Why problem solvers are infinitely more valuable. 

I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but employees tend to be much better at pointing out problems than fixing them. “Hey Boss, just wanted to let you know that [insert business issue you’re already abundantly aware of here]. We should really do something about that, hey?” 

Staff drops problems in your lap as consistently as a golden retriever drops a tennis ball at your feet. 

But what if you could instill a culture of problem-solving within your team? How much easier would your life be if, instead of you being the single source of critical thinking, your entire team was encouraged and even rewarded for making problems go away on their own? 

In today’s episode of Contractor Evolution, I talk about why problem-solving is one of the most critical traits to look for in new hires and even how you can develop it with the team you already have. 

Watch this episode to find out why problem solvers are infinitely more valuable than problem finders. 

Highlights
- Why finding problems is easy﻿
- How to interview to find problem solvers
- How to spot Problem Solvers﻿
- How to instill a culture of problem-solving into your current team﻿ 

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Tired of Endless Complaints: Contractor Evolution

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Spoken word by Anna B Sexton 
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Better sleep, focus & rest solution focused guided relaxation: Anna B Sexton HPD DSFH AfSFH NCH

In times of debate and division, this dialogue format is a true treasure to experience.
Lily Deforce, Vonneke Beeker and their colleagues at Ilfaro embraced an initiative that brings people together around significant yet divisive questions. With their solution-focused approach, they designed the "Different Opinions Dialogue," a structured process allowing two people to listen deeply to each other and understand one another’s perspectives. In less than an hour, a truly enriching experience unfolds.

Different Opinions Dialogue

Scaling up SF and Agile Frameworks

Welcome to this enlightening exploration of the Solution Focus Support Group, a remarkable collaboration among Wendy Van den Bulck, Jan Marklund, Sandra Rosa-Collin, and Julia Kallenberg, affectionately known as the "four-leaf clover." They share their journey of mutual support, personal growth, and professional achievement, offering guidance on how you might establish your own SF Support Group.

Energised SF Support Group

Elvira Kalmar is a seasoned organizational development coach and facilitator who brings warmth, clarity, and curiosity to every encounter. Her work blends solution-focused coaching with a deep respect for the wisdom already present in teams. Rather than offering quick fixes, she invites leaders and organizations to pause, reflect, and create change from within. Elvira’s calm presence and skillful questions turn ordinary conversations into moments of insight.

At the heart of practice is the idea of "walking with clients". She believes transformation happens when we share the journey, not when we stand apart as experts. Through engaging dialogue, playful experimentation, and powerful reflection, she guides the participants to discover their own next steps. Her session feel less like lectures and more like shared explorations, where learning unfolds naturally.

By watching this session, you’ll gather practical ways to nurture leadership in your team, spark creativity in everyday conversations, and experience a coaching method that feels refreshingly human. You’ll hear how “best hope” dialogues can unlock hidden potential and watch a live demonstration of her approach in action. And just when you think you know where it’s going, Elvira offers a closing invitation that quietly shifts everything.

Scaling Coaching Tools to a Company Level

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Your Roots Go Deep Solution Focused Hypnotherapy 

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