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And the nominees are…
Recently I spoke with a colleague about not getting a role they had applied for. When they were told their application had been...

Andrew J Calvert
Aug 16, 20221 min read



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Aug 14, 20220 min read


The problem with cheat codes
My son was struggling with a difficult part of his game, whichever door he went through, he could progress no further. He tried the...

Andrew J Calvert
Aug 11, 20221 min read


Mindset and Speak Up culture
In a recent workshop for early stage career high potentials we took time to examine mindset and the impact it can have on behavior and...

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Aug 9, 20222 min read



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Aug 8, 20220 min read


Walking your Walk
I found a new walking meditation that I've been experimenting with recently. In it you start with walking at your usual pace and observe...

Andrew J Calvert
Aug 4, 20222 min read


Earth, Air, Fire and Water
Two minutes of the Southern Indian Ocean. Pause and take an elemental break

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Aug 2, 20221 min read



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Aug 1, 20220 min read


When meaning and purpose aren't enough
I loved what I did. The clients and participants that shared their challenges and aspirations with me enriched my life as we worked...

Andrew J Calvert
Jul 28, 20222 min read


Hold the silence
Doing nothing is my favorite coaching technique. I simply sit, without thinking about what question I will ask next I do this after I...

Andrew J Calvert
Jul 26, 20221 min read



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Jul 24, 20220 min read


One on One
As a leader I have regular 1-1's with my team Purpose What is your purpose for the 1-1? What do you want to accomplish? How will you know...

Andrew J Calvert
Jul 21, 20222 min read


The Inner Critic
In my role both as a facilitator and a coach I lead a lot of debrief sessions, from dialog at the end of breakout / table groups to the...

Andrew J Calvert
Jul 19, 20222 min read



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Jul 18, 20220 min read


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


Fairness
Equity and fairness is a particularly deep instinct in humans. Other mammals, including rats, also seem to exhibit a bias for equity....

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Jul 12, 20221 min read



Andrew J Calvert
Jul 11, 20220 min read


What counts?
I track so many things in my professional life, from leading and indicators in my enablement role, to the hours I have coached....

Andrew J Calvert
Jul 7, 20221 min read



Andrew J Calvert
Jul 6, 20220 min read


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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