The Bright Morning Podcast with Elena Aguilar Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:00:03 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1145036 en-us © 2026 The Bright Morning Podcast with Elena Aguilar yes 3b81e140-9372-50f2-9940-e823b9ee4cee Elena Aguilar episodic false It’s possible for every coaching conversation to build connection and spark change, and Elena Aguilar will show you how. Elena Aguilar is one of education’s leading voices on coaching. Educators around the globe use her research-based coaching method to transform their organizations. Her company, Bright Morning, brings the ideas in her best-selling books to life by providing world-class professional development to mission-driven leaders. In The Bright Morning Podcast, Elena teaches you how to make every conversation count by demonstrating Transformational Coaching conversations. Every episode tackles a pressing coaching challenge. Resistance. Racism. Burnout. Overwhelm. Struggling new teachers. You’ll find it all here. If you’re ready to thrive in your work, listen in. New episodes drop every Monday. To learn more about Elena, go deeper into every episode, find the resources and tools she mentions, or join one of her workshops, check out https://brightmorningteam.com.

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The podcast really is over. But we’re unexpectedly sharing one more episode because I have some unexpected news: I wrote another book.

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]]> Surprise!

The podcast really is over. But we’re unexpectedly sharing one more episode because I have some unexpected news: I wrote another book.

It's called How to Coach Resistance, and I love it so much that I couldn't resist popping back into your podcast feed to tell you about it.

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-19465594 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0700 858 full false Thank You and What’s Next: Ep 297 Thank You and What’s Next: Ep 297 It’s the final episode of The Bright Morning Podcast! Elena shares a heartfelt thank you and shares how to keep learning and growing with the Bright Morning Team.  

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]]> It’s the final episode of The Bright Morning Podcast! Elena shares a heartfelt thank you and shares how to keep learning and growing with the Bright Morning Team.  

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-19197708 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0700 753 full false Three Moves to Start Next Year Strong: Episode 296 Three Moves to Start Next Year Strong: Episode 296 If you’re starting to think about next year—and wondering how to set your team up for a strong start—this episode is for you. Elena shares the three most powerful moves leaders can make now—or over the summer—to lay the foundation for a strong start next year.

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]]> If you’re starting to think about next year—and wondering how to set your team up for a strong start—this episode is for you. Elena shares the three most powerful moves leaders can make now—or over the summer—to lay the foundation for a strong start next year.

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-19197500 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0700 547 full false Plan Less. Capture More: Episode 295 Plan Less. Capture More: Episode 295 If you’re feeling the urge to plan everything right now—but your brain is fried and your energy is low—this episode is for you. You’ll learn a simple tool to distill your insights while protecting your energy—and walk away with a renewed sense of trust in what can wait until fall.

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]]> If you’re feeling the urge to plan everything right now—but your brain is fried and your energy is low—this episode is for you. You’ll learn a simple tool to distill your insights while protecting your energy—and walk away with a renewed sense of trust in what can wait until fall.

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-19023745 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0700 405 full false The Year Didn’t Go as Planned—Now What?: Episode 294 The Year Didn’t Go as Planned—Now What?: Episode 294 If you’re ending the year with some disappointment or regret—if things didn’t go quite the way you imagined—this episode is for you. Elena offers support and perspective for leaders whose school year didn’t go quite the way they hoped. You’ll walk away with three questions that can help you re-engage with clarity and compassion.

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]]> If you’re ending the year with some disappointment or regret—if things didn’t go quite the way you imagined—this episode is for you. Elena offers support and perspective for leaders whose school year didn’t go quite the way they hoped. You’ll walk away with three questions that can help you re-engage with clarity and compassion.

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-19023710 Mon, 25 May 2026 03:00:00 -0700 523 full false Ending Well is a Leadership Skill: Episode 293 Ending Well is a Leadership Skill: Episode 293 If you know that ending the year on a high note is important for your team, but you don’t know how to make it happen, this episode is for you! You’ll learn how to create meaningful closure for your team, hear an example of how one leader used a simple reflection structure to boost connection and morale, and receive guidance for planning a celebration that actually builds trust and community.

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]]> If you know that ending the year on a high note is important for your team, but you don’t know how to make it happen, this episode is for you! You’ll learn how to create meaningful closure for your team, hear an example of how one leader used a simple reflection structure to boost connection and morale, and receive guidance for planning a celebration that actually builds trust and community.

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-19023705 Mon, 18 May 2026 03:00:00 -0700 482 full false Ending the Year When You’re Not Coming Back: Episode 292 Ending the Year When You’re Not Coming Back: Episode 292 If you’re wrapping up the school year knowing you won’t be returning to your current role or organization, this episode is for you. Elena shares how to find clarity and integrity in your final days, how to say goodbye with care, and how to use this moment as a powerful transition point—for yourself and those you’re leaving.

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]]> If you’re wrapping up the school year knowing you won’t be returning to your current role or organization, this episode is for you. Elena shares how to find clarity and integrity in your final days, how to say goodbye with care, and how to use this moment as a powerful transition point—for yourself and those you’re leaving.

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-19023639 Mon, 11 May 2026 03:00:00 -0700 574 full false Strengths-Based Coaching: Episode 291 Strengths-Based Coaching: Episode 291 If you’re ready to move beyond fixing problems and start coaching in a way that builds trust and motivation, this episode is for you. Elena walks you through how to shift into a strengths-based stance, shares how it transformed her coaching conversations, and offers a three-part structure you can try in your very next session.

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]]> If you’re ready to move beyond fixing problems and start coaching in a way that builds trust and motivation, this episode is for you. Elena walks you through how to shift into a strengths-based stance, shares how it transformed her coaching conversations, and offers a three-part structure you can try in your very next session.

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-19022456 Mon, 04 May 2026 03:00:00 -0700 562 full false Spheres of Influence: Episode 290 Spheres of Influence: Episode 290 If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or powerless in the face of things you can’t change, this episode is for you. Elena introduces the Spheres of Influence framework—a powerful tool to help coaches and leaders move from frustration to empowered action.

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]]> If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or powerless in the face of things you can’t change, this episode is for you. Elena introduces the Spheres of Influence framework—a powerful tool to help coaches and leaders move from frustration to empowered action.

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-18830723 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0700 488 full false Mind the Gap: Episode 289 Mind the Gap: Episode 289 If you’ve ever wondered why a client isn’t doing what they say they want to do—and you’re tempted to label it as resistance—this episode is for you. Elena introduces the Gaps Framework, a transformational tool for identifying learning needs and understanding client behavior. You’ll hear how to use the framework in real coaching conversations, explore the six types of gaps, and walk away with a powerful lens for action.

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]]> If you’ve ever wondered why a client isn’t doing what they say they want to do—and you’re tempted to label it as resistance—this episode is for you. Elena introduces the Gaps Framework, a transformational tool for identifying learning needs and understanding client behavior. You’ll hear how to use the framework in real coaching conversations, explore the six types of gaps, and walk away with a powerful lens for action.

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-18830679 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0700 592 full false Data Conversations That Don’t Shut People Down: Episode 288 Data Conversations That Don’t Shut People Down: Episode 288 What do you do when your client looks at data and shuts down? Or gets defensive? Or spirals into blame? In this episode, Elena explores how to coach through tough data conversations with empathy, clarity, and courage—so that data becomes a tool for growth, not shame.

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]]> What do you do when your client looks at data and shuts down? Or gets defensive? Or spirals into blame? In this episode, Elena explores how to coach through tough data conversations with empathy, clarity, and courage—so that data becomes a tool for growth, not shame.

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-18830589 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0700 476 full false Make Virtual Spaces Come Alive: Episode 287 Make Virtual Spaces Come Alive: Episode 287 If you’ve ever wondered how to make your virtual PD sessions more energizing, more human, and more engaging—this episode is for you. Elena pulls back the curtain on three strategies we use in every session to make online spaces come alive. Plus, you’ll get additional tips and a weekly challenge to build your own facilitation practice.

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]]> If you’ve ever wondered how to make your virtual PD sessions more energizing, more human, and more engaging—this episode is for you. Elena pulls back the curtain on three strategies we use in every session to make online spaces come alive. Plus, you’ll get additional tips and a weekly challenge to build your own facilitation practice.

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-18830277 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0700 645 full false Design for Dignity: Episode 286 Design for Dignity: Episode 286 What does it look like to design PD that honors people’s identities and experiences? In this episode, Elena shares a story of a dignity-absent PD session she once attended, and shows how one tool—the Human-Centered Design Scan—can transform a learning space into one where people feel respected and ready to grow.

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]]> What does it look like to design PD that honors people’s identities and experiences? In this episode, Elena shares a story of a dignity-absent PD session she once attended, and shows how one tool—the Human-Centered Design Scan—can transform a learning space into one where people feel respected and ready to grow.

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-18830223 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0700 672 full false How Power Shows Up in the Room: Episode 285 How Power Shows Up in the Room: Episode 285 If you’ve ever felt the dynamics in a room shift but couldn’t quite name why, this episode is for you. Elena introduces the Power Reflection Map and shares how she used it to design a session that helped a fractured team confront and shift long-standing dynamics. Learn how to use this tool to lead with integrity—and open the door to deeper trust.

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]]> If you’ve ever felt the dynamics in a room shift but couldn’t quite name why, this episode is for you. Elena introduces the Power Reflection Map and shares how she used it to design a session that helped a fractured team confront and shift long-standing dynamics. Learn how to use this tool to lead with integrity—and open the door to deeper trust.

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-18653364 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0700 620 full false Designing for Emotions, Not Just Content: Ep 284 Designing for Emotions, Not Just Content: Ep 284 If you’ve ever felt like your session was “technically fine” but still falling flat, this episode is for you. Elena Aguilar explores why PD facilitators must tune into emotional energy—and how to skillfully respond when the mood in the room isn’t aligned with your intention. You’ll learn 10 practical strategies you can use immediately to shift the emotional tone and create space for meaningful learning.

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]]> If you’ve ever felt like your session was “technically fine” but still falling flat, this episode is for you. Elena Aguilar explores why PD facilitators must tune into emotional energy—and how to skillfully respond when the mood in the room isn’t aligned with your intention. You’ll learn 10 practical strategies you can use immediately to shift the emotional tone and create space for meaningful learning.

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-18653226 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0700 641 full false The Conditions for Learning Checklist: Ep 283 The Conditions for Learning Checklist: Ep 283 If you’ve ever designed a PD session that had great content—but still didn’t land—this episode is for you. Elena shares a story of how she redesigned a session to prioritize emotional safety and connection—and offers a powerful checklist with examples to help you prepare your own sessions for meaningful learning.

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]]> If you’ve ever designed a PD session that had great content—but still didn’t land—this episode is for you. Elena shares a story of how she redesigned a session to prioritize emotional safety and connection—and offers a powerful checklist with examples to help you prepare your own sessions for meaningful learning.

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-18653146 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0700 681 full false What Makes PD Transformational: Episode 282 What Makes PD Transformational: Episode 282 If you’ve ever led a PD session that felt great in the moment but didn’t lead to real change, this episode is for you. Elena Aguilar shares the 3 B’s framework—behavior, beliefs, and ways of being—and how to use it to design professional learning that sticks.

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-18653096 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0800 623 full false The Lie We’ve Been Told About PD: Episode 281 The Lie We’ve Been Told About PD: Episode 281 If you’ve ever walked out of a PD session wondering what the point was, this episode is for you. In this kickoff to our PD podcast series, Elena Aguilar shares a powerful reframe—and a 5-question reflection to help you assess whether your sessions are creating real learning.

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-18651409 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0800 581 full false Coaching Through the Low Points: Episode 280 Coaching Through the Low Points: Episode 280 If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a team member who’s clearly struggling and wondered, “What do I even say right now?”—this episode is for you. Elena explores how to coach team members through the inevitable low points of the school year. 

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]]> If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a team member who’s clearly struggling and wondered, “What do I even say right now?”—this episode is for you. Elena explores how to coach team members through the inevitable low points of the school year. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-18504694 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0800 530 full false What to Do When a Team Member Breaks Down: Episode 279 What to Do When a Team Member Breaks Down: Episode 279 If you’ve ever been in a conversation where someone starts crying, shuts down, or lashes out—and you weren’t sure what to do—this episode is for you. Elena offers guidance on how to respond when a team member breaks down emotionally during a conversation. Whether you’re met with tears, silence, or anger, you’ll walk away with a grounded strategy for navigating intense moments with presence and care.

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]]> If you’ve ever been in a conversation where someone starts crying, shuts down, or lashes out—and you weren’t sure what to do—this episode is for you. Elena offers guidance on how to respond when a team member breaks down emotionally during a conversation. Whether you’re met with tears, silence, or anger, you’ll walk away with a grounded strategy for navigating intense moments with presence and care.

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-18504577 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0800 435 full false How to ACE Your Coaching Conversations: Episode 278 How to ACE Your Coaching Conversations: Episode 278 If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t know what to say when someone gets emotional,” this episode is for you. Elena introduces the ACE Emotions framework, a three-part process that helps coaches and leaders skillfully navigate emotional intensity—both in themselves and others.

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]]> If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t know what to say when someone gets emotional,” this episode is for you. Elena introduces the ACE Emotions framework, a three-part process that helps coaches and leaders skillfully navigate emotional intensity—both in themselves and others.

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-18504546 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0800 494 full false You Want to Coach Emotions? Start Here: Episode 277 You Want to Coach Emotions? Start Here: Episode 277 In this foundational episode, Elena Aguilar shares why understanding emotions is essential for Transformational Coaching. You’ll walk away with a reflective practice to deepen your emotional fluency. This episode sets the stage for a new way to show up—for yourself and your team.

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]]> In this foundational episode, Elena Aguilar shares why understanding emotions is essential for Transformational Coaching. You’ll walk away with a reflective practice to deepen your emotional fluency. This episode sets the stage for a new way to show up—for yourself and your team.

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-18504511 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0800 595 full false Coaching Through Core Values: Episode 276 Coaching Through Core Values: Episode 276 If you’re looking for a way to start the year with depth and clarity in your coaching conversations, this episode is for you. Elena explores the power of coaching through core values—especially at the beginning of a new year. You’ll learn how to bring values into your coaching conversations to help others reconnect with who they are and how they want to lead. 

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]]> If you’re looking for a way to start the year with depth and clarity in your coaching conversations, this episode is for you. Elena explores the power of coaching through core values—especially at the beginning of a new year. You’ll learn how to bring values into your coaching conversations to help others reconnect with who they are and how they want to lead. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-18504403 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0800 584 full false When Energy is Low and Needs are High Episode 275 When Energy is Low and Needs are High Episode 275 If you’re returning from break and feeling like your energy is low but the demands are already high, this episode is for you. Elena shares a practical tool to help you stay anchored when your energy is low and the demands are high. 

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]]> If you’re returning from break and feeling like your energy is low but the demands are already high, this episode is for you. Elena shares a practical tool to help you stay anchored when your energy is low and the demands are high. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-18326026 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -0800 506 full false Restarting with Intention: Episode 274 Restarting with Intention: Episode 274 If you’re coming back from winter break and want to start this next chapter with clarity and calm, this episode is for you. Elena shares a powerful ritual to help coaches and leaders return from winter break with clarity and intention. 

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]]> If you’re coming back from winter break and want to start this next chapter with clarity and calm, this episode is for you. Elena shares a powerful ritual to help coaches and leaders return from winter break with clarity and intention. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-18454971 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0800 448 full false How to Re-Enter with Intention After Break: Ep 273 How to Re-Enter with Intention After Break: Ep 273 Returning from break doesn’t have to mean jumping back into the chaos. 

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]]> Returning from break doesn’t have to mean jumping back into the chaos. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-18325886 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 03:00:00 -0800 294 full false How to Sign Off for Winter Break with Intention: Ep 272 How to Sign Off for Winter Break with Intention: Ep 272 How do you leave the year behind and truly rest? 

In this special episode, Elena offers five powerful questions to help you reflect, release, and step into winter break with intention.

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-18325841 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 03:00:00 -0800 285 full false What If They Don’t Want to Come Back?: Ep 271 What If They Don’t Want to Come Back?: Ep 271 Dreading January? You’re not alone—and neither are your clients.

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]]> Dreading January? You’re not alone—and neither are your clients.

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-18325712 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 03:00:00 -0800 330 full false How to End the Year on a High Note: Ep 270 How to End the Year on a High Note: Ep 270 December is a blur—but it doesn’t have to be a missed opportunity. 

In this episode, Elena shares how to help your clients reflect, celebrate, and close out the calendar year with clarity and pride.

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]]> December is a blur—but it doesn’t have to be a missed opportunity. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-18139015 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 03:00:00 -0800 355 full false Updating Admin About a Struggling Teacher: Episode 269 Updating Admin About a Struggling Teacher: Episode 269 Worried about a struggling teacher—and not sure what to tell your admin? 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-18138394 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0800 445 full false How to Bring Your Coaching Skills to the Thanksgiving Table: Ep 268 How to Bring Your Coaching Skills to the Thanksgiving Table: Ep 268 What if your coaching skills could help you navigate Thanksgiving? 

In this special episode, Elena Aguilar shares how to bring curiosity, presence, and boundaries to your holiday gatherings—and build connection even across lines of difference.

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]]> What if your coaching skills could help you navigate Thanksgiving? 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-18138246 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 03:00:00 -0800 368 full false Should I Be Taking Notes?: Episode 267 Should I Be Taking Notes?: Episode 267 Are you taking too many notes—or none at all?

In this episode, Elena offers a practical and powerful approach to note-taking during coaching conversations. Learn how to take notes that build trust, strengthen your memory, and support your impact.

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-18128431 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 03:00:00 -0800 397 full false What Just Happened in that Conversation?: Episode 266 What Just Happened in that Conversation?: Episode 266 You coached. Now what? 

In this episode, Elena explains why the moments after a coaching conversation are where your growth lives. Learn how to build a reflection habit that helps you get better—fast.

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]]> You coached. Now what? 

In this episode, Elena explains why the moments after a coaching conversation are where your growth lives. Learn how to build a reflection habit that helps you get better—fast.

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-17997703 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 03:00:00 -0800 488 full false Planning for a Coaching Conversation in 5 Minutes: Episode 265 Planning for a Coaching Conversation in 5 Minutes: Episode 265 Do I really need to plan for every coaching session? 

In this episode, Elena explains how even five minutes of intentional prep can transform your coaching. Learn what to focus on, how to plan efficiently, and why your presence begins before the conversation starts.

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]]> Do I really need to plan for every coaching session? 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-17997644 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 03:00:00 -0800 432 full false Am I Even Making a Difference?: Episode 264 Am I Even Making a Difference?: Episode 264 Three months into coaching and wondering if you’re making any difference at all? You’re not alone. 

In this episode, Elena shares a reflective process and feedback strategies that will help you see—and strengthen—your coaching impact.

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]]> Three months into coaching and wondering if you’re making any difference at all? You’re not alone. 

In this episode, Elena shares a reflective process and feedback strategies that will help you see—and strengthen—your coaching impact.

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-17997487 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0700 399 full false What If We’re Just Not Clicking?: Episode 263 What If We’re Just Not Clicking?: Episode 263 Your client keeps canceling. Or giving one-word answers. Or something just feels... off. 

In this episode, Elena shares what to do when you’re not connecting with a client—and how to shift from awkwardness to authentic trust.

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]]> Your client keeps canceling. Or giving one-word answers. Or something just feels... off. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-17947217 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0700 403 full false Coaching BIG Emotions: Episode 262 Coaching BIG Emotions: Episode 262 Your client is crying again… or emotionally checked out… or endlessly venting. What do you do? 

In this episode, Elena teaches you how to coach emotions when ACE alone isn’t enough. Learn how to show up with compassion, clarity, and courage—even in the trickiest emotional moments.

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]]> Your client is crying again… or emotionally checked out… or endlessly venting. What do you do? 

In this episode, Elena teaches you how to coach emotions when ACE alone isn’t enough. Learn how to show up with compassion, clarity, and courage—even in the trickiest emotional moments.

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-17947170 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0700 493 full false Where Do I Start? They Have 101 Gaps!: Ep 261 Where Do I Start? They Have 101 Gaps!: Ep 261 When a teacher has 101 gaps to close, where do you start? 

In this episode, Elena walks you through how to use the Gaps Framework to lead overwhelmed clients toward clarity. You’ll learn how to name challenges with compassion and co-create a focused, realistic path forward.

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]]> When a teacher has 101 gaps to close, where do you start? 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-17776101 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0700 397 full false Coaching Core Human Needs [Demonstration]: Episode 260 Coaching Core Human Needs [Demonstration]: Episode 260 When our core needs go unmet, we suffer. When they’re met, we thrive. 

In this episode, Elena shares a live coaching demonstration of how to help a client recognize and respond to unmet core human needs. Listen in to deepen your understanding and build your capacity to support true transformation.

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  • Which of the six core needs do you most easily recognize in your clients? Which are harder to spot?
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]]> When our core needs go unmet, we suffer. When they’re met, we thrive. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-17776064 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0700 1089 full false Coaching Limiting Beliefs [Demonstration]: Episode 259 Coaching Limiting Beliefs [Demonstration]: Episode 259 Limiting beliefs can keep your clients stuck. 

In this episode, Elena shares a live demonstration of how to coach someone using the Exploring Beliefs Framework. You’ll hear how to surface disempowering stories, activate new possibilities, and begin the process of transformation.

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  • What limiting beliefs might your clients be carrying—and how do those show up in your conversations?
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]]> Limiting beliefs can keep your clients stuck. 

In this episode, Elena shares a live demonstration of how to coach someone using the Exploring Beliefs Framework. You’ll hear how to surface disempowering stories, activate new possibilities, and begin the process of transformation.

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-17776012 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0700 1732 full false Using the Ladder of Inference [Demonstration]: Episode 258 Using the Ladder of Inference [Demonstration]: Episode 258 When your client jumps to conclusions, the Ladder of Inference can help. 

In this episode, Elena demonstrates how to use the Ladder to surface assumptions, expand thinking, and move toward more grounded decision-making.

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  • What kinds of judgments or generalizations do you commonly hear in your coaching conversations?
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]]> When your client jumps to conclusions, the Ladder of Inference can help. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-17775993 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0700 1348 full false Using the Wheel of Privilege and Power [Demonstration]: Episode 257 Using the Wheel of Privilege and Power [Demonstration]: Episode 257 Want to hear what it sounds like to coach with the Wheel of Privilege and Power? 

In this episode, Elena shares a live coaching demo and unpacks how to facilitate identity-based exploration with skill and care. Learn how to introduce this transformative tool and support your clients in building the self-awareness they need to lead for equity.

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]]> Want to hear what it sounds like to coach with the Wheel of Privilege and Power? 

In this episode, Elena shares a live coaching demo and unpacks how to facilitate identity-based exploration with skill and care. Learn how to introduce this transformative tool and support your clients in building the self-awareness they need to lead for equity.

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-17775731 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0700 1478 full false Coaching Someone Off the Drama Triangle [Demonstration]: Episode 256 Coaching Someone Off the Drama Triangle [Demonstration]: Episode 256 Tired of coaching clients stuck in blame, burnout, or helplessness? 

In this episode, Elena shares a live demonstration of how to coach someone off the Drama Triangle—and into a place of empowerment. Learn how to identify the roles of victim, villain, and hero, and how to gently invite your clients into transformation.

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  • Which role on the Drama Triangle do you most often hear in your clients—and how do you usually respond?
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]]> Tired of coaching clients stuck in blame, burnout, or helplessness? 

In this episode, Elena shares a live demonstration of how to coach someone off the Drama Triangle—and into a place of empowerment. Learn how to identify the roles of victim, villain, and hero, and how to gently invite your clients into transformation.

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-17509546 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0700 1141 full false Staying True to Yourself as a Coach: Episode 255 Staying True to Yourself as a Coach: Episode 255 “This isn’t who I want to be.”

If you’ve ever said those words—or quietly thought them at the end of a long day—this episode is your invitation to reconnect with your purpose. 

Elena shares how a clear personal vision can help you lead with integrity, coach with confidence, and stay rooted in your values—even in the midst of school chaos. If you’ve been drifting, it’s time to realign.

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  • What do you want to be known for at the end of this school year? How will your daily choices reflect that?
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  • What symbol or metaphor best captures the kind of coach or leader you want to be this year? Why?

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]]> “This isn’t who I want to be.”

If you’ve ever said those words—or quietly thought them at the end of a long day—this episode is your invitation to reconnect with your purpose. 

Elena shares how a clear personal vision can help you lead with integrity, coach with confidence, and stay rooted in your values—even in the midst of school chaos. If you’ve been drifting, it’s time to realign.

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  • What do you want to be known for at the end of this school year? How will your daily choices reflect that?
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  • What symbol or metaphor best captures the kind of coach or leader you want to be this year? Why?

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-17509499 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0700 528 full false You’re Not the School Helper. Reclaiming Your Time as a Coach: Ep 254 You’re Not the School Helper. Reclaiming Your Time as a Coach: Ep 254 If your calendar reflects everyone’s priorities except yours, this episode is for you. 

Elena shares why so many coaches feel overworked and under-impactful—and how to reclaim your time through an intentional weekly schedule. You’ll hear a story of transformation, learn what to prioritize, and get practical tools to help you stop reacting and start coaching with clarity and purpose.

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  • If someone looked at your calendar this week, what would they learn about what matters to you?
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]]> If your calendar reflects everyone’s priorities except yours, this episode is for you. 

Elena shares why so many coaches feel overworked and under-impactful—and how to reclaim your time through an intentional weekly schedule. You’ll hear a story of transformation, learn what to prioritize, and get practical tools to help you stop reacting and start coaching with clarity and purpose.

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-17509445 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0700 627 full false What’s My Role Again? How to Introduce Yourself as a Coach: Ep 253 What’s My Role Again? How to Introduce Yourself as a Coach: Ep 253 Your introduction as a coach sets the tone for every conversation that follows. 

But what if you’re not sure what to say—or how to say it in a way that builds trust? 

In this episode, Elena shares what most coaches get wrong when introducing themselves and how to craft an authentic, values-based message that lays the foundation for transformational relationships. 

Whether you’re brand new or looking for a fresh start, this is your invitation to lead with clarity and heart.

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  • How do you want your clients to feel after their first interaction with you—and what could you say or do to create that experience?
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]]> Your introduction as a coach sets the tone for every conversation that follows. 

But what if you’re not sure what to say—or how to say it in a way that builds trust? 

In this episode, Elena shares what most coaches get wrong when introducing themselves and how to craft an authentic, values-based message that lays the foundation for transformational relationships. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-17509414 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0700 557 full false What if My Boss Doesn’t Get Coaching?: Episode 252 What if My Boss Doesn’t Get Coaching?: Episode 252 What if your admin doesn’t understand what coaching is—or worse, expects you to “fix” teachers? 

In this episode, Elena shares how to proactively build a strong partnership with your site leader, even when expectations are unclear or misaligned. You’ll learn how to shift from confusion to clarity, reclaim your role, and set the stage for a thriving coaching year. 

If you're ready to stop tiptoeing around your admin and start leading with confidence, this episode is for you.

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  • What assumptions have you made about your admin’s understanding of coaching, and how might those assumptions be limiting your partnership?
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]]> What if your admin doesn’t understand what coaching is—or worse, expects you to “fix” teachers? 

In this episode, Elena shares how to proactively build a strong partnership with your site leader, even when expectations are unclear or misaligned. You’ll learn how to shift from confusion to clarity, reclaim your role, and set the stage for a thriving coaching year. 

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  • What assumptions have you made about your admin’s understanding of coaching, and how might those assumptions be limiting your partnership?
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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-17509370 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0700 570 full false Ask One More Question: Episode 251 Ask One More Question: Episode 251 Sometimes, the people we love the most get the version of us we like the least. That’s normal, and we can do better. Our summer break series will help make that a reality by showing you how to apply your coaching moves in your everyday life. Minimal investment, big payoff. That’s our kind of summer! 

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  • Think about a recent miscommunication in one of your relationships. How might asking a clarifying question have changed the outcome? What specific question could you have asked to better understand what the other person was really saying?
  • Consider your listening patterns: In which relationships or situations do you find yourself most likely to jump to conclusions without seeking clarification first? What might be driving this pattern—a desire to be helpful quickly, discomfort with uncertainty, or something else?
  • Reflect on how it feels when someone truly seeks to understand you before responding. Can you recall a time when someone asked you a clarifying question that made you feel deeply heard? How might you create that same experience for the important people in your life?

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  • Think about a recent miscommunication in one of your relationships. How might asking a clarifying question have changed the outcome? What specific question could you have asked to better understand what the other person was really saying?
  • Consider your listening patterns: In which relationships or situations do you find yourself most likely to jump to conclusions without seeking clarification first? What might be driving this pattern—a desire to be helpful quickly, discomfort with uncertainty, or something else?
  • Reflect on how it feels when someone truly seeks to understand you before responding. Can you recall a time when someone asked you a clarifying question that made you feel deeply heard? How might you create that same experience for the important people in your life?

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-17348855 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0700 1207 full false “How Would You Like Me to Listen?”: Ep 250 “How Would You Like Me to Listen?”: Ep 250 Sometimes, the people we love the most get the version of us we like the least. That’s normal, and we can do better. Our summer break series will help make that a reality by showing you how to apply your coaching moves in your everyday life. Minimal investment, big payoff. That’s our kind of summer! 

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  • Think about a recent conversation that didn't go as well as you hoped. How might asking "How would you like me to listen?" have changed the outcome? What assumptions were you making about what the other person needed from you?
  • Consider the different people in your life (partner, children, parents, friends, colleagues). How do their listening preferences seem to differ? Who consistently wants advice, who typically needs empathy, and who usually just wants a sounding board?
  • Reflect on your own preferences: When you share something important, how do you typically want others to listen? Does this change depending on the topic or your emotional state? How often do you clearly communicate these preferences to others?

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]]> Sometimes, the people we love the most get the version of us we like the least. That’s normal, and we can do better. Our summer break series will help make that a reality by showing you how to apply your coaching moves in your everyday life. Minimal investment, big payoff. That’s our kind of summer! 

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  • Think about a recent conversation that didn't go as well as you hoped. How might asking "How would you like me to listen?" have changed the outcome? What assumptions were you making about what the other person needed from you?
  • Consider the different people in your life (partner, children, parents, friends, colleagues). How do their listening preferences seem to differ? Who consistently wants advice, who typically needs empathy, and who usually just wants a sounding board?
  • Reflect on your own preferences: When you share something important, how do you typically want others to listen? Does this change depending on the topic or your emotional state? How often do you clearly communicate these preferences to others?

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-17347689 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0700 1265 full false How to Acknowledge Emotions In One Sentence: Ep 249 How to Acknowledge Emotions In One Sentence: Ep 249 Sometimes, the people we love the most get the version of us we like the least. That’s normal, and we can do better. Our summer break series will help make that a reality by showing you how to apply your coaching moves in your everyday life. Minimal investment, big payoff. That’s our kind of summer! 

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  • Think about your comfort level with different emotions. Which emotions are easier for you to acknowledge in others, and which ones make you more uncomfortable? How might this discomfort influence your ability to create emotional safety in your relationships?
  • Consider a recent conversation where someone expressed strong feelings. Before moving to advice or problem-solving, did you take time to acknowledge what they were feeling? If not, how might pausing to say something like "That sounds really frustrating" or "I can see why you'd feel hurt by that" have changed the dynamic?
  • Reflect on your family patterns around emotional expression. How were emotions acknowledged (or not acknowledged) in your home growing up? How might this history influence your current approach to emotions in conversations? What small shift could you make to become more intentional about acknowledging others' feelings?

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]]> Sometimes, the people we love the most get the version of us we like the least. That’s normal, and we can do better. Our summer break series will help make that a reality by showing you how to apply your coaching moves in your everyday life. Minimal investment, big payoff. That’s our kind of summer! 

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  • Think about your comfort level with different emotions. Which emotions are easier for you to acknowledge in others, and which ones make you more uncomfortable? How might this discomfort influence your ability to create emotional safety in your relationships?
  • Consider a recent conversation where someone expressed strong feelings. Before moving to advice or problem-solving, did you take time to acknowledge what they were feeling? If not, how might pausing to say something like "That sounds really frustrating" or "I can see why you'd feel hurt by that" have changed the dynamic?
  • Reflect on your family patterns around emotional expression. How were emotions acknowledged (or not acknowledged) in your home growing up? How might this history influence your current approach to emotions in conversations? What small shift could you make to become more intentional about acknowledging others' feelings?

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-17346827 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0700 1095 full false Coach the Person, Not the Problem: Ep 248 Coach the Person, Not the Problem: Ep 248 Sometimes, the people we love the most get the version of us we like the least. That’s normal, and we can do better. Our summer break series will help make that a reality by showing you how to apply your coaching moves in your everyday life. Minimal investment, big payoff. That’s our kind of summer! 

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  • Think about your natural response when someone shares a challenge with you. How often do you immediately focus on fixing the problem rather than connecting with the person? What might this pattern reveal about your own beliefs about helping others?
  • Consider a recent situation where someone in your life was struggling with something. If you had focused more on coaching them as a person rather than solving their problem, what different questions might you have asked? How might this have changed the quality of your connection?
  • Reflect on times when others have jumped straight to fixing your problems versus times when they've truly seen and engaged with you as a whole person. How did these different approaches impact your sense of capability, confidence, and connection? What can this teach you about how you want to show up for others?

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]]> Sometimes, the people we love the most get the version of us we like the least. That’s normal, and we can do better. Our summer break series will help make that a reality by showing you how to apply your coaching moves in your everyday life. Minimal investment, big payoff. That’s our kind of summer! 

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  • Think about your natural response when someone shares a challenge with you. How often do you immediately focus on fixing the problem rather than connecting with the person? What might this pattern reveal about your own beliefs about helping others?
  • Consider a recent situation where someone in your life was struggling with something. If you had focused more on coaching them as a person rather than solving their problem, what different questions might you have asked? How might this have changed the quality of your connection?
  • Reflect on times when others have jumped straight to fixing your problems versus times when they've truly seen and engaged with you as a whole person. How did these different approaches impact your sense of capability, confidence, and connection? What can this teach you about how you want to show up for others?

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-17328401 Mon, 07 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0700 1198 full false How 5 Seconds Can Transform Your Conversations: Ep 247 How 5 Seconds Can Transform Your Conversations: Ep 247 Sometimes, the people we love the most get the version of us we like the least. That’s normal, and we can do better. Our summer break series will help make that a reality by showing you how to apply your coaching moves in your everyday life. Minimal investment, big payoff. That’s our kind of summer! 

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  • Think about your comfort level with silence in conversations. When was the last time you intentionally used wait time? How did it feel for you to sit in that silence, and what impact did you notice it had on the other person's response?
  • Consider which relationships in your life might benefit most from more wait time. With whom do you tend to rush or fill silences too quickly? What fears or discomforts might be driving this pattern for you?
  • Reflect on a time when someone gave you the gift of wait time—when they asked you a meaningful question and then truly waited for your answer. How did that make you feel? What quality of thinking or response were you able to achieve because they created that space?

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]]> Sometimes, the people we love the most get the version of us we like the least. That’s normal, and we can do better. Our summer break series will help make that a reality by showing you how to apply your coaching moves in your everyday life. Minimal investment, big payoff. That’s our kind of summer! 

