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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!
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The blog also features guest writers too - colleagues, connections and friends who have a point of view to share.
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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...
Andrew J Calvert
Jul 14, 20221 min read
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Overcoming negative self talk
I recently came across a technique to inhibit / overcome negative self talk that I want to share with you. (drum roll please) the...
Andrew J Calvert
Jul 5, 20221 min read
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Shift Happens
What happens if you stay in one place too long? As the world around us changes , we need to relentlessly review our choices and...
Andrew J Calvert
Jun 23, 20221 min read
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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...
Andrew J Calvert
Jun 14, 20222 min read
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When you argue
As the new general manager in an office of 70+ staff I had this sign on my wall as a reminder to myself and my team. In previous roles I...
Andrew J Calvert
Jun 2, 20221 min read
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(Don't) Fill in the Blanks
We see them everywhere, templates, wireframes and patterns to follow. The basics are there, just fill in the blanks. And those forms,...
Andrew J Calvert
May 20, 20221 min read
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The impact of "just" asking questions
I have had the pleasure of running two cohorts of coaching capability building for a global client. Fourteen and a half hours of...
Andrew J Calvert
May 19, 20221 min read
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Explore Possibilities
I recently ran a coaching workshop for a client on the topic above. Building coaching capability requires development of skills in asking...
Andrew J Calvert
May 18, 20221 min read
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Leader as Coach
You've attended a course on how to be a coach. You have learned the difference between coaching, mentoring and directing; discussed and...
Andrew J Calvert
May 17, 20221 min read
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How to be Productive, Impactful and Fulfilled
If you desire to become more productive, impactful, and fulfilled, you need to do two things (with an optional 3rd) Understand what makes...
Andrew J Calvert
May 16, 20221 min read
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#Thoughtfortheweek
Simply put, to see a rainbow you need the sunlight behind you and the rain in front of you (because physics). But do you know why I like...
Andrew J Calvert
May 9, 20221 min read
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Burn out
I have coached over 150 executives and leaders in the past eighteen months and several themes have emerged. Some are perennial like...
Andrew J Calvert
May 3, 20222 min read
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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...
Andrew J Calvert
Apr 12, 20221 min read
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FutureMe
‘Your future depends on what you do today.’ Mahatma Gandhi I recently came across a site that allows you to send an email to your future...
Andrew J Calvert
Mar 29, 20221 min read
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Giving Feedback Up
Feedback is a gift, With the right intention it can help you stay on target, get back on target or lean into a new target. Done well...
Andrew J Calvert
Feb 22, 20222 min read
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Feedback
Is a gift, is easy to do and can get great results if done right... Here are 3 models to consider for how to give feedback SBI Situation:...
Andrew J Calvert
Feb 15, 20222 min read
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Receiving Feedback
Receiving feedback is often just as challenging as delivering it, even when the message is positive. The part of our brain that regulates...
Andrew J Calvert
Feb 8, 20221 min read
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360 (Multi Rater) Feedback
Recently I was running a workshop for mangers who have employees taking part in a 12 month learning journey. Part of that journey is a...
Andrew J Calvert
Feb 1, 20223 min read
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What’s your story?
Where you were born, where you grew up, the jobs your parents did; what you did at school, who you hung out with and how you got "here"...
Andrew J Calvert
Jan 4, 20221 min read
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Encouraging employees to take initiative
I've written about Self Determination Theory before, but thought I'd break it down further. Researchers Deci and Ryan looked at fifteen...
Andrew J Calvert
Nov 25, 20212 min read
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