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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!
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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
13 minutes ago3 min read
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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
3 days ago3 min read
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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 104 min read
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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 33 min read
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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 303 min read
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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 283 min read
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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 272 min read
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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 232 min read
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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 201 min read
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ICW7 The Power of Authentic Appreciation: Transforming Relationships and Performance
How Genuine Recognition Elevates Motivation and Strengthens Bonds Why Authentic Appreciation Matters When someone feels genuinely valued,...
Andrew J Calvert
May 182 min read
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ICW 6 Creating Space for Intuition: The Art of Blending Instinct with Insight
How to Harness the Power of Intuition to Make More Holistic Decisions The ability to make clear, confident decisions is vital. But great...
Andrew J Calvert
May 173 min read
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ICW 5 Embracing Failure as a Learning Opportunity
How a Growth Mindset Turns Setbacks into Stepping Stones In coaching and leadership, failure is often viewed as a taboo—a sign of...
Andrew J Calvert
May 163 min read
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ICW 4 Building Psychological Safety: The Secret Sauce for Thriving Teams
Practical Steps to Create Trust, Drive Innovation, and Foster True Collaboration Why Psychological Safety Matters Psychological safety is...
Andrew J Calvert
May 153 min read
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ICW 3 Mastering the Art of Silence: Building Trust and Connection through Deep Listening
Discover How Strategic Pauses in Conversation Enhance Self-Awareness, Resilience, and Decision-Making Silence is often seen as a void to...
Andrew J Calvert
May 142 min read
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ICW 2 Listening Beyond Words: Building Trust and Connection through Active and Empathetic Listening
How Deep Listening Transforms Teams and Fosters Resilient Relationships In today’s fast-paced, hyper-connected world, the art of...
Andrew J Calvert
May 133 min read
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ICW 1 The Art of Powerful Questions
How Asking the Right Questions Can Transform Your Conversations Crafting powerful, open-ended questions can transform a conversation from...
Andrew J Calvert
May 122 min read
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Building a Culture of Continuous Learning: A Leader’s Guide 4 of 4
Why Continuous Learning Matters: Overcoming Resistance and Building a Learning Culture Change is hard. It’s human nature to stick to...
Andrew J Calvert
May 83 min read
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The Best Things I Learned In Training: Questions
Coaching, at its heart, is the art of asking the right question at the right moment. Over 30 years of coaching life, leadership, and...
Andrew J Calvert
May 73 min read
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Coaching Core: The Trust Equation - Building Trust in Coaching Relationships
Trust plays a major role in coaching, from creating a space for the client to be vulnerable, to assuring confidentiality and is...
Andrew J Calvert
May 63 min read
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Building a Culture of Continuous Learning: A Leader’s Guide 3 of 4
Why Continuous Learning Matters: Practical Steps to Build a Learning-Ready Team The world of work is shifting faster than ever—digital...
Andrew J Calvert
May 13 min read
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