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  • Think about your comfort level with silence in conversations. When was the last time you intentionally used wait time? How did it feel for you to sit in that silence, and what impact did you notice it had on the other person's response?
  • Consider which relationships in your life might benefit most from more wait time. With whom do you tend to rush or fill silences too quickly? What fears or discomforts might be driving this pattern for you?
  • Reflect on a time when someone gave you the gift of wait time—when they asked you a meaningful question and then truly waited for your answer. How did that make you feel? What quality of thinking or response were you able to achieve because they created that space?

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-17347133 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0700 1008 full false Prepare for Your Conversations in 30 Seconds: Ep 246 Prepare for Your Conversations in 30 Seconds: Ep 246 Sometimes, the people we love the most get the version of us we like the least. That’s normal, and we can do better. Our summer break series will help make that a reality by showing you how to apply your coaching moves in your everyday life. Minimal investment, big payoff. That’s our kind of summer! 

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  • Think about a recent interaction where you weren't at your best. Where was your emotional state before that conversation began? If you had taken 60 seconds to notice, release, and set an intention, how might that conversation have unfolded differently?
  • Consider which transitions in your day tend to be the most challenging—perhaps between work and home, or between different roles and responsibilities. How might you build in brief moments of preparation before these transitions to help you show up more intentionally?
  • Reflect on your patterns: What emotions or states do you most commonly bring into important conversations without realizing it? What intentions would be most transformative for you to set regularly before engaging with the people you care about most?

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Reflection questions: 

  • Think about a recent interaction where you weren't at your best. Where was your emotional state before that conversation began? If you had taken 60 seconds to notice, release, and set an intention, how might that conversation have unfolded differently?
  • Consider which transitions in your day tend to be the most challenging—perhaps between work and home, or between different roles and responsibilities. How might you build in brief moments of preparation before these transitions to help you show up more intentionally?
  • Reflect on your patterns: What emotions or states do you most commonly bring into important conversations without realizing it? What intentions would be most transformative for you to set regularly before engaging with the people you care about most?

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-17322875 Mon, 23 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0700 1297 full false How to Create an Energizing Summer Learning Plan: Episode 245 How to Create an Energizing Summer Learning Plan: Episode 245 In this episode, Elena tackles a challenge you're likely facing right now: the frantic race to complete year-end responsibilities while a crucial growth opportunity passes you by. Through an authentic coaching conversation, she shows you how to create an intentional summer learning plan when you're the one who always develops others. 

Notable moments: 

01:19 Context for coaching conversation

03:59 Start of coaching conversation 

07:06 Addressing Confidence and Cultural Competence

11:23 Feedback and Communication Skills

16:43 Creating a Summer Learning Plan

21:04 Conclusion and Resources

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  • What aspects of your coaching or leadership practice felt most challenging this past year? How might intentional summer learning help you address these challenges and return to school with renewed confidence?
  • Consider your professional growth over the past few years. Where have you made progress, and what areas still feel like opportunities for development? What would meaningful growth in these areas look like?
  • What conditions help you learn most effectively? Do you thrive in collaborative settings, prefer self-directed study, or benefit from structured courses? How might you design a summer learning plan that honors your unique learning preferences while stretching you in new ways?

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]]> In this episode, Elena tackles a challenge you're likely facing right now: the frantic race to complete year-end responsibilities while a crucial growth opportunity passes you by. Through an authentic coaching conversation, she shows you how to create an intentional summer learning plan when you're the one who always develops others. 

Notable moments: 

01:19 Context for coaching conversation

03:59 Start of coaching conversation 

07:06 Addressing Confidence and Cultural Competence

11:23 Feedback and Communication Skills

16:43 Creating a Summer Learning Plan

21:04 Conclusion and Resources

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Reflection questions: 

  • What aspects of your coaching or leadership practice felt most challenging this past year? How might intentional summer learning help you address these challenges and return to school with renewed confidence?
  • Consider your professional growth over the past few years. Where have you made progress, and what areas still feel like opportunities for development? What would meaningful growth in these areas look like?
  • What conditions help you learn most effectively? Do you thrive in collaborative settings, prefer self-directed study, or benefit from structured courses? How might you design a summer learning plan that honors your unique learning preferences while stretching you in new ways?

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-17309103 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0700 1430 full false Turn Your Triggers into Tools: Episode 244 Turn Your Triggers into Tools: Episode 244 Elena reveals how those moments when you suddenly lose composure—whether from a colleague's comment or an unexpected email—aren't signs of weakness but powerful opportunities. Discover how understanding your emotional activation points can actually be the unexpected key to greater job satisfaction and professional effectiveness.

Notable moments: 

  • 00:31 Exploring Emotional Triggers at Work
  • 01:32 Understanding and Recognizing Triggers
  • 04:22 Steps to Manage and Explore Triggers
  • 09:29 Frameworks for Analyzing Triggers
  • 11:07 Practical Examples and Applications
  • 14:33 Conclusion and Further Resources

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  • Think about the last time you were emotionally triggered at work. What physical sensations did you notice in your body, and what emotions arose? How might recognizing these signals earlier help you respond differently in future triggering situations?
  • Consider your pattern of triggers over time. Do you notice any common themes or situations that consistently activate you? What might these patterns reveal about your core values or unmet needs in your professional life?
  • How do you typically treat yourself when you've been triggered? Do you tend toward self-criticism or self-compassion? What simple phrase of self-compassion could you develop to offer yourself in moments when you're emotionally activated?


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]]> Elena reveals how those moments when you suddenly lose composure—whether from a colleague's comment or an unexpected email—aren't signs of weakness but powerful opportunities. Discover how understanding your emotional activation points can actually be the unexpected key to greater job satisfaction and professional effectiveness.

Notable moments: 

  • 00:31 Exploring Emotional Triggers at Work
  • 01:32 Understanding and Recognizing Triggers
  • 04:22 Steps to Manage and Explore Triggers
  • 09:29 Frameworks for Analyzing Triggers
  • 11:07 Practical Examples and Applications
  • 14:33 Conclusion and Further Resources

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Reflection questions: 

  • Think about the last time you were emotionally triggered at work. What physical sensations did you notice in your body, and what emotions arose? How might recognizing these signals earlier help you respond differently in future triggering situations?
  • Consider your pattern of triggers over time. Do you notice any common themes or situations that consistently activate you? What might these patterns reveal about your core values or unmet needs in your professional life?
  • How do you typically treat yourself when you've been triggered? Do you tend toward self-criticism or self-compassion? What simple phrase of self-compassion could you develop to offer yourself in moments when you're emotionally activated?


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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-17123554 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0700 1002 full false Celebrating Success in Community: Episode 243 Celebrating Success in Community: Episode 243 Tired of end-of-year celebrations that only recognize a select few? In this episode, Elena reveals how inclusive celebrations that honor everyone's growth—not just achievement—can transform school culture and build resilience. Through practical examples and actionable advice, she shows how meaningful recognition fills resilience tanks and strengthens communities, especially after challenging years in education.

Notable moments: 

00:28 The Importance of Celebrating Successes

02:05 Why Celebrations Matter in Professional Communities

03:52 Elements of Meaningful Celebrations

05:47 A Real-Life Example of Effective Celebration

08:09 Overcoming Challenges to Implement Celebrations

10:19 Building Collective Resilience Through Celebrations

12:07 Invitation to Learn More

13:33 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

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  • Think about your own experiences with end-of-year celebrations in educational settings. Which ones felt meaningful and why? Which ones left you feeling unseen or unacknowledged? What might these experiences reveal about what you and your colleagues need from celebrations?
  • Consider the current celebration practices in your school or organization. To what extent do they acknowledge everyone's growth and contributions? Who tends to be recognized, and who might be feeling left out? What small shift could make these celebrations more inclusive?
  • Reflect on a moment from this school year when you felt you were living your purpose as an educator or leader. Who knows about this moment? How might sharing this story—and hearing others' stories—contribute to your collective resilience as a community?


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]]> Tired of end-of-year celebrations that only recognize a select few? In this episode, Elena reveals how inclusive celebrations that honor everyone's growth—not just achievement—can transform school culture and build resilience. Through practical examples and actionable advice, she shows how meaningful recognition fills resilience tanks and strengthens communities, especially after challenging years in education.

Notable moments: 

00:28 The Importance of Celebrating Successes

02:05 Why Celebrations Matter in Professional Communities

03:52 Elements of Meaningful Celebrations

05:47 A Real-Life Example of Effective Celebration

08:09 Overcoming Challenges to Implement Celebrations

10:19 Building Collective Resilience Through Celebrations

12:07 Invitation to Learn More

13:33 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

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Reflection questions: 

  • Think about your own experiences with end-of-year celebrations in educational settings. Which ones felt meaningful and why? Which ones left you feeling unseen or unacknowledged? What might these experiences reveal about what you and your colleagues need from celebrations?
  • Consider the current celebration practices in your school or organization. To what extent do they acknowledge everyone's growth and contributions? Who tends to be recognized, and who might be feeling left out? What small shift could make these celebrations more inclusive?
  • Reflect on a moment from this school year when you felt you were living your purpose as an educator or leader. Who knows about this moment? How might sharing this story—and hearing others' stories—contribute to your collective resilience as a community?


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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-17118509 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0700 916 full false EOY Reflection for Coaches: Episode 242 EOY Reflection for Coaches: Episode 242 Want to improve your self-awareness, strengthen your relationships, and refine your ability to make choices that align with your values?

That’s what this episode will help you do. Elena shares five questions from her end-of-year reflection for coaches that will help you soak up all of the learning from this year and help you head into summer with clarity and self-appreciation.  

Notable moments: 

00:43 The Power of End-of-Year Reflection

01:39 Key Reflection Questions

03:54 Start Your Reflection! 

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  • Did you meet your goals for the year? If so, what do you think allowed you to do so? If not, what got in the way?
  • What do you think you did that had the biggest positive impact on those you coached? Were there any specific activities that stand out as having been impactful?
  • Have you had any big “a-ha” about yourself as a coach? Tell the story of one of those moments. 
  • Identify a time when you were demonstrating a core value, when you were really living into it. What happened? What did it feel like? What did that moment teach you about yourself? 
  • What have you learned about what you need in order to thrive as a professional? 

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]]> Want to improve your self-awareness, strengthen your relationships, and refine your ability to make choices that align with your values?

That’s what this episode will help you do. Elena shares five questions from her end-of-year reflection for coaches that will help you soak up all of the learning from this year and help you head into summer with clarity and self-appreciation.  

Notable moments: 

00:43 The Power of End-of-Year Reflection

01:39 Key Reflection Questions

03:54 Start Your Reflection! 

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Reflection questions: 

  • Did you meet your goals for the year? If so, what do you think allowed you to do so? If not, what got in the way?
  • What do you think you did that had the biggest positive impact on those you coached? Were there any specific activities that stand out as having been impactful?
  • Have you had any big “a-ha” about yourself as a coach? Tell the story of one of those moments. 
  • Identify a time when you were demonstrating a core value, when you were really living into it. What happened? What did it feel like? What did that moment teach you about yourself? 
  • What have you learned about what you need in order to thrive as a professional? 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-17118043 Mon, 26 May 2025 03:00:00 -0700 391 full false Coaching Up: Episode 241 Coaching Up: Episode 241 Have you ever been frustrated in a conversation with a manager? If so, this episode is for you! Elena shares how you can use your coaching tools to “coach up,” resulting in more empowered and impactful conversations.  

Notable moments: 

00:41 Understanding the Concept of Coaching Up

01:57 Benefits of Taking a Coaching Stance

03:34 Personal Experiences with Coaching Up

04:56 Challenges and Possibilities of Coaching Up

06:04 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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  • Have you experienced a conversation where you think it would be helpful to “coach up?”
  • If you have, place yourself back in that situation. What is one coaching tool or sentence stem that you can see retroactively you could have used to make that conversation feel more productive or hopeful for you? 

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]]> Have you ever been frustrated in a conversation with a manager? If so, this episode is for you! Elena shares how you can use your coaching tools to “coach up,” resulting in more empowered and impactful conversations.  

Notable moments: 

00:41 Understanding the Concept of Coaching Up

01:57 Benefits of Taking a Coaching Stance

03:34 Personal Experiences with Coaching Up

04:56 Challenges and Possibilities of Coaching Up

06:04 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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Reflection questions: 

  • Have you experienced a conversation where you think it would be helpful to “coach up?”
  • If you have, place yourself back in that situation. What is one coaching tool or sentence stem that you can see retroactively you could have used to make that conversation feel more productive or hopeful for you? 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-17117764 Mon, 19 May 2025 03:00:00 -0700 555 full false How to Lead an End-of-Year Conversation With a Client: Episode 240 How to Lead an End-of-Year Conversation With a Client: Episode 240 The peak-end rule tells us that how a person experiences an ending matters tremendously– that people judge an experience based on how they felt at its peak and its end, rather than the total sum or average of an entire experience. That means that your final conversation of the year is arguably one of the most critical for your coaching relationships. In this episode, Elena demonstrates how to facilitate a conversation that celebrates growth and builds forward momentum. 

Notable moments: 

  • 00:24 Preparing for End-of-Year Conversations
  • 02:31 Role Play Demonstration Setup
  • 04:31 Jumping into the Conversation
  • 05:46 Reflecting on Growth and Achievements
  • 08:18 Sharing Success Stories
  • 11:45 Shifting Beliefs and Teaching Practices
  • 17:54 Addressing Challenges and Regrets
  • 19:56 Conclusion and Resources

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]]> The peak-end rule tells us that how a person experiences an ending matters tremendously– that people judge an experience based on how they felt at its peak and its end, rather than the total sum or average of an entire experience. That means that your final conversation of the year is arguably one of the most critical for your coaching relationships. In this episode, Elena demonstrates how to facilitate a conversation that celebrates growth and builds forward momentum. 

Notable moments: 

  • 00:24 Preparing for End-of-Year Conversations
  • 02:31 Role Play Demonstration Setup
  • 04:31 Jumping into the Conversation
  • 05:46 Reflecting on Growth and Achievements
  • 08:18 Sharing Success Stories
  • 11:45 Shifting Beliefs and Teaching Practices
  • 17:54 Addressing Challenges and Regrets
  • 19:56 Conclusion and Resources

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-17117385 Mon, 12 May 2025 03:00:00 -0700 1334 full false Navigating a Client’s Lack of Growth: Episode 239 Navigating a Client’s Lack of Growth: Episode 239 Do you have a client who failed to make meaningful progress towards their goals this year? In this short episode, Elena guides you through how to navigate these painful situations and provides specific techniques and questions to facilitate productive and compassionate end-of-year reflections.

Notable moments: 

00:19 Navigating Client Progress Challenges

01:25 Facilitating End-of-Year Reflections

03:15 Probing for Insights and Recognizing Growth

03:40 Sharing Observations with Clients

04:47 Conclusion and Additional Resources

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  • Do you have a client who has failed to make meaningful progress towards their goals? If so, what is your hypothesis for why that is?
  • If you have a client who has failed to make meaningful growth toward their goals, in what areas have they grown? Be as specific as possible.  

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]]> Do you have a client who failed to make meaningful progress towards their goals this year? In this short episode, Elena guides you through how to navigate these painful situations and provides specific techniques and questions to facilitate productive and compassionate end-of-year reflections.

Notable moments: 

00:19 Navigating Client Progress Challenges

01:25 Facilitating End-of-Year Reflections

03:15 Probing for Insights and Recognizing Growth

03:40 Sharing Observations with Clients

04:47 Conclusion and Additional Resources

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  • Do you have a client who has failed to make meaningful progress towards their goals? If so, what is your hypothesis for why that is?
  • If you have a client who has failed to make meaningful growth toward their goals, in what areas have they grown? Be as specific as possible.  

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-17087300 Mon, 05 May 2025 03:00:00 -0700 371 full false Core Emotions Tool in Action: Episode 238 Core Emotions Tool in Action: Episode 238 Coaching emotions is a foundational ability of a Transformational Coach…and one of the hardest things for many people to do. In this episode, Elena demonstrates how to use the Core Emotions tool in an especially challenging situation–when a client is struggling with external factors like the state of the broader world– but is resistant to talking about their experience.  

Notable moments: 

00:23 The Importance of Coaching Emotions

01:52 Role Play Demonstration Setup

04:01 Starting the Role Play Conversation

04:43 Exploring Emotions and Their Impact

09:05 Reflecting on Emotional Awareness

18:26 Shifting to the Agenda and Debrief

18:38 How to Continue Learning 

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  • How comfortable and confident are you with coaching emotions? 
  • Elena shared that most of the time, people share that they don’t want to make someone else uncomfortable; what they’re really afraid of is their own discomfort. Does this apply to you? 
  • What is one thing you heard Elena do that you would like to try on in your next conversation? 

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]]> Coaching emotions is a foundational ability of a Transformational Coach…and one of the hardest things for many people to do. In this episode, Elena demonstrates how to use the Core Emotions tool in an especially challenging situation–when a client is struggling with external factors like the state of the broader world– but is resistant to talking about their experience.  

Notable moments: 

00:23 The Importance of Coaching Emotions

01:52 Role Play Demonstration Setup

04:01 Starting the Role Play Conversation

04:43 Exploring Emotions and Their Impact

09:05 Reflecting on Emotional Awareness

18:26 Shifting to the Agenda and Debrief

18:38 How to Continue Learning 

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  • How comfortable and confident are you with coaching emotions? 
  • Elena shared that most of the time, people share that they don’t want to make someone else uncomfortable; what they’re really afraid of is their own discomfort. Does this apply to you? 
  • What is one thing you heard Elena do that you would like to try on in your next conversation? 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-16908515 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 03:00:00 -0700 2270 full false Transformational Coaching Dispositions: Episode 237 Transformational Coaching Dispositions: Episode 237 Cultivating our way of being—how we show up—is the most important work we can do. In this episode, Elena shares the five Transformational Coaching dispositions that will change your conversations—and your life. 

Notable moments: 

01:18 The Power of Setting Intentions

04:37 Transformational Coaching Dispositions

11:19 Affirmations for the Five Dispositions

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  • What dispositions come most naturally to you?
  • What dispositions are more challenging for you?
  • What is one step you want to take after listening to this episode? 

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]]> Cultivating our way of being—how we show up—is the most important work we can do. In this episode, Elena shares the five Transformational Coaching dispositions that will change your conversations—and your life. 

Notable moments: 

01:18 The Power of Setting Intentions

04:37 Transformational Coaching Dispositions

11:19 Affirmations for the Five Dispositions

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Reflection questions: 

  • What dispositions come most naturally to you?
  • What dispositions are more challenging for you?
  • What is one step you want to take after listening to this episode? 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-16908127 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 03:00:00 -0700 915 full false How to Return to Presence: Episode 236 How to Return to Presence: Episode 236 Not being present is a recipe for unproductive conversations and relationships. Unfortunately, it’s a hard state for most people to be in–especially in a world where much is designed to distract us! In this episode, Elena offers practical strategies to help you return to presence when distracted so you can have the type of impact you hope for in your coaching conversations. 

Notable moments: 

01:18 The Importance of Being Present

02:31 Defining Presence

07:35 Strategies for Cultivating Presence

10:26 Resources and Final Thoughts

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Reflection questions: 

  • What does it feel like for you when you are in a state of presence?
  • What is a situation recently when you were pulled from presence? How did you know? 


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]]> Not being present is a recipe for unproductive conversations and relationships. Unfortunately, it’s a hard state for most people to be in–especially in a world where much is designed to distract us! In this episode, Elena offers practical strategies to help you return to presence when distracted so you can have the type of impact you hope for in your coaching conversations. 

Notable moments: 

01:18 The Importance of Being Present

02:31 Defining Presence

07:35 Strategies for Cultivating Presence

10:26 Resources and Final Thoughts

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Reflection questions: 

  • What does it feel like for you when you are in a state of presence?
  • What is a situation recently when you were pulled from presence? How did you know? 


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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-16907944 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 03:00:00 -0700 760 full false Expansive Listening in Action: Episode 235 Expansive Listening in Action: Episode 235 Coaching the problem, not the person, is the number one trap that coaches fall into. In this episode, Elena demonstrates how you can use expansive listening to unlock possibilities and empower your client. 

Notable moments: 

  • 01:12 The Power of Expansive Listening 
  • 02:49 Role Play Demonstration: Default Listening
  • 11:10 Role Play Demonstration: Expansive Listening
  • 22:09 Conclusion and Resources

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  • Which of the two demonstrations felt most similar to your current approach? 
  • What underlying beliefs and ways of being contributed to the two different approaches? 
  • What is one move Elena made that you would like to try on in an upcoming conversation? 

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]]> Coaching the problem, not the person, is the number one trap that coaches fall into. In this episode, Elena demonstrates how you can use expansive listening to unlock possibilities and empower your client. 

Notable moments: 

  • 01:12 The Power of Expansive Listening 
  • 02:49 Role Play Demonstration: Default Listening
  • 11:10 Role Play Demonstration: Expansive Listening
  • 22:09 Conclusion and Resources

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Reflection questions: 

  • Which of the two demonstrations felt most similar to your current approach? 
  • What underlying beliefs and ways of being contributed to the two different approaches? 
  • What is one move Elena made that you would like to try on in an upcoming conversation? 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-16892401 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 03:00:00 -0700 1477 full false First 5 Minutes: “Who is a fictional character…” [Replay] First 5 Minutes: “Who is a fictional character…” [Replay] How can we bring some creativity and levity to our coaching conversations? What about helping our clients access their needs? Or connecting them to their power?   

A replay of our fan-favorite First 5 Minutes series. These short episodes will teach you how to incorporate one resilience-boosting question into your conversations to help your clients get through the spring slump. 

In addition to providing you with a new question each week, Elena also walks through how to introduce this new type of question, models what that might look like, pulls back the curtain on why this question works and shares some wisdom on how to artfully put this into action. 

This episode is for you if: 

  • Your conversations are feeling a little flat 
  • Your coachee is more compliant than actively engaged  
  • You’d like to learn a new way to open your coaching conversations 
  • You like concrete coaching tools! 

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]]> How can we bring some creativity and levity to our coaching conversations? What about helping our clients access their needs? Or connecting them to their power?   

A replay of our fan-favorite First 5 Minutes series. These short episodes will teach you how to incorporate one resilience-boosting question into your conversations to help your clients get through the spring slump. 

In addition to providing you with a new question each week, Elena also walks through how to introduce this new type of question, models what that might look like, pulls back the curtain on why this question works and shares some wisdom on how to artfully put this into action. 

This episode is for you if: 

  • Your conversations are feeling a little flat 
  • Your coachee is more compliant than actively engaged  
  • You’d like to learn a new way to open your coaching conversations 
  • You like concrete coaching tools! 

Keep learning: 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-16710361 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 03:00:00 -0700 1023 full false First 5 Minutes: “Tell me about a challenging moment…” [Replay] First 5 Minutes: “Tell me about a challenging moment…” [Replay] How do you kindle a sense of power and agency in your coachee when they are feeling deflated or overwhelmed?  

A replay of our fan-favorite First 5 Minutes series. These short episodes will teach you how to incorporate one resilience-boosting question into your conversations to help your clients get through the spring slump. 

In addition to providing you with a new question each week, Elena also walks through how to introduce this new type of question, models what that might look like, pulls back the curtain on why this question works and shares some wisdom on how to artfully put this into action. 

This episode is for you if: 

  • Your coachees are feeling powerless or deflated 
  • You’d like to learn a new way to open your coaching conversations 
  • You like concrete coaching tools! 

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]]> How do you kindle a sense of power and agency in your coachee when they are feeling deflated or overwhelmed?  

A replay of our fan-favorite First 5 Minutes series. These short episodes will teach you how to incorporate one resilience-boosting question into your conversations to help your clients get through the spring slump. 

In addition to providing you with a new question each week, Elena also walks through how to introduce this new type of question, models what that might look like, pulls back the curtain on why this question works and shares some wisdom on how to artfully put this into action. 

This episode is for you if: 

  • Your coachees are feeling powerless or deflated 
  • You’d like to learn a new way to open your coaching conversations 
  • You like concrete coaching tools! 

Keep learning: 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-16710339 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 03:00:00 -0700 710 full false First 5 Minutes: “Tell me a story…” [Replay] First 5 Minutes: “Tell me a story…” [Replay] How can we instill our clients with confidence in their potential to learn and grow? 

A replay of our fan-favorite First 5 Minutes series. These short episodes will teach you how to incorporate one resilience-boosting question into your conversations to help your clients get through the spring slump. 

In addition to providing you with a new question each week, Elena also walks through how to introduce this new type of question, models what that might look like, pulls back the curtain on why this question works and shares some wisdom on how to artfully put this into action. 

This episode is for you if: 

  • Your coachees are drained and/or overwhelmed and working from limited resilience reserves 
  • You’d like to learn a new way to open your coaching conversations 
  • You like concrete coaching tools! 

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]]> How can we instill our clients with confidence in their potential to learn and grow? 

A replay of our fan-favorite First 5 Minutes series. These short episodes will teach you how to incorporate one resilience-boosting question into your conversations to help your clients get through the spring slump. 

In addition to providing you with a new question each week, Elena also walks through how to introduce this new type of question, models what that might look like, pulls back the curtain on why this question works and shares some wisdom on how to artfully put this into action. 

This episode is for you if: 

  • Your coachees are drained and/or overwhelmed and working from limited resilience reserves 
  • You’d like to learn a new way to open your coaching conversations 
  • You like concrete coaching tools! 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-16710305 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 03:00:00 -0700 868 full false First 5 Minutes: “Tell Me About a Place…” [Replay] First 5 Minutes: “Tell Me About a Place…” [Replay] A replay of our fan-favorite First 5 Minutes series. These short episodes will teach you how to incorporate one resilience-boosting question into your conversations to help your clients get through the spring slump. 

In addition to providing you with a new question each week, Elena also walks through how to introduce this new type of question, models what that might look like, pulls back the curtain on why this question works, and shares some wisdom on how to artfully put this into action. 

This episode is for you if: 

  • Your coachees are drained and/or overwhelmed and working from limited resilience reserves 
  • You’d like to learn a new way to open your coaching conversations 
  • You like concrete coaching tools! 

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]]> A replay of our fan-favorite First 5 Minutes series. These short episodes will teach you how to incorporate one resilience-boosting question into your conversations to help your clients get through the spring slump. 

In addition to providing you with a new question each week, Elena also walks through how to introduce this new type of question, models what that might look like, pulls back the curtain on why this question works, and shares some wisdom on how to artfully put this into action. 

This episode is for you if: 

  • Your coachees are drained and/or overwhelmed and working from limited resilience reserves 
  • You’d like to learn a new way to open your coaching conversations 
  • You like concrete coaching tools! 

Keep learning: 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-16710263 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:00:00 -0700 937 full false Transformational Lesson Plan Feedback: Coaching Demonstration: Episode 234 Transformational Lesson Plan Feedback: Coaching Demonstration: Episode 234 What does it look like to incorporate Transformational Coaching into everyday instructional coaching practices? Get ready to see it in action. In this episode, Elena demonstrates how to transform lesson plan feedback from transactional to transformational. 

Notable moments:

01:27 Role Play Demonstration Setup

03:35 Feedback on Lesson Plans

07:15 Reflecting on Independent Work

10:02 Planning and Tracking Student Progress

16:37 Engaging Students in Their Learning

20:50 Final Thoughts and Next Steps 

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  • How was this conversation similar to or different from how you approach providing lesson plan feedback?
  • What coaching moves did you hear Elena make that would build trust and agency with her coaching client?
  • What is one thing you want to take from this conversation and try on in your coaching practice? 

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]]> What does it look like to incorporate Transformational Coaching into everyday instructional coaching practices? Get ready to see it in action. In this episode, Elena demonstrates how to transform lesson plan feedback from transactional to transformational. 

Notable moments:

01:27 Role Play Demonstration Setup

03:35 Feedback on Lesson Plans

07:15 Reflecting on Independent Work

10:02 Planning and Tracking Student Progress

16:37 Engaging Students in Their Learning

20:50 Final Thoughts and Next Steps 

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Reflection questions: 

  • How was this conversation similar to or different from how you approach providing lesson plan feedback?
  • What coaching moves did you hear Elena make that would build trust and agency with her coaching client?
  • What is one thing you want to take from this conversation and try on in your coaching practice? 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-16659207 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 03:00:00 -0800 1643 full false Navigating Standardized Testing Woes: Coaching Conversation: Episode 233 Navigating Standardized Testing Woes: Coaching Conversation: Episode 233 Standardized testing season is upon us, and that means you’re likely to experience some big feelings in your schools and coaching conversations. In this episode, Elena demonstrates how you can skillfully coach a teacher to consider how they want to approach this season. 

Notable moments: 

01:26 Role Play Setup 

03:18 Diving into the Role Play

05:56 Exploring Beliefs and Emotions

14:03 Shifting Perspectives and Finding Solutions

26:07 Reflecting on the Coaching Session

27:28 Continued Learning and Resources 

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Reflection questions: 

  • What Transformational Coaching strategies did you hear Elena utilize in this conversation? 
  • Elena said in the beginning that she wasn’t going to try to get Antoinette to change her beliefs. What do you think the impact was of this approach?
  • What “a has!” or wonderings are you leaving this demonstration with? 

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]]> Standardized testing season is upon us, and that means you’re likely to experience some big feelings in your schools and coaching conversations. In this episode, Elena demonstrates how you can skillfully coach a teacher to consider how they want to approach this season. 

Notable moments: 

01:26 Role Play Setup 

03:18 Diving into the Role Play

05:56 Exploring Beliefs and Emotions

14:03 Shifting Perspectives and Finding Solutions

26:07 Reflecting on the Coaching Session

27:28 Continued Learning and Resources 

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Reflection questions: 

  • What Transformational Coaching strategies did you hear Elena utilize in this conversation? 
  • Elena said in the beginning that she wasn’t going to try to get Antoinette to change her beliefs. What do you think the impact was of this approach?
  • What “a has!” or wonderings are you leaving this demonstration with? 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-16529037 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 02:00:00 -0800 1796 full false Instructional Coaching with Transformational Coaching Strategies: Coaching Demonstration: Episode 232 Instructional Coaching with Transformational Coaching Strategies: Coaching Demonstration: Episode 232 How do instructional coaching and Transformational Coaching work together? 

This is a question we hear a lot. In this episode, Elena demonstrates some of the many ways that Transformational Coaching compliments and enhances instructional coaching, resulting in tangible benefits for students and teachers alike. You’ll hear Elena coach a current 6th-grade ELA teacher who has been teaching for 17 years and is looking to push her proficient students to higher levels of knowledge. 

Notable moments: 

00:38 Episode Overview and Role Play Setup

02:35 Meet Kina: The Coaching Conversation Begins

04:32 Exploring Strategies for Proficient Writers

08:06 Deepening the Learning Process

13:40 Reflecting on Coaching and Teaching Practices

17:43 Implementing New Strategies and Building Community

26:38 Final Reflections and Conversation Next Steps

37:24 Conclusion and Resources

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]]> How do instructional coaching and Transformational Coaching work together? 

This is a question we hear a lot. In this episode, Elena demonstrates some of the many ways that Transformational Coaching compliments and enhances instructional coaching, resulting in tangible benefits for students and teachers alike. You’ll hear Elena coach a current 6th-grade ELA teacher who has been teaching for 17 years and is looking to push her proficient students to higher levels of knowledge. 

Notable moments: 

00:38 Episode Overview and Role Play Setup

02:35 Meet Kina: The Coaching Conversation Begins

04:32 Exploring Strategies for Proficient Writers

08:06 Deepening the Learning Process

13:40 Reflecting on Coaching and Teaching Practices

17:43 Implementing New Strategies and Building Community

26:38 Final Reflections and Conversation Next Steps

37:24 Conclusion and Resources

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-16528457 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 03:00:00 -0800 2379 full false Combat Overwhelm with a Focal Student: Episode 231 Combat Overwhelm with a Focal Student: Episode 231 Working with a focal student is one coaching strategy that works just as well with clients who are completely overwhelmed as it does with those who are competent and confident in their role–and it’s pretty darn easy. Listen in to hear what you need to know to try this out in your coaching practice. 

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01:52 Introduction to Focal Students

03:03 Step-by-Step Guide to Working with Focal Students

08:26 Ways to Continue Learning 

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01:52 Introduction to Focal Students

03:03 Step-by-Step Guide to Working with Focal Students

08:26 Ways to Continue Learning 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-16446139 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 03:00:00 -0800 601 full false Using Student Surveys to Build Trust and Close Gaps: Ep 230 Using Student Surveys to Build Trust and Close Gaps: Ep 230 Student surveys can help close knowledge gaps about students' backgrounds, close emotional intelligence gaps regarding the experience their students are having in their classroom, and build relational trust. If you have a client who isn’t connecting with their students, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. 

Notable moments: 

00:32 Introducing a Powerful Coaching Tool

01:03 Case Study: Coaching David

03:04 The Concept of a Third Point in Coaching

06:01 Benefits of Using Surveys in Coaching

08:40 Addressing Concerns About Surveys

10:02 Resources for Continued Learning


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]]> Student surveys can help close knowledge gaps about students' backgrounds, close emotional intelligence gaps regarding the experience their students are having in their classroom, and build relational trust. If you have a client who isn’t connecting with their students, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. 

Notable moments: 

00:32 Introducing a Powerful Coaching Tool

01:03 Case Study: Coaching David

03:04 The Concept of a Third Point in Coaching

06:01 Benefits of Using Surveys in Coaching

08:40 Addressing Concerns About Surveys

10:02 Resources for Continued Learning


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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-16445648 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 03:00:00 -0800 793 full false Taking a Confrontational Stance: Coaching Demonstration: Episode 229 Taking a Confrontational Stance: Coaching Demonstration: Episode 229 Change is why we coach. And it’s why working with a client who is stuck, resistant, or has hit a plateau can be so frustrating. In these moments, you need to be prepared to take a confrontational stance. That’s what Elena will show you how to do in this episode. 

Notable moments: 

00:44 Introduction to Today's Roleplay Demonstration

04:12 Exploring Emotions and Reactions

09:41 Considering Next Steps and Solutions

15:20 Final Thoughts and Acknowledgements

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  • How did Elena’s demonstration confirm or challenge the ideas you had? 
  • What is one thing you want to try in an upcoming conversation? 

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]]> Change is why we coach. And it’s why working with a client who is stuck, resistant, or has hit a plateau can be so frustrating. In these moments, you need to be prepared to take a confrontational stance. That’s what Elena will show you how to do in this episode. 

Notable moments: 

00:44 Introduction to Today's Roleplay Demonstration

04:12 Exploring Emotions and Reactions

09:41 Considering Next Steps and Solutions

15:20 Final Thoughts and Acknowledgements

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-16478670 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 03:00:00 -0800 1083 full false Assessing Trust In Your Coaching Relationships: Coaching Demonstration: Episode 228 Assessing Trust In Your Coaching Relationships: Coaching Demonstration: Episode 228 There is no coaching without trust. But how do you know if your clients trust you? 

In today’s episode, Elena demonstrates how to do a trust check-in with your clients so you don’t have to guess or make assumptions. She also masterfully navigates learning that there has been a breach of trust. This episode is a must for every coach and leader. 

Notable moments: 

01:06 Roleplay Demonstration Setup

02:11 First Roleplay: Assessing Trust 

10:27 Second Roleplay: Addressing Trust Issues

18:30 Conclusion and Ways to Keep Learning 

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  • What is one thing you want to bring into an upcoming coaching conversation? 
  • What is one thing you learned about Transformational Coaching as a result of listening to these demonstrations? 

