Specialties
Professional Coaching
Coaching is an invaluable tool that can help you reach your peak performance. It provides a unique opportunity for feedback and guidance, unlocking your full potential for success.
Andrew offers professional coaching services to help you advance your career, specializing in conflict resolution. His years of experience in corporate environments and leading teams make him an invaluable resource for assessing and setting your goals, as well as creating strategies to achieve them.
Andrew uses a four-element approach: reality, options, goal-setting, and desire. This model involves:
Determining the reality of each situation.
Exploring all options for moving forward.
Setting goals and developing strategies to achieve them.
Clarifying your desire to realize those goals.
Each of these elements plays a vital role in moving forward and
achieving success.
Listen to Andrew interviewed
about conflict resolution
CONFLICT
Conflict is a universal experience, beginning in childhood with siblings and parents. These early interactions shape our conflict management styles in adulthood, particularly in the workplace. For instance, those who frequently lost arguments as children may either avoid conflicts or approach them aggressively, fearing they won't get what they want.
To improve conflict outcomes, I approach situations with empathy and compassion, striving to understand the other person's feelings and needs. Gaining insight into their motivations can help resolve conflicts in ways that benefit both parties and the team.
In team environments, clear roles and goals are essential. Team leaders must ensure everyone understands the team's objectives and each member's responsibilities. This clarity helps prevent conflicts over roles and objectives. When conflicts arise, teams can refer back to these established goals and roles to resolve disputes effectively.
Establishing a safe environment for conflict resolution requires trust and time. Team leaders should set boundaries within which the team operates, ideally involving the whole team in this process. This collective approach ensures everyone feels safe and can voice their opinions during conflicts.
Conflict is not inherently negative; it can drive creativity and innovation. Disagreements, when approached constructively, can lead to better results by fostering creative solutions. Embracing conflict, rather than avoiding it, can help teams achieve greater goals and exceed productivity expectations.
parenting
Sometimes, dads need a space of their own. In my work with parents, it has become clear time and again that dads could benefit from private time to work through parenting challenges unique to them.
If you need support in understanding your kids and learning how to engage and stay positive during challenging times, I can help. I am not only a certified professional coach but also one of three brothers and a proud Girl Dad.
This is not therapy—it’s "Dad time" with a supportive and experienced Dad coach. It’s the trusted guidance you’re looking for to help raise your kids and build the toolset you need to be present for them in a way that’s less stressful and more enjoyable for everyone.