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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
(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 1, 20254 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 28, 20253 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 26, 20254 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 21, 20252 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 19, 20254 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 14, 20254 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 12, 20255 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 7, 20251 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


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 4, 20252 min read



Andrew J Calvert
Aug 1, 20250 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 1, 20253 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 31, 20252 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 30, 20253 min read


More Human Than Ever: Flourishing in an AI-Driven World
Why empathy, presence, and intentionality are the real superpowers of the future As our lives become increasingly entangled with...

Andrew J Calvert
Jul 29, 20254 min read


Are you looking?
Stop Searching, Start Seeing I was walking in bustling Wan chai when I saw this, a metal shutter, the shop not yet open for the day,...

Andrew J Calvert
Jul 28, 20252 min read
The Power of Preparation: Lessons from an Unexpected Thank You
How preparation and avoiding assumptions can make or break a professional interaction, and what we can learn from it. Introduction: A...

Andrew J Calvert
Jul 24, 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
The Art (and Science) of Unlearning
Why Letting Go Might Be the Most Important Leadership Skill You Haven’t Mastered Yet Unlearning is one of those ideas that sounds simple,...

Andrew J Calvert
Jul 22, 20252 min read
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