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]]> There is no coaching without trust. But how do you know if your clients trust you? 

In today’s episode, Elena demonstrates how to do a trust check-in with your clients so you don’t have to guess or make assumptions. She also masterfully navigates learning that there has been a breach of trust. This episode is a must for every coach and leader. 

Notable moments: 

01:06 Roleplay Demonstration Setup

02:11 First Roleplay: Assessing Trust 

10:27 Second Roleplay: Addressing Trust Issues

18:30 Conclusion and Ways to Keep Learning 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-16433512 Mon, 20 Jan 2025 03:00:00 -0800 1265 full false Normalizing Struggles with the Conscious Competence Ladder: Coaching Demonstration: Episode 227 Normalizing Struggles with the Conscious Competence Ladder: Coaching Demonstration: Episode 227 If you are coaching someone who is struggling to learn how to do something new, today’s episode is for you. When growing our skills, the stages of learning are completely predictable, but most people aren't aware of that, and as a result, they can suffer. In this episode, Elena demonstrates how to use the Conscious Competence Ladder, a tool created by Noel Burch, to transform how your clients experience growing paints. 

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  • Have you used a “third point” tool in your coaching? If so, what is your experience with it?
  • Transformational Coaches always start with themselves. Where are you on the Conscious Competence framework with different elements of your coaching? How does it feel to locate yourself? 
  • Do you have a client you would like to introduce the Conscious Competence with? How do you anticipate they might respond? 

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]]> If you are coaching someone who is struggling to learn how to do something new, today’s episode is for you. When growing our skills, the stages of learning are completely predictable, but most people aren't aware of that, and as a result, they can suffer. In this episode, Elena demonstrates how to use the Conscious Competence Ladder, a tool created by Noel Burch, to transform how your clients experience growing paints. 

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  • Transformational Coaches always start with themselves. Where are you on the Conscious Competence framework with different elements of your coaching? How does it feel to locate yourself? 
  • Do you have a client you would like to introduce the Conscious Competence with? How do you anticipate they might respond? 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-16142032 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 03:00:00 -0800 1300 full false How to Set Yourself Up For a Great Year [Repeat] How to Set Yourself Up For a Great Year [Repeat] Resolutions don’t work for the overwhelming number of people, but we know what does! In this timely episode replay, Elena shares the simple, research-based, strategy she used to support her in making 2023 one of her best years yet. Listen in, grab your free resource, and take the first step in making 2025 a great year.  

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Review the Core Human Needs downloadable resource. Reflect: 

  • Which of these needs feels most satisfied in your life right now? What does that look like and feel like?
  • How do you think your life might be different if these needs were met?
  • Which of these needs do you feel most called to explore? Why are you drawn to that need?
  • How could you begin to explore this need? How could you explore your personal history with this need?
  • Which actions could you take to explore getting the need met? What's one thing you could do today to take one tiny step towards meeting this need?
]]> Resolutions don’t work for the overwhelming number of people, but we know what does! In this timely episode replay, Elena shares the simple, research-based, strategy she used to support her in making 2023 one of her best years yet. Listen in, grab your free resource, and take the first step in making 2025 a great year.  

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  • Which of these needs feels most satisfied in your life right now? What does that look like and feel like?
  • How do you think your life might be different if these needs were met?
  • Which of these needs do you feel most called to explore? Why are you drawn to that need?
  • How could you begin to explore this need? How could you explore your personal history with this need?
  • Which actions could you take to explore getting the need met? What's one thing you could do today to take one tiny step towards meeting this need?
]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-16276247 Mon, 30 Dec 2024 03:00:00 -0800 1250 full false Preparing for Break [Replay] Preparing for Break [Replay] In this timely replay, Elena once again becomes the coach in your ear, providing some guidance for how you can think about winter break to ensure it serves you and your needs. 

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  • How do you want to feel when you return? 
  • Imagine yourself in 20 year. What do you think your future self would want you to do with this time away? What would they tell you to start/stop/keep doing? 

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]]> In this timely replay, Elena once again becomes the coach in your ear, providing some guidance for how you can think about winter break to ensure it serves you and your needs. 

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  • Imagine yourself in 20 year. What do you think your future self would want you to do with this time away? What would they tell you to start/stop/keep doing? 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-16262312 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 03:00:00 -0800 778 full false The Final Coaching Conversation of the Calendar Year: Episode 226 The Final Coaching Conversation of the Calendar Year: Episode 226 The Peak End rule tells us that people's final experience has an outsized influence on how they remember something. This is great news for our coaching! In this episode, Elena demonstrates how to use the final conversation of the calendar year to send your clients into break feeling empowered and accomplished. 

Notable moments: 

00:30 Setting the Stage for Role Play Demonstration 

02:10 Jumping into the Role Play

16:42 Debriefing the Role Play

22:38 Final Thoughts and Resources

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]]> The Peak End rule tells us that people's final experience has an outsized influence on how they remember something. This is great news for our coaching! In this episode, Elena demonstrates how to use the final conversation of the calendar year to send your clients into break feeling empowered and accomplished. 

Notable moments: 

00:30 Setting the Stage for Role Play Demonstration 

02:10 Jumping into the Role Play

16:42 Debriefing the Role Play

22:38 Final Thoughts and Resources

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  • What is one question you’re left with after listening to this episode? 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-16141579 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 03:00:00 -0800 1502 full false How to Know What Your Clients Think About Your Coaching: Episode 225 How to Know What Your Clients Think About Your Coaching: Episode 225 Soliciting feedback from your coaching clients has big benefits, including strengthening your practice, building trust, and modeling being a learner. And it can be scary! In this episode, Elena demonstrates how to confidently and clearly ask for client feedback and acknowledge receiving it. As a bonus, you’ll also hear how to open your coaching conversations with a question that builds resilience! 

Notable moments: 

00:43 Role Play Demonstration Setup

02:55 Part 1: Introducing the Feedback Survey

04:54 Part 1 Reflection

07:55 Part 2: Transitioning to Feedback Acknowledgment

10:39 Reflecting on New Beliefs

14:23 Part 2: Roleplay Reflection

15:36 How to Continue Growing Your Skills in This Area 

16:55 Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements

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  • Have you explicitly solicited feedback from your coaching clients (or direct reports)? Why or why not?
  • What did Elena’s model and Cary’s reflection prompt you to want to do or do differently moving forward? 

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]]> Soliciting feedback from your coaching clients has big benefits, including strengthening your practice, building trust, and modeling being a learner. And it can be scary! In this episode, Elena demonstrates how to confidently and clearly ask for client feedback and acknowledge receiving it. As a bonus, you’ll also hear how to open your coaching conversations with a question that builds resilience! 

Notable moments: 

00:43 Role Play Demonstration Setup

02:55 Part 1: Introducing the Feedback Survey

04:54 Part 1 Reflection

07:55 Part 2: Transitioning to Feedback Acknowledgment

10:39 Reflecting on New Beliefs

14:23 Part 2: Roleplay Reflection

15:36 How to Continue Growing Your Skills in This Area 

16:55 Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-16141246 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 03:00:00 -0800 1043 full false Navigating Confidentiality in Coaching: Coaching Demonstration Episode 224 Navigating Confidentiality in Coaching: Coaching Demonstration Episode 224 Elena addresses one of the most challenging aspects of coaching—navigating confidentiality within an organization. Through a role-play conversation with a school administrator, she demonstrates how to approach situations where a teacher's performance negatively impacts students while maintaining confidentiality. 

This conversation is part of our Learning Library skill session, Updating Admin on a Struggling Teacher. 

Notable moments: 

00:45 Role Play: Addressing Concerns with an Administrator

02:12 Discussing Classroom Observations

04:51 Balancing Confidentiality and Support

16:01 Debriefing the Role Play

21:21 Resources for Coaches

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  • What did Elena do prior to this conversation that allowed it to be successful? 
  • What understandings regarding confidentiality are in place between coach and admin in your organization?
  • What questions or next steps does this conversation prompt for you? 

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]]> Elena addresses one of the most challenging aspects of coaching—navigating confidentiality within an organization. Through a role-play conversation with a school administrator, she demonstrates how to approach situations where a teacher's performance negatively impacts students while maintaining confidentiality. 

This conversation is part of our Learning Library skill session, Updating Admin on a Struggling Teacher. 

Notable moments: 

00:45 Role Play: Addressing Concerns with an Administrator

02:12 Discussing Classroom Observations

04:51 Balancing Confidentiality and Support

16:01 Debriefing the Role Play

21:21 Resources for Coaches

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Reflection questions: 

  • What did Elena do prior to this conversation that allowed it to be successful? 
  • What understandings regarding confidentiality are in place between coach and admin in your organization?
  • What questions or next steps does this conversation prompt for you? 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-16130208 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 03:00:00 -0800 1401 full false Your 10-Minute Conversation Reflection Guide [Replay] Your 10-Minute Conversation Reflection Guide [Replay] The easiest thing you can do to improve your coaching conversations is to incorporate reflection. In this fan-favorite episode replay, Elena shares the three questions you need to engage in a 10-minute post-coaching conversation reflection that will supercharge your learning. 

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  • When will you block 10 minutes in your day to engage in this learning reflection? 
  • In addition to the three questions Elena shared, are there additional questions you would like to add? 
  • If intentional reflection is a new addition to your practice, why are you invested in making the time and space to add this in? [Tip: having a clear “why” will make you more likely to not schedule over this time.] 

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]]> The easiest thing you can do to improve your coaching conversations is to incorporate reflection. In this fan-favorite episode replay, Elena shares the three questions you need to engage in a 10-minute post-coaching conversation reflection that will supercharge your learning. 

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  • In addition to the three questions Elena shared, are there additional questions you would like to add? 
  • If intentional reflection is a new addition to your practice, why are you invested in making the time and space to add this in? [Tip: having a clear “why” will make you more likely to not schedule over this time.] 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-16021191 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 03:00:00 -0800 596 full false Disrupting Racism at the Dinner Table…And Beyond [Replay] Disrupting Racism at the Dinner Table…And Beyond [Replay] The winter holidays can include many things: time with family, a break from work…and maybe some casual racism over dinner. In today’s episode, Elena provides a quick overview of her What to Say When You Hear Something Racist framework. This is the content you need for the most essential holiday prep: preparing to disrupt racism. Note: this episode is a timely replay from our What to Say When You Hear Something Racist series. 

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]]> The winter holidays can include many things: time with family, a break from work…and maybe some casual racism over dinner. In today’s episode, Elena provides a quick overview of her What to Say When You Hear Something Racist framework. This is the content you need for the most essential holiday prep: preparing to disrupt racism. Note: this episode is a timely replay from our What to Say When You Hear Something Racist series. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-16021183 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 03:00:00 -0800 969 full false How to Prepare for a Coaching Conversation in Five Minutes [Replay] How to Prepare for a Coaching Conversation in Five Minutes [Replay] In this replay of a fan-favorite episode, Elena shares a minute-by-minute breakdown of how you should spend the five minutes before you walk into a meeting where you will be coaching. These five steps provide you with the greatest potential for that meeting to be transformative for both yourself and your client. 

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  • How do you currently prepare for your coaching conversations? Which element(s) of your current practice serve you well? 
  • Elena provided five steps to take in the five minutes before your coaching conversations. Are any of these steps a part of your current practice? Were any of these steps surprising? 
  • What can you do consistently to carve out the 5+ minutes necessary to prepare yourself to coach? Tip: Get as specific as possible. For example, is there a specific place where you can capture your pre-meeting routine? Are you someone who benefits from accountability and wants to create a tracking system? Is there a location you can consistently return to that would assist in habit formation? 

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]]> In this replay of a fan-favorite episode, Elena shares a minute-by-minute breakdown of how you should spend the five minutes before you walk into a meeting where you will be coaching. These five steps provide you with the greatest potential for that meeting to be transformative for both yourself and your client. 

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Reflection questions: 

  • How do you currently prepare for your coaching conversations? Which element(s) of your current practice serve you well? 
  • Elena provided five steps to take in the five minutes before your coaching conversations. Are any of these steps a part of your current practice? Were any of these steps surprising? 
  • What can you do consistently to carve out the 5+ minutes necessary to prepare yourself to coach? Tip: Get as specific as possible. For example, is there a specific place where you can capture your pre-meeting routine? Are you someone who benefits from accountability and wants to create a tracking system? Is there a location you can consistently return to that would assist in habit formation? 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-16021167 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 03:00:00 -0800 966 full false Bright Morning Podcast Trailer Bright Morning Podcast Trailer Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-16028849 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:00:00 -0800 74 full false A Question to Cultivate Agency [Replay] A Question to Cultivate Agency [Replay] How do you kindle a sense of power and agency in your client when they are feeling deflated or overwhelmed?  

In this fan-favorite replay episode of our special four-part First 5 Minutes series, Elena will walk you through how to do just that with one question that opens up your next coaching conversation. 

In addition to providing you with a new question each week, Elena also walks through how to introduce this new type of question, models what that might look like, pulls back the curtain on why this question works, and shares some wisdom on how to artfully put this into action. 

This episode is for you if: 

  • Your clients are feeling powerless or deflated 
  • You’d like to learn a new way to open your coaching conversations 
  • You like concrete coaching tools! 


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]]> How do you kindle a sense of power and agency in your client when they are feeling deflated or overwhelmed?  

In this fan-favorite replay episode of our special four-part First 5 Minutes series, Elena will walk you through how to do just that with one question that opens up your next coaching conversation. 

In addition to providing you with a new question each week, Elena also walks through how to introduce this new type of question, models what that might look like, pulls back the curtain on why this question works, and shares some wisdom on how to artfully put this into action. 

This episode is for you if: 

  • Your clients are feeling powerless or deflated 
  • You’d like to learn a new way to open your coaching conversations 
  • You like concrete coaching tools! 


Keep learning: 

Support the show


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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-16021152 Mon, 04 Nov 2024 03:00:00 -0800 640 full false Soliciting Feedback from Your Admin: Coaching Demonstration: Episode 223 Soliciting Feedback from Your Admin: Coaching Demonstration: Episode 223 We spend most of our waking hours at work. With that level of investment, we better make sure that what we’re doing is working, but too often, we just hope for the best. In this episode, Elena demonstrates how to effectively lead a feedback conversation with an administrator. It also includes a debrief discussing the conversation's dynamics and the significance of vulnerability. Elena also shares what she wishes she would have done with more challenging coach/admin relationships in the past.  

Notable moments: 

00:47 Setting the Stage: Role Play Context

02:29 Jumping into the Role Play

04:20 Positive Feedback Highlights

06:43 Addressing Critical Feedback

12:25 Reflecting on Feedback and Moving Forward

14:44 Debrief and Insights

25:28 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

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Reflection questions: 

  • Have you solicited feedback from your admin? If so, how did it compare to Elena’s approach? If not, what has held you back?
  • During the debrief, Elena discussed the power of narrating your emotions during feedback conversations. Have you tried this before, or would you be willing to try it? 
  • What is one lingering question you have after listening to this demonstration and debrief? 

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]]> We spend most of our waking hours at work. With that level of investment, we better make sure that what we’re doing is working, but too often, we just hope for the best. In this episode, Elena demonstrates how to effectively lead a feedback conversation with an administrator. It also includes a debrief discussing the conversation's dynamics and the significance of vulnerability. Elena also shares what she wishes she would have done with more challenging coach/admin relationships in the past.  

Notable moments: 

00:47 Setting the Stage: Role Play Context

02:29 Jumping into the Role Play

04:20 Positive Feedback Highlights

06:43 Addressing Critical Feedback

12:25 Reflecting on Feedback and Moving Forward

14:44 Debrief and Insights

25:28 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

Keep learning: 

Support the show:  Rate and review us

Reflection questions: 

  • Have you solicited feedback from your admin? If so, how did it compare to Elena’s approach? If not, what has held you back?
  • During the debrief, Elena discussed the power of narrating your emotions during feedback conversations. Have you tried this before, or would you be willing to try it? 
  • What is one lingering question you have after listening to this demonstration and debrief? 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-15791537 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -0700 1695 full false Coaching an Emotions-Resistant Client: Coaching Demonstration: Episode 222 Coaching an Emotions-Resistant Client: Coaching Demonstration: Episode 222 How do you coach emotions with a client who doesn’t want to talk about their emotions? That’s what you’ll learn in this episode. In just ten minutes, Elena skillfully supports her “client” to consider the anger he’s experiencing with his administrators in a new light. At the end of the conversation, Elena will share why she made the moves she made and why they work. 

Notable moments: 

01:01 Introduction to Today's Coaching Demonstration

03:37 Identifying the Client’s Frustrations and Challenges

05:00 Exploring Emotions and Strategies

12:25 Debriefing the Role Play

20:26 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

Keep learning: 

Support the show:

Reflection questions: 

  • What coaching moves did you observe Elena make that built trust with her client? 
  • What insights or questions did this demonstration and debrief raise for you? 
  • How would you describe Elena’s way of being as a coach in this conversation? How did that impact the outcome of the conversation? 

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]]> How do you coach emotions with a client who doesn’t want to talk about their emotions? That’s what you’ll learn in this episode. In just ten minutes, Elena skillfully supports her “client” to consider the anger he’s experiencing with his administrators in a new light. At the end of the conversation, Elena will share why she made the moves she made and why they work. 

Notable moments: 

01:01 Introduction to Today's Coaching Demonstration

03:37 Identifying the Client’s Frustrations and Challenges

05:00 Exploring Emotions and Strategies

12:25 Debriefing the Role Play

20:26 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

Keep learning: 

Support the show:

Reflection questions: 

  • What coaching moves did you observe Elena make that built trust with her client? 
  • What insights or questions did this demonstration and debrief raise for you? 
  • How would you describe Elena’s way of being as a coach in this conversation? How did that impact the outcome of the conversation? 

Podcast Transcript and Use:

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-15783602 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -0700 1396 full false Navigating Client Cancelations: Coaching Demonstration: Episode 221 Navigating Client Cancelations: Coaching Demonstration: Episode 221 What do you do when a client continues to cancel their meetings with you? That’s what you’ll learn in this episode. Elena demonstrates practical strategies through three role-playing scenarios with Cary, a former teacher. This episode is a must-listen for coaches seeking to enhance their confidence and effectiveness in building productive client relationships.

Notable moments: 

02:20 Scenario 1: New Teacher Struggles

11:19 Scenario 2: Fourth-Year Teacher Overwhelm

21:51 Scenario 3: Resistance to Coaching

28:16 Final Thoughts and Debrief

Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • Which coaching moves did you hear Elena make in each of these three situations? 
  • What questions or ideas are you taking away from this episode? 
  • Which of the three scenarios would be the most challenging for you to coach? Why is that? What is one step you could take this week to prepare yourself to navigate this more confidently? 

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]]> What do you do when a client continues to cancel their meetings with you? That’s what you’ll learn in this episode. Elena demonstrates practical strategies through three role-playing scenarios with Cary, a former teacher. This episode is a must-listen for coaches seeking to enhance their confidence and effectiveness in building productive client relationships.

Notable moments: 

02:20 Scenario 1: New Teacher Struggles

11:19 Scenario 2: Fourth-Year Teacher Overwhelm

21:51 Scenario 3: Resistance to Coaching

28:16 Final Thoughts and Debrief

Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • Which coaching moves did you hear Elena make in each of these three situations? 
  • What questions or ideas are you taking away from this episode? 
  • Which of the three scenarios would be the most challenging for you to coach? Why is that? What is one step you could take this week to prepare yourself to navigate this more confidently? 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-15783151 Mon, 14 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -0700 1962 full false Using the Gaps Framework: Coaching Demonstration: Episode 220 Using the Gaps Framework: Coaching Demonstration: Episode 220 Elena coaches a teacher experiencing frustration after a failed family night in her classroom. She introduces the Gaps Framework to support the teacher in identifying what gaps might have contributed to the disappointing experience, considering both the families and the teacher’s potential needs. The Gaps Framework is designed to expand perspective and identify potential pathways forward, empowering teachers to tackle their areas for growth. 

Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning:

Reflection questions: 

  • If you have used the Gaps Framework with coaching clients before, how was your introduction and use similar and different from Elena’s?
  • If you haven’t used the Gaps Framework with coaching clients before, what would you need to feel confident doing so?
  • Elena had her client start by diagnosing the gaps families might be experiencing. Why do you think she took this approach?

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]]> Elena coaches a teacher experiencing frustration after a failed family night in her classroom. She introduces the Gaps Framework to support the teacher in identifying what gaps might have contributed to the disappointing experience, considering both the families and the teacher’s potential needs. The Gaps Framework is designed to expand perspective and identify potential pathways forward, empowering teachers to tackle their areas for growth. 

Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning:

Reflection questions: 

  • If you have used the Gaps Framework with coaching clients before, how was your introduction and use similar and different from Elena’s?
  • If you haven’t used the Gaps Framework with coaching clients before, what would you need to feel confident doing so?
  • Elena had her client start by diagnosing the gaps families might be experiencing. Why do you think she took this approach?

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-15758226 Mon, 07 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -0700 1363 full false How to Open and Close a Coaching Conversation: Episode 219 How to Open and Close a Coaching Conversation: Episode 219 Running short on time in your coaching conversations? This episode is for you. Elena, playing the role of a school-based coach, demonstrates how to deftly navigate through the three phases of a coaching conversation—beginning, middle, and end—using skills from her “Arc of a Coaching Conversation” Skill Session. Set your timer and listen in to learn how to open and close your meetings in just five minutes. 

Notable Moments:

00:00 Introduction to the Bright Morning Podcast

00:56 Demonstration Setup: Coaching Conversation Phases

02:30 Role-Playing the Opening of the Coaching Conversation

09:46 Debriefing the Role-Play

15:52 Role-Playing the Closing of the Coaching Conversation

23:20 Final Thoughts and Resources

Opportunities for continued learning: 


Reflection questions:

  • What moves did Elena make to build trust and connection between her and her client?
  • What moves did you hear Elena make that built teacher agency?
  • How did this demonstration compare to how you open and close your conversations?

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]]> Running short on time in your coaching conversations? This episode is for you. Elena, playing the role of a school-based coach, demonstrates how to deftly navigate through the three phases of a coaching conversation—beginning, middle, and end—using skills from her “Arc of a Coaching Conversation” Skill Session. Set your timer and listen in to learn how to open and close your meetings in just five minutes. 

Notable Moments:

00:00 Introduction to the Bright Morning Podcast

00:56 Demonstration Setup: Coaching Conversation Phases

02:30 Role-Playing the Opening of the Coaching Conversation

09:46 Debriefing the Role-Play

15:52 Role-Playing the Closing of the Coaching Conversation

23:20 Final Thoughts and Resources

Opportunities for continued learning: 


Reflection questions:

  • What moves did Elena make to build trust and connection between her and her client?
  • What moves did you hear Elena make that built teacher agency?
  • How did this demonstration compare to how you open and close your conversations?

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-15619400 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0700 1524 full false Navigating First Observation Nerves: Episode 218 Navigating First Observation Nerves: Episode 218 If you’re leading classroom observations, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Elena, playing the role of school-based coach, demonstrates how to navigate a client resistant to a classroom observation early in the year.

This coaching demonstration is an extension of our “Preparing for Your First Observation” Skill Session in the Learning Library. Learn more below.

Notable moments:

00:29 Setting Up the Coaching Demonstration

02:38 Starting the Coaching Conversation

03:13 Addressing Nervousness and Concerns

05:02 Exploring the Benefits of Observation

16:10 Debriefing the Coaching Session

20:38 Resources for Coaches

Opportunities for continued learning:

Reflection questions: 

  • What coaching moves did you hear Elena make in this conversation?
  • What is one coaching move you would like to try in your next coaching conversation?
  • Elena explicitly states that she is nudging her client to proceed with the observation. What was your reaction to this level of transparency? Is this something you do/would do in your coaching conversations?

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]]> If you’re leading classroom observations, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Elena, playing the role of school-based coach, demonstrates how to navigate a client resistant to a classroom observation early in the year.

This coaching demonstration is an extension of our “Preparing for Your First Observation” Skill Session in the Learning Library. Learn more below.

Notable moments:

00:29 Setting Up the Coaching Demonstration

02:38 Starting the Coaching Conversation

03:13 Addressing Nervousness and Concerns

05:02 Exploring the Benefits of Observation

16:10 Debriefing the Coaching Session

20:38 Resources for Coaches

Opportunities for continued learning:

Reflection questions: 

  • What coaching moves did you hear Elena make in this conversation?
  • What is one coaching move you would like to try in your next coaching conversation?
  • Elena explicitly states that she is nudging her client to proceed with the observation. What was your reaction to this level of transparency? Is this something you do/would do in your coaching conversations?

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-15618708 Mon, 23 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0700 1377 full false The Getting-to-Know-You Conversation: Episode 217 The Getting-to-Know-You Conversation: Episode 217 Elena demonstrates how to facilitate an impactful getting-to-know-you portion of a coaching conversation. Playing the role of a school-based coach working with a new coaching client, she models how to integrate a client’s core values into the discussion, learn more about their past experience, and set the tone for openness and connection. And she does it all in less than 15 minutes.  


Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • What moves did you hear Elena make that would contribute to building trust in this relationship? 
  • What questions did Elena ask that you would like to use in your getting-to-know-you conversations? 
  • What was new or different from what you might have done in conversations similar to this? 

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]]> Elena demonstrates how to facilitate an impactful getting-to-know-you portion of a coaching conversation. Playing the role of a school-based coach working with a new coaching client, she models how to integrate a client’s core values into the discussion, learn more about their past experience, and set the tone for openness and connection. And she does it all in less than 15 minutes.  


Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • What moves did you hear Elena make that would contribute to building trust in this relationship? 
  • What questions did Elena ask that you would like to use in your getting-to-know-you conversations? 
  • What was new or different from what you might have done in conversations similar to this? 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-15614604 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0700 1123 full false Aligning Expectations Between Coach and Admin: Episode 216 Aligning Expectations Between Coach and Admin: Episode 216 In this episode, Elena (playing the role of school-based coach) and Mike (playing the role of her admin) explore the introduction of a new coaching model within a school district. They discuss the definition and goals of coaching, teacher development strategies, and the implementation of PD cycles. The conversation highlights the importance of aligning coaching with broader school priorities. Key topics include the balance between maintaining confidentiality in coaching relationships, ensuring effective monitoring and evaluation, and fostering a supportive environment for both novice and veteran teachers. The discussion also touches on the need for clear measures of success for the coach and the importance of aligning coaching strategies with desired student outcomes to create positive, intentional, and strategic impacts in the school community. At the end of the conversation, Elena and Mike “pull back the curtain” and share their reflections. 

Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • What ideas did this conversation spark about what you need to discuss with your admin? 
  • What parts of this conversation reinforced your understanding of what is required for a strong coach/admin relationship? 
  • Were there parts of this conversation that raised questions for you that signal you need to learn more? What next step(s) might you take? 

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]]> In this episode, Elena (playing the role of school-based coach) and Mike (playing the role of her admin) explore the introduction of a new coaching model within a school district. They discuss the definition and goals of coaching, teacher development strategies, and the implementation of PD cycles. The conversation highlights the importance of aligning coaching with broader school priorities. Key topics include the balance between maintaining confidentiality in coaching relationships, ensuring effective monitoring and evaluation, and fostering a supportive environment for both novice and veteran teachers. The discussion also touches on the need for clear measures of success for the coach and the importance of aligning coaching strategies with desired student outcomes to create positive, intentional, and strategic impacts in the school community. At the end of the conversation, Elena and Mike “pull back the curtain” and share their reflections. 

Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • What ideas did this conversation spark about what you need to discuss with your admin? 
  • What parts of this conversation reinforced your understanding of what is required for a strong coach/admin relationship? 
  • Were there parts of this conversation that raised questions for you that signal you need to learn more? What next step(s) might you take? 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-15614320 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0700 2459 full false Designing Impactful Coaching Goals: Episode 215 Designing Impactful Coaching Goals: Episode 215 The number one way to make every conversation count is to have a clearly defined coaching goal that matters for students that you and your client are aligned on. In this episode, Elena, playing the role of school-based coach, demonstrates how to lead a conversation with a client where you move from a school-wide directive to a specific goal that motivates an individual client.

This coaching demonstration is an extension of our Determining Your Coaching Focus/Goals skill session in the Learning Library. Learn more below.

Opportunities for continued learning: 


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]]> The number one way to make every conversation count is to have a clearly defined coaching goal that matters for students that you and your client are aligned on. In this episode, Elena, playing the role of school-based coach, demonstrates how to lead a conversation with a client where you move from a school-wide directive to a specific goal that motivates an individual client.

This coaching demonstration is an extension of our Determining Your Coaching Focus/Goals skill session in the Learning Library. Learn more below.

Opportunities for continued learning: 


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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-15609243 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0700 1636 full false Crafting Your Personal Vision for the School Year: Episode 214 Crafting Your Personal Vision for the School Year: Episode 214 The beginning of the school year is the ideal time to ground yourself in who you want and need to be in your role this year. Elena provides two exercises to help coaches and school leaders start the year with the clarity they need to thrive. 

Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • What kind of specific outcomes, results, or data would indicate that you were an effective coach/leader/fill-in-the-blank this year?
  • Who do the people you support need you to be this year? 
  • What analogy aligns most with who you want and need to be this year?

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]]> The beginning of the school year is the ideal time to ground yourself in who you want and need to be in your role this year. Elena provides two exercises to help coaches and school leaders start the year with the clarity they need to thrive. 

Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • What kind of specific outcomes, results, or data would indicate that you were an effective coach/leader/fill-in-the-blank this year?
  • Who do the people you support need you to be this year? 
  • What analogy aligns most with who you want and need to be this year?

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-15408925 Mon, 26 Aug 2024 03:00:00 -0700 384 full false Six Things Coaches Need to Know Before School Starts: Episode 213 Six Things Coaches Need to Know Before School Starts: Episode 213 Unclear expectations are a recipe for resentment. Elena shares how coaches and admin can align from day zero and the six things to cover in a beginning-of-the-year meeting. 

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Reflection questions: 

  • Who do you want to be in your beginning-of-the-year coach/admin conversation? 
  • What do you need to know by the end of your beginning-of-the-year coach/admin conversation? 
  • What feels hard about having this conversation? What feels easy? 

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]]> Unclear expectations are a recipe for resentment. Elena shares how coaches and admin can align from day zero and the six things to cover in a beginning-of-the-year meeting. 

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Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • Who do you want to be in your beginning-of-the-year coach/admin conversation? 
  • What do you need to know by the end of your beginning-of-the-year coach/admin conversation? 
  • What feels hard about having this conversation? What feels easy? 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-15408809 Mon, 19 Aug 2024 03:00:00 -0700 410 full false Determining Your Schedule for the School Year: Episode 212 Determining Your Schedule for the School Year: Episode 212 Trying to do all the things is a recipe for burnout. Elena shares considerations for how to create a weekly schedule that sets you up to thrive as a Transformational Coach.  

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Reflection questions: 

  • Do you have a weekly schedule? If not, what is holding you back? If so, does it prioritize the most high-leverage activities?
  • What questions would you need to get answered to have a weekly schedule you feel confident in? Who has those answers?

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]]> Trying to do all the things is a recipe for burnout. Elena shares considerations for how to create a weekly schedule that sets you up to thrive as a Transformational Coach.  

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Reflection questions: 

  • Do you have a weekly schedule? If not, what is holding you back? If so, does it prioritize the most high-leverage activities?
  • What questions would you need to get answered to have a weekly schedule you feel confident in? Who has those answers?

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-15408648 Mon, 12 Aug 2024 03:00:00 -0700 447 full false How to Introduce Yourself to Clients: Episode 211 How to Introduce Yourself to Clients: Episode 211 The way you introduce yourself to your clients sets the tone for your work together. Elena shares four options to consider and the pros and cons of each. 

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Reflection questions: 

  • How have you introduced yourself to clients in the past? What was successful about that approach? What would you like to adjust?
  • Of the four options Elena provided for introducing yourself, which are you drawn to? Why is that? 
  • Who could review your introduction and provide feedback? 

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]]> The way you introduce yourself to your clients sets the tone for your work together. Elena shares four options to consider and the pros and cons of each. 

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Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • How have you introduced yourself to clients in the past? What was successful about that approach? What would you like to adjust?
  • Of the four options Elena provided for introducing yourself, which are you drawn to? Why is that? 
  • Who could review your introduction and provide feedback? 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-15408324 Mon, 05 Aug 2024 03:00:00 -0700 455 full false How to Coach Behaviors: Coaching Conversations: Episode 210 How to Coach Behaviors: Coaching Conversations: Episode 210 In this episode, Elena demonstrates how to coach a new teacher struggling with classroom culture and not consistently following through with the next steps from their coaching conversations. This is the final episode of our four-part series on how to coach behaviors. But as all Transformational Coaches know, behaviors stem from beliefs, so you’ll also get a masterclass on coaching beliefs! 

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Reflection questions: 

  • What about Elena’s coaching resonated with you and your current coaching practice?
  • What about Elena’s approach sparked ideas or questions? 
  • Elena says the art of coaching is the art of nudging without leaving bruises. When did you hear this approach at play during this coaching conversation? 

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]]> In this episode, Elena demonstrates how to coach a new teacher struggling with classroom culture and not consistently following through with the next steps from their coaching conversations. This is the final episode of our four-part series on how to coach behaviors. But as all Transformational Coaches know, behaviors stem from beliefs, so you’ll also get a masterclass on coaching beliefs! 

Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • What about Elena’s coaching resonated with you and your current coaching practice?
  • What about Elena’s approach sparked ideas or questions? 
  • Elena says the art of coaching is the art of nudging without leaving bruises. When did you hear this approach at play during this coaching conversation? 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-15419692 Mon, 29 Jul 2024 03:00:00 -0700 2670 full false Coaching Behaviors: Teacher-to-Student Interaction Tool: Episode 209 Coaching Behaviors: Teacher-to-Student Interaction Tool: Episode 209 This is the fourth in a series of five episodes on coaching beliefs. Elena introduces the Teacher-to-Student Interaction Tracking Tool, explains how to utilize it in your observations, and offers a slew of tips that will help you successfully leverage this tool with your coaching clients. 

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Reflection questions: 

  • Do you currently use a teacher-to-student interaction tracking tool? 
    • If so, what was affirming or thought-provoking about what Elena shared in this episode? 
    • If you don’t, what did you learn in this episode that you might want to incorporate into your practice? 
    • How would you introduce using the teacher-to-student interaction tool to your clients? How do you hope this will support your coaching conversations? 
    • What are 2-3 questions you would want someone to ask you after sharing the results from this type of tracking tool? What would those questions allow you to do? 

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]]> This is the fourth in a series of five episodes on coaching beliefs. Elena introduces the Teacher-to-Student Interaction Tracking Tool, explains how to utilize it in your observations, and offers a slew of tips that will help you successfully leverage this tool with your coaching clients. 

Mentioned on this episode: 

Become a Bright Morning Member 

Reflection questions: 

  • Do you currently use a teacher-to-student interaction tracking tool? 
    • If so, what was affirming or thought-provoking about what Elena shared in this episode? 
    • If you don’t, what did you learn in this episode that you might want to incorporate into your practice? 
    • How would you introduce using the teacher-to-student interaction tool to your clients? How do you hope this will support your coaching conversations? 
    • What are 2-3 questions you would want someone to ask you after sharing the results from this type of tracking tool? What would those questions allow you to do? 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-15298465 Mon, 22 Jul 2024 03:00:00 -0700 1100 full false How to Coach Behaviors: The Gaps Framework: Episode 208 How to Coach Behaviors: The Gaps Framework: Episode 208 This is the third in a series of five episodes on coaching behaviors. Elena provides an overview of how to use her “Gaps Framework” coaching tool, which prevents us from slipping into fix-it mode and helps you identify the needs of your coaching client(s). 

