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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!

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

Nov 14
1 min

What determines your focus?

Is it... What other people think of you? Your title? Your car? The clothes you wear? How much you are heard at meetings? or do you focus...

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Andrew J Calvert

Oct 19
1 min

That's a wrap for 2023!

Well if you're a woman it is. You see women get paid less than men in most countries and industries. The difference varies but according...

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Andrew J Calvert

Apr 27
1 min

It begins with awareness

So often you see these lovely Venn diagrams on Instagram, LinkedIn etc. that show the intersection of things you're good at, things you...

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Up or out? There are other choices for your career

Andrew J Calvert

Feb 16
2 min

Up or out? There are other choices for your career

It's that time of year... Lunar New Year has come and gone and merit increases and bonuses are being finalized and communicated. And...

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Setting Boundaries (Owning your to do list)

Andrew J Calvert

Oct 11, 2022
1 min

Setting Boundaries (Owning your to do list)

When writing / contemplating your to do list. Divide it into 3 categories Things I have to do Things I want to do, and Things other...

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Andrew J Calvert

Sep 15, 2022
1 min

Walking up the down escalator

When you finish your full time education and get your first job, you realize how much you need to learn. When you get your first...

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Andrew J Calvert

Sep 1, 2022
1 min

Would you hire...

a coach that didn't listen a counsellor with no empathy a social media manager with no social media presence a lead generation company...

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Andrew J Calvert

Aug 11, 2022
1 min

The problem with cheat codes

My son was struggling with a difficult part of his game, whichever door he went through, he could progress no further. He tried the...

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Andrew J Calvert

Jul 28, 2022
2 min

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...

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Andrew J Calvert

Jul 19, 2022
2 min

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...

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Andrew J Calvert

Jul 14, 2022
1 min

Decoding the great resignation

We live in an age of mass customization: FB, LI, Amazon, Netflix and their algorithms lead us to expect a bespoke experience tailored to...

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Building a relationship with a new colleague

Andrew J Calvert

Jun 28, 2022
1 min

Building a relationship with a new colleague

Up down and across... You have a new manager, a new junior colleague a new peer. What do you do? If you hear about them ahead of time...

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Sometimes doing everything right is not enough (and it's not your fault)

Andrew J Calvert

Jun 14, 2022
2 min

Sometimes doing everything right is not enough (and it's not your fault)

Recognize that at some point you will be doing your job well, you‘ll be able to deliver good work day in and day out, and one day you...

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Andrew J Calvert

Apr 12, 2022
1 min

The Generosity of Attention

When was the last time someone really listened to you? I mean really listened? Maybe a spouse, a colleague, counsellor or friend? How...

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