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When the World Pulls at You, Stay Rooted
There are days when it feels like everything is designed to unbalance you. A demanding email. A passive-aggressive comment in a meeting....

Andrew J Calvert
Sep 233 min read
From Transactional to Transformational: Rethinking Your One-on-Ones
A guide to making your 1-1s more human, more developmental, and more impactful It starts like this: “My one-on-ones? Honestly… they’re...

Andrew J Calvert
Sep 163 min read
Experience Into Wisdom: Building Reflection Into Your Daily Rhythm
Eight practical ways to pause, reflect, and learn from the best teacher you already have: your lived experience. We live in a world that...

Andrew J Calvert
Sep 122 min read
When You Don’t Lecture But Listen Instead
I recently ran a group coaching session for sales leaders, most of whom hadn’t done the prep work (they were meant to bring a video of...

Andrew J Calvert
Sep 92 min read


The Power of Pausing: Creating Space for Focus and Clarity
In today’s fast-paced world, it's easy to get swept up in the constant rush of tasks, deadlines, and distractions. But what if the key to...

Andrew J Calvert
Sep 42 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 24 min read
(Be a) Little Ray of Sunshine
20 Micro-Behaviors That Spark Joy, Connection, and Belonging "Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart." A.A....

Andrew J Calvert
Sep 14 min read
The Strength of Weak Links
When fragility is a feature, not a flaw “A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.” We’ve heard it. We’ve said it. But have we truly...

Andrew J Calvert
Aug 283 min read
How to Spot a Good Manager During the Interview Process
Because you’re not just picking a job, you’re choosing your future sanity "People don’t leave bad jobs. They leave bad bosses." (Every...

Andrew J Calvert
Aug 264 min read


Start Strong: Why Showing Up Early Sets You Apart as a Facilitator
Mastering presence, preparation, and purpose, before your session begins. One of the best facilitation habits I ever learned came not...

Andrew J Calvert
Aug 212 min read
Finding Your Enough: A Quiet Rebellion in a World of Too Much
How to reclaim your time, energy, and sanity by redefining what truly satisfies “What is enough?” It sounds like a simple question. But...

Andrew J Calvert
Aug 194 min read
The Space Between: How I Transitioned from Full-Time Work to Full-Self Work
Some pivots can’t be rushed. They need space, support, and a dozen quiet decisions. When I first redesigned my Fridays, I thought I was...

Andrew J Calvert
Aug 144 min read
Stress - The Slow Burn:
How Cumulative Stress Quietly Undermines Performance, Connection, and Wellbeing We often talk about stress like it’s a thunderstorm. It...

Andrew J Calvert
Aug 125 min read


“Did I really say that?” Reflections on the magic of live speaking.
I’ve been in the human capital development space for close to 30 years now. In that time I’ve delivered keynotes, led workshops, run...

Andrew J Calvert
Aug 71 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 53 min read


The Pattern Is There
At first glance, this image looks like chaos. A tangle of brushstrokes. Movement with no clear direction. But keep looking. Give it time....

Andrew J Calvert
Aug 42 min read



Andrew J Calvert
Aug 10 min read


Who Do You Want to Be?
A Birthday Reflection on Soul, Screens, and the Sound of Trees So today I celebrate another milestone birthday. Another trip around the...

Andrew J Calvert
Aug 13 min read


Why Your Next "Mistake" Might Be Your Breakthrough
Not all mistakes are failures. Some are unexpected invitations. If we slow down long enough to notice. Take penicillin. It wasn’t...

Andrew J Calvert
Jul 312 min read


The Art of Asking: Sales Questions
Sales, at its core, is about understanding and addressing a customer’s needs. After 30 years in sales and sales leadership, working with...

Andrew J Calvert
Jul 303 min read
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