Mentioned on this episode: 

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Reflection questions: 

  • Think about a recent coaching conversation…
    • How hard or easy is it for you to refrain from jumping to a fix-it mode in your coaching conversations? 
    • Thinking through “The Gaps Framework”, which gap(s) did your client struggle with the most? How did you know? 
  • Getting fluent with any tool requires practice. What is your community of practice? If you don’t have one, what is the first step to finding one? 

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]]> This is the third in a series of five episodes on coaching behaviors. Elena provides an overview of how to use her “Gaps Framework” coaching tool, which prevents us from slipping into fix-it mode and helps you identify the needs of your coaching client(s). 

Mentioned on this episode: 

Become a Bright Morning Member 

Reflection questions: 

  • Think about a recent coaching conversation…
    • How hard or easy is it for you to refrain from jumping to a fix-it mode in your coaching conversations? 
    • Thinking through “The Gaps Framework”, which gap(s) did your client struggle with the most? How did you know? 
  • Getting fluent with any tool requires practice. What is your community of practice? If you don’t have one, what is the first step to finding one? 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-15294143 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 03:00:00 -0700 988 full false Coaching Behaviors: Planning for the Conversation: Episode 207 Coaching Behaviors: Planning for the Conversation: Episode 207 This is the second in a series of five episodes on coaching behaviors. Elena shares how she prepared for her coaching conversations, including how the coaching stances impact her planning and approach. 

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Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • Think of three coaching clients. For each, consider which types of coaching stances/questions result in shifts in their behaviors.  
  • Review the notes from your past three coaching conversations. What insights do you have about the types of questions and stances you take frequently? What stances would you like to take more of? 
  • What are 1-3 coaching stances and sentence stems you would like to use in your next coaching conversations? 

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]]> This is the second in a series of five episodes on coaching behaviors. Elena shares how she prepared for her coaching conversations, including how the coaching stances impact her planning and approach. 

Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • Think of three coaching clients. For each, consider which types of coaching stances/questions result in shifts in their behaviors.  
  • Review the notes from your past three coaching conversations. What insights do you have about the types of questions and stances you take frequently? What stances would you like to take more of? 
  • What are 1-3 coaching stances and sentence stems you would like to use in your next coaching conversations? 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-15293880 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 03:00:00 -0700 827 full false How to Coach Behaviors: Episode 206 How to Coach Behaviors: Episode 206 This is the first of five episodes sharing knowledge and tools to help you coach behaviors. To kick things off, Elena shares the seven factors she considers when creating a coaching plan after an observation. 

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Reflection questions: 

  • In this episode, Elena shared the factors she considers when creating a coaching plan. Is there an established set of criteria you use when developing coaching plans?  
  • If you have a set of criteria, what factors do you currently consider? How are those factors communicated to your coaching clients?  
  • Of the factors that Elena uses, are there any that you would like to add to your approach? If so, what is your first step in doing so? When will you take that step? 

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]]> This is the first of five episodes sharing knowledge and tools to help you coach behaviors. To kick things off, Elena shares the seven factors she considers when creating a coaching plan after an observation. 

Mentioned on this episode: 

Become a Bright Morning Member 

Reflection questions: 

  • In this episode, Elena shared the factors she considers when creating a coaching plan. Is there an established set of criteria you use when developing coaching plans?  
  • If you have a set of criteria, what factors do you currently consider? How are those factors communicated to your coaching clients?  
  • Of the factors that Elena uses, are there any that you would like to add to your approach? If so, what is your first step in doing so? When will you take that step? 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-15291919 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 03:00:00 -0700 529 full false How to Coach Beliefs: Coaching Demonstration: Episode 205 How to Coach Beliefs: Coaching Demonstration: Episode 205 In this episode, Elena coaches a teacher who is resistant to exploring her emotions. Then she pulls back the curtain to reveal her coaching moves and demonstrates how to guide someone to unpack limiting beliefs. This is the final episode of our five-part series on coaching beliefs. 

Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • What part of this conversation felt comfortable for you? Were there parts of this conversation where you felt discomfort? 
  • Elena managed her desire to try a “quick fix” in this conversation. Were there points in the conversation where you felt a desire to want to “fix” things? 
  • What is one curiosity you have after listening to this conversation? How might you explore that further? 

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]]> In this episode, Elena coaches a teacher who is resistant to exploring her emotions. Then she pulls back the curtain to reveal her coaching moves and demonstrates how to guide someone to unpack limiting beliefs. This is the final episode of our five-part series on coaching beliefs. 

Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • What part of this conversation felt comfortable for you? Were there parts of this conversation where you felt discomfort? 
  • Elena managed her desire to try a “quick fix” in this conversation. Were there points in the conversation where you felt a desire to want to “fix” things? 
  • What is one curiosity you have after listening to this conversation? How might you explore that further? 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-15124223 Mon, 24 Jun 2024 03:00:00 -0700 3745 full false How to Coach Beliefs: Create New Beliefs: Episode 204 How to Coach Beliefs: Create New Beliefs: Episode 204 If you want to support your clients in releasing beliefs that aren’t serving them, you need to be able to guide them to create new beliefs. That’s what you’ll learn how to do in this episode, the fourth installment of our five-part series on coaching beliefs. 

Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • How hard or easy is it for you to stay unattached to outcomes? Why do you think this is? 
  • What questions might you ask to “nudge” a client to consider adopting a new belief? 
  • Elena shared that collecting data to share with your client is a helpful tool in helping to shift beliefs. What is your current approach to data collection? Is there anything you would like to adjust in the coming school year? 

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]]> If you want to support your clients in releasing beliefs that aren’t serving them, you need to be able to guide them to create new beliefs. That’s what you’ll learn how to do in this episode, the fourth installment of our five-part series on coaching beliefs. 

Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • How hard or easy is it for you to stay unattached to outcomes? Why do you think this is? 
  • What questions might you ask to “nudge” a client to consider adopting a new belief? 
  • Elena shared that collecting data to share with your client is a helpful tool in helping to shift beliefs. What is your current approach to data collection? Is there anything you would like to adjust in the coming school year? 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-15124140 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 03:00:00 -0700 1188 full false Coaching Beliefs: A Simple Three-Step Tool: Episode 203 Coaching Beliefs: A Simple Three-Step Tool: Episode 203 In this episode, Elena introduces and demonstrates a new, simple three-step tool for coaching someone who has slipped into a victim mindset. This is episode three of a five-part series on coaching beliefs. 

Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • Think about something that is frustrating you right now:
    • What beliefs do you hold?
    • Are those true? How do you know? 
    • Are those empowering or disempowering?
    • How would you feel if you didn’t hold this belief?
    • What would be possible if you abandoned this belief?  
    • Are you willing to tell a different story? 
  • How might your own exploration and self-work in this area impact your ability and approach to coaching others? 

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]]> In this episode, Elena introduces and demonstrates a new, simple three-step tool for coaching someone who has slipped into a victim mindset. This is episode three of a five-part series on coaching beliefs. 

Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • Think about something that is frustrating you right now:
    • What beliefs do you hold?
    • Are those true? How do you know? 
    • Are those empowering or disempowering?
    • How would you feel if you didn’t hold this belief?
    • What would be possible if you abandoned this belief?  
    • Are you willing to tell a different story? 
  • How might your own exploration and self-work in this area impact your ability and approach to coaching others? 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-15119546 Mon, 10 Jun 2024 03:00:00 -0700 1209 full false How to Coach Beliefs: The Drama Triangle: Episode 202 How to Coach Beliefs: The Drama Triangle: Episode 202 Limiting beliefs often accompany frustration. In this episode, Elena provides a framework and tool to help you identify when the person you are coaching has slipped into victim consciousness and what is needed to support them in transitioning out. 

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Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions:

  • Think about a time when you experienced frustration and…
    • Fell into a victim stance?
    • Fell into a villain stance?
    • Fell into a hero stance? 
  • For each of those experiences, what would have been different if you had been able to access curiosity? 

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]]> Limiting beliefs often accompany frustration. In this episode, Elena provides a framework and tool to help you identify when the person you are coaching has slipped into victim consciousness and what is needed to support them in transitioning out. 

Mentioned on this episode: 


Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions:

  • Think about a time when you experienced frustration and…
    • Fell into a victim stance?
    • Fell into a villain stance?
    • Fell into a hero stance? 
  • For each of those experiences, what would have been different if you had been able to access curiosity? 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-15117812 Mon, 03 Jun 2024 03:00:00 -0700 1214 full false How to Coach Beliefs: Five Things You Need to Know: Episode 201 How to Coach Beliefs: Five Things You Need to Know: Episode 201 If you want to coach the beliefs that drive actions, you need to know and be able to do five things. Elena shares those and much more in this first of a five-part series on coaching beliefs. 

Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • What is a belief that you hold right now about your work?
  • What is possible if you hold that belief? 
  • What actions do you take as a result of that belief?
  • How do those actions impact you and other people? 
  • Is this a belief you want to maintain, or one that might better serve you if you were to release it? 

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]]> If you want to coach the beliefs that drive actions, you need to know and be able to do five things. Elena shares those and much more in this first of a five-part series on coaching beliefs. 

Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • What is a belief that you hold right now about your work?
  • What is possible if you hold that belief? 
  • What actions do you take as a result of that belief?
  • How do those actions impact you and other people? 
  • Is this a belief you want to maintain, or one that might better serve you if you were to release it? 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-15116630 Mon, 27 May 2024 03:00:00 -0700 1709 full false Coaching Conversation: Coaching Core Human Needs: Episode 200 Coaching Conversation: Coaching Core Human Needs: Episode 200 In this episode, Elena uses the Core Human Needs framework to coach a teacher who is struggling to adapt to a new school environment. At multiple points in the conversation, Elena “pulls back the curtain” and provides insights into her coaching moves. 

Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • Consider a current pain point in your life. Which of your core human needs are currently met and unmet? How might you use this framework to consider next steps? 
  • Consider a client who is struggling. What core human needs might be unmet? How could you use this framework in your next coaching conversation? 

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]]> In this episode, Elena uses the Core Human Needs framework to coach a teacher who is struggling to adapt to a new school environment. At multiple points in the conversation, Elena “pulls back the curtain” and provides insights into her coaching moves. 

Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • Consider a current pain point in your life. Which of your core human needs are currently met and unmet? How might you use this framework to consider next steps? 
  • Consider a client who is struggling. What core human needs might be unmet? How could you use this framework in your next coaching conversation? 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-14909890 Mon, 20 May 2024 03:00:00 -0700 2936 full false How to Coach Towards Agency: Episode 199 How to Coach Towards Agency: Episode 199 Do you struggle to coach disempowered clients? Do you have teammates who often feel like things are happening to them? 

In this episode, Elena shares how coaching ways of being, and in particular, coaching agency is the skill a Transformational Coach needs to help their clients feel better and empowered to get their needs met. You’ll learn two approaches to start utilizing this approach in your coaching conversations. 

Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • What have you heard in your coaching conversations lately that indicates a client might be experiencing a lack of agency? 
  • Coaching toward agency requires a foundational belief that a client doesn’t need to be fixed. To what extent is this a deeply held belief of yours? 
  • Elena shared multiple ways you might invite clients to explore increasing their agency. Which approaches resonated with you? Is there a way you would like to modify one of these to make it more your own? 

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]]> Do you struggle to coach disempowered clients? Do you have teammates who often feel like things are happening to them? 

In this episode, Elena shares how coaching ways of being, and in particular, coaching agency is the skill a Transformational Coach needs to help their clients feel better and empowered to get their needs met. You’ll learn two approaches to start utilizing this approach in your coaching conversations. 

Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • What have you heard in your coaching conversations lately that indicates a client might be experiencing a lack of agency? 
  • Coaching toward agency requires a foundational belief that a client doesn’t need to be fixed. To what extent is this a deeply held belief of yours? 
  • Elena shared multiple ways you might invite clients to explore increasing their agency. Which approaches resonated with you? Is there a way you would like to modify one of these to make it more your own? 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-14867440 Mon, 13 May 2024 03:00:00 -0700 934 full false How to Curb Your “Fix It” Tendency: Episode 198 How to Curb Your “Fix It” Tendency: Episode 198 Many of us respond to problems by attempting to solve them. Doing so in coaching conversations undermines our client’s agency. In this episode, Elena shares what causes a fix-it tendency and five steps you can take to resist it in your conversations.

Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • Recall the last time you slipped into a fix-it tendency:
    • What uncomfortable emotions were present for you in this moment?
    • What element of your conditioning might have been at play?
    • In retrospect, what alternative approach would have better served your client?
  • Elena shared five steps you can take to resist the fix-it tendency. Which will be most challenging for you? How can you build your capacity in this area?

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]]> Many of us respond to problems by attempting to solve them. Doing so in coaching conversations undermines our client’s agency. In this episode, Elena shares what causes a fix-it tendency and five steps you can take to resist it in your conversations.

Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • Recall the last time you slipped into a fix-it tendency:
    • What uncomfortable emotions were present for you in this moment?
    • What element of your conditioning might have been at play?
    • In retrospect, what alternative approach would have better served your client?
  • Elena shared five steps you can take to resist the fix-it tendency. Which will be most challenging for you? How can you build your capacity in this area?

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-14860706 Mon, 06 May 2024 03:00:00 -0700 1062 full false Core Human Needs and Coaching Conversations: Episode 197 Core Human Needs and Coaching Conversations: Episode 197 The Core Human Needs is a thinking tool that has had the biggest impact on Elena’s coaching practice over the past 20 years. 

In this episode, Elena explains what the core human needs are, what you might hear in coaching conversations to indicate they aren’t being met, and how to respond in those moments. This tool is critical for coaching ways of being. 

Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • How do you think/feel/act/communicate when your own core human needs are not being met?
  • Think about a client whom you are struggling to support. What types of things are they saying in your conversation? What can those comments tell you about what core human need(s) aren’t being met?
  • What do you need to do in order to use the Core Human Needs framework in an upcoming coaching conversation?

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]]> The Core Human Needs is a thinking tool that has had the biggest impact on Elena’s coaching practice over the past 20 years. 

In this episode, Elena explains what the core human needs are, what you might hear in coaching conversations to indicate they aren’t being met, and how to respond in those moments. This tool is critical for coaching ways of being. 

Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • How do you think/feel/act/communicate when your own core human needs are not being met?
  • Think about a client whom you are struggling to support. What types of things are they saying in your conversation? What can those comments tell you about what core human need(s) aren’t being met?
  • What do you need to do in order to use the Core Human Needs framework in an upcoming coaching conversation?

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-14860530 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 03:00:00 -0700 1908 full false How to Coach Ways of Being: Episode 196 How to Coach Ways of Being: Episode 196 Coaching a way of being is a crucial distinguisher of Transformational Coaching. If you want to be a Transformational Coach, this is something you must know how to do! This is the first episode of a 5-part series that will help you do so. 

Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • What resonated about this episode? What connections did you make? 
  • How would you describe your current default way of being when you coach? 
  • What does the concept of coaching ways of being make you want to do as a coach, as a leader, as a human? 
  • What kind of actions does this evoke in you or inspire in you? 

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]]> Coaching a way of being is a crucial distinguisher of Transformational Coaching. If you want to be a Transformational Coach, this is something you must know how to do! This is the first episode of a 5-part series that will help you do so. 

Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • What resonated about this episode? What connections did you make? 
  • How would you describe your current default way of being when you coach? 
  • What does the concept of coaching ways of being make you want to do as a coach, as a leader, as a human? 
  • What kind of actions does this evoke in you or inspire in you? 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-14858961 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 03:00:00 -0700 964 full false Sneak Peek #4: Inside Elena’s Newest Book! Sneak Peek #4: Inside Elena’s Newest Book! The final sneak peek inside Elena’s newest book, Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching.  

In this episode, Elena shares what you need to know about coaching emotions–and why you don’t need to be a therapist to do so. 

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]]> The final sneak peek inside Elena’s newest book, Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching.  

In this episode, Elena shares what you need to know about coaching emotions–and why you don’t need to be a therapist to do so. 

Mentioned on this episode: 


Opportunities for continued learning: 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-14774120 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 03:00:00 -0700 606 full false Sneak Peek #3: Inside Elena’s Newest Book! Sneak Peek #3: Inside Elena’s Newest Book! We’re interrupting our regular programming to bring you the third exclusive look inside Elena’s newest book, Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching. 

In this episode, Elena shares what you must do to build trust in your coaching relationships–a non-negotiable skill for any Transformational Coach. 

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]]> We’re interrupting our regular programming to bring you the third exclusive look inside Elena’s newest book, Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching. 

In this episode, Elena shares what you must do to build trust in your coaching relationships–a non-negotiable skill for any Transformational Coach. 

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Opportunities for continued learning: 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-14773660 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 03:00:00 -0700 729 full false Sneak Peek #2: Inside Elena’s Newest Book! Sneak Peek #2: Inside Elena’s Newest Book! Surprise! We’re bringing you another exclusive look inside Elena’s newest book, Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching.  

In this episode, you’ll be the first to hear Elena speak about the power of Transformational Listening and what it requires of us. 

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]]> Surprise! We’re bringing you another exclusive look inside Elena’s newest book, Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching.  

In this episode, you’ll be the first to hear Elena speak about the power of Transformational Listening and what it requires of us. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-14737913 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 01:00:00 -0700 620 full false Sneak Peek #1: Inside Elena’s Newest Book! Sneak Peek #1: Inside Elena’s Newest Book! We’re interrupting our regular programming to bring you an exclusive look inside Elena’s newest book, Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching.  

Overwhelmingly, educators are not thriving. This book will help change that reality. Listen in to hear Elena read you the first page of this game-changing text. 

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]]> We’re interrupting our regular programming to bring you an exclusive look inside Elena’s newest book, Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching.  

Overwhelmingly, educators are not thriving. This book will help change that reality. Listen in to hear Elena read you the first page of this game-changing text. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-14722513 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 02:00:00 -0700 465 full false Building Strong Coach/Admin Relationships: Episode 195 Building Strong Coach/Admin Relationships: Episode 195 Are you a coach who feels like you’re “between” different groups in your building (admin, teachers, etc.)? 

Are you trying to navigate an “us vs. them” mentality at your site? 

Are you wondering what your role is in facilitating relationships between teachers and administrators?
 
If you answered “yes!” to any of these questions, this episode is for you!
 
Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning:

Reflection questions:

  • Is your site experiencing an us vs. them dynamic? If so, which of the causes that Elena shared feel like they are at play?
  • What role do you play in the dynamics at your site that you are not content with? 
  • What is one shift you’re willing to make in support of shifting your experience?

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]]> Are you a coach who feels like you’re “between” different groups in your building (admin, teachers, etc.)? 

Are you trying to navigate an “us vs. them” mentality at your site? 

Are you wondering what your role is in facilitating relationships between teachers and administrators?
 
If you answered “yes!” to any of these questions, this episode is for you!
 
Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning:

Reflection questions:

  • Is your site experiencing an us vs. them dynamic? If so, which of the causes that Elena shared feel like they are at play?
  • What role do you play in the dynamics at your site that you are not content with? 
  • What is one shift you’re willing to make in support of shifting your experience?

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-14415413 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 03:00:00 -0700 1237 full false What to Do When You’re Not Feeling Compassionate or Curious: Episode 194 What to Do When You’re Not Feeling Compassionate or Curious: Episode 194 We all experience moments in our conversations where our compassion and curiosity reserves are low. We also know that compassion and curiosity are core dispositions for a Transformational Coach. In this episode, Elena tells you exactly what you need to know and do when you find yourself falling short of how you want to show up. 

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Reflection questions: 

  • Think about a time when you struggled to access curiosity or compassion. What was going on with youat that moment? Which of your needs were unmet? 
  • What gets under your skin? What kinds of behaviors in others close up your curiosity and compassion? 
  • Why does being compassionate and curious matter to you? 

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]]> We all experience moments in our conversations where our compassion and curiosity reserves are low. We also know that compassion and curiosity are core dispositions for a Transformational Coach. In this episode, Elena tells you exactly what you need to know and do when you find yourself falling short of how you want to show up. 

Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • Think about a time when you struggled to access curiosity or compassion. What was going on with youat that moment? Which of your needs were unmet? 
  • What gets under your skin? What kinds of behaviors in others close up your curiosity and compassion? 
  • Why does being compassionate and curious matter to you? 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-14409341 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 03:00:00 -0700 835 full false What You Need to Know about Classroom Walkthroughs: Episode 193 What You Need to Know about Classroom Walkthroughs: Episode 193 Do your classroom walkthroughs and data collection lead to empowered teachers and stronger relationships? If not, this is the episode you need. Elena shares what you need to consider and specific steps to take in order to make these (potentially) powerful experiences work for everyone involved.

Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • Do you use walkthroughs and data collection as part of your coaching process? If so, what context is provided for your teachers?
  • Do teachers have choice and agency over when walkthroughs and data collection occur? Why or why not?
  • What did this episode make you want to explore and/or do differently?

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]]> Do your classroom walkthroughs and data collection lead to empowered teachers and stronger relationships? If not, this is the episode you need. Elena shares what you need to consider and specific steps to take in order to make these (potentially) powerful experiences work for everyone involved.

Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • Do you use walkthroughs and data collection as part of your coaching process? If so, what context is provided for your teachers?
  • Do teachers have choice and agency over when walkthroughs and data collection occur? Why or why not?
  • What did this episode make you want to explore and/or do differently?

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-14409028 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 03:00:00 -0800 1136 full false How to Set Up Meeting Process Observers: Episode 192 How to Set Up Meeting Process Observers: Episode 192 Are your team meetings working for you? If you’re experiencing…

  • Underlying tension
  • Things that are not being said
  • People not listening to each other
  • Topics that go way off the agenda
  • People dominating the conversation 

…a process observer might be what you need. In this episode, Elena shares what you need to know about introducing this powerful role into your team meetings.  

Mentioned on this episode:

Opportunities for continued learning:

Reflection questions: 

  • You can’t have a process observer without having team norms. Does your team have norms? Are they actively known and shared by your group? If not, what is holding you back? What is the first step you could take to help get them into place?
  • What has your (and your team’s) experience been with process observers in the past?
  • What are you experiencing in team meetings right now that makes you interested in introducing a process observer? What would you hope this results in?

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]]> Are your team meetings working for you? If you’re experiencing…

  • Underlying tension
  • Things that are not being said
  • People not listening to each other
  • Topics that go way off the agenda
  • People dominating the conversation 

…a process observer might be what you need. In this episode, Elena shares what you need to know about introducing this powerful role into your team meetings.  

Mentioned on this episode:

Opportunities for continued learning:

Reflection questions: 

  • You can’t have a process observer without having team norms. Does your team have norms? Are they actively known and shared by your group? If not, what is holding you back? What is the first step you could take to help get them into place?
  • What has your (and your team’s) experience been with process observers in the past?
  • What are you experiencing in team meetings right now that makes you interested in introducing a process observer? What would you hope this results in?

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-14409047 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0800 1097 full false Coaches of Color, It’s Time to Honor Your Needs: Episode 191 Coaches of Color, It’s Time to Honor Your Needs: Episode 191 Are you a coach or leader of color working across lines of racial difference? If so, this episode is for you! 

Elena shares what you need to know and have in order to thrive in your role. 

Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • What comes up for you when you think about coaching across lines of racial difference? 
  • What structures, systems, and/or supports do you have in place to honor your needs? If you don’t have those in place, what is one step you could take to start getting your needs met? 

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]]> Are you a coach or leader of color working across lines of racial difference? If so, this episode is for you! 

Elena shares what you need to know and have in order to thrive in your role. 

Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • What comes up for you when you think about coaching across lines of racial difference? 
  • What structures, systems, and/or supports do you have in place to honor your needs? If you don’t have those in place, what is one step you could take to start getting your needs met? 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-14406811 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0800 1073 full false How to Use the Ladder of Inference in Your Coaching Conversations: Episode 190 How to Use the Ladder of Inference in Your Coaching Conversations: Episode 190 The Ladder of Inference is a powerful coaching tool…if you know how to use it. In this episode, Elena demonstrates how to use the Ladder of Inference in a coaching conversation where a coachee has shared a problematic belief. Listen in and get ready to try it out in an upcoming conversation! 

Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • Elena started off the episode by sharing that people who want to learn more about using the Ladder of Inference are often experiencing feelings of sadness or fear. When you think about when you’d like to use this tool, what feelings are present for you? 
  • One of the suggestions Elena makes for using a new tool, like the Ladder of Inference, in your coaching conversation is to show it to your coachee as you walk through it. What could help you to feel more confident doing so? 
  • Is there a current coachee you would like to use the ladder of inference with? If so, what do you hope is the outcome of that conversation? 

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]]> The Ladder of Inference is a powerful coaching tool…if you know how to use it. In this episode, Elena demonstrates how to use the Ladder of Inference in a coaching conversation where a coachee has shared a problematic belief. Listen in and get ready to try it out in an upcoming conversation! 

Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • Elena started off the episode by sharing that people who want to learn more about using the Ladder of Inference are often experiencing feelings of sadness or fear. When you think about when you’d like to use this tool, what feelings are present for you? 
  • One of the suggestions Elena makes for using a new tool, like the Ladder of Inference, in your coaching conversation is to show it to your coachee as you walk through it. What could help you to feel more confident doing so? 
  • Is there a current coachee you would like to use the ladder of inference with? If so, what do you hope is the outcome of that conversation? 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-14401384 Mon, 12 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0800 1693 full false I Don’t Want to Co-Sign THOSE Feelings: Episode 189 I Don’t Want to Co-Sign THOSE Feelings: Episode 189 Have you ever found yourself on the receiving end of feelings that make you feel some kind of way? In this episode, Elena walks you through five steps to respond compassionately and productively without co-signing anything. 

Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • When have you experienced a coaching (or any conversation) scenario where you experienced feelings like the ones Elena shares she felt in her conversation with “Michelle?” 
  • In that moment of discomfort, what stories were you telling? About the client? About yourself? 
  • What is one phrase that feels authentic to you that you can say to yourself when you need to practice self-compassion in coaching conversations? 

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]]> Have you ever found yourself on the receiving end of feelings that make you feel some kind of way? In this episode, Elena walks you through five steps to respond compassionately and productively without co-signing anything. 

Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • When have you experienced a coaching (or any conversation) scenario where you experienced feelings like the ones Elena shares she felt in her conversation with “Michelle?” 
  • In that moment of discomfort, what stories were you telling? About the client? About yourself? 
  • What is one phrase that feels authentic to you that you can say to yourself when you need to practice self-compassion in coaching conversations? 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-14398724 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0800 1691 full false REPLAY: What is Resistance?: Episode 147 REPLAY: What is Resistance?: Episode 147 Elena hasn’t experienced resistance in her coaching conversations in over a decade. In this episode, she shares her five step process to eliminate resistance in your coaching conversations (...and really, in any conversation). This is the first in a three-part Coaching Resistance mini-series you won’t want to miss! 

Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

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]]> Elena hasn’t experienced resistance in her coaching conversations in over a decade. In this episode, she shares her five step process to eliminate resistance in your coaching conversations (...and really, in any conversation). This is the first in a three-part Coaching Resistance mini-series you won’t want to miss! 

Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-14350919 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 03:00:00 -0800 2329 full false REPLAY: Attend to the Details: Episode 125 REPLAY: Attend to the Details: Episode 125 Details can make or break a learning experience, yet are too often overlooked or deprioritized as “logistics.” It’s time for that to change. 

In this episode, Elena shares why attending to the details is one of the 7 habits that transform professional development, provides a couple of strategies you can start using right away to better attend to the details, and offers reflection questions to help you in your learning about designing and facilitating PD. 

Mentioned in this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection Questions: 

  • What are your skills and beliefs around attending to the details? 
    • What comes up for you around this? 
    • What value do you see in attending to the details? 
    • What do you think your skill sets are in this?
  • Recall some moments when you were facilitating PD, and things didn't go the way you wanted them to go.
    •  What role did/might details have played in those challenging moments? 


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]]> Details can make or break a learning experience, yet are too often overlooked or deprioritized as “logistics.” It’s time for that to change. 

In this episode, Elena shares why attending to the details is one of the 7 habits that transform professional development, provides a couple of strategies you can start using right away to better attend to the details, and offers reflection questions to help you in your learning about designing and facilitating PD. 

Mentioned in this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection Questions: 

  • What are your skills and beliefs around attending to the details? 
    • What comes up for you around this? 
    • What value do you see in attending to the details? 
    • What do you think your skill sets are in this?
  • Recall some moments when you were facilitating PD, and things didn't go the way you wanted them to go.
    •  What role did/might details have played in those challenging moments? 


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Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inbox! Sign up at https://brightmorningteam.com/newsletter/ 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-14319584 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 03:00:00 -0800 1228 full false REPLAY: When Things Don’t Go According to Plan: Episode 147 REPLAY: When Things Don’t Go According to Plan: Episode 147 There are 20 minutes left in your session, and you have an hour's worth of content. What do you do? 

Adaptive facilitation is the key to staying calm and skillfully adjusting course when things don’t go according to plan. On today’s episode, Elena brings you along on her adaptive facilitation journey and provides two sets of reflection questions to support you on your own. If you lead teams, groups, or meetings, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. 

Mentioned in this episode: 

  • The PD Book 
  • Free workshop with Elena on Facilitation Adaptively if you pre-order The PD Book. (past event)
  • The Art of Coaching Workbook (retired July 2024 with the release of Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching)
  • Two sets of reflection questions: 
    • What comes up for you when things don’t go according to plan? [Tip: consider multiple examples]
      • What feelings and thoughts come up? 
      • What’s the story that you tell? About yourself? About others in the room? 
    • When you facilitate a meeting or PD session, how do you gather information in the moment about how the folks are doing that you are there to serve? 
      • What you see? What you hear? What you feel? What you intuit? 


Opportunities for continued learning: 

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]]> There are 20 minutes left in your session, and you have an hour's worth of content. What do you do? 

Adaptive facilitation is the key to staying calm and skillfully adjusting course when things don’t go according to plan. On today’s episode, Elena brings you along on her adaptive facilitation journey and provides two sets of reflection questions to support you on your own. If you lead teams, groups, or meetings, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. 

Mentioned in this episode: 

  • The PD Book 
  • Free workshop with Elena on Facilitation Adaptively if you pre-order The PD Book. (past event)
  • The Art of Coaching Workbook (retired July 2024 with the release of Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching)
  • Two sets of reflection questions: 
    • What comes up for you when things don’t go according to plan? [Tip: consider multiple examples]
      • What feelings and thoughts come up? 
      • What’s the story that you tell? About yourself? About others in the room? 
    • When you facilitate a meeting or PD session, how do you gather information in the moment about how the folks are doing that you are there to serve? 
      • What you see? What you hear? What you feel? What you intuit? 


Opportunities for continued learning: 

Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show. 

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram

Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inbox! Sign up at https://brightmorningteam.com/newsletter/ 


]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-14267856 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 03:00:00 -0800 1114 full false REPLAY: Powerful Facilitation Starts and Ends With You: Episode 123 REPLAY: Powerful Facilitation Starts and Ends With You: Episode 123 If you want to lead transformative learning experiences, you must tend to your own transformation. In this episode, Elena dives into one of the 7 habits that transform professional development: knowing yourself as a facilitator. 

Mentioned in this episode: 

  • Blog post: How I’m Preparing My Leadership Team to Lead
  • The PD Book
  • Two sets of reflection questions: 
    • What gets under your skin? What are your triggers?
      • What do those triggers have to teach you?
      • How can you attend to your sore spots? 
    • Who do you want to be as a facilitator? 
      • Why do you want to facilitate it? 
      • If you were to watch a video of yourself facilitating, what do you hope you’d see? 
      • What do you hope that people who attend the sessions that you facilitate will say about you years later?
      • How do you want to feel in the moment when you're facilitating?

Opportunities for continued learning: 

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]]> If you want to lead transformative learning experiences, you must tend to your own transformation. In this episode, Elena dives into one of the 7 habits that transform professional development: knowing yourself as a facilitator. 

Mentioned in this episode: 

  • Blog post: How I’m Preparing My Leadership Team to Lead
  • The PD Book
  • Two sets of reflection questions: 
    • What gets under your skin? What are your triggers?
      • What do those triggers have to teach you?
      • How can you attend to your sore spots? 
    • Who do you want to be as a facilitator? 
      • Why do you want to facilitate it? 
      • If you were to watch a video of yourself facilitating, what do you hope you’d see? 
      • What do you hope that people who attend the sessions that you facilitate will say about you years later?
      • How do you want to feel in the moment when you're facilitating?

Opportunities for continued learning: 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-14230522 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 03:00:00 -0800 1009 full false REPLAY: How to Set Yourself Up For a Great Year: Episode 146 REPLAY: How to Set Yourself Up For a Great Year: Episode 146 Resolutions don’t work for the overwhelming number of people, but we know what does! Today we’re replaying one of the most listened-to episodes in 2023 to help you kick off 2024. In this episode, Elena shares the simple, research-based strategy she used to support her in making 2023 one of the best years yet. Listen in, grab your free resource, and take the first step in making 2024 a great year. 

Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • Review the Core Human Needs downloadable resource. 
    • Which of these needs feels most satisfied in your life right now? What does that look like and feel like?
    • How do you think your life might be different if these needs were met?
    • Which of these needs do you feel most called to explore? Why are you drawn to that need?
    • How could you begin to explore this need? How could you explore your personal history with this need?
    • Which actions could you take to explore getting the need met? What's one thing you could do today to take one tiny step towards meeting this need?

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]]> Resolutions don’t work for the overwhelming number of people, but we know what does! Today we’re replaying one of the most listened-to episodes in 2023 to help you kick off 2024. In this episode, Elena shares the simple, research-based strategy she used to support her in making 2023 one of the best years yet. Listen in, grab your free resource, and take the first step in making 2024 a great year. 

Mentioned on this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • Review the Core Human Needs downloadable resource. 
    • Which of these needs feels most satisfied in your life right now? What does that look like and feel like?
    • How do you think your life might be different if these needs were met?
    • Which of these needs do you feel most called to explore? Why are you drawn to that need?
    • How could you begin to explore this need? How could you explore your personal history with this need?
    • Which actions could you take to explore getting the need met? What's one thing you could do today to take one tiny step towards meeting this need?

Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram (we also have accounts on Facebook, Twitter) 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-14225884 Mon, 01 Jan 2024 03:00:00 -0800 1235 full false REPLAY: The End of Month Routine You Need REPLAY: The End of Month Routine You Need Here’s the secret to ending the year feeling fulfilled and accomplished: reflect and adjust along the way. 

Today we’re replaying a listener favorite episode, The End of Month Routine You Need, in which Elena shares what you can do at the end of each month to help you fulfill your goals and vision for the year. We encourage you to take time over break to establish a new habit that will nourish you all year long! 

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]]> Here’s the secret to ending the year feeling fulfilled and accomplished: reflect and adjust along the way. 

Today we’re replaying a listener favorite episode, The End of Month Routine You Need, in which Elena shares what you can do at the end of each month to help you fulfill your goals and vision for the year. We encourage you to take time over break to establish a new habit that will nourish you all year long! 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-14166421 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0800 1324 full false REPLAY: The role of "self-care" for educators: Episode 160 REPLAY: The role of "self-care" for educators: Episode 160 This week the Bright Morning Podcast is on break so we’re replaying timely episodes. Today we’re replaying the first episode in a four-part mini-series on cultivating emotional resilience and coaching emotions. In this episode, Elena is sharing four things that will help you coach for resilience and discuss the power of "self-care" for educators (spoiler alert: it's not all bubble baths and trips to the spa). 

