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Finding Calm and Clarity: Using Guided Meditations in Coaching
Guided meditations are becoming an increasingly used tool in many coaches' toolkits. These brief yet transformative practices offer clients a chance to step out of their habitual thought patterns, access deeper self-awareness, and find clarity. And like any coaching technique, guided meditations aren’t a one-size-fits-all solution. In this article, I’ll explore what guided meditations are, why they work (supported by psychological research, this isn't pure "woo"), when and wh

Andrew J Calvert
7 days ago4 min read


Word of the day - Accountabillibuddy
Where could you use one? Who might you offer to be one for?

Andrew J Calvert
Aug 171 min read
If you want new ideas, read old books
I’ve found more innovation in ancient texts than in many business bestsellers. Epictetus helped me coach executives through restructures Lao Tzu taught me to trust the pause in a coaching session The Bhagavad Gita offered insights on values-based decision-making long before it was a corporate buzzword Revisiting these voices reminds me: wisdom isn’t always loud. It’s not always trending. And it rarely comes with bullet points or a 5-step plan. As a coach, my role isn’t to sup

Andrew J Calvert
Aug 41 min read


When Markets Tighten, Judgement Wins
Most organizations respond to uncertainty in predictable ways. Freeze hiring. Cut discretionary spend. Ask sales to “do more with less.” On paper, it protects the business. In practice, it often weakens the very capability needed to navigate the downturn. Because when markets tighten, selling doesn’t become less important. It becomes more complex. Across previous cycles: the Asian Financial Crisis, dot-com crash, GFC, Covid—the organizations that emerged strongest shared a co

Andrew J Calvert
Apr 72 min read


The Human Upgrade Plan
Becoming more human in an age of AI isn’t accidental. It’s intentional. 1. Upgrade Your Attention Why: In a world of infinite tabs,...

Andrew J Calvert
Sep 25, 20252 min read


The Coach-Like Leader: Practical Tools for Today's Challenges
Today’s leaders face a whirlwind of challenges, from navigating hybrid work and retaining talent to managing relentless change and...

Andrew J Calvert
Sep 2, 20254 min read


Coaching Core: The Power and Use of Metaphor in Coaching
✨ What Are Metaphors in Coaching? ✨ Metaphors are powerful tools in coaching, acting as bridges between abstract ideas and concrete...

Andrew J Calvert
Aug 5, 20253 min read


Coaching Is a Subscription, Not an Insurance Policy
Why Your Growth Deserves Better Than a "Break Glass In Case of Emergency" Approach

Andrew J Calvert
Jul 23, 20252 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
Jul 15, 20251 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 3, 20252 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 1, 20253 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 19, 20253 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 16, 20253 min read


Next Level Coaching: Tapping into Intuition - Trusting Your Inner Wisdom
Practical Ways to Encourage Clients to Listen to Their Gut and Make Intuitive Decisions We all have an inner compass guiding us — that...

Andrew J Calvert
Jun 10, 20254 min read


Next-Level Coaching:
Why Coaches Need Supervision It’s not a checkbox. It’s your compass. Supervision is often treated like a chore. Something to get through...

Andrew J Calvert
Jun 3, 20253 min read


When Goals Stall
What 50 Coaches Taught Me About Motivation, Meaning, and Momentum During International Coaching Week, I had the pleasure of leading a...

Andrew J Calvert
May 30, 20253 min read
Prioritise Will Instead of Resources
Why committed people beat well-equipped teams, and how leaders and coaches can build that commitment I’ve seen it over and over again,...

Andrew J Calvert
May 28, 20253 min read


Next Level Coaching: Awareness vs. Intuition - Navigating the Voices in Coaching Conversations
Here’s a question for you: when working with clients, how do you discern if their insights stem from a place of conscious awareness or a...

Andrew J Calvert
May 27, 20252 min read
ICW 2025 – Final Day Highlights: “Shaping Futures Through Coaching”
What a day. What a crowd. What a vibe. The closing event of International Coaching Week 2024 in Singapore brought together 120+ coaches...

Andrew J Calvert
May 23, 20252 min read


Holding Space, Asking Better Questions
What’s the difference between asking a “stupid” question… and asking one that unlocks growth? In a recent mentor coaching session, one...

Andrew J Calvert
May 20, 20251 min read
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