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Coaching Foundation: Replace ‘But’ with Better - Small Language Shifts that Transform Conversations
The Power of a Single Word: Why “But” Matters Let’s start with a quick question: have you ever offered feedback or advice only to sense...

Andrew J Calvert
Mar 18, 20254 min read


Coaching Foundation: The Power of Peer Coaching for Coaches - Growth Through Connection
How Peer Coaching Boosts Development for Coaches at Every Stage of their Development Imagine having a safe space to explore new...

Andrew J Calvert
Mar 11, 20252 min read


Coaching Foundation: Note taking "Yea" or "Nay"?
Taking notes can be a bit of a double-edged sword. On one side, it helps capture key insights, commitments, or phrases that feel pivotal...

Andrew J Calvert
Mar 4, 20252 min read


Go ahead, be a failure!
Failure in the learning process is like a hidden doorway to success and growth — every so-called “failure” can open up an opportunity for...

Andrew J Calvert
Feb 27, 20251 min read


Empathy and Mirroring
Tuning into Others’ Energy and Words Empathy builds trust and connection, while mirroring strengthens rapport. Together, they form the...

Andrew J Calvert
Feb 25, 20251 min read


Feedback and Reframing
Shifting Perspectives to Unlock Potential Feedback and reframing are two tools that help others grow and see challenges from a new...

Andrew J Calvert
Feb 18, 20251 min read


Asking Powerful, Open Questions
Why Great Questions Lead to Great Answers Great conversations start with great questions. Open-ended questions unlock new possibilities...

Andrew J Calvert
Feb 11, 20251 min read


Holding Silence and Creating Psychological Safety
Making Space for Insight and Trust Silence is golden in coaching and communication. It allows for deeper reflection, insight, and trust....

Andrew J Calvert
Feb 4, 20251 min read


The Foundation of Communication: The power of Deep Listening
How Deep Listening Can Transform Conversations and Relationships Listening is the cornerstone of effective communication and connection....

Andrew J Calvert
Jan 28, 20251 min read


The Power of Questions: Applying the Socratic Method in Coaching
Fostering Insight Through Deep Inquiry When we think of great coaching, we often think of great questions. That’s where the Socratic...

Andrew J Calvert
Jan 23, 20251 min read


Coaching Skills for Life: Your Toolkit for Growth and Connection
Coaching skills—listening, questioning, silence, feedback, reframing, and empathy—aren’t just for coaches. They’re tools for anyone who...

Andrew J Calvert
Jan 21, 20251 min read


Why Coaching is a Game-Changer: Discovering the Impact for Yourself
Have you ever wondered why some leaders seem to effortlessly navigate challenges, grow their careers, and inspire others? Chances are,...

Andrew J Calvert
Jan 14, 20252 min read


Finding Your Ideal Coach: 8 Steps to Find the Right Coach for You
Choosing a coach isn’t a casual decision, it’s an investment in yourself. The right coach will push you, align with your values, and...

Andrew J Calvert
Jan 7, 20252 min read


Feeling Like a Winner Before the Results Are In
How a nomination for a Coaching award became a celebration of connection and impact A few days ago I was humbled to be nominated for the...

Andrew J Calvert
Nov 5, 20243 min read


The Backwards Bicycle
Is a brilliant video that articulates an idea that it is really really really hard to unlearn something... The implications for leaders,...

Andrew J Calvert
Sep 26, 20241 min read


How do you use anger? (or does it use you?)
What a question! Anger, Brene Brown writes is, " A catalyst. It's an emotion that we need to transform into something life giving:...

Andrew J Calvert
Aug 13, 20241 min read


(The Inner Scorecard) What's important to you?
A few months ago I saw Dr.Marshall Goldsmith at an event in Singapore. I took away so many ideas and insights - Dr. Goldsmith's mission...

Andrew J Calvert
Jun 13, 20241 min read


From --> To
When you know where you are (i.e. where you are coming from), you need to take time (sometimes a lot sometimes not) to figure out where...

Andrew J Calvert
Apr 25, 20241 min read


Taming the Advice Monster / Coaching in the flow of work
When leaders learn how to coach in the flow of work they often struggle with giving answers to direct questions from their teams. Here is...

Andrew J Calvert
Mar 19, 20241 min read


The empty chair
The empty chair coaching technique is a method often used to help individuals explore and resolve inner conflicts or gain insights into...

Andrew J Calvert
Feb 22, 20241 min read
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