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]]> This week the Bright Morning Podcast is on break so we’re replaying timely episodes. Today we’re replaying the first episode in a four-part mini-series on cultivating emotional resilience and coaching emotions. In this episode, Elena is sharing four things that will help you coach for resilience and discuss the power of "self-care" for educators (spoiler alert: it's not all bubble baths and trips to the spa). 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-14127428 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 03:00:00 -0800 987 full false Coaching Resistance: Part 1 - What is Resistance: Episode 147 Coaching Resistance: Part 1 - What is Resistance: Episode 147 Dreading some of your potential holiday conversations? If you’re anticipating resistance to your ideas, activities, or beliefs, this is an episode for you! 

Today we’re replaying the first episode in our 3-part mini-series on coaching resistance.

Listen in as Elena shares her 5-step process to eliminate resistance in your coaching conversations (...and really, in any conversation) and be prepared for a much more peaceful holiday season! 

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]]> Dreading some of your potential holiday conversations? If you’re anticipating resistance to your ideas, activities, or beliefs, this is an episode for you! 

Today we’re replaying the first episode in our 3-part mini-series on coaching resistance.

Listen in as Elena shares her 5-step process to eliminate resistance in your coaching conversations (...and really, in any conversation) and be prepared for a much more peaceful holiday season! 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-14092768 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 03:00:00 -0800 2356 full false REPLAY: Preparing for Break REPLAY: Preparing for Break In today’s episode replay, Elena once again becomes the coach in your ear, providing some guidance for how you can think about winter break to ensure it serves you and your needs. 

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]]> In today’s episode replay, Elena once again becomes the coach in your ear, providing some guidance for how you can think about winter break to ensure it serves you and your needs. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-14033063 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 03:00:00 -0800 833 full false Try It On: Supercharge Your Learning: Episode 188 Try It On: Supercharge Your Learning: Episode 188 In this final episode of our Try it On Challenge mini-series, Elena shares the three questions you need to engage in a 10-minute post-coaching conversation reflection that will supercharge your learning. 

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]]> In this final episode of our Try it On Challenge mini-series, Elena shares the three questions you need to engage in a 10-minute post-coaching conversation reflection that will supercharge your learning. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-13999000 Mon, 27 Nov 2023 03:00:00 -0800 489 188 full false Try It On: Let Your Coachee Lead: Episode 187 Try It On: Let Your Coachee Lead: Episode 187 In this episode of our Try it On Challenge mini-series, Elena shares the coaching question you need if you’d like to trust the coaching process and more fully center your coachee and let them take the lead in your conversations. She models what this looks like in action, and provides tips for how to navigate the conversation if things turn unproductive.

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]]> In this episode of our Try it On Challenge mini-series, Elena shares the coaching question you need if you’d like to trust the coaching process and more fully center your coachee and let them take the lead in your conversations. She models what this looks like in action, and provides tips for how to navigate the conversation if things turn unproductive.

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-13956039 Mon, 20 Nov 2023 03:00:00 -0800 507 187 full false Thank You for One Million Downloads! Thank You for One Million Downloads! We are popping up on your feed to share some exciting news and a special giveaway that we will run for the next two weeks to thank all of your for helping us hit this milestone.

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]]> We are popping up on your feed to share some exciting news and a special giveaway that we will run for the next two weeks to thank all of your for helping us hit this milestone.

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-13999626 Sun, 19 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0800 422 full false Try It On - The Power of Silence: Episode 186 Try It On - The Power of Silence: Episode 186 In this episode of the Try It On Challenge mini-series, Elena shares about the power of holding silence in a coaching conversation and provides you with the tips you need to do so with confidence. 

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]]> In this episode of the Try It On Challenge mini-series, Elena shares about the power of holding silence in a coaching conversation and provides you with the tips you need to do so with confidence. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-13913233 Mon, 13 Nov 2023 03:00:00 -0800 370 full false Try It On: A Question to Unlock Our Power: Episode 185 Try It On: A Question to Unlock Our Power: Episode 185 In this episode of our Try It On Challenge mini-series Elena shares a question that can support your coachee to make a choice to release a belief that isn’t serving them. Listen in to learn the power of the sentence stem and hear Elena model what this looks like in action. This is an episode you can’t afford to miss. 

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]]> In this episode of our Try It On Challenge mini-series Elena shares a question that can support your coachee to make a choice to release a belief that isn’t serving them. Listen in to learn the power of the sentence stem and hear Elena model what this looks like in action. This is an episode you can’t afford to miss. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-13866590 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 03:00:00 -0800 573 full false Try It On: A Question to Surface Underlying Beliefs: Episode 184 Try It On: A Question to Surface Underlying Beliefs: Episode 184 In this mini-episode of the Try if On Challenge, Elena shares a question that will help you and your coachees surface underlying beliefs. You’ll learn when you might want to use this question, what it sounds like in action, and how to be prepared to make the most out of the powerful learning that will result. 

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]]> In this mini-episode of the Try if On Challenge, Elena shares a question that will help you and your coachees surface underlying beliefs. You’ll learn when you might want to use this question, what it sounds like in action, and how to be prepared to make the most out of the powerful learning that will result. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-13820424 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -0700 824 full false Try It On: A Confidence Building Sentence Stem: Episode 183 Try It On: A Confidence Building Sentence Stem: Episode 183 In this Try it On Challenge mini-episode, Elena is sharing one of her favorite questions to ask a coachee. You’ll hear her model it, share how you might modify it, and be prepared to try it on in your coaching practice. 

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]]> In this Try it On Challenge mini-episode, Elena is sharing one of her favorite questions to ask a coachee. You’ll hear her model it, share how you might modify it, and be prepared to try it on in your coaching practice. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-13785356 Mon, 23 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -0700 574 full false Try It On: Less Talking, More Impact: Episode 182 Try It On: Less Talking, More Impact: Episode 182 In this episode of our current mini-series, the Try It On Challenge, Elena shares what you need to know to reduce the talk time you’re taking up as a coach in your conversations. She also provides a few key sentence stems you’ll want to make sure to keep handy to help your coachee take the lead and reap the benefits of your time together. 

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]]> In this episode of our current mini-series, the Try It On Challenge, Elena shares what you need to know to reduce the talk time you’re taking up as a coach in your conversations. She also provides a few key sentence stems you’ll want to make sure to keep handy to help your coachee take the lead and reap the benefits of your time together. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-13702357 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -0700 613 full false Try It On: Learn from Your Coachee’s Non-Verbals: Episode 181 Try It On: Learn from Your Coachee’s Non-Verbals: Episode 181 This week’s try it on challenge focuses on what you can learn from your client’s non-verbals. Listen in to hear Elena explore the strategy you can use and also model how you might respond in a few more challenging situations. 

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]]> This week’s try it on challenge focuses on what you can learn from your client’s non-verbals. Listen in to hear Elena explore the strategy you can use and also model how you might respond in a few more challenging situations. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-13701385 Mon, 09 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -0700 591 181 full false Try It On: Improve Your Communication with Non-Verbals: Episode 180 Try It On: Improve Your Communication with Non-Verbals: Episode 180 Welcome to the “try it on challenge!” This episode kicks off a new mini-series that will provide you with a tool or strategy in each episode guaranteed to improve your coaching. This first episode tells you what you need to know (and try!) related to your non-verbals. 

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]]> Welcome to the “try it on challenge!” This episode kicks off a new mini-series that will provide you with a tool or strategy in each episode guaranteed to improve your coaching. This first episode tells you what you need to know (and try!) related to your non-verbals. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-13650505 Mon, 02 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -0700 682 full false What You Need to Know About Taking Notes During Your Coaching Conversations: Episode 179 What You Need to Know About Taking Notes During Your Coaching Conversations: Episode 179 What’s the purpose of taking notes in a coaching conversation? What notes should I take? Should I send notes that I take to my coachee? 

Elena answers these questions and more in this final episode of our beginning-of-the-year mini-series designed with new coaches in mind - but relevant to anyone who engages in coaching. 

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]]> What’s the purpose of taking notes in a coaching conversation? What notes should I take? Should I send notes that I take to my coachee? 

Elena answers these questions and more in this final episode of our beginning-of-the-year mini-series designed with new coaches in mind - but relevant to anyone who engages in coaching. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-13607985 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 03:00:00 -0700 1091 full false How to Prepare for a Coaching Conversation in Five Minutes: Episode 178 How to Prepare for a Coaching Conversation in Five Minutes: Episode 178 Elena shares a minute-by-minute breakdown of how you should spend the five minutes before you walk into a meeting where you will be coaching. These five steps provide you with the greatest potential for that meeting to be transformative for both yourself and your client. 

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]]> Elena shares a minute-by-minute breakdown of how you should spend the five minutes before you walk into a meeting where you will be coaching. These five steps provide you with the greatest potential for that meeting to be transformative for both yourself and your client. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-13565697 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 03:00:00 -0700 857 178 full false How to Set Goals with Your Coachees: Episode 177 How to Set Goals with Your Coachees: Episode 177 In this episode, Elena shares the key to setting impactful goals with your coachees, and the secret to making goal-setting, and accountability, a healthy and productive approach. This is a must-listen episode for every coach, and anyone who is responsible for a coaching program. 

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]]> In this episode, Elena shares the key to setting impactful goals with your coachees, and the secret to making goal-setting, and accountability, a healthy and productive approach. This is a must-listen episode for every coach, and anyone who is responsible for a coaching program. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-13517197 Mon, 11 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0700 1044 full false How to Introduce Yourself as a Coach: Episode 176 How to Introduce Yourself as a Coach: Episode 176 In this episode, designed for new coaches at the beginning of the school year, Elena demonstrates how she introduces herself to new coachees and pulls back the curtain on the moves she makes. 

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]]> In this episode, designed for new coaches at the beginning of the school year, Elena demonstrates how she introduces herself to new coachees and pulls back the curtain on the moves she makes. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-13464116 Mon, 04 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0700 1096 176 full false How to Introduce Coaching to New Clients: Episode 175 How to Introduce Coaching to New Clients: Episode 175 In this episode, the third in a series designed to support new coaches in the beginning of the school year, Elena demonstrates how she introduces coaching to new coachees and then pulls back the curtains on the moves she makes. 

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]]> In this episode, the third in a series designed to support new coaches in the beginning of the school year, Elena demonstrates how she introduces coaching to new coachees and then pulls back the curtains on the moves she makes. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-13434598 Mon, 28 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0700 992 175 full false The Six Elements of Transformational Coaching: Episode 174 The Six Elements of Transformational Coaching: Episode 174 Today’s episode is arguably the most important Bright Morning Podcast episode to date. Elena provides the foundational knowledge that you need if you aspire to be a Transformational Coach: the six elements that define her approach to coaching. 

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]]> Today’s episode is arguably the most important Bright Morning Podcast episode to date. Elena provides the foundational knowledge that you need if you aspire to be a Transformational Coach: the six elements that define her approach to coaching. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-13399343 Mon, 21 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0700 1691 174 full false The Six Most Important Things to Know If You're a New Coach: Episode 173 The Six Most Important Things to Know If You're a New Coach: Episode 173 It’s back-to-school season so we’re kicking off a mini-series that will help new coaches have an excellent start to their coaching practice. In this episode, Elena shares the six most important things to know if you’re a new coach. 

Veteran coaches, you’ll also benefit from some timely reminders. And those of you who oversee coaches and coaching programs will want to listen in - some of the things new coaches need to know, need to come from you!  

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]]> It’s back-to-school season so we’re kicking off a mini-series that will help new coaches have an excellent start to their coaching practice. In this episode, Elena shares the six most important things to know if you’re a new coach. 

Veteran coaches, you’ll also benefit from some timely reminders. And those of you who oversee coaches and coaching programs will want to listen in - some of the things new coaches need to know, need to come from you!  

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-13356900 Mon, 14 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0700 853 173 full false Proactively Mitigating and Responding to Harm in Group Spaces: Episode 172 Proactively Mitigating and Responding to Harm in Group Spaces: Episode 172 How do you proactively mitigate harm being done in PD spaces, particularly harm experienced by people who identify with a marginalized identity? 

How do you respond when harm is done, including in breakout spaces where you might not be present? 

In today’s episode, Elena answers these two questions and provides you with the guidance you need to ensure you are designing and facilitating safe-ish spaces. 

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]]> How do you proactively mitigate harm being done in PD spaces, particularly harm experienced by people who identify with a marginalized identity? 

How do you respond when harm is done, including in breakout spaces where you might not be present? 

In today’s episode, Elena answers these two questions and provides you with the guidance you need to ensure you are designing and facilitating safe-ish spaces. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-13315934 Mon, 07 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0700 1042 172 full false Facilitating PD: Post-Event Reflection: Episode 171 Facilitating PD: Post-Event Reflection: Episode 171 The reflection you do after facilitating PD has the ability to transform your approach. In this episode, Elena walks you through the four sets of questions that have proven invaluable to her own practice. 

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]]> The reflection you do after facilitating PD has the ability to transform your approach. In this episode, Elena walks you through the four sets of questions that have proven invaluable to her own practice. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-13264647 Mon, 31 Jul 2023 01:00:00 -0700 979 171 full false Designing PD: Reflection Before the Event: Episode 170 Designing PD: Reflection Before the Event: Episode 170 In this first episode of a three-part series on designing and facilitating transformational PD, Elena “pulls back the curtain” and shares how she prepares to facilitate. Listen in for a detailed list of reflection questions that will help you feel confident and grounded as you walk into the next PD or team meeting you are facilitating. 

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]]> In this first episode of a three-part series on designing and facilitating transformational PD, Elena “pulls back the curtain” and shares how she prepares to facilitate. Listen in for a detailed list of reflection questions that will help you feel confident and grounded as you walk into the next PD or team meeting you are facilitating. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-13233415 Mon, 24 Jul 2023 01:00:00 -0700 977 170 full false Designing & Facilitating Team Meetings - Part 2: Episode 169 Designing & Facilitating Team Meetings - Part 2: Episode 169 Have you ever led a team meeting that got derailed due to emotional flair-ups?

Elena shares the specific prompts she uses in these daunting facilitation moments, and what’s led to the Bright Morning Team no longer facing this common team challenge. 

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]]> Have you ever led a team meeting that got derailed due to emotional flair-ups?

Elena shares the specific prompts she uses in these daunting facilitation moments, and what’s led to the Bright Morning Team no longer facing this common team challenge. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-13198537 Mon, 17 Jul 2023 01:00:00 -0700 1023 169 full false Designing & Facilitating Team Meetings: Part 1: Episode 168 Designing & Facilitating Team Meetings: Part 1: Episode 168 In the first of this two-part series, Elena pulls back the “Bright Morning curtain” to give you an insider’s look into how we use purpose to drive our team meetings. From 1:1 check-ins, to monthly presenter team meetings, you’ll get the inside scoop into what we do and why we do it. 

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]]> In the first of this two-part series, Elena pulls back the “Bright Morning curtain” to give you an insider’s look into how we use purpose to drive our team meetings. From 1:1 check-ins, to monthly presenter team meetings, you’ll get the inside scoop into what we do and why we do it. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-13149216 Mon, 10 Jul 2023 01:00:00 -0700 673 168 full false Navigating Contagious Negativity: Episode 167 Navigating Contagious Negativity: Episode 167 In this final episode of our Hot Topics of Coaching for Equity mini-series Elena shares seven things you can do when you are in a toxic culture, one where there is contagious negativity. 

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]]> In this final episode of our Hot Topics of Coaching for Equity mini-series Elena shares seven things you can do when you are in a toxic culture, one where there is contagious negativity. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-13100416 Mon, 03 Jul 2023 01:00:00 -0700 1155 167 full false Can I Coach Here?: Episode 166 Can I Coach Here?: Episode 166 “What do you do if you’re coaching in a place where your values are misaligned?” 

In this episode of our Hot Topics in Coaching for Equity mini-series, Elena takes a coaching stance to help unpack this question and support you in thinking through potential options for taking action. 

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]]> “What do you do if you’re coaching in a place where your values are misaligned?” 

In this episode of our Hot Topics in Coaching for Equity mini-series, Elena takes a coaching stance to help unpack this question and support you in thinking through potential options for taking action. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-13061374 Mon, 26 Jun 2023 01:00:00 -0700 922 166 full false When Someone Is “Too Far Gone” for Coaching: Episode 165 When Someone Is “Too Far Gone” for Coaching: Episode 165 “Is there ever a time when we should consider that someone shouldn't be working with kids…and should we advise supervisors to let them go versus continuing to coach them?” 

Elena unpacks this question and provides four potential steps to take when you encounter this challenging reality in this episode of our new mini-series: Hot Topics in Coaching for Equity. 

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]]> “Is there ever a time when we should consider that someone shouldn't be working with kids…and should we advise supervisors to let them go versus continuing to coach them?” 

Elena unpacks this question and provides four potential steps to take when you encounter this challenging reality in this episode of our new mini-series: Hot Topics in Coaching for Equity. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-13005488 Mon, 19 Jun 2023 01:00:00 -0700 1573 165 full false When “Equity” is Prohibited: Episode 164 When “Equity” is Prohibited: Episode 164 This is the first of a four-episode Hot Topics in Coaching for Equity mini-series. In this episode, Elena is joined by Bright Morning teammate, Nick Cains. The two discuss how you coach for equity, when even using the word “equity” is prohibited. Elena shares six steps you can take today. 

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]]> This is the first of a four-episode Hot Topics in Coaching for Equity mini-series. In this episode, Elena is joined by Bright Morning teammate, Nick Cains. The two discuss how you coach for equity, when even using the word “equity” is prohibited. Elena shares six steps you can take today. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-12976449 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 01:00:00 -0700 2104 164 full false Finding Your Power: Coaching Conversation: Episode 163 Finding Your Power: Coaching Conversation: Episode 163 How do you support a client who has “lost their mojo?” 

In this coaching conversation, Elena does so by cultivating self-compassion, engaging with curiosity, and gently challenging assumptions. You will also hear the use of trauma-informed strategies that demonstrate how a coach can support a client through an emotional experience without overstepping into the role of therapist. 

Listen in for a masterclass on holding space, remaining unattached to outcomes, and trusting the process. 

Note: This is the second part of the coaching conversation heard in episode 162. If you haven’t already listened to that episode, you’ll want to start there. 

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]]> How do you support a client who has “lost their mojo?” 

In this coaching conversation, Elena does so by cultivating self-compassion, engaging with curiosity, and gently challenging assumptions. You will also hear the use of trauma-informed strategies that demonstrate how a coach can support a client through an emotional experience without overstepping into the role of therapist. 

Listen in for a masterclass on holding space, remaining unattached to outcomes, and trusting the process. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-12926740 Mon, 05 Jun 2023 01:00:00 -0700 2514 163 full false Coaching Conversation: ACE In Action: Episode 162 Coaching Conversation: ACE In Action: Episode 162 Coaching emotions is the key to Transformational Coaching. And our ACE tool is the key to coaching emotions. In today’s episode, Elena utilizes ACE in a coaching conversation. Listen in to hear how an exploration of emotions can unlock some profound realizations, and can be accomplished in 12 minutes!   

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]]> Coaching emotions is the key to Transformational Coaching. And our ACE tool is the key to coaching emotions. In today’s episode, Elena utilizes ACE in a coaching conversation. Listen in to hear how an exploration of emotions can unlock some profound realizations, and can be accomplished in 12 minutes!   

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-12891683 Mon, 29 May 2023 01:00:00 -0700 1308 162 full false Three Resilience Boosters You Haven’t Heard Before: Episode 161 Three Resilience Boosters You Haven’t Heard Before: Episode 161 This is the second episode in our four-part mini-series on coaching for resilience and coaching emotions. In this episode, Elena shares three resilience boosters that are sustaining her right now. Listen in to gain ideas for yourself, and approaches you can take when coaching others. 

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]]> This is the second episode in our four-part mini-series on coaching for resilience and coaching emotions. In this episode, Elena shares three resilience boosters that are sustaining her right now. Listen in to gain ideas for yourself, and approaches you can take when coaching others. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-12841610 Mon, 22 May 2023 01:00:00 -0700 902 161 full false The Role of "self-care" for Educators: Episode 160 The Role of "self-care" for Educators: Episode 160 This is the first episode in a four-part mini-series on cultivating emotional resilience and coaching emotions. To kick things off, Elena is sharing the four things you need to know and do if you want to talk about and coach for resilience and discussing the power of “self-care” for educators (spoiler alert: it’s not all bubble baths and trips to the spa). 

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]]> This is the first episode in a four-part mini-series on cultivating emotional resilience and coaching emotions. To kick things off, Elena is sharing the four things you need to know and do if you want to talk about and coach for resilience and discussing the power of “self-care” for educators (spoiler alert: it’s not all bubble baths and trips to the spa). 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-12796094 Mon, 15 May 2023 01:00:00 -0700 921 full false REPLAY: Disrupting Racism in Coaching Conversations REPLAY: Disrupting Racism in Coaching Conversations “Why don't you disrupt racist behavior more immediately? Our kids needed change yesterday…”  

We get asked a version of this question frequently, so today we’re replaying a listener favorite episode from last year where Bright Morning teammate, Nick Cains, joins Elena to explore how we center transformation (and our own humanity) when disrupting racism in our coaching conversations.  

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]]> “Why don't you disrupt racist behavior more immediately? Our kids needed change yesterday…”  

We get asked a version of this question frequently, so today we’re replaying a listener favorite episode from last year where Bright Morning teammate, Nick Cains, joins Elena to explore how we center transformation (and our own humanity) when disrupting racism in our coaching conversations.  

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-12793930 Mon, 08 May 2023 01:00:00 -0700 2795 full false REPLAY: Why We Need Affinity Spaces REPLAY: Why We Need Affinity Spaces What are racial affinity spaces?

Why are racial affinity spaces necessary? 

How do you respond when people are concerned about there being racial affinity spaces? 

What should I consider if I want to bring racial affinity spaces to my school or organization? 

If these are questions you’re curious about, this episode is for you. 

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]]> What are racial affinity spaces?

Why are racial affinity spaces necessary? 

How do you respond when people are concerned about there being racial affinity spaces? 

What should I consider if I want to bring racial affinity spaces to my school or organization? 

If these are questions you’re curious about, this episode is for you. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-12738404 Mon, 01 May 2023 01:00:00 -0700 2109 full false REPLAY: Microaggressions 101 REPLAY: Microaggressions 101 What is a microaggression? 

What can you do when you hear, see or experience a microaggression? 

If these are questions you are curious about, this episode is for you. 

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]]> What is a microaggression? 

What can you do when you hear, see or experience a microaggression? 

If these are questions you are curious about, this episode is for you. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-12703388 Mon, 24 Apr 2023 01:00:00 -0700 2157 full false 5 Ways to Normalize Emotions in Your Coaching Conversations: Episode 159 5 Ways to Normalize Emotions in Your Coaching Conversations: Episode 159 If you want to be a Transformational Coach, you must be able to coach emotions. 

If you want to coach for equity, you must be able to coach emotions. 

The first step to coaching emotions is to acknowledge and normalize them. In today’s episode, Elena shares five ways to do so in your coaching conversations. 

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]]> If you want to be a Transformational Coach, you must be able to coach emotions. 

If you want to coach for equity, you must be able to coach emotions. 

The first step to coaching emotions is to acknowledge and normalize them. In today’s episode, Elena shares five ways to do so in your coaching conversations. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-12613544 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 01:00:00 -0700 1440 8 159 full false What do we mean by "every conversation is an equity conversation?": Episode 158 What do we mean by "every conversation is an equity conversation?": Episode 158 Episode Description  | At Bright Morning, we believe every conversation is an equity conversation (or at least it should be). But what does that mean? In this episode, Elena shares the three things you can do to make this a reality.

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Ladder of Inference
The Art of Coaching Workbook, Exploring Identity Markers & Reflecting on Identity Markers exercises (pp.16-19) (retired July 2024 with the release of Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching)

Opportunities for continued learning:
The Art of Coaching Workshop (retired July 2024 and replaced by The Art of Transformational Coaching workshop)
Coaching for Equity Workshop
The Art of Coaching (retired July 2024 with the release of Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching)

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]]> Episode Description  | At Bright Morning, we believe every conversation is an equity conversation (or at least it should be). But what does that mean? In this episode, Elena shares the three things you can do to make this a reality.

Mentioned in this episode:
Ladder of Inference
The Art of Coaching Workbook, Exploring Identity Markers & Reflecting on Identity Markers exercises (pp.16-19) (retired July 2024 with the release of Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching)

Opportunities for continued learning:
The Art of Coaching Workshop (retired July 2024 and replaced by The Art of Transformational Coaching workshop)
Coaching for Equity Workshop
The Art of Coaching (retired July 2024 with the release of Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching)

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-12552386 Mon, 10 Apr 2023 01:00:00 -0700 1187 8 158 full false Coaching When You’re the Boss: Episode 157 Coaching When You’re the Boss: Episode 157 “Can I coach if I’m the boss?” 

The short answer is yes. But only if you are clear, intentional, and capable. If you are an administrator, a supervisor, or anyone who is responsible for evaluation who also wants to take a coaching stance, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. 

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Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • How clear are you—and your team—on the different stances you take as a boss and a coach?
    Where might more transparency around your role or intentions strengthen trust and clarity?
  • Think of a recent conversation with someone you supervise.
    What stance did you take? In hindsight, was it the most effective stance for that moment? Why or why not?
  • What internal shifts might you need to make to fully embrace coaching as part of your leadership identity?
    How could redefining “boss” to include coaching change the way you lead?

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]]> “Can I coach if I’m the boss?” 

The short answer is yes. But only if you are clear, intentional, and capable. If you are an administrator, a supervisor, or anyone who is responsible for evaluation who also wants to take a coaching stance, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. 

Mentioned in this episode: 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

Reflection questions: 

  • How clear are you—and your team—on the different stances you take as a boss and a coach?
    Where might more transparency around your role or intentions strengthen trust and clarity?
  • Think of a recent conversation with someone you supervise.
    What stance did you take? In hindsight, was it the most effective stance for that moment? Why or why not?
  • What internal shifts might you need to make to fully embrace coaching as part of your leadership identity?
    How could redefining “boss” to include coaching change the way you lead?

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-12514643 Mon, 03 Apr 2023 01:00:00 -0700 1008 8 157 full false Responding When Emotionally Activated: Episode 156 Responding When Emotionally Activated: Episode 156 You’re in the middle of a team meeting or a work conversation and someone says something that sets you off. How do you respond? 

In today’s episode, Elena provides the background information that you need to be able to understand what’s driving your response in those moments, gives you a three-step method to use to respond with intention, and shares an activity you can start using today to increase your self-awareness. If you’re looking to increase your EQ, this episode is for you! 

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]]> You’re in the middle of a team meeting or a work conversation and someone says something that sets you off. How do you respond? 

In today’s episode, Elena provides the background information that you need to be able to understand what’s driving your response in those moments, gives you a three-step method to use to respond with intention, and shares an activity you can start using today to increase your self-awareness. If you’re looking to increase your EQ, this episode is for you! 

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]]> Buzzsprout-12469201 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0700 1459 8 full false How to Build Your Team’s EQ: Episode 155 How to Build Your Team’s EQ: Episode 155 If you want a team that can engage in healthy conflict, one that experiences high levels of investment and low levels of resistance, you need to focus on emotional intelligence (EQ). The first step to doing so is to grow the awareness of your own emotional landscape.  Today’s episode provides you with the knowledge and tools to get started. 

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]]> If you want a team that can engage in healthy conflict, one that experiences high levels of investment and low levels of resistance, you need to focus on emotional intelligence (EQ). The first step to doing so is to grow the awareness of your own emotional landscape.  Today’s episode provides you with the knowledge and tools to get started. 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-12424539 Mon, 20 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0700 1504 8 155 full false How to Close Your Coaching Conversations: Episode 154 How to Close Your Coaching Conversations: Episode 154 How our conversations end matters. A lot. In this episode, Elena provides 5 tips that will allow you to close your coaching conversations in a way that elicits positive emotions, allows your coachee to tap into their sense of power, and cultivates resilience.  

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]]> How our conversations end matters. A lot. In this episode, Elena provides 5 tips that will allow you to close your coaching conversations in a way that elicits positive emotions, allows your coachee to tap into their sense of power, and cultivates resilience.  

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-12369030 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0700 944 full false How to Determine Your Coaching Conversation Area of Focus: Episode 153 How to Determine Your Coaching Conversation Area of Focus: Episode 153 What do you do when a coaching client doesn’t know what to focus on during your time together? 

If you want to feel confident in answering that question, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! Elena shares four tips for guiding the conversation when your client has many priorities, maybe even competing priorities that will not only help them figure out where to start, but will also build their decision-making capacity in the long term. If you’re a coach, leader, parent, or anyone who wants to take a coaching stance, this episode is for you! 

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]]> What do you do when a coaching client doesn’t know what to focus on during your time together? 

If you want to feel confident in answering that question, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! Elena shares four tips for guiding the conversation when your client has many priorities, maybe even competing priorities that will not only help them figure out where to start, but will also build their decision-making capacity in the long term. If you’re a coach, leader, parent, or anyone who wants to take a coaching stance, this episode is for you! 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-12337139 Mon, 06 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0800 1374 8 153 full false REPLAY: A Framework for Responding to Racism REPLAY: A Framework for Responding to Racism Today we’re replaying an essential What to Say When You Hear Something Racist episode in which Elena shares her simple framework for responding to racism and demonstrates how she recently put it into action while antiquing (because unfortunately, racism is everywhere). 

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]]> Today we’re replaying an essential What to Say When You Hear Something Racist episode in which Elena shares her simple framework for responding to racism and demonstrates how she recently put it into action while antiquing (because unfortunately, racism is everywhere). 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-12280566 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 01:00:00 -0800 1561 full false REPLAY: The Role of Your Identity in Responding to Racism REPLAY: The Role of Your Identity in Responding to Racism Today we’re replaying the first episode of our, “What to Say When You Hear Something Racist” series. In this inaugural episode, Elena shares the first step you must take if you want to skillfully respond to racism: deepening your understanding of your own identity. 

When you know yourself, you'll be able to better understand when you are inclined to step up and take action, or when you might be tempted to step away from something challenging. If you understand your identity experiences, you'll have heightened awareness of your own privilege and responsibility.

The concepts and tools referenced in this episode appear throughout this series, so listen in and then keep going! 

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]]> Today we’re replaying the first episode of our, “What to Say When You Hear Something Racist” series. In this inaugural episode, Elena shares the first step you must take if you want to skillfully respond to racism: deepening your understanding of your own identity. 

When you know yourself, you'll be able to better understand when you are inclined to step up and take action, or when you might be tempted to step away from something challenging. If you understand your identity experiences, you'll have heightened awareness of your own privilege and responsibility.

The concepts and tools referenced in this episode appear throughout this series, so listen in and then keep going! 

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]]> Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-12231900 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 01:00:00 -0800 1722 full false Transformational PD Part 3: Responding to Resistance: Episode 152 Transformational PD Part 3: Responding to Resistance: Episode 152 Have you ever faced resistance while facilitating? Us too! 

In this final episode of our Transformational PD mini-series, Elena is joined by Bright Morning teammate, Maria Dyslin, to discuss and demonstrate how you can navigate resistance as a facilitator before, during, and after your meetings and PD sessions. 

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]]> Have you ever faced resistance while facilitating? Us too! 

In this final episode of our Transformational PD mini-series, Elena is joined by Bright Morning teammate, Maria Dyslin, to discuss and demonstrate how you can navigate resistance as a facilitator before, during, and after your meetings and PD sessions. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-12187249 Mon, 13 Feb 2023 01:00:00 -0800 3052 8 152 full false Transformational PD Part 2: Six Transformational Tips: Episode 151 Transformational PD Part 2: Six Transformational Tips: Episode 151
  • What do I do when an activity I planned just isn’t working? 
  • How do I respond to a question that I don’t know how to respond to? 
  • My agenda is too full but everything is essential! What do I cut?

    • The answer to these questions and many more are answered in this second episode of our 3-part Transformational PD mini-series. Elena shares 6 Transformational Tips that she’ll pulling on in her practice these days that we bet you haven’t heard before.  

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Reflection questions: 

    • Which of the six strategies resonated most with you, and why?
      Reflect on a specific moment in your facilitation or planning where you could have used that strategy. What might have changed?
    • What comes up for you when you imagine being more vulnerable or less "expert" in a PD space—like sharing a think-aloud or dancing in front of participants?
      What beliefs or fears might you need to examine or release in order to show up more authentically?
    • How might you intentionally create more space in your PD design—whether that means cutting content, moving your body, or even canceling a session
      What would it look like to prioritize depth, presence, and responsiveness over content coverage?

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    ]]>
  • What do I do when an activity I planned just isn’t working? 
  • How do I respond to a question that I don’t know how to respond to? 
  • My agenda is too full but everything is essential! What do I cut?

    • The answer to these questions and many more are answered in this second episode of our 3-part Transformational PD mini-series. Elena shares 6 Transformational Tips that she’ll pulling on in her practice these days that we bet you haven’t heard before.  

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Reflection questions: 

    • Which of the six strategies resonated most with you, and why?
      Reflect on a specific moment in your facilitation or planning where you could have used that strategy. What might have changed?
    • What comes up for you when you imagine being more vulnerable or less "expert" in a PD space—like sharing a think-aloud or dancing in front of participants?
      What beliefs or fears might you need to examine or release in order to show up more authentically?
    • How might you intentionally create more space in your PD design—whether that means cutting content, moving your body, or even canceling a session
      What would it look like to prioritize depth, presence, and responsiveness over content coverage?

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-12140150 Mon, 06 Feb 2023 01:00:00 -0800 1243 8 151 full false     Transformational PD Part 1: What It Is and Why You Need It: Episode 150 Transformational PD Part 1: What It Is and Why You Need It: Episode 150
  • What is “transformational PD?” 
  • How do we make PD joyful?
  • What are important considerations for one-time vs. ongoing PD?
  • How do we center equity in all of our PD sessions? 
  • What is Elena’s favorite tool from The PD Book? 

    • Today Elena is joined by Bright Morning teammate, Becky Barstein, to explore these questions and many more in Part 1 of our three-part Transformational PD mini-series. If you design or facilitate adult learning, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!  


    Mentioned in this episode: 


    Opportunities for continued learning: 

    • Artful Design and Facilitation (Bright Morning workshop)



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    ]]>
  • What is “transformational PD?” 
  • How do we make PD joyful?
  • What are important considerations for one-time vs. ongoing PD?
  • How do we center equity in all of our PD sessions? 
  • What is Elena’s favorite tool from The PD Book? 

    • Today Elena is joined by Bright Morning teammate, Becky Barstein, to explore these questions and many more in Part 1 of our three-part Transformational PD mini-series. If you design or facilitate adult learning, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!  


    Mentioned in this episode: 


    Opportunities for continued learning: 

    • Artful Design and Facilitation (Bright Morning workshop)



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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-12090116 Mon, 30 Jan 2023 01:00:00 -0800 2117 8 150 full false     Coaching Resistance: Part 3 - Coaching Demonstration: Episode 149 Coaching Resistance: Part 3 - Coaching Demonstration: Episode 149 It’s been two months and the teacher you’re coaching still hasn’t implemented the strategies they agreed to. What do you do? 


