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The Shape of Possibility
What Art Teaches Us About Experimentation and Growth There’s a moment in front of certain pieces of art when your mind goes quiet. You...

Andrew J Calvert
Jul 21, 20253 min read


🎯 Death by PowerPoint: Are Your Slides Killing Your Message?
Let’s face it: we’ve all sat through a PowerPoint presentation that felt more like an endurance test than a conversation. But here’s the...

Andrew J Calvert
Jul 17, 20251 min read
Begin with the End in Mind, Without Losing the Plot
How "Future You" Can Help You "Today" Make Better Decisions Most of us don’t start a journey without knowing the destination. Yet in our...

Andrew J Calvert
Jul 16, 20252 min read
🟡 Practice. Pause. Progress.
I just had the pleasure of doing a mentor coaching session with two up-and-coming coaches. Each of us took 25 minutes to coach, followed...

Andrew J Calvert
Jul 15, 20251 min read


The differences that make the design
I took a photo of this mosaic wall recently, not in a gallery or museum, but just on a quiet Boston street. I was struck by the energy...

Andrew J Calvert
Jul 14, 20251 min read


Start Scared, Grow Brave: The Unexpected Path from Fear to Joy
Fear is often seen as a barrier, but what if it’s a guide? Neuroscientists like Lisa Feldman Barrett remind us that emotions like fear...

Andrew J Calvert
Jul 10, 20252 min read
Practice Makes Permanent (But Only If You’re Practicing the Right Way)
We’ve all heard the phrase “Practice makes perfect.” But if you’ve ever had to unlearn a bad habit, you’ll know the truth: Practice makes...

Andrew J Calvert
Jul 9, 20253 min read


Before the Debrief: Where Real Coaching Growth Begins
In a world that often rushes forward, taking a moment to reflect can be transformative. A few months ago, I facilitated a continuing...

Andrew J Calvert
Jul 8, 20252 min read


The Neuroscience of Joy – Your Brain’s Built-in Advantage
Why joy isn’t just a feeling, but a leadership asset, and how to hack it. We don’t often think of joy as a strategic resource. It shows...

Andrew J Calvert
Jul 7, 20253 min read


8 Ways Behavioral Science Can Help Sales Leaders Unlock Team Potential
Behavioral science empowers sales leaders to unlock team potential by addressing common challenges through proven strategies. 👉Clear...

Andrew J Calvert
Jul 3, 20252 min read
Why Every Client Conversation Should Start with One Simple Question
It took me longer than I’d like to admit to really learn this. But once I got it, everything changed. Every time you sit down with a...

Andrew J Calvert
Jul 2, 20252 min read
From Drama to Dynamo: Transforming Team Dynamics
What to do when a team member seems unmotivated, hesitant to step up, or stirs the pot Ever encountered a colleague or direct report who...

Andrew J Calvert
Jul 1, 20253 min read


Every colour has its place
Every color has its place. Every voice, a different shade. We’re each a different color in the same masterpiece. In an office somewhere...

Andrew J Calvert
Jun 30, 20251 min read


Exhale Before You Act: A Micro-Practice for Clarity and Control
I recently found an article titled "Why You're More Likely To Act During An Exhale & Why It Matters" It caught my eye because many years...

Andrew J Calvert
Jun 26, 20252 min read


Fast Alone, Far Together, What the Science Really Says
A behavioral science take on an old proverb and what it means for leaders today. We all know the quote: “If you want to go fast, go...

Andrew J Calvert
Jun 24, 20252 min read


Let yourself flourish
The cherry tree doesn’t rush. It doesn’t compare. It simply blooms when it’s ready. Let yourself flourish in your own time. The sky is...

Andrew J Calvert
Jun 23, 20253 min read


What Benjy Taught Me About Coaching: Listening Beyond Words and Matching Energy
Benjy, my loyal four-legged companion, has been one of my most unexpected yet profound teachers. While our conversations are limited to...

Andrew J Calvert
Jun 19, 20253 min read
Assuming Positive Intent: A Leadership Superpower Hidden in Plain Sight
Less judgment. More understanding. Better outcomes. We've all done it. The delayed reply. The sharp tone. The offhand remark in a meeting...

Andrew J Calvert
Jun 18, 20252 min read


Next Level Coaching: The Power of Pausing - Creating Space for Insight
Exhale Before You Act: The Power of Pausing – Creating Space for Insight Ever noticed how the most powerful moments in a coaching session...

Andrew J Calvert
Jun 17, 20253 min read
❄️ The Ice Harvesters and the AI Revolution: A Cautionary Tale
In 1806, a new industry was born from frozen water. Men with saws and horses carved blocks of ice from the Great Lakes. They packed it in...

Andrew J Calvert
Jun 16, 20251 min read
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