Card Decks In the hands of a skilled coach, a deck of coaching cards can become a powerful...
Andrew J Calvert
Jun 163 min read
What Makes a Good Day?
Notes from a Coach’s Friday At the beginning of this year, I made a deliberate shift. I moved to a four-day workweek,, by choice. Fridays...
Andrew J Calvert
Jun 132 min read
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