    In today’s episode, Elena demonstrates her approach to coaching this type of “resistance” and then pulls back the curtain to explain her coaching moves.  

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    ]]>     It’s been two months and the teacher you’re coaching still hasn’t implemented the strategies they agreed to. What do you do? 


    In today’s episode, Elena demonstrates her approach to coaching this type of “resistance” and then pulls back the curtain to explain her coaching moves.  

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-12049639 Mon, 23 Jan 2023 01:00:00 -0800 2017 8 149 full false     Coaching Resistance: Part 2 - Preparing OURSELVES: Episode 148 Coaching Resistance: Part 2 - Preparing OURSELVES: Episode 148 Did you know a childhood photo or a lunch date can help you coach resistance? 

    On today’s episode, Elena and Bright Morning teammate, Nick Cains, discuss what they do to prepare themselves to coach resistant clients, and how they tend to themselves as coaches of color who often coach across lines of racial difference. Listen in for concrete strategies and several stories that help bring them to life. 

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    ]]>     Did you know a childhood photo or a lunch date can help you coach resistance? 

    On today’s episode, Elena and Bright Morning teammate, Nick Cains, discuss what they do to prepare themselves to coach resistant clients, and how they tend to themselves as coaches of color who often coach across lines of racial difference. Listen in for concrete strategies and several stories that help bring them to life. 

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    Opportunities for continued learning: 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-12040131 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 01:00:00 -0800 2406 8 200 full false     Coaching Resistance: Part 1 - What is Resistance: Episode 147 Coaching Resistance: Part 1 - What is Resistance: Episode 147 Elena hasn’t experienced resistance in her coaching conversations in over a decade. In this episode, she shares her five step process to eliminate resistance in your coaching conversations (...and really, in any conversation). This is the first in a three-part Coaching Resistance mini-series you won’t want to miss! 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

    Reflection questions:

    • What behaviors have you previously labeled as “resistance,” and how might your interpretation shift if you viewed them as expressions of fear instead
      Consider what core human needs might be threatened in those moments.
    • When you feel triggered or dismissed by someone you’re coaching, what fears are activated in you?
      Reflect on how those fears influence your reactions and what might change if you explored them with compassion.
    • What would it look like in your coaching practice to stay in relationship with someone who’s showing fear—even when it’s hard?
      What words or actions could communicate curiosity, compassion, and a willingness to support?

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    ]]>     Elena hasn’t experienced resistance in her coaching conversations in over a decade. In this episode, she shares her five step process to eliminate resistance in your coaching conversations (...and really, in any conversation). This is the first in a three-part Coaching Resistance mini-series you won’t want to miss! 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

    Reflection questions:

    • What behaviors have you previously labeled as “resistance,” and how might your interpretation shift if you viewed them as expressions of fear instead
      Consider what core human needs might be threatened in those moments.
    • When you feel triggered or dismissed by someone you’re coaching, what fears are activated in you?
      Reflect on how those fears influence your reactions and what might change if you explored them with compassion.
    • What would it look like in your coaching practice to stay in relationship with someone who’s showing fear—even when it’s hard?
      What words or actions could communicate curiosity, compassion, and a willingness to support?

    Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show. 

    Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram

    Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inbox! Sign up at https://brightmorningteam.com/newsletter/ 

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-11892826 Mon, 09 Jan 2023 01:00:00 -0800 2275 8 147 full false     How to Set Yourself Up For a Great Year: Episode 146 How to Set Yourself Up For a Great Year: Episode 146 Resolutions don’t work for the overwhelming number of people, but we know what does! In this episode, Elena shares the simple, research-based, strategy she’s using to support her in making 2023 one of the best years yet. Listen in, grab your free resource, and take the first step in making 2023 a great year.  

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    ]]>     Resolutions don’t work for the overwhelming number of people, but we know what does! In this episode, Elena shares the simple, research-based, strategy she’s using to support her in making 2023 one of the best years yet. Listen in, grab your free resource, and take the first step in making 2023 a great year.  

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show. 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-11890134 Mon, 02 Jan 2023 01:00:00 -0800 1142 8 146 full false     An Ask: Episode 146 An Ask: Episode 146 We’re hard at work preparing amazing episodes for you in 2023, starting with a series on resistance in early January (get excited!). So today we’re coming to you with an ask to help make all that’s to come possible. 

    Help make the podcast happen: 

    Become a sustaining member! 

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    ]]>     We’re hard at work preparing amazing episodes for you in 2023, starting with a series on resistance in early January (get excited!). So today we’re coming to you with an ask to help make all that’s to come possible. 

    Help make the podcast happen: 

    Become a sustaining member! 

    Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show. 

    Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram

    Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inbox! Sign up at https://subscriber.brightmorningteam.com/resources 

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-11904804 Mon, 26 Dec 2022 01:00:00 -0800 1142 8 146 full false     REPLAY: Preparing for Break: Episode 101 REPLAY: Preparing for Break: Episode 101 In today’s episode replay, Elena once again becomes the coach in your ear, providing some guidance for how you can think about winter break to ensure it serves you and your needs. 

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    ]]>     In today’s episode replay, Elena once again becomes the coach in your ear, providing some guidance for how you can think about winter break to ensure it serves you and your needs. 

    Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show. 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-11889952 Mon, 19 Dec 2022 01:00:00 -0800 779 8 145 full false     REPLAY: First 5 Minutes: “Who is a fictional character…”: Episode 98 REPLAY: First 5 Minutes: “Who is a fictional character…”: Episode 98 How can we bring some creativity and levity to our coaching conversations? What about helping our clients access their needs? Or connecting them to their power?   

    In this replay of our First 5 Minutes series, Elena will walk you through how to do just that with one question that opens up your next coaching conversation. 

    In addition to providing you with a new question each week, Elena also walks through how to introduce this new type of question, models what that might look like, pulls back the curtain on why this question works and shares some wisdom on how to artfully put this into action. 

    This episode is for you if: 

    • Your conversations are feeling a little flat 
    • Your coachee is more compliant than actively engaged  
    • You’d like to learn a new way to open your coaching conversations 
    • You like concrete coaching tools! 

     Opportunities for continued learning: 

    Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show.  

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    ]]>     How can we bring some creativity and levity to our coaching conversations? What about helping our clients access their needs? Or connecting them to their power?   

    In this replay of our First 5 Minutes series, Elena will walk you through how to do just that with one question that opens up your next coaching conversation. 

    In addition to providing you with a new question each week, Elena also walks through how to introduce this new type of question, models what that might look like, pulls back the curtain on why this question works and shares some wisdom on how to artfully put this into action. 

    This episode is for you if: 

    • Your conversations are feeling a little flat 
    • Your coachee is more compliant than actively engaged  
    • You’d like to learn a new way to open your coaching conversations 
    • You like concrete coaching tools! 

     Opportunities for continued learning: 

    Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show.  

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-11849351 Mon, 12 Dec 2022 01:00:00 -0800 979 8 145 full false     REPLAY: First 5 Minutes: Tell Me About a Place…: Episode 92 REPLAY: First 5 Minutes: Tell Me About a Place…: Episode 92 Today we’re replaying an episode from our First 5 Minutes series. These short episodes provided you with all you need to know to incorporate one resilience-boosting question in your conversations. Listen in and consider adding these to both your work and home conversations. 

    This episode is for you if: 

    • Your coachees are drained and/or overwhelmed and working from limited resilience reserves 
    • You’d like to learn a new way to open your coaching conversations 
    • You like concrete coaching tools! 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

    Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show. 

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    ]]>     Today we’re replaying an episode from our First 5 Minutes series. These short episodes provided you with all you need to know to incorporate one resilience-boosting question in your conversations. Listen in and consider adding these to both your work and home conversations. 

    This episode is for you if: 

    • Your coachees are drained and/or overwhelmed and working from limited resilience reserves 
    • You’d like to learn a new way to open your coaching conversations 
    • You like concrete coaching tools! 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

    Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show. 

    Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-11806669 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 01:00:00 -0800 878 8 145 full false     In Conversation with Dr. Dena Simmons: Episode 145 In Conversation with Dr. Dena Simmons: Episode 145 Dr. Dena Simmons, the founder of LiberatED, a collective focused on developing school-based resources at the intersection of social and emotional learning, racial justice, and healing joins Elena in an uplifting conversation about healing, authenticity, imposter syndrome, hope and play. This is an episode for BIPOC educators who have been made to feel like they don’t belong.  

    Mentioned in this episode: 

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    ]]>     Dr. Dena Simmons, the founder of LiberatED, a collective focused on developing school-based resources at the intersection of social and emotional learning, racial justice, and healing joins Elena in an uplifting conversation about healing, authenticity, imposter syndrome, hope and play. This is an episode for BIPOC educators who have been made to feel like they don’t belong.  

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show. 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-11767541 Mon, 28 Nov 2022 01:00:00 -0800 2418 8 145 full false     Disrupting Racism at the Dinner Table…And Beyond: Episode 144 Disrupting Racism at the Dinner Table…And Beyond: Episode 144 The winter holidays can include many things: time with family, a break from work…and maybe some casual racism over dinner. In today’s episode, Elena provides a quick overview of her What to Say When You Hear Something Racist framework. This is the content you need for the most essential holiday prep: preparing to disrupt racism. 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

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    ]]>     The winter holidays can include many things: time with family, a break from work…and maybe some casual racism over dinner. In today’s episode, Elena provides a quick overview of her What to Say When You Hear Something Racist framework. This is the content you need for the most essential holiday prep: preparing to disrupt racism. 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-11703303 Mon, 21 Nov 2022 01:00:00 -0800 852 8 144 full false     Disrupting Racism in Coaching Conversations: Episode 143 Disrupting Racism in Coaching Conversations: Episode 143 “Why don't you disrupt racist behavior more immediately? Our kids needed change yesterday…”  

    We get asked a version of this question frequently, so today Bright Morning teammate, Nick Cains, joins Elena to explore how we center transformation (and our own humanity) when disrupting racism in our coaching conversations.  

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    ]]>     “Why don't you disrupt racist behavior more immediately? Our kids needed change yesterday…”  

    We get asked a version of this question frequently, so today Bright Morning teammate, Nick Cains, joins Elena to explore how we center transformation (and our own humanity) when disrupting racism in our coaching conversations.  

    Mentioned in this episode: 

     Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show. 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-11677092 Mon, 14 Nov 2022 01:00:00 -0800 2795 8 143 full false     Why We Need Affinity Spaces: Episode 142 Why We Need Affinity Spaces: Episode 142 What are racial affinity spaces?

    Why are racial affinity spaces necessary?

    How do you respond when people are concerned about there being racial affinity spaces?

    What should I consider if I want to bring racial affinity spaces to my school or organization?

    If these are questions you’re curious about, this episode is for you.

    Mentioned in this episode:     Coaching for Equity workshop The PD Book: 7 Habits that Transform Professional Development, by Elena Aguilar and Lori Cohen The Racial Healing Handbook, by Anneliese A. Singh, PhD, LPC
    Opportunities for continued learning: Attend:     Coaching for Equity (Bright Morning workshop)Read: Coaching for Equity (Book by Elena)

    Visit     https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show.
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    ]]>     What are racial affinity spaces?

    Why are racial affinity spaces necessary?

    How do you respond when people are concerned about there being racial affinity spaces?

    What should I consider if I want to bring racial affinity spaces to my school or organization?

    If these are questions you’re curious about, this episode is for you.

    Mentioned in this episode:     Coaching for Equity workshop The PD Book: 7 Habits that Transform Professional Development, by Elena Aguilar and Lori Cohen The Racial Healing Handbook, by Anneliese A. Singh, PhD, LPC
    Opportunities for continued learning: Attend:     Coaching for Equity (Bright Morning workshop)Read: Coaching for Equity (Book by Elena)

    Visit     https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show.
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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-11636595 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 01:00:00 -0800 2081 8 142 full false     Microaggressions 101: Episode 141 Microaggressions 101: Episode 141 What is a microaggression? 

    What can you do when you hear, see or experience a microaggression? 

    If these are questions you are curious about, this episode is for you. 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

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    ]]>     What is a microaggression? 

    What can you do when you hear, see or experience a microaggression? 

    If these are questions you are curious about, this episode is for you. 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

    Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show. 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-11591809 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 01:00:00 -0700 2215 8 141 full false     The End of Month Routine You Need (Replay) The End of Month Routine You Need (Replay) Here’s the secret to ending the year feeling fulfilled and accomplished: reflect and adjust along the way. 

    Today we’re replaying a listener favorite episode, The End of Month Routine You Need, in which Elena shares what you can do at the end of each month to help you fulfill your goals and vision for the year. 

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    ]]>     Here’s the secret to ending the year feeling fulfilled and accomplished: reflect and adjust along the way. 

    Today we’re replaying a listener favorite episode, The End of Month Routine You Need, in which Elena shares what you can do at the end of each month to help you fulfill your goals and vision for the year. 

    Mentioned on this episode: 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-11462574 Mon, 24 Oct 2022 01:00:00 -0700 1308 8 140 full false     REPLAY: Behind the Design: How to Coach Strong Emotions: Episode 140 REPLAY: Behind the Design: How to Coach Strong Emotions: Episode 140 In this replay of a 2021 episode, Elena pulls back the curtain to provide expert advice on holding spaces for transformation. Today she’s sharing the strategy you need for coaching clients who are experiencing strong emotions. 

    This episode is for you if: 

    • You’re looking to strengthen your coaching practice 
    • You are tempted to go into fix-it mode when your client is struggling 
    • You don’t know what to do when a client becomes emotional 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show. 

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    ]]>     In this replay of a 2021 episode, Elena pulls back the curtain to provide expert advice on holding spaces for transformation. Today she’s sharing the strategy you need for coaching clients who are experiencing strong emotions. 

    This episode is for you if: 

    • You’re looking to strengthen your coaching practice 
    • You are tempted to go into fix-it mode when your client is struggling 
    • You don’t know what to do when a client becomes emotional 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show. 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-11462456 Mon, 17 Oct 2022 01:00:00 -0700 981 8 140 full false     You Want to Coach for Equity? Start Here (REPLAY) You Want to Coach for Equity? Start Here (REPLAY) Today we’re replaying an essential podcast episode from last year. In this Coaches’ Corner Elena shows up as your coach and expertly guides you through some exercises and prompts to consider if you are looking to coach for equity. 

    This episode is for you if: 

    • You want to coach for equity 
    • You want to support others in discovering their why for coaching for equity 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

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    ]]>     Today we’re replaying an essential podcast episode from last year. In this Coaches’ Corner Elena shows up as your coach and expertly guides you through some exercises and prompts to consider if you are looking to coach for equity. 

    This episode is for you if: 

    • You want to coach for equity 
    • You want to support others in discovering their why for coaching for equity 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

    Podcast Transcript and Use:

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    If you would like to support the show and enable us to invest additional resources into providing more polished transcripts, you can do so by becoming a Friend of the Show.


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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-11462218 Mon, 10 Oct 2022 01:00:00 -0700 967 8 140 full false     REPLAY: How to ACE Your Coaching Conversations REPLAY: How to ACE Your Coaching Conversations The October slump is a real thing for educators, and a time where there are a lot of big emotions at play. To help you navigate this reality, we’re replaying a very early episode where Elena provides an overview of the ACE framework, one of the core strategies for coaching resilience. 

    The ACE framework is one that has been utilized in many of the coaching conversations episodes, including episode 36: Kathrina Mendez Revisited. If you haven’t already listened to episode 36 we recommend you do so either before or after this episode to support internalizing this approach. 

    This episode is for you if: 

    • You have questions about coaching emotions
    • You would like to support your clients in growing their resilience 
    • You would benefit from a framework for processing your own experience and growing your resilience 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Bright Morning Memberships (learning opportunity) 

    ]]>     The October slump is a real thing for educators, and a time where there are a lot of big emotions at play. To help you navigate this reality, we’re replaying a very early episode where Elena provides an overview of the ACE framework, one of the core strategies for coaching resilience. 

    The ACE framework is one that has been utilized in many of the coaching conversations episodes, including episode 36: Kathrina Mendez Revisited. If you haven’t already listened to episode 36 we recommend you do so either before or after this episode to support internalizing this approach. 

    This episode is for you if: 

    • You have questions about coaching emotions
    • You would like to support your clients in growing their resilience 
    • You would benefit from a framework for processing your own experience and growing your resilience 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Bright Morning Memberships (learning opportunity) 

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-11408219 Mon, 03 Oct 2022 01:00:00 -0700 1994 8 140 full false     The Final Conversation: Coaching Conversation: Episode 140 The Final Conversation: Coaching Conversation: Episode 140 In this fifth, and final, episode of our special Transformational Coaching mini-series, Elena and Erica wrap-up their coaching engagement. Their conversation beautifully demonstrates the power of Transformational Coaching, and the cyclical nature of this model and our healing and growth.  

    This episode is for you if you want to hear: 

    • What it sounds like to take a confrontational stance 
    • How to help a client explore the 3Bs: behaviors, beliefs and ways of being 
    • How to navigate resistance, including specific sentence stems
    • Transformational coaching in action 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

    Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show. 

    Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram

    Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inbox! Sign up at https://brightmorningteam.com/newsletter/ 

    ]]>     In this fifth, and final, episode of our special Transformational Coaching mini-series, Elena and Erica wrap-up their coaching engagement. Their conversation beautifully demonstrates the power of Transformational Coaching, and the cyclical nature of this model and our healing and growth.  

    This episode is for you if you want to hear: 

    • What it sounds like to take a confrontational stance 
    • How to help a client explore the 3Bs: behaviors, beliefs and ways of being 
    • How to navigate resistance, including specific sentence stems
    • Transformational coaching in action 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

    Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show. 

    Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram

    Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inbox! Sign up at https://brightmorningteam.com/newsletter/ 

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-11375356 Mon, 26 Sep 2022 01:00:00 -0700 2662 8 140 full false     Coaching Conversation: Phase 4: Build New Practices: Episode 139 Coaching Conversation: Phase 4: Build New Practices: Episode 139 In this fourth episode of our special Transformational Coaching mini-series, Elena begins to move her client into Phase 4 of the Transformational Coaching Model: Build New Practices. 

    This episode is for you if to hear: 

    • How you can push a client a little harder once a trusting relationship is established 
    • How to support a client in making the connections between the shifts in their beliefs and resulting behaviors 
    • How using the same question each coaching session might be the best choice for a client 
    • Transformational coaching in action 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

    Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show. 

     Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram

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    ]]>     In this fourth episode of our special Transformational Coaching mini-series, Elena begins to move her client into Phase 4 of the Transformational Coaching Model: Build New Practices. 

    This episode is for you if to hear: 

    • How you can push a client a little harder once a trusting relationship is established 
    • How to support a client in making the connections between the shifts in their beliefs and resulting behaviors 
    • How using the same question each coaching session might be the best choice for a client 
    • Transformational coaching in action 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

    Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show. 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-11334133 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 01:00:00 -0700 2854 8 139 full false     What Happens When You Trust the Process: Coaching Conversation: Episode 138 What Happens When You Trust the Process: Coaching Conversation: Episode 138 Sometimes coaching conversations don’t fall neatly into a framework. Sometimes making progress simply requires making space to process. 

    In this third episode of our special Transformational Coaching mini-series, we’re bringing you a slightly different type of conversation. One that demonstrates what happens when you trust the process and follow the conversation where the client needs it to go. In Elena’s reflections before and after the conversation, you’ll gain insight into her planning process, as well as the decisions she makes while coaching.  

    This episode is for you if you want: 

    • To hear Transformational Coaching in action 
    • An example of when it’s necessary to depart from the Phases of Transformational Coaching
    • To appreciate the value of having reflective space

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    ]]>     Sometimes coaching conversations don’t fall neatly into a framework. Sometimes making progress simply requires making space to process. 

    In this third episode of our special Transformational Coaching mini-series, we’re bringing you a slightly different type of conversation. One that demonstrates what happens when you trust the process and follow the conversation where the client needs it to go. In Elena’s reflections before and after the conversation, you’ll gain insight into her planning process, as well as the decisions she makes while coaching.  

    This episode is for you if you want: 

    • To hear Transformational Coaching in action 
    • An example of when it’s necessary to depart from the Phases of Transformational Coaching
    • To appreciate the value of having reflective space

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-11291357 Mon, 12 Sep 2022 01:00:00 -0700 2349 8 138 full false     Building Relationships and Trust in Phases 1 and 2 of Transformational Coaching: Coaching Conversation: Episode 137 Building Relationships and Trust in Phases 1 and 2 of Transformational Coaching: Coaching Conversation: Episode 137 In this second episode of our special Transformational Coaching mini-series, we continue exploring Phase 1 of the Transformational Coaching model: Surface Current Reality and Phase 2: Recognize Impact. Elena coaches the same educator from episode 136 and reveals her thoughts about the process. You’ll hear guidance on how to develop strong relationships with new clients and how to explore behaviors, beliefs and ways of being.  

    This episode is for you if you want: 

    • To hear Transformational Coaching in action 
    • Direction on how to go deeper into getting to know a new client
    • Strategies for unpacking beliefs and the stories we hold about ourselves
    • To hear what it sounds like to take an informative and cathartic stance
    • To hear about how Elena prepared for this conversation 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

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    ]]>     In this second episode of our special Transformational Coaching mini-series, we continue exploring Phase 1 of the Transformational Coaching model: Surface Current Reality and Phase 2: Recognize Impact. Elena coaches the same educator from episode 136 and reveals her thoughts about the process. You’ll hear guidance on how to develop strong relationships with new clients and how to explore behaviors, beliefs and ways of being.  

    This episode is for you if you want: 

    • To hear Transformational Coaching in action 
    • Direction on how to go deeper into getting to know a new client
    • Strategies for unpacking beliefs and the stories we hold about ourselves
    • To hear what it sounds like to take an informative and cathartic stance
    • To hear about how Elena prepared for this conversation 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-11243078 Mon, 05 Sep 2022 01:00:00 -0700 2801 8 137 full false     Transformational Coaching in Action - Phase 1: Surface Current Reality: Episode 136 Transformational Coaching in Action - Phase 1: Surface Current Reality: Episode 136 In this first episode of our special Transformational Coaching mini-series, we’re diving into Phase 1 of the Transformational Coaching model: Surface Current Reality. A mix of a real-life coaching conversation and Elena pulling back the curtain to share her thought process and what you need to know to put Phase 1 into action in all of your back-to-school coaching conversations. 

    This episode is for you if you want: 

    • To see Transformational Coaching in action 
    • Guidance for how to kick-off your coaching relationships 
    • To hear how Elena thinks about "coaching cycles"
    • Help creating your own inquiry question or goal for coaching this year

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    • The Phases of Transformational Coaching: Excerpt from Coaching for Equity and The Art of Coaching Workbook 
    • Episode 135: Preparing Myself to Coach: Podcast episode mentioned by Jessica that informed her focus on incorporating a 15 minutes planning block for each coaching conversation 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

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    ]]>     In this first episode of our special Transformational Coaching mini-series, we’re diving into Phase 1 of the Transformational Coaching model: Surface Current Reality. A mix of a real-life coaching conversation and Elena pulling back the curtain to share her thought process and what you need to know to put Phase 1 into action in all of your back-to-school coaching conversations. 

    This episode is for you if you want: 

    • To see Transformational Coaching in action 
    • Guidance for how to kick-off your coaching relationships 
    • To hear how Elena thinks about "coaching cycles"
    • Help creating your own inquiry question or goal for coaching this year

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    • The Phases of Transformational Coaching: Excerpt from Coaching for Equity and The Art of Coaching Workbook 
    • Episode 135: Preparing Myself to Coach: Podcast episode mentioned by Jessica that informed her focus on incorporating a 15 minutes planning block for each coaching conversation 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

    Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show. 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-11218669 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 01:00:00 -0700 3019 8 136 full false     Limited Series: Starting the School Year Strong Setting Yourself Up to Coach: Episode 135 Limited Series: Starting the School Year Strong Setting Yourself Up to Coach: Episode 135 In the fourth and final episode of our four part mini-series, Starting the School Year Strong, Elena shares her favorite tips and tricks relating to the logistical and technical elements of coaching. From how to set-up your coaching notebook, to the 15-minutes a day that can transform your coaching conversations, to how often to meet with your clients. We’ve got you covered!  

    Listen in, and then hop over to our Instagram this week to engage with supplemental materials to guide you through this critical step in preparing for your best school year yet. 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

    Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show. 

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    ]]>     In the fourth and final episode of our four part mini-series, Starting the School Year Strong, Elena shares her favorite tips and tricks relating to the logistical and technical elements of coaching. From how to set-up your coaching notebook, to the 15-minutes a day that can transform your coaching conversations, to how often to meet with your clients. We’ve got you covered!  

    Listen in, and then hop over to our Instagram this week to engage with supplemental materials to guide you through this critical step in preparing for your best school year yet. 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

    Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show. 

    Follow us on Facebook, Twitter,

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-11132811 Mon, 22 Aug 2022 01:00:00 -0700 873 7 135 full false     Limited Series: Starting the School Year Strong Considerations for a Thriving Coaching Program: Episode 134 Limited Series: Starting the School Year Strong Considerations for a Thriving Coaching Program: Episode 134 In the third of our four episode mini-series, Starting the School Year Strong, Elena shares what needs to be crystal clear if you want a thriving coaching program.  

    Listen in, and then hop over to our Instagram this week to engage with supplemental materials to guide you through this critical step in preparing for your best school year yet. 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

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    ]]>     In the third of our four episode mini-series, Starting the School Year Strong, Elena shares what needs to be crystal clear if you want a thriving coaching program.  

    Listen in, and then hop over to our Instagram this week to engage with supplemental materials to guide you through this critical step in preparing for your best school year yet. 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

    Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show. 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-11091273 Mon, 15 Aug 2022 01:00:00 -0700 963 7 134 full false     Limited Series: Starting the School Year Strong The PD You Need: Episode 133 Limited Series: Starting the School Year Strong The PD You Need: Episode 133 In the second of our four episode mini-series, Starting the School Year Strong, Elena shares the considerations you need to take into account to ensure you have the professional development structures to support your learning, and living into the vision you have created for yourself this year. 

    Listen in, and then hop over to our Instagram this week to engage with supplemental materials to guide you through this critical step in preparing for your best school year yet. 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

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    ]]>     In the second of our four episode mini-series, Starting the School Year Strong, Elena shares the considerations you need to take into account to ensure you have the professional development structures to support your learning, and living into the vision you have created for yourself this year. 

    Listen in, and then hop over to our Instagram this week to engage with supplemental materials to guide you through this critical step in preparing for your best school year yet. 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

     Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show. 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-11064075 Mon, 08 Aug 2022 01:00:00 -0700 892 7 133 full false     Starting Strong: The Power of Vision: Episode 132 Starting Strong: The Power of Vision: Episode 132 It’s the final week of our podcast summer break and we’re bringing you a replay episode that will help you incorporate an energizing practice that will support you in connecting in meaningful ways with people, places and yourself. 

    This episode was originally aired in the frenzy of the back-to-school season to help you step away from the checklists and make space for the pursuits that fill you up. We hope revisiting this idea in summer time will provide a little more time to wander and explore.  

    Mentioned on this episode: 

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    ]]>     It’s the final week of our podcast summer break and we’re bringing you a replay episode that will help you incorporate an energizing practice that will support you in connecting in meaningful ways with people, places and yourself. 

    This episode was originally aired in the frenzy of the back-to-school season to help you step away from the checklists and make space for the pursuits that fill you up. We hope revisiting this idea in summer time will provide a little more time to wander and explore.  

    Mentioned on this episode: 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-11061260 Mon, 01 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0700 1090 7 132 full false     REPLAY: Quarterly Wisdom: Journey into Wanderland: Episode 131 REPLAY: Quarterly Wisdom: Journey into Wanderland: Episode 131 It’s the final week of our podcast summer break and we’re bringing you a replay episode that will help you incorporate an energizing practice that will support you in connecting in meaningful ways with people, places and yourself. 

    This episode was originally aired in the frenzy of the back-to-school season to help you step away from the checklists and make space for the pursuits that fill you up. We hope revisiting this idea in summer time will provide a little more time to wander and explore.  

    Mentioned on this episode: 

     Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show. 

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    ]]>     It’s the final week of our podcast summer break and we’re bringing you a replay episode that will help you incorporate an energizing practice that will support you in connecting in meaningful ways with people, places and yourself. 

    This episode was originally aired in the frenzy of the back-to-school season to help you step away from the checklists and make space for the pursuits that fill you up. We hope revisiting this idea in summer time will provide a little more time to wander and explore.  

    Mentioned on this episode: 

     Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show. 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-11015424 Mon, 25 Jul 2022 01:00:00 -0700 1199 131 full false     Morning Rituals that Meet Your Needs (Repeat) Morning Rituals that Meet Your Needs (Repeat) Are you starting the day in a way that serves you and sets you up to have your needs met? 

    How you spend the first part of your day sets the tone for the day. And how you spend your day is how you spend your life. 

    If you want to take a more intentional approach to the coming school year, start with your morning routine. 

    Today’s episode is a fan favorite from January 2022 in which Elena pulls back the curtain on why routines matter, considerations for creating a routine that will best meet your needs, and shares about how she starts her own days. 

    If you’re ready to turn off auto-pilot or say goodbye to frantic and frazzled, start here. 

    Mentioned on this episode: 

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    ]]>     Are you starting the day in a way that serves you and sets you up to have your needs met? 

    How you spend the first part of your day sets the tone for the day. And how you spend your day is how you spend your life. 

    If you want to take a more intentional approach to the coming school year, start with your morning routine. 

    Today’s episode is a fan favorite from January 2022 in which Elena pulls back the curtain on why routines matter, considerations for creating a routine that will best meet your needs, and shares about how she starts her own days. 

    If you’re ready to turn off auto-pilot or say goodbye to frantic and frazzled, start here. 

    Mentioned on this episode: 

     Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show. 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-10975942 Mon, 18 Jul 2022 01:00:00 -0700 1416 7 full false     What Do You Need to Quit in Order to Stay (Repeat) What Do You Need to Quit in Order to Stay (Repeat) What do you need to quit in order to stay? 

    We’re on summer break, so this week we’re replaying a fan favorite episode to help you explore what you might need to quit in order to stay…in whatever role or relationship that might not be best serving you right now. 

    You’ll hear where this question came from, how we answered it back in January answering it, and how this question will support your transformation. Listen in: you need this question in your rotation!

    Mentioned on this episode: 

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    ]]>     What do you need to quit in order to stay? 

    We’re on summer break, so this week we’re replaying a fan favorite episode to help you explore what you might need to quit in order to stay…in whatever role or relationship that might not be best serving you right now. 

    You’ll hear where this question came from, how we answered it back in January answering it, and how this question will support your transformation. Listen in: you need this question in your rotation!

    Mentioned on this episode: 

    Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show. 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-10933206 Mon, 11 Jul 2022 01:00:00 -0700 1864 7 full false     Design Your Summer of Learning (Repeat) Design Your Summer of Learning (Repeat) We’re on summer break so today we’re replaying a timely episode to make sure you have an impactful summer. 

    Grab your notebook and something to write with; today it’s time to design your summer of learning. Over the next thirty minutes you will: 

    • Get clear on your needs and desires
    • Identify the conditions necessary for you to thrive 
    • Be guided through the three principles to uncover your “what” 

    It’s time to get ready for a transformational summer! 

    Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show.  

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    ]]>     We’re on summer break so today we’re replaying a timely episode to make sure you have an impactful summer. 

    Grab your notebook and something to write with; today it’s time to design your summer of learning. Over the next thirty minutes you will: 

    • Get clear on your needs and desires
    • Identify the conditions necessary for you to thrive 
    • Be guided through the three principles to uncover your “what” 

    It’s time to get ready for a transformational summer! 

    Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show.  

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-10897585 Mon, 04 Jul 2022 01:00:00 -0700 1876 7 131 full false     Coaching Joy: Episode 129 Coaching Joy: Episode 129 Exploring our joy (fulfillment, meaning, love, satisfaction, etc.) is a necessary component to cultivating our resilience…and something that requires skill and intention due to our cultural and neurological conditioning towards negativity bias and the phenomenon of toxic positivity.

    In this third and final episode of a three-part series on transformational end-of-year conversations, Elena dives into how you can support your coaching clients (or any conversation partner) in exploring their joy. 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

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    ]]>     Exploring our joy (fulfillment, meaning, love, satisfaction, etc.) is a necessary component to cultivating our resilience…and something that requires skill and intention due to our cultural and neurological conditioning towards negativity bias and the phenomenon of toxic positivity.

    In this third and final episode of a three-part series on transformational end-of-year conversations, Elena dives into how you can support your coaching clients (or any conversation partner) in exploring their joy. 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

    Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show. 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-10775208 Mon, 13 Jun 2022 01:00:00 -0700 880 7 129 full false     Coaching Sadness: Episode 128 Coaching Sadness: Episode 128 There is loss inherent in change regardless of the size or the amount of that change. If this school year was a magical one, or your most challenging yet, the end of the year means loss in some form. The question for us to consider is, how can we honor and learn from that loss? 

    In this second episode of a three-part series on transformational end-of-year conversations, Elena dives into how you can support your coaching clients (or any conversation partner) in exploring their sadness (insecurity, hopelessness, loneliness, etc.). 


    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

     Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show. 

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    ]]>     There is loss inherent in change regardless of the size or the amount of that change. If this school year was a magical one, or your most challenging yet, the end of the year means loss in some form. The question for us to consider is, how can we honor and learn from that loss? 

    In this second episode of a three-part series on transformational end-of-year conversations, Elena dives into how you can support your coaching clients (or any conversation partner) in exploring their sadness (insecurity, hopelessness, loneliness, etc.). 


    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

     Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show. 

     Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-10739814 Mon, 06 Jun 2022 01:00:00 -0700 845 7 128 full false     Coaching Emotions: Anger: Episode 127 Coaching Emotions: Anger: Episode 127 Anger is a part of all of our lives. It has the potential to be a catalyst for change, an insight into our needs, and a source of wisdom. Yet too often it’s thought of as a “bad” emotion and avoided at all costs. 

    In this first episode of a three-part series on transformational end-of-year conversations, Elena dives into how you can support your coaching clients (or any conversation partner) in processing their anger (disappointment, resentment, frustration, etc.).  

    You’re 20 minutes away from better coaching conversations. 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show. 

    Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram

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    ]]>     Anger is a part of all of our lives. It has the potential to be a catalyst for change, an insight into our needs, and a source of wisdom. Yet too often it’s thought of as a “bad” emotion and avoided at all costs. 

    In this first episode of a three-part series on transformational end-of-year conversations, Elena dives into how you can support your coaching clients (or any conversation partner) in processing their anger (disappointment, resentment, frustration, etc.).  

    You’re 20 minutes away from better coaching conversations. 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show. 

    Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram

    Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inbox! Sign up at https://brightmorningteam.com/newsletter/ 

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-10702334 Mon, 30 May 2022 01:00:00 -0700 1223 7 127 full false     10 Strategies to Shift a Mood: Episode 126 10 Strategies to Shift a Mood: Episode 126 Today’s episode offers ten specific strategies you can use when you need to be “on” but are currently in a mood. If you’ve experienced this in the past, you know just how challenging it can be…and thanks to these suggestions for Elena, next time you’ll be prepared with the strategies you need. 

    These strategies and much more can also be found in The PD Book, which is releasing this week!!!  

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

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    ]]>     Today’s episode offers ten specific strategies you can use when you need to be “on” but are currently in a mood. If you’ve experienced this in the past, you know just how challenging it can be…and thanks to these suggestions for Elena, next time you’ll be prepared with the strategies you need. 

    These strategies and much more can also be found in The PD Book, which is releasing this week!!!  

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

    Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show. 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-10658626 Mon, 23 May 2022 01:00:00 -0700 1064 7 126 full false     It’s All In the Details: Episode 125 It’s All In the Details: Episode 125 Details can make or break a learning experience, yet are too often overlooked or deprioritized as “logistics”. It’s time for that to change. 

    In this episode, Elena shares why attending to the details is one of the 7 habits that transforms professional development, provides a couple of strategies you can start using right away to better attend to the details, and offers reflection questions to help you in your learning about designing and facilitating PD. 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

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    ]]>     Details can make or break a learning experience, yet are too often overlooked or deprioritized as “logistics”. It’s time for that to change. 

    In this episode, Elena shares why attending to the details is one of the 7 habits that transforms professional development, provides a couple of strategies you can start using right away to better attend to the details, and offers reflection questions to help you in your learning about designing and facilitating PD. 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

    Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show.  

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-10622494 Mon, 16 May 2022 01:00:00 -0700 1220 7 125 full false     When Things Don’t Go According to Plan: Episode 124 When Things Don’t Go According to Plan: Episode 124 There’s 20 minutes left in your session and you have an hour's worth of content, what do you do? 

    Adaptive facilitation is the key to staying calm and skillfully adjusting course when things don’t go according to plan. On today’s episode, Elena brings you along on her adaptive facilitation journey and provides two sets of reflection questions to support you on your own. If you lead teams, groups or meetings, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    • The PD Book 
    • Free workshop with Elena on Facilitation Adaptively if you pre-order The PD Book. Learn more at brightmorningteam.com/the-pd-book-pre-order-bonus/ 
    • The Art of Coaching Workbook (retired July 2024 with the release of Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching)
    • Two sets of reflection questions: 
      • What comes up for you when things don’t go according to plan? [Tip: consider multiple examples]
        • What feelings and thoughts come up? 
        • What’s the story that you tell? About yourself? About others in the room? 
      • When you facilitate a meeting or PD session, how do you gather information in the moment about how the folks are doing that you are there to serve? 
        • What you see? What you hear? What you feel? What you intuit? 

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    ]]>     There’s 20 minutes left in your session and you have an hour's worth of content, what do you do? 

    Adaptive facilitation is the key to staying calm and skillfully adjusting course when things don’t go according to plan. On today’s episode, Elena brings you along on her adaptive facilitation journey and provides two sets of reflection questions to support you on your own. If you lead teams, groups or meetings, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. 

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    • The PD Book 
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    • The Art of Coaching Workbook (retired July 2024 with the release of Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching)
    • Two sets of reflection questions: 
      • What comes up for you when things don’t go according to plan? [Tip: consider multiple examples]
        • What feelings and thoughts come up? 
        • What’s the story that you tell? About yourself? About others in the room? 
      • When you facilitate a meeting or PD session, how do you gather information in the moment about how the folks are doing that you are there to serve? 
        • What you see? What you hear? What you feel? What you intuit? 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-10575881 Mon, 09 May 2022 01:00:00 -0700 1053 7 124 full false     Powerful Facilitation Starts and Ends With You: Episode 123 Powerful Facilitation Starts and Ends With You: Episode 123 If you want to lead transformative learning experiences, you must tend to your own transformation. In this episode, Elena dives into one of the 7 habits that transform professional development: knowing yourself as a facilitator. 

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    • The PD Book
    • Pre-Order Special Offer: including free mini-workshops with Elena and Lori! Learn more at brightmorningteam.com/the-pd-book-pre-order-bonus/ 
    • The Art of Coaching Workbook (retired July 2024 with the release of Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching) 
    • Two sets of reflection questions: 
      • What gets under your skin? What are your triggers?
        • What do those triggers have to teach you?
        • How can you attend to your sore spots? 
      • Who do you want to be as a facilitator? 
        • Why do you want to facilitate it? 
        • If you were to watch a video of yourself facilitating, what do you hope you’d see? 
        • What do you hope that people who attend the sessions that you facilitate will say about you years later?
        • How do you want to feel in the moment when you're facilitating?

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    ]]>     If you want to lead transformative learning experiences, you must tend to your own transformation. In this episode, Elena dives into one of the 7 habits that transform professional development: knowing yourself as a facilitator. 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    • The PD Book
    • Pre-Order Special Offer: including free mini-workshops with Elena and Lori! Learn more at brightmorningteam.com/the-pd-book-pre-order-bonus/ 
    • The Art of Coaching Workbook (retired July 2024 with the release of Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching) 
    • Two sets of reflection questions: 
      • What gets under your skin? What are your triggers?
        • What do those triggers have to teach you?
        • How can you attend to your sore spots? 
      • Who do you want to be as a facilitator? 
        • Why do you want to facilitate it? 
        • If you were to watch a video of yourself facilitating, what do you hope you’d see? 
        • What do you hope that people who attend the sessions that you facilitate will say about you years later?
        • How do you want to feel in the moment when you're facilitating?

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-10533945 Mon, 02 May 2022 01:00:00 -0700 986 7 123 full false     The PD Book Sneak Peek: Episode 122 The PD Book Sneak Peek: Episode 122 In less than a month The PD Book will be out in the world! This is the book you need if you lead teams, groups and/or professional development of any kind. Today Elena is giving us all a treat by reading from the introduction. Listen in to learn all about what's inside The PD Book, and then go pre-order your copy! 

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    ]]>     In less than a month The PD Book will be out in the world! This is the book you need if you lead teams, groups and/or professional development of any kind. Today Elena is giving us all a treat by reading from the introduction. Listen in to learn all about what's inside The PD Book, and then go pre-order your copy! 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-10496401 Mon, 25 Apr 2022 01:00:00 -0700 3788 7 122 full false     What to Say: Listener Questions- Asked & Answered: Episode 121 What to Say: Listener Questions- Asked & Answered: Episode 121
  • How do you respond when young students say something racist? 
  • What do you do when you are the one who has said something racist? 
  • How do you address an entire community pushing against equity work? 

    • Today we’re wrapping up our special What to Say When You Hear Something Racist series with a listener questions episode. Listen in to hear our answers to these questions and several more. 

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    ]]>
  • How do you respond when young students say something racist? 
  • What do you do when you are the one who has said something racist? 
  • How do you address an entire community pushing against equity work? 

    • Today we’re wrapping up our special What to Say When You Hear Something Racist series with a listener questions episode. Listen in to hear our answers to these questions and several more. 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-10453354 Mon, 18 Apr 2022 01:00:00 -0700 2552 7 121 full false     REPEAT: You Want to Coach for Equity? Start Here REPEAT: You Want to Coach for Equity? Start Here We’re busy working to put together our What to Say When You Hear Something Racist Listener Questions episode, so today we’re replaying one of our favorite shows from August 2021, Episode 85: You Want to Coach for Equity? Start Here. This episode will help you tie together the content from What to Say When to your coaching practice. It’s intricately connected. 

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    ]]>     We’re busy working to put together our What to Say When You Hear Something Racist Listener Questions episode, so today we’re replaying one of our favorite shows from August 2021, Episode 85: You Want to Coach for Equity? Start Here. This episode will help you tie together the content from What to Say When to your coaching practice. It’s intricately connected. 

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    Opportunities for continued learning: 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-10411941 Mon, 11 Apr 2022 01:00:00 -0700 976 6 85 full false     What to Say: An Invitation for You - Get Your Questions Answered What to Say: An Invitation for You - Get Your Questions Answered The last episode of our limited series, What to Say When You Hear Something Racist, wrapped up last week and today Elena is back with an invitation for listeners: get all of your What to Say When… questions answered! 

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    ]]>     The last episode of our limited series, What to Say When You Hear Something Racist, wrapped up last week and today Elena is back with an invitation for listeners: get all of your What to Say When… questions answered! 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-10370772 Mon, 04 Apr 2022 01:00:00 -0700 157 full false     What to Say: Designing Your Racial Equity Learning Journey What to Say: Designing Your Racial Equity Learning Journey In the final episode of our limited series, What to Say When You Hear Something Racist, Elena shares recommendations and resources to continue this critical work. 

    Mentioned on this episode: 

    ]]>     In the final episode of our limited series, What to Say When You Hear Something Racist, Elena shares recommendations and resources to continue this critical work. 

    Mentioned on this episode: 

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-10326693 Mon, 28 Mar 2022 01:00:00 -0700 1244 6 120 full false     What to Say: It’s Complex - What to Say as a Person of Color What to Say: It’s Complex - What to Say as a Person of Color In this episode of our limited series, What to Say When You Hear Something Racist, Elena is joined by Stacey Goodman to discuss the additional considerations the two are mindful of as people of color engaging in conversations that address racism.  

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    ]]>     In this episode of our limited series, What to Say When You Hear Something Racist, Elena is joined by Stacey Goodman to discuss the additional considerations the two are mindful of as people of color engaging in conversations that address racism.  

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-10280238 Sun, 27 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0700 1793 6 119 full false     What to Say: Compassion, Curiosity and Boundaries What to Say: Compassion, Curiosity and Boundaries How do you hold compassion and curiosity when you experience racism? When do you draw boundaries around people who say racist things? 

    These are a few of the questions we explore in today’s episode where Elena is once again joined by her teammate, LesLee Bickford, who shares a very personal story about how she responded to racism expressed by her family. 

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    ]]>     How do you hold compassion and curiosity when you experience racism? When do you draw boundaries around people who say racist things? 

    These are a few of the questions we explore in today’s episode where Elena is once again joined by her teammate, LesLee Bickford, who shares a very personal story about how she responded to racism expressed by her family. 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-10242648 Fri, 18 Mar 2022 01:00:00 -0700 1487 6 118 full false     What to Say: Here’s What to Say What to Say: Here’s What to Say In this episode of our limited series, What to Say When You Hear Something Racist, Elena demonstrates specific sentence stems and responses you can use.  

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    ]]>     In this episode of our limited series, What to Say When You Hear Something Racist, Elena demonstrates specific sentence stems and responses you can use.  

    Mentioned on this episode: 

    Podcast Transcript and Use:

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-10256620 Wed, 16 Mar 2022 01:00:00 -0700 1389 6 117 full false     What to Say: Evaluating What’s Possible: Episode 116 What to Say: Evaluating What’s Possible: Episode 116 In today’s episode of our limited series, What to Say When You Hear Something Racist, Elena dives into the third (and final) P in her 3 P’s framework for responding to racism. 

    The third P is Possibility. And in this episode you’ll hear how to evaluate the possibility in a situation and how doing so will help you determine both what to say and whether you need to say something in that moment, or perhaps at a later time. 

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    ]]>     In today’s episode of our limited series, What to Say When You Hear Something Racist, Elena dives into the third (and final) P in her 3 P’s framework for responding to racism. 

    The third P is Possibility. And in this episode you’ll hear how to evaluate the possibility in a situation and how doing so will help you determine both what to say and whether you need to say something in that moment, or perhaps at a later time. 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-10237174 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 01:00:00 -0700 1027 6 116 full false     What to Say: The Role of Power in Addressing Racism: Episode 115 What to Say: The Role of Power in Addressing Racism: Episode 115 In this episode of our What to Say When You Hear Something Racist limited series, Elena guides you through how to reflect on power dynamics that are present in a situation in which you hear something racist. Listen in to hear the three types of power dynamics commonly at play, how your identity markers add complexity that must be considered, and how an awareness of both can help you find a springboard to open up the conversation.

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    ]]>     In this episode of our What to Say When You Hear Something Racist limited series, Elena guides you through how to reflect on power dynamics that are present in a situation in which you hear something racist. Listen in to hear the three types of power dynamics commonly at play, how your identity markers add complexity that must be considered, and how an awareness of both can help you find a springboard to open up the conversation.

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-10194694 Fri, 11 Mar 2022 01:00:00 -0800 1220 6 115 full false     What to Say: The Power of Purpose: Episode 114 What to Say: The Power of Purpose: Episode 114 Effectively responding to racism requires you to act with a clear purpose. In this episode of our What to Say When You Hear Something Racist limited series, Elena shares a process for you to get clear on your purpose for saying something, including the five categories of purposes you’ll likely be drawing from. 

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    ]]>     Effectively responding to racism requires you to act with a clear purpose. In this episode of our What to Say When You Hear Something Racist limited series, Elena shares a process for you to get clear on your purpose for saying something, including the five categories of purposes you’ll likely be drawing from. 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-10194547 Wed, 09 Mar 2022 01:00:00 -0800 986 6 114 full false     What to Say: A Framework for Responding to Racism: Episode 113 What to Say: A Framework for Responding to Racism: Episode 113 Elena shares her simple framework for responding to racism and demonstrates how she recently put it into action while antiquing (because unfortunately, racism is everywhere). 

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    ]]>     Elena shares her simple framework for responding to racism and demonstrates how she recently put it into action while antiquing (because unfortunately, racism is everywhere). 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-10194448 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 01:00:00 -0800 1320 6 113 full false     What to Say: Reckoning with Our Past: Episode 112 What to Say: Reckoning with Our Past: Episode 112 “We can’t go forward unless we look backwards” 

    In today’s episode, Elena shares the three vital reflection questions you must ask and answer for yourself as you reckon with your own history of experiencing racism. This reckoning is the fourth and final foundational element to prepare you to respond effectively when you hear something racist. 

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    ]]>     “We can’t go forward unless we look backwards” 

    In today’s episode, Elena shares the three vital reflection questions you must ask and answer for yourself as you reckon with your own history of experiencing racism. This reckoning is the fourth and final foundational element to prepare you to respond effectively when you hear something racist. 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-10150193 Mon, 28 Feb 2022 01:00:00 -0800 830 6 112 full false     What to Say: Recognizing Racism: Episode 111 What to Say: Recognizing Racism: Episode 111 How can people build knowledge around what racism is and build the accompanying skillset to identify racism in our daily lives? 

    Today Elena is joined by her teammate, LesLee Bickford, to explore this question first through story-telling and then through unraveling the many steps along a learning journey.

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    ]]>     How can people build knowledge around what racism is and build the accompanying skillset to identify racism in our daily lives? 

    Today Elena is joined by her teammate, LesLee Bickford, to explore this question first through story-telling and then through unraveling the many steps along a learning journey.

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-10106458 Mon, 21 Feb 2022 01:00:00 -0800 2188 6 111 full false     What to Say: Three Steps to Navigate Your Emotions: Episode 110 What to Say: Three Steps to Navigate Your Emotions: Episode 110 In the second episode of our new, “What to Say When You Hear Something Racist” series, Elena shares the next step you must take if you want to skillfully respond to racism: engage with your own emotions. 

    There is no way that we are going to transform our schools, our communities and our world without encountering emotions. Today Elena is sharing the three steps that will prevent our emotions from hijacking our actions so that we can learn from the wisdom they have to offer. 

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    ]]>     In the second episode of our new, “What to Say When You Hear Something Racist” series, Elena shares the next step you must take if you want to skillfully respond to racism: engage with your own emotions. 

    There is no way that we are going to transform our schools, our communities and our world without encountering emotions. Today Elena is sharing the three steps that will prevent our emotions from hijacking our actions so that we can learn from the wisdom they have to offer. 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-10066301 Mon, 14 Feb 2022 01:00:00 -0800 1830 6 110 full false     What to Say: The Role of Your Identity in Responding to Racism: Episode 109 What to Say: The Role of Your Identity in Responding to Racism: Episode 109 In the first episode of our new, “What to Say When You Hear Something Racist” series, Elena shares the first step you must take if you want to skillfully respond to racism: deepening your understanding of your own identity. 

    When you know yourself, you'll be able to better understand when you are inclined to step up and take action, or when you might be tempted to step away from something challenging. If you understand your identity experiences, you'll have heightened awareness of your own privilege and responsibility.

    The concepts and tools referenced on this episode will appear throughout this series. 

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    ]]>     In the first episode of our new, “What to Say When You Hear Something Racist” series, Elena shares the first step you must take if you want to skillfully respond to racism: deepening your understanding of your own identity. 

    When you know yourself, you'll be able to better understand when you are inclined to step up and take action, or when you might be tempted to step away from something challenging. If you understand your identity experiences, you'll have heightened awareness of your own privilege and responsibility.

    The concepts and tools referenced on this episode will appear throughout this series. 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-10018137 Mon, 07 Feb 2022 01:00:00 -0800 1579 6 109 full false     What to Say: Introducing What to Say When You Hear Something Racist What to Say: Introducing What to Say When You Hear Something Racist Today Elena is dropping into your feed to introduce a new limited series we’ll be sharing during the months of February and March, 2022: What to Say When You Hear Something Racist. 

    Listen in today to hear more about what to expect, and then tune-in on Monday for the first full episode! 

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    ]]>     Today Elena is dropping into your feed to introduce a new limited series we’ll be sharing during the months of February and March, 2022: What to Say When You Hear Something Racist. 

    Listen in today to hear more about what to expect, and then tune-in on Monday for the first full episode! 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-10017637 Sun, 06 Feb 2022 01:00:00 -0800 360 6 108 full false     The End of Month Routine You Need: Episode 108 The End of Month Routine You Need: Episode 108 Here’s the secret to ending the year feeling fulfilled and accomplished: reflect and adjust along the way. 

    If you’ve set a goal or an intention for this year, or if you’ve identified a word to guide you, then you don’t want to miss this episode. Today, as we continue our January series designed to set you up to have a fantastic year, Elena shares the end of month routine you need to help you fulfill those visions. 

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    ]]>     Here’s the secret to ending the year feeling fulfilled and accomplished: reflect and adjust along the way. 

    If you’ve set a goal or an intention for this year, or if you’ve identified a word to guide you, then you don’t want to miss this episode. Today, as we continue our January series designed to set you up to have a fantastic year, Elena shares the end of month routine you need to help you fulfill those visions. 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-9974948 Mon, 31 Jan 2022 01:00:00 -0800 1304 full false     Three Steps to Better Decision Making: Episode 107 Three Steps to Better Decision Making: Episode 107 Do you struggle with decision making fatigue? 

    Do you want to make decisions with confidence, knowing they are aligned with what matters most and will support your vision and goals for the life you want to live? 

    If so, listen in today as Elena shares the three step decision-making process that will help set you up to live with intention and thrive this year. 

    As a bonus, this process is one you can add to your Transformational Conversations toolkit to help guide others through once you internalize it for yourself. 

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    ]]>     Do you struggle with decision making fatigue? 

    Do you want to make decisions with confidence, knowing they are aligned with what matters most and will support your vision and goals for the life you want to live? 

    If so, listen in today as Elena shares the three step decision-making process that will help set you up to live with intention and thrive this year. 

    As a bonus, this process is one you can add to your Transformational Conversations toolkit to help guide others through once you internalize it for yourself. 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-9932571 Mon, 24 Jan 2022 01:00:00 -0800 1423 6 107 full false     What Do You Need to Quit In Order to Stay?: Episode 106 What Do You Need to Quit In Order to Stay?: Episode 106 What do you need to quit in order to stay? 

    This week we continue our January episodes focused on helping you get set-up to have a fantastic year. Today Bright Morning COO and podcast producer, LesLee Bickford, joins me and we dive into the juiciest question I’m asking and answering so far in 2022. You’ll hear where this question came from, how we’re currently answering it, and how this question will support your transformation. Listen in: you need this question in your rotation!

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    ]]>     What do you need to quit in order to stay? 

    This week we continue our January episodes focused on helping you get set-up to have a fantastic year. Today Bright Morning COO and podcast producer, LesLee Bickford, joins me and we dive into the juiciest question I’m asking and answering so far in 2022. You’ll hear where this question came from, how we’re currently answering it, and how this question will support your transformation. Listen in: you need this question in your rotation!

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-9892242 Mon, 17 Jan 2022 01:00:00 -0800 1906 6 106 full false     Morning Routines for Educators: Episode 105 Morning Routines for Educators: Episode 105 Are you starting the day in a way that serves you and sets you up to have your needs met? 

    How you spend the first part of your day sets the tone for the day. And how you spend your day is how you spend your life. 

    If you want to take a more intentional approach to 2022, start with your morning routine. 

    In today’s episode, Elena pulls back the curtain on why routines matter, considerations for creating a routine that will best meet your needs, and shares about how she starts her own days. 

    If you’re ready to turn off auto-pilot or say goodbye to frantic and frazzled, start here. 

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    ]]>     Are you starting the day in a way that serves you and sets you up to have your needs met? 

    How you spend the first part of your day sets the tone for the day. And how you spend your day is how you spend your life. 

    If you want to take a more intentional approach to 2022, start with your morning routine. 

    In today’s episode, Elena pulls back the curtain on why routines matter, considerations for creating a routine that will best meet your needs, and shares about how she starts her own days. 

    If you’re ready to turn off auto-pilot or say goodbye to frantic and frazzled, start here. 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-9852040 Mon, 10 Jan 2022 01:00:00 -0800 1463 full false     Coach's Corner: It’s Time to Get Your Needs Met: Episode 104 Coach's Corner: It’s Time to Get Your Needs Met: Episode 104 Have you been dreading the first day back to work after the break? 

    Or are you feeling refreshed and looking forward to the year to come…while feverishly hoping you can maintain that energy and optimism? 

    In this first episode of season 7 of the podcast, we’re focusing on the feelings that come up when you return to work after some time away and how you can get your needs met on a more regular basis. The tools shared will support both your personal transformation and your coaching conversations. 

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    ]]>     Have you been dreading the first day back to work after the break? 

    Or are you feeling refreshed and looking forward to the year to come…while feverishly hoping you can maintain that energy and optimism? 

    In this first episode of season 7 of the podcast, we’re focusing on the feelings that come up when you return to work after some time away and how you can get your needs met on a more regular basis. The tools shared will support both your personal transformation and your coaching conversations. 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-9818846 Mon, 03 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0800 1049 6 104 full false     REPLAY: How to Feel Better: Make and Create REPLAY: How to Feel Better: Make and Create Would you benefit from an infusion of energy, healing and joy? 

    That is what we’re hoping to provide you with today’s episode - a replay of one of our favorite How to Feel Better resilience strategies: make and create.

    This topic feels very timely as many of us head into a break where we (hopefully!) have a little more space to slow down and get in touch with our needs. More time to find some spaciousness, and perhaps some healing. 

    If you like this episode, consider checking out our full (and free!) How to Feel Better program. Enjoy! 

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    Support us 

    ]]>     Would you benefit from an infusion of energy, healing and joy? 

    That is what we’re hoping to provide you with today’s episode - a replay of one of our favorite How to Feel Better resilience strategies: make and create.

    This topic feels very timely as many of us head into a break where we (hopefully!) have a little more space to slow down and get in touch with our needs. More time to find some spaciousness, and perhaps some healing. 

    If you like this episode, consider checking out our full (and free!) How to Feel Better program. Enjoy! 

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    Support us 

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-9750738 Mon, 20 Dec 2021 01:00:00 -0800 673 full false     What Do You Need This Winter Break?: Episode 101 What Do You Need This Winter Break?: Episode 101 In today’s episode, Elena becomes the coach in your ear, providing some guidance for how you can think about winter break to ensure it serves you and your needs. 

    The 2021-2022 school year has been a beast for educators everywhere. This is your time to center your needs, and Elena is here to help you do just that. 

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    ]]>     In today’s episode, Elena becomes the coach in your ear, providing some guidance for how you can think about winter break to ensure it serves you and your needs. 

    The 2021-2022 school year has been a beast for educators everywhere. This is your time to center your needs, and Elena is here to help you do just that. 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-9706886 Sun, 12 Dec 2021 01:00:00 -0800 731 5 0 full false     Introducing The PD Book!: Episode 100 Introducing The PD Book!: Episode 100 This is an episode you won’t want to miss. Today Elena is joined by her co-author, Lori Cohen, to give you a sneak peek into their forthcoming book: The PD Book: 7 Habits that Transform Professional Development. 

    The book isn’t releasing until May 2022, so for the next five months this episode is the only place you’ll be able to hear about:  

    • 10 strategies to shift a mood
    • The 4 questions that should guide any PD you design, and 
    • The 7 habits that transform PD 

    Listen in and pre-order the book today!  

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    ]]>     This is an episode you won’t want to miss. Today Elena is joined by her co-author, Lori Cohen, to give you a sneak peek into their forthcoming book: The PD Book: 7 Habits that Transform Professional Development. 

    The book isn’t releasing until May 2022, so for the next five months this episode is the only place you’ll be able to hear about:  

    • 10 strategies to shift a mood
    • The 4 questions that should guide any PD you design, and 
    • The 7 habits that transform PD 

    Listen in and pre-order the book today!  

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    Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show. 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-9663265 Mon, 06 Dec 2021 01:00:00 -0800 2518 5 100 full false     Preparing for Healthy Conflict: Episode 99 Preparing for Healthy Conflict: Episode 99 Are you interested in strengthening your leadership muscles to support your teammates in engaging in healthy conflict? 

    Are you conflict averse but want to get better at sharing your needs? 

    If so, this episode is for you. 

    Listen in to hear Elena and Bright Morning teammate, Lori Cohen, discuss what makes engaging in conflict challenging for many people, how to strengthen your muscles to engage in healthy conflict, and a sentence stem you can try on today to start to do so.  

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    ]]>     Are you interested in strengthening your leadership muscles to support your teammates in engaging in healthy conflict? 

    Are you conflict averse but want to get better at sharing your needs? 

    If so, this episode is for you. 

    Listen in to hear Elena and Bright Morning teammate, Lori Cohen, discuss what makes engaging in conflict challenging for many people, how to strengthen your muscles to engage in healthy conflict, and a sentence stem you can try on today to start to do so.  

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-9621205 Mon, 29 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -0800 1017 5 99 full false     When it Feels Like it’s Never Enough: Episode 98 When it Feels Like it’s Never Enough: Episode 98 How do you support a client when they are working at capacity and still feeling like a failure because the demands are never ending and time is finite? 

    How do you support a client who has transitioned into a new role and is suddenly experiencing the disorienting reality of being a beginner again? 

    And how do you do that all in the midst of a global pandemic? 

    Today’s coaching conversation provides you with the opportunity to hear how Elena navigated this trifecta with Maria Barker. Maria recently moved from being an instructional coach to a dean of students, and while her commitment to her work has never waned, the joy it used to provide her has diminished. Listen in to hear how Elena and Maria’s conversation unleashes Maria’s inner-wisdom and provides a path forward. 

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    ]]>     How do you support a client when they are working at capacity and still feeling like a failure because the demands are never ending and time is finite? 

    How do you support a client who has transitioned into a new role and is suddenly experiencing the disorienting reality of being a beginner again? 

    And how do you do that all in the midst of a global pandemic? 

    Today’s coaching conversation provides you with the opportunity to hear how Elena navigated this trifecta with Maria Barker. Maria recently moved from being an instructional coach to a dean of students, and while her commitment to her work has never waned, the joy it used to provide her has diminished. Listen in to hear how Elena and Maria’s conversation unleashes Maria’s inner-wisdom and provides a path forward. 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-9547150 Mon, 22 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -0800 3353 5 98 full false     First 5 Minutes: “Who is a fictional character…”: Episode 95 First 5 Minutes: “Who is a fictional character…”: Episode 95 How can we bring some creativity and levity to our coaching conversations? What about helping our clients access their needs? Or connecting them to their power?   

    In this fourth and final episode of our special four-part First 5 Minutes series, Elena will walk you through how to do just that with one question that opens up your next coaching conversation. 

    In addition to providing you with a new question each week, Elena also walks through how to introduce this new type of question, models what that might look like, pulls back the curtain on why this question works and shares some wisdom on how to artfully put this into action. 

    This episode is for you if: 

    • Your conversations are feeling a little flat 
    • Your coachee is more compliant than actively engaged  
    • You’d like to learn a new way to open your coaching conversations 
    • You like concrete coaching tools! 

     Opportunities for continued learning: 

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    ]]>     How can we bring some creativity and levity to our coaching conversations? What about helping our clients access their needs? Or connecting them to their power?   

    In this fourth and final episode of our special four-part First 5 Minutes series, Elena will walk you through how to do just that with one question that opens up your next coaching conversation. 

    In addition to providing you with a new question each week, Elena also walks through how to introduce this new type of question, models what that might look like, pulls back the curtain on why this question works and shares some wisdom on how to artfully put this into action. 

    This episode is for you if: 

    • Your conversations are feeling a little flat 
    • Your coachee is more compliant than actively engaged  
    • You’d like to learn a new way to open your coaching conversations 
    • You like concrete coaching tools! 

     Opportunities for continued learning: 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-9463925 Mon, 01 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -0700 934 5 95 full false     First 5 Minutes-Tell me about a challenging moment: Episode 94 First 5 Minutes-Tell me about a challenging moment: Episode 94 How do you kindle a sense of power and agency in your coachee when they are feeling deflated or overwhelmed?  

    In this third episode of our special four-part First 5 Minutes series, Elena will walk you through how to do just that with one question that opens up your next coaching conversation. 

    In addition to providing you with a new question each week, Elena also walks through how to introduce this new type of question, models what that might look like, pulls back the curtain on why this question works and shares some wisdom on how to artfully put this into action. 

    This episode is for you if: 

    • Your coachees are feeling powerless or deflated 
    • You’d like to learn a new way to open your coaching conversations 
    • You like concrete coaching tools! 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

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    ]]>     How do you kindle a sense of power and agency in your coachee when they are feeling deflated or overwhelmed?  

    In this third episode of our special four-part First 5 Minutes series, Elena will walk you through how to do just that with one question that opens up your next coaching conversation. 

    In addition to providing you with a new question each week, Elena also walks through how to introduce this new type of question, models what that might look like, pulls back the curtain on why this question works and shares some wisdom on how to artfully put this into action. 

    This episode is for you if: 

    • Your coachees are feeling powerless or deflated 
    • You’d like to learn a new way to open your coaching conversations 
    • You like concrete coaching tools! 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-9420997 Mon, 25 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -0700 640 full false     First 5 Minutes: Resilience Boosting Opener: Episode 93 First 5 Minutes: Resilience Boosting Opener: Episode 93 How can we instill our clients with confidence in their potential to learn and grow? 

    In this second edition of our special four-part First 5 Minutes series, Elena will walk you through how to do just that with one question that opens up your next coaching conversation. 

    In addition to providing you with a new question each week, Elena also walks through how to introduce this new type of question, models what that might look like, pulls back the curtain on why this question works and shares some wisdom on how to artfully put this into action. 

    This episode is for you if: 

    • Your coachees are drained and/or overwhelmed and working from limited resilience reserves 
    • You’d like to learn a new way to open your coaching conversations 
    • You like concrete coaching tools! 

     Opportunities for continued learning: 

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    ]]>     How can we instill our clients with confidence in their potential to learn and grow? 

    In this second edition of our special four-part First 5 Minutes series, Elena will walk you through how to do just that with one question that opens up your next coaching conversation. 

    In addition to providing you with a new question each week, Elena also walks through how to introduce this new type of question, models what that might look like, pulls back the curtain on why this question works and shares some wisdom on how to artfully put this into action. 

    This episode is for you if: 

    • Your coachees are drained and/or overwhelmed and working from limited resilience reserves 
    • You’d like to learn a new way to open your coaching conversations 
    • You like concrete coaching tools! 

     Opportunities for continued learning: 

    Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show. 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-9380006 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -0700 787 5 93 full false     First 5 Minutes: Tell Me About a Place…: Episode 92 First 5 Minutes: Tell Me About a Place…: Episode 92 Today’s episode is the first in our special four-part First 5 Minutes series. These short episodes will provide you with all you need to know to incorporate one resilience-boosting question to use in your conversations.

    In addition to providing you with a new question each week, Elena also walks through how to introduce this new type of question, models what that might look like, pulls back the curtain on why this question works and shares some wisdom on how to artfully put this into action. 

    This episode is for you if: 

    • Your coachees are drained and/or overwhelmed and working from limited resilience reserves 
    • You’d like to learn a new way to open your coaching conversations 
    • You like concrete coaching tools! 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

    Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show. 

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    ]]>     Today’s episode is the first in our special four-part First 5 Minutes series. These short episodes will provide you with all you need to know to incorporate one resilience-boosting question to use in your conversations.

    In addition to providing you with a new question each week, Elena also walks through how to introduce this new type of question, models what that might look like, pulls back the curtain on why this question works and shares some wisdom on how to artfully put this into action. 

    This episode is for you if: 

    • Your coachees are drained and/or overwhelmed and working from limited resilience reserves 
    • You’d like to learn a new way to open your coaching conversations 
    • You like concrete coaching tools! 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

    Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show. 

    Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-9340813 Mon, 11 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -0700 853 full false     First 5 Minutes Series Trailer First 5 Minutes Series Trailer Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-9340711 Sun, 10 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -0700 249 full false Quarterly Wisdom: Journey into Wanderland: Episode 91 Quarterly Wisdom: Journey into Wanderland: Episode 91 Does your life feel like it’s one checklist after another? Are you feeling unbalanced with your energy being spent only on what must get done and not pursuits that fill you up? If so, this is the episode for you. 

    Today we’re kicking off Season 5 of the podcast with some Quarterly Wisdom from Elena. Tune in to hear about an energizing practice that will support you in connecting in meaningful ways with people, places and yourself. 

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    ]]>     Does your life feel like it’s one checklist after another? Are you feeling unbalanced with your energy being spent only on what must get done and not pursuits that fill you up? If so, this is the episode for you. 

    Today we’re kicking off Season 5 of the podcast with some Quarterly Wisdom from Elena. Tune in to hear about an energizing practice that will support you in connecting in meaningful ways with people, places and yourself. 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-9303376 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -0700 1161 5 91 full false     Coaches’ Corner: Is Your Tank Full?: Episode 90 Coaches’ Corner: Is Your Tank Full?: Episode 90 Today's episode is a Coaches' Corner episode where you have the opportunity to be guided by Elena in your own "coaching" session. Today Elena walks you through five essential questions to assess your resilience reserves.

    This episode is for you if: 

    • You're experiencing   irritation, resentment, caring less about things or shame.
    • You appreciate time and space to reflect on your needs and experiences 
    • You want to expand your ability to support others in cultivating their resilience 

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    ]]>     Today's episode is a Coaches' Corner episode where you have the opportunity to be guided by Elena in your own "coaching" session. Today Elena walks you through five essential questions to assess your resilience reserves.

    This episode is for you if: 

    • You're experiencing   irritation, resentment, caring less about things or shame.
    • You appreciate time and space to reflect on your needs and experiences 
    • You want to expand your ability to support others in cultivating their resilience 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-9258489 Mon, 27 Sep 2021 01:00:00 -0700 1170 4 90 full false     REPLAY: Virtual Reality: Confronting Self-Doubt REPLAY: Virtual Reality: Confronting Self-Doubt This week we are replaying an earlier coaching conversation with Kathrina Mendez, a teacher in California we first met in episode 2. 

    This was the second coaching conversation between Elena and Kathrina. In it Elena uses the ACE framework discussed in last week’s episode as she supported Kathrina in her quest for growing self-compassion and implementing power doses of self-care. 

    If you haven’t already listened to last week’s replay of the How to ACE Your Coaching Conversations episode, we encourage you to do so before or after you listen in to this conversation. 

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    ]]>     This week we are replaying an earlier coaching conversation with Kathrina Mendez, a teacher in California we first met in episode 2. 

    This was the second coaching conversation between Elena and Kathrina. In it Elena uses the ACE framework discussed in last week’s episode as she supported Kathrina in her quest for growing self-compassion and implementing power doses of self-care. 

    If you haven’t already listened to last week’s replay of the How to ACE Your Coaching Conversations episode, we encourage you to do so before or after you listen in to this conversation. 

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    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-9217915 Mon, 20 Sep 2021 01:00:00 -0700 5014 3 89 full false     How to ACE Your Coaching Conversations: Episode 88 How to ACE Your Coaching Conversations: Episode 88 This week we are replaying an earlier coaching tools episode where Elena provides an overview of the ACE framework, one of the core strategies for coaching resilience. 

    The ACE framework is one that has been utilized in many of the coaching conversations episodes, including one we will be replaying next week: Virtual Reality: Confronting Self Doubt.  

    This episode is for you if: 

    • You have questions about coaching emotions
    • You would like to support your clients in growing their resilience 
    • You would benefit from a framework for processing your own experience and growing your resilience 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show. 

     Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram

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    ]]>     This week we are replaying an earlier coaching tools episode where Elena provides an overview of the ACE framework, one of the core strategies for coaching resilience. 

    The ACE framework is one that has been utilized in many of the coaching conversations episodes, including one we will be replaying next week: Virtual Reality: Confronting Self Doubt.  

    This episode is for you if: 

    • You have questions about coaching emotions
    • You would like to support your clients in growing their resilience 
    • You would benefit from a framework for processing your own experience and growing your resilience 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show. 

     Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram

    Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inbox! Sign up at https://subscriber.brightmorningteam.com/resources 

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-9183518 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 01:00:00 -0700 2247 full false     Behind the Design: How to Coach Strong Emotions: Episode 87 Behind the Design: How to Coach Strong Emotions: Episode 87 This is a Behind the Designs episode in which Elena pulls back the curtain to provide expert advice on holding spaces for transformation. Today she’s sharing the strategy you need for coaching clients who are experiencing strong emotions. 

    This episode is for you if: 

    • You’re looking to strengthen your coaching practice 
    • You are tempted to go into fix-it mode when your client is struggling 
    • You don’t know what to do when a client becomes emotional 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show. 

     Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram

    Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inbox! Sign up at https://subscriber.brightmorningteam.com/resources 

    ]]>     This is a Behind the Designs episode in which Elena pulls back the curtain to provide expert advice on holding spaces for transformation. Today she’s sharing the strategy you need for coaching clients who are experiencing strong emotions. 

    This episode is for you if: 

    • You’re looking to strengthen your coaching practice 
    • You are tempted to go into fix-it mode when your client is struggling 
    • You don’t know what to do when a client becomes emotional 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show. 

     Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram

    Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inbox! Sign up at https://subscriber.brightmorningteam.com/resources 

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-9139518 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 01:00:00 -0700 960 3 87 full false     Addressing Race-based Opportunity Gaps: Episode 86 Addressing Race-based Opportunity Gaps: Episode 86 On today’s episode Elena coaches an instructional coach who works at a school that is the top performing high school in the state where despite their considerable success, students of color are being underserved. While this reality is known and discussed at the district and school-wide level, disparities are not being addressed at the individual classroom level. Elena’s coachee wants to change that and asked to be coached to figure out what is holding her back and how to consistently coach with an equity lens. Together the two discuss 7 foundational steps to take to begin building her foundation for coaching for equity. 

    This episode is for you if: 

    • You want to coach for equity
    • You struggle to center equity in your coaching conversations
    • You are supporting others who want to center equity in their work 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

    Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram

     Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inbox! Sign up at https://subscriber.brightmorningteam.com/resources 

    ]]>     On today’s episode Elena coaches an instructional coach who works at a school that is the top performing high school in the state where despite their considerable success, students of color are being underserved. While this reality is known and discussed at the district and school-wide level, disparities are not being addressed at the individual classroom level. Elena’s coachee wants to change that and asked to be coached to figure out what is holding her back and how to consistently coach with an equity lens. Together the two discuss 7 foundational steps to take to begin building her foundation for coaching for equity. 

    This episode is for you if: 

    • You want to coach for equity
    • You struggle to center equity in your coaching conversations
    • You are supporting others who want to center equity in their work 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

    Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram

     Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inbox! Sign up at https://subscriber.brightmorningteam.com/resources 

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-9102275 Mon, 30 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0700 3825 full false     You Want to Coach for Equity? Start Here: Episode 85 You Want to Coach for Equity? Start Here: Episode 85 In this Coaches’ Corner episode Elena shows up as your coach and expertly guides you through some exercises and prompts to consider if you are looking to coach for equity. 

    This episode is for you if: 

    • You want to coach for equity 
    • You want to support others in discovering their why for coaching for equity 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    • Mind the Gap (handout)
    • 3 Bs: Behaviors, Beliefs and Ways of Being 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

    Podcast Transcript and Use:

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    • Coaching for Equity (book)
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    ]]>     In this Coaches’ Corner episode Elena shows up as your coach and expertly guides you through some exercises and prompts to consider if you are looking to coach for equity. 

    This episode is for you if: 

    • You want to coach for equity 
    • You want to support others in discovering their why for coaching for equity 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    • Mind the Gap (handout)
    • 3 Bs: Behaviors, Beliefs and Ways of Being 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

    Podcast Transcript and Use:

    Bright Morning Consulting owns the copyright in and to all content in and transcripts of The Bright Morning Podcast, with all rights reserved. You may not, except with our express written permission, distribute or commercially exploit the content.

    If you would like to support the show and enable us to invest additional resources into providing more polished transcripts, you can do so by becoming a Friend of the Show.


    Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram

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    Support us 

    Mentioned in this Episode

    • Friends of the Show 
    • Mind the Gap 
    • 3 Bs: Behaviors, Beliefs and Ways of Being 
    • Coaching for Equity (book)
    • Coaching for Equity 101 (workshop) 



    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-9068888 Mon, 23 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0700 1002 3 85 full false     Kicking Off Coaching Relationships in 2021-22: Episode 84 Kicking Off Coaching Relationships in 2021-22: Episode 84 “What should my kick-off conversations look like?” 

    In this short Behind the Design episode Elena walks us through how kick-off conversations with clients provide the opportunity to lay the foundation for Transformational Coaching. She shares some unique considerations, and some specific questions, for kick-off conversations taking place this 2021-22 school year.

    This episode is for you if: 

    • You are a coach looking to kick-off powerful coaching relationships with your clients 
    • You are a team leader looking to kick-off powerful relationships with your team members 


    Opportunities for continued learning: 

    Podcast Transcript and Use:

    Bright Morning Consulting owns the copyright in and to all content in and transcripts of The Bright Morning Podcast, with all rights reserved. You may not, except with our express written permission, distribute or commercially exploit the content.

    If you would like to support the show and enable us to invest additional resources into providing more polished transcripts, you can do so by becoming a Friend of the Show.


    Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram

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    Support us by becoming a Friend of the Show

    Mentioned in This Episode     
    Friends of the Podcast 
    Social Media 
    Coaching for Equity 

    ]]>     “What should my kick-off conversations look like?” 

    In this short Behind the Design episode Elena walks us through how kick-off conversations with clients provide the opportunity to lay the foundation for Transformational Coaching. She shares some unique considerations, and some specific questions, for kick-off conversations taking place this 2021-22 school year.

    This episode is for you if: 

    • You are a coach looking to kick-off powerful coaching relationships with your clients 
    • You are a team leader looking to kick-off powerful relationships with your team members 


    Opportunities for continued learning: 

    Podcast Transcript and Use:

    Bright Morning Consulting owns the copyright in and to all content in and transcripts of The Bright Morning Podcast, with all rights reserved. You may not, except with our express written permission, distribute or commercially exploit the content.

    If you would like to support the show and enable us to invest additional resources into providing more polished transcripts, you can do so by becoming a Friend of the Show.


    Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram

    Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inbox! Sign up at https://subscriber.brightmorningteam.com/resources 

    Support us by becoming a Friend of the Show

    Mentioned in This Episode     
    Friends of the Podcast 
    Social Media 
    Coaching for Equity 

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-9028161 Mon, 16 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0700 911 3 84 full false     How Do I Set Up Coaching At My Site?: Episode 83 How Do I Set Up Coaching At My Site?: Episode 83 How do you approach a coaching role in a new (largely undefined) coaching program? Today Elena shares her advice for what you need to consider on the front-end to set your coaching program up for success. 

    Note: This is a “take two” episode. The originally released episode was a coaching conversation on the same topic that has been removed at the request of the coachee. 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

     Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inbox! Sign up at https://subscriber.brightmorningteam.com/resources 

    ]]>     How do you approach a coaching role in a new (largely undefined) coaching program? Today Elena shares her advice for what you need to consider on the front-end to set your coaching program up for success. 

    Note: This is a “take two” episode. The originally released episode was a coaching conversation on the same topic that has been removed at the request of the coachee. 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Opportunities for continued learning: 

     Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inbox! Sign up at https://subscriber.brightmorningteam.com/resources 

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-8994349 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0700 1389 3 83 full false     Creating Space: Coaching Conversation: Episode 82 Creating Space: Coaching Conversation: Episode 82 Today on the podcast Elena coaches a former principal turned regional administrator in a power packed 30-minute conversation. The two thought they were going to be focusing on navigating conflict but you’ll hear how with one insightful question the focus shifts to providing the space to reflect on the past turbulent year and what is possible when emotions are explored and we root in our individual and collective experiences.   

    This episode is for you if you: 

    • Coach leaders 
    • Are a leader 
    • Want to hear what a transformational conversation sounds like (hint: the client is doing the heavy lifting) 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Opportunities to grow your leadership:

    Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram

     Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inbox! Sign up at https://subscriber.brightmorningteam.com/resources 

     Support us by becoming a Friend of the Show

    ]]>     Today on the podcast Elena coaches a former principal turned regional administrator in a power packed 30-minute conversation. The two thought they were going to be focusing on navigating conflict but you’ll hear how with one insightful question the focus shifts to providing the space to reflect on the past turbulent year and what is possible when emotions are explored and we root in our individual and collective experiences.   

    This episode is for you if you: 

    • Coach leaders 
    • Are a leader 
    • Want to hear what a transformational conversation sounds like (hint: the client is doing the heavy lifting) 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Opportunities to grow your leadership:

    Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram

     Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inbox! Sign up at https://subscriber.brightmorningteam.com/resources 

     Support us by becoming a Friend of the Show

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-8959060 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0700 2934 3 82 full false     Three Tips for Navigating Conflict: Episode 81 Three Tips for Navigating Conflict: Episode 81 Today Elena pulls back the curtain on three of her own experiences navigating conflict: with a co-worker, a managee and a manager. She shares her top three tips and one important awareness to hold if you are looking to skillfully navigate conflict in your life and relationships. 

    This episode is for you if: 

    • You’re a conflict avoider and want to grow your skills to engage more confidently 
    • You jump into conflict but it doesn’t always turn out the way you want  

    Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram

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    Support us by becoming a Friend of the Show

    Mentioned in This Episode

    Art of Coaching Teams 

    Bright Morning Memberships 

    ]]>     Today Elena pulls back the curtain on three of her own experiences navigating conflict: with a co-worker, a managee and a manager. She shares her top three tips and one important awareness to hold if you are looking to skillfully navigate conflict in your life and relationships. 

    This episode is for you if: 

    • You’re a conflict avoider and want to grow your skills to engage more confidently 
    • You jump into conflict but it doesn’t always turn out the way you want  

    Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram

    Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inbox! Sign up at https://subscriber.brightmorningteam.com/resources 

    Support us by becoming a Friend of the Show

    Mentioned in This Episode

    Art of Coaching Teams 

    Bright Morning Memberships 

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-8915134 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 01:00:00 -0700 1352 3 81 full false     Remember. Reclaim. Restore. In Conversation with Trisha Moquino: Episode 80 Remember. Reclaim. Restore. In Conversation with Trisha Moquino: Episode 80 This week Elena is in conversation with Trisha Moquino, the founder of Keres Children's Learning Center (KCLC) in Cochiti Pueblo, NM. KCLC is a Keres-language revitalization school that uses an intergenerational approach to immersion and dual-language with Montessori pedagogy. It is one of very few schools in the country that provides children with the opportunity to learn through their heritage language. And a few years ago it didn’t exist. 

    In this conversation Trisha graciously teaches about the history of displacement and war on Native peoples and also beautifully shares the pressing need to support Indigenous people today in reclaiming their children’s education and honoring their heritage in school systems. 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Support Trisha and the Keres Children’s Learning Center by making a donation 

    ]]>     This week Elena is in conversation with Trisha Moquino, the founder of Keres Children's Learning Center (KCLC) in Cochiti Pueblo, NM. KCLC is a Keres-language revitalization school that uses an intergenerational approach to immersion and dual-language with Montessori pedagogy. It is one of very few schools in the country that provides children with the opportunity to learn through their heritage language. And a few years ago it didn’t exist. 

    In this conversation Trisha graciously teaches about the history of displacement and war on Native peoples and also beautifully shares the pressing need to support Indigenous people today in reclaiming their children’s education and honoring their heritage in school systems. 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Support Trisha and the Keres Children’s Learning Center by making a donation 

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-8878913 Mon, 19 Jul 2021 01:00:00 -0700 3079 3 80 full false     What Makes a Conversation Transformational: Episode 79 What Makes a Conversation Transformational: Episode 79 This is a Quarterly Wisdom episode. Today Elena explores two foundational understandings that are essential if you want to have conversations that allow for transformational and deep connection. First, what the phrase “every conversation counts” means and how it is a core belief of every Transformational Coach. Next, what a Transformational Coach must believe about their role relative to their coachee and what we often see getting in the way of that being a reality.
    This episode is for you if:You are committed to being a Transformational Coach Your conversations sometimes feel transactionalYou find yourself giving a lot of advice or telling people what to do more than you’d like...or think you should be in your coaching conversations

    Click here for show notes, including everything mentioned in this episode 
    Friends of the Podcast 

    ]]>     This is a Quarterly Wisdom episode. Today Elena explores two foundational understandings that are essential if you want to have conversations that allow for transformational and deep connection. First, what the phrase “every conversation counts” means and how it is a core belief of every Transformational Coach. Next, what a Transformational Coach must believe about their role relative to their coachee and what we often see getting in the way of that being a reality.
    This episode is for you if:You are committed to being a Transformational Coach Your conversations sometimes feel transactionalYou find yourself giving a lot of advice or telling people what to do more than you’d like...or think you should be in your coaching conversations

    Click here for show notes, including everything mentioned in this episode 
    Friends of the Podcast 

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-8807057 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 01:00:00 -0700 1633 3 79 full false     REPLAY: How to Feel Better: How to Make Changes that Last REPLAY: How to Feel Better: How to Make Changes that Last  our final week on break from recording new episodes we’re replaying one of our favorite mini-episodes from Elena’s How to Feel Better program. Earlier this spring we aired daily episodes for this four week program and today we’re bringing you one that is relevant all year long: How to Make Changes that Last. If you’re looking to make behavioral changes in pursuit of the life you want to live, this is the episode you need today. 


    While the program has concluded, you can access all episodes and the weekly guides at any time by     signing up here.  

    ]]>      our final week on break from recording new episodes we’re replaying one of our favorite mini-episodes from Elena’s How to Feel Better program. Earlier this spring we aired daily episodes for this four week program and today we’re bringing you one that is relevant all year long: How to Make Changes that Last. If you’re looking to make behavioral changes in pursuit of the life you want to live, this is the episode you need today. 


    While the program has concluded, you can access all episodes and the weekly guides at any time by     signing up here.  

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-8806301 Mon, 05 Jul 2021 01:00:00 -0700 1764 3 78 full false     REPLAY: How to Feel Better: Reflect on Last Year REPLAY: How to Feel Better: Reflect on Last Year In this repeat of this  mini-episode Elena walks you through the second Feel Better exercise in the How to Feel Better Week 2 Program Guide: “Reflect on Last Year" as we journey through week 2 in the four week program. 

    Sign-up for the (free!) How to Feel Better 4-week program

    ]]>     In this repeat of this  mini-episode Elena walks you through the second Feel Better exercise in the How to Feel Better Week 2 Program Guide: “Reflect on Last Year" as we journey through week 2 in the four week program. 

    Sign-up for the (free!) How to Feel Better 4-week program

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-8696570 Mon, 28 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0700 524 3 77 full false     REPLAY: How to Feel Better: How am I Feeling? REPLAY: How to Feel Better: How am I Feeling?  We’re taking a short summer break on the podcast. Over the next three weeks we’ll be replaying a few of our favorite mini-episodes from Elena’s How to Feel Better program. Earlier this spring we aired daily episodes for this four week program and today we’re bringing you one that is relevant everyday: How am I Feeling?

    While the program has concluded, you can access all episodes and the weekly guides at any time by signing up here.  

    Sign-up for the (free!) Feel Better program here. 


    ]]>      We’re taking a short summer break on the podcast. Over the next three weeks we’ll be replaying a few of our favorite mini-episodes from Elena’s How to Feel Better program. Earlier this spring we aired daily episodes for this four week program and today we’re bringing you one that is relevant everyday: How am I Feeling?

    While the program has concluded, you can access all episodes and the weekly guides at any time by signing up here.  

    Sign-up for the (free!) Feel Better program here. 


    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-8696387 Mon, 21 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0700 430 3 76 full false     Unpacking: Creating Boundaries with Cultural Humility: Episode 74 Unpacking: Creating Boundaries with Cultural Humility: Episode 74 This is a different type of episode, one where we unpack a coaching conversation. If you listened in on Monday, you know Elena coached a white leader around working across lines of racial difference, specifically around where to draw a line in cross-racial relationships when behavior has become problematic. 

    It is possible to create boundaries with cultural competence and humility, yet too often that doesn’t happen. Oftentimes the approach skews to dominance or things running amok. Both of these are failures of leadership. In this episode, Elena and her Bright Morning teammate LesLee Bickford dive into the challenge of white leaders striving to work against white supremacy culture while still providing the leadership needed to run healthy teams where everyone is able to thrive. 

    Listen in to explore what matters most in these complex and critical situations and hear an example of what it might sound like to open up the conversation with your teammate when you are expressing your concerns. 

    Full show notes, including everything mentioned on the show can be found here.

    Sign-up for Elena’s Newsletter and Exclusive Resources (sign up!)

    Mentioned in This Episode
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    The Art of Coaching Teams (book by Elena)

    Continued Learning
    Coaching for Equity
    The Art of Coaching Teams 

    ]]>     This is a different type of episode, one where we unpack a coaching conversation. If you listened in on Monday, you know Elena coached a white leader around working across lines of racial difference, specifically around where to draw a line in cross-racial relationships when behavior has become problematic. 

    It is possible to create boundaries with cultural competence and humility, yet too often that doesn’t happen. Oftentimes the approach skews to dominance or things running amok. Both of these are failures of leadership. In this episode, Elena and her Bright Morning teammate LesLee Bickford dive into the challenge of white leaders striving to work against white supremacy culture while still providing the leadership needed to run healthy teams where everyone is able to thrive. 

    Listen in to explore what matters most in these complex and critical situations and hear an example of what it might sound like to open up the conversation with your teammate when you are expressing your concerns. 

    Full show notes, including everything mentioned on the show can be found here.

    Sign-up for Elena’s Newsletter and Exclusive Resources (sign up!)

    Mentioned in This Episode
     | Newsletter and Exclusive Resources (sign up!)
    The Art of Coaching Teams (book by Elena)

    Continued Learning
    Coaching for Equity
    The Art of Coaching Teams 

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-8670351 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0700 1941 full false     Where Do You Draw a Line? Where Do You Draw a Line? This is a coaching episode. Today Elena coaches a school leader, who identifies as white, as she considers how she wants to lead through ongoing interracial conflict with one of her team members. This conversation illuminates many pressing questions for conversation, including when you draw a line between creating space for people to speak their truth and enabling a toxic work environment.

    This episode is for you if: 

    • You are interested in exploring issues of race, equity and working across lines of racial difference 
    • You benefit from observing and analyzing coaching conversations to grow your own coaching toolkit  

    Mentioned in this Episode:

    Newsletter and Exclusive Resources (sign up!) 

    The Art of Coaching Teams (book by Elena)

    The Art of Coaching Workbook (retired July 2024 with the release of Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching)

    Indicators of Trust in Schools (tool from The Art of Coaching Teams)  

    Instagram

    Twitter

    LinkedIn

    Continued Learning:

    Coaching for Equity 

    The Art of Coaching Teams 



    ]]>     This is a coaching episode. Today Elena coaches a school leader, who identifies as white, as she considers how she wants to lead through ongoing interracial conflict with one of her team members. This conversation illuminates many pressing questions for conversation, including when you draw a line between creating space for people to speak their truth and enabling a toxic work environment.

    This episode is for you if: 

    • You are interested in exploring issues of race, equity and working across lines of racial difference 
    • You benefit from observing and analyzing coaching conversations to grow your own coaching toolkit  

    Mentioned in this Episode:

    Newsletter and Exclusive Resources (sign up!) 

    The Art of Coaching Teams (book by Elena)

    The Art of Coaching Workbook (retired July 2024 with the release of Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching)

    Indicators of Trust in Schools (tool from The Art of Coaching Teams)  

    Instagram

    Twitter

    LinkedIn

    Continued Learning:

    Coaching for Equity 

    The Art of Coaching Teams 



    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-8650914 Mon, 07 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0700 4391 full false     Coaches’ Corner: Design Your Summer of Learning Coaches’ Corner: Design Your Summer of Learning Today’s episode is the first of its kind, designed to provide you with some of the benefits of working with your own Transformational Coach. We’re calling these the “Coaches’ Corner,” during which Elena expertly holds the space and provides you with prompts for reflection. 

    Grab your notebook and something to write with; today it’s time to design your summer of learning. Over the next thirty minutes you will: 

    • Get clear on your needs and desires
    • Identify the conditions necessary for you to thrive 
    • Be guided through the three principles to uncover your “what” 

    It’s time to get ready for a transformational summer! 

    Full show notes, including everything mentioned on the show can be found here. 

    Start your Bright Morning All-Inclusive and All-Inclusive+ memberships today and receive four months of group coaching with Elena! 


    Mentioned in This Episode
    Bright Morning All-Inclusive and All-Inclusive+ memberships (includes summer group coaching!) 

    ]]>     Today’s episode is the first of its kind, designed to provide you with some of the benefits of working with your own Transformational Coach. We’re calling these the “Coaches’ Corner,” during which Elena expertly holds the space and provides you with prompts for reflection. 

    Grab your notebook and something to write with; today it’s time to design your summer of learning. Over the next thirty minutes you will: 

    • Get clear on your needs and desires
    • Identify the conditions necessary for you to thrive 
    • Be guided through the three principles to uncover your “what” 

    It’s time to get ready for a transformational summer! 

    Full show notes, including everything mentioned on the show can be found here. 

    Start your Bright Morning All-Inclusive and All-Inclusive+ memberships today and receive four months of group coaching with Elena! 


    Mentioned in This Episode
    Bright Morning All-Inclusive and All-Inclusive+ memberships (includes summer group coaching!) 

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-8610106 Mon, 31 May 2021 01:00:00 -0700 1830 3 72 full false     Closing Strong: End-of-Year Conversations Closing Strong: End-of-Year Conversations  This is a Behind the Design Episode, the first in its kind that pulls back the curtain on the decisions we make to create the conditions for transformation. Today Elena applies the five habits necessary for all conversations and learning spaces where our goal is to connect, reflect and honor growth to end-of-year conversation.

    This episode is for you if: You’re looking to grow your design and facilitation toolkit You will be leading end-of-year conversationsYou want to support others in engaging emotions and would benefit from some expert tips in how to skillfully do so
    Click here for show notes, including everything mentioned in the episode.

    Mentioned in This Episode
    Artful Design and Facilitation (renamed The PD Workshop)

    ]]>      This is a Behind the Design Episode, the first in its kind that pulls back the curtain on the decisions we make to create the conditions for transformation. Today Elena applies the five habits necessary for all conversations and learning spaces where our goal is to connect, reflect and honor growth to end-of-year conversation.

    This episode is for you if: You’re looking to grow your design and facilitation toolkit You will be leading end-of-year conversationsYou want to support others in engaging emotions and would benefit from some expert tips in how to skillfully do so
    Click here for show notes, including everything mentioned in the episode.

    Mentioned in This Episode
    Artful Design and Facilitation (renamed The PD Workshop)

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-8525701 Mon, 17 May 2021 01:00:00 -0700 1252 3 70 full false     What Do You Say When: A Client Says, “I Don’t Know How…” What Do You Say When: A Client Says, “I Don’t Know How…” This is a “What Do You Say When…” episode, the first of its kind designed to explore some of the most commonly asked questions we receive from coaches and managers looking to support others in those moments when they feel stuck. On today’s episode, Elena pulls back the curtain on how she thinks about and responds to the common refrain of, “I don’t know how…” 

    This episode is for you if: 

    • You’re curious how “I don’t know how…” is the sign of a powerful awareness on the part of your client 
    • You appreciate mental models and want to hear the three paths Elena considers going down when this refrain pops up in her coaching conversations 
    • You are quick to offer solutions but have noticed that your client is often hesitant to take them, or they don’t seem to solve for the issue at play 

    Click here for show notes, including everything mentioned in this episode. 

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    Bright Morning social media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram 

    ]]>     This is a “What Do You Say When…” episode, the first of its kind designed to explore some of the most commonly asked questions we receive from coaches and managers looking to support others in those moments when they feel stuck. On today’s episode, Elena pulls back the curtain on how she thinks about and responds to the common refrain of, “I don’t know how…” 

    This episode is for you if: 

    • You’re curious how “I don’t know how…” is the sign of a powerful awareness on the part of your client 
    • You appreciate mental models and want to hear the three paths Elena considers going down when this refrain pops up in her coaching conversations 
    • You are quick to offer solutions but have noticed that your client is often hesitant to take them, or they don’t seem to solve for the issue at play 

    Click here for show notes, including everything mentioned in this episode. 

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    Newsletter sign-up 

    Mind the Gap 

    Bright Morning social media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram 

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-8482424 Mon, 10 May 2021 01:00:00 -0700 1122 3 69 full false     Taking a Confrontational Stance Taking a Confrontational Stance This is a coaching tool episode. Today Elena takes you behind the scenes to explore how and why she uses the confrontational stance in her coaching conversations. This stance was used repeatedly in episode 67, so we suggest listening in to that coaching conversation if you haven’t already. 

    This episode is for you if: 

    • You could benefit from a quick primer on the difference between facilitative and directive coaching  
    • You’re curious about the 5 things taking a confrontational stance can accomplish 
    • You want to hear more about what goes into being successful when utilizing the confrontational stance 

    Click here for show notes, including everything mentioned in the episode. 

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    ]]>     This is a coaching tool episode. Today Elena takes you behind the scenes to explore how and why she uses the confrontational stance in her coaching conversations. This stance was used repeatedly in episode 67, so we suggest listening in to that coaching conversation if you haven’t already. 

    This episode is for you if: 

    • You could benefit from a quick primer on the difference between facilitative and directive coaching  
    • You’re curious about the 5 things taking a confrontational stance can accomplish 
    • You want to hear more about what goes into being successful when utilizing the confrontational stance 

    Click here for show notes, including everything mentioned in the episode. 

    Mentioned in This Episode

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-8439630 Mon, 03 May 2021 01:00:00 -0700 956 full false     Who Defines the Terms of a Coaching Conversation? Who Defines the Terms of a Coaching Conversation? This is a coaching conversation. In this episode Elena coaches a veteran school-based coach seeking to increase the impact of their coaching sessions. Together they explore who defines the terms of a coaching conversation and what is needed to step into your fear when you realize a change in course is needed. 

    This episode is for you if: 

    • You want to hear powerful uses of the confrontational stance 
    • You are a coach in a systems where coaching isn’t well defined 
    • Your internal commitment to equity isn’t yet consistently matched by your practice 

    Click here for show notes, including everything mentioned in the episode. 

    Mentioned in This Episode

    Mind the Gap

    The Art of Coaching (retired July 2024 with the release of Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching)

    Coaching for Equity

    ]]>     This is a coaching conversation. In this episode Elena coaches a veteran school-based coach seeking to increase the impact of their coaching sessions. Together they explore who defines the terms of a coaching conversation and what is needed to step into your fear when you realize a change in course is needed. 

    This episode is for you if: 

    • You want to hear powerful uses of the confrontational stance 
    • You are a coach in a systems where coaching isn’t well defined 
    • Your internal commitment to equity isn’t yet consistently matched by your practice 

    Click here for show notes, including everything mentioned in the episode. 

    Mentioned in This Episode

    Mind the Gap

    The Art of Coaching (retired July 2024 with the release of Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching)

    Coaching for Equity

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-8396456 Mon, 26 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0700 4301 3 67 full false     Special Announcement - Season 3 Special Announcement - Season 3 Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-8395669 Sun, 25 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -0700 153 full false Feel Better: Create Your Recipe for Well-Being Feel Better: Create Your Recipe for Well-Being This is the final episode of our special edition How to Feel Better podcast series. Today Elena gets us ready to engage in the final two exercises in the Week 4 Guide: What Has Helped You Feel Better?  and the Week 4 Wrap Up. 

    Listen in as we celebrate whatever part of the program you took part in and embrace a, “what I did was enough” mindset. Because you are always enough.  

    Sign-up for the free Feel Better program here. 

    Rate and review the podcast! 

    Click here for full show notes, including everything mentioned on the episode. 

    ]]>     This is the final episode of our special edition How to Feel Better podcast series. Today Elena gets us ready to engage in the final two exercises in the Week 4 Guide: What Has Helped You Feel Better?  and the Week 4 Wrap Up. 

    Listen in as we celebrate whatever part of the program you took part in and embrace a, “what I did was enough” mindset. Because you are always enough.  

    Sign-up for the free Feel Better program here. 

    Rate and review the podcast! 

    Click here for full show notes, including everything mentioned on the episode. 

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-8353246 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0700 1154 2 67 full false     Feel Better: Create a Pandemic Transition Plan Feel Better: Create a Pandemic Transition Plan In this mini-episode of the Feel Better program, Elena walks you through the fourth exercise in the Week Four How to Feel Better Guide: A Post-Pandemic Plan. It’s time to start thinking about what we want to start, stop and keep doing in the post-pandemic world...and Elena has the tool to help you get to it! 

    Sign-up for the free Feel Better program here. 

    Rate and review the podcast! 

    Click here for full show notes, including everything mentioned on the episode.

    ]]>     In this mini-episode of the Feel Better program, Elena walks you through the fourth exercise in the Week Four How to Feel Better Guide: A Post-Pandemic Plan. It’s time to start thinking about what we want to start, stop and keep doing in the post-pandemic world...and Elena has the tool to help you get to it! 

    Sign-up for the free Feel Better program here. 

    Rate and review the podcast! 

    Click here for full show notes, including everything mentioned on the episode.

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-8353241 Thu, 22 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0700 401 2 66 full false     Feel Better: How to Make Changes that Last (CORRECTED) Feel Better: How to Make Changes that Last (CORRECTED)
    Note  This is  the correct version of the episode that was originally released  on April 20, 2021 .  Sorry for the confusion. 

    In this episode Elena walks you through the second episode in the Week 4 How to Feel Better Guide: How to Make Lasting Change. Tune in to hear the 15 lessons you need to know if you are looking to make behavioral changes in your pursuit of feeling better and crafting the life you want to live. 

    Sign-up for the free Feel Better program here. 

    Rate and review the podcast! 

    Click here for full show notes, including everything mentioned on the episode. 

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    Onward 

    ]]>
    Note  This is  the correct version of the episode that was originally released  on April 20, 2021 .  Sorry for the confusion. 

    In this episode Elena walks you through the second episode in the Week 4 How to Feel Better Guide: How to Make Lasting Change. Tune in to hear the 15 lessons you need to know if you are looking to make behavioral changes in your pursuit of feeling better and crafting the life you want to live. 

    Sign-up for the free Feel Better program here. 

    Rate and review the podcast! 

    Click here for full show notes, including everything mentioned on the episode. 

    Mentioned in This Episode

    Onward 

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-8353233 Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0700 1764 2 66 full false     Feel Better: Letting Go Feel Better: Letting Go In this mini-episode of the Feel Better program, Elena walks you through the third exercise in the Week Four How to Feel Better Guide: Letting Go. Get ready to let go of what is holding you back so you are able to step forward into the life you want to lead. 

    Sign-up for the free Feel Better program here. 

    Rate and review the podcast! 

    Click here for full show notes, including everything mentioned on the episode. 

    ]]>     In this mini-episode of the Feel Better program, Elena walks you through the third exercise in the Week Four How to Feel Better Guide: Letting Go. Get ready to let go of what is holding you back so you are able to step forward into the life you want to lead. 

    Sign-up for the free Feel Better program here. 

    Rate and review the podcast! 

    Click here for full show notes, including everything mentioned on the episode. 

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-8353238 Wed, 21 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0700 970 2 64 full false     Feel Better Step 4: Act Feel Better Step 4: Act In today’s episode, Elena kicks off the fourth and final week of her free How to Feel Better program. This week we move to action and lay the foundation to feel better well beyond the end of this time-bound program.

    This episode is for you if:

    • You are experiencing hope intermixed with fear 
    • You have a tendency to put others first and deny your own wants and needs 
    • You want to look forward and create the life you want to lead
    • You’re ready to feel better

    Sign-up for the free Feel Better program here. 

    Rate and review the podcast! 

    Click here for full show notes, including everything mentioned on the episode. 

    Mentioned in This Episode

    The Ultimate Career Change Checklist for Job Seekers at Any Age

    ]]>     In today’s episode, Elena kicks off the fourth and final week of her free How to Feel Better program. This week we move to action and lay the foundation to feel better well beyond the end of this time-bound program.

    This episode is for you if:

    • You are experiencing hope intermixed with fear 
    • You have a tendency to put others first and deny your own wants and needs 
    • You want to look forward and create the life you want to lead
    • You’re ready to feel better

    Sign-up for the free Feel Better program here. 

    Rate and review the podcast! 

    Click here for full show notes, including everything mentioned on the episode. 

    Mentioned in This Episode

    The Ultimate Career Change Checklist for Job Seekers at Any Age

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-8353226 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0700 1128 2 62 full false     Feel Better: Make and Create Feel Better: Make and Create In this mini-episode Elena walks you through the final Feel Better exercise in the How to Feel Better Week 3 Program Guide: “Make and Create" as we conclude our exploration of Step 3: Commemorate.

    Sign-up for the free Feel Better program here. 

    Rate and review the podcast! 

    Click here for full show notes, including everything mentioned on the episode. 

    Mentioned in This Episode

    Bright Morning Podcast Episode with Indira Allegra



    ]]>     In this mini-episode Elena walks you through the final Feel Better exercise in the How to Feel Better Week 3 Program Guide: “Make and Create" as we conclude our exploration of Step 3: Commemorate.

    Sign-up for the free Feel Better program here. 

    Rate and review the podcast! 

    Click here for full show notes, including everything mentioned on the episode. 

    Mentioned in This Episode

    Bright Morning Podcast Episode with Indira Allegra



    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-8309030 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0700 668 2 61 full false     Feel Better: Honoring Heroes and Human Resilience Feel Better: Honoring Heroes and Human Resilience In this mini-episode Elena walks you through the fourth Feel Better exercise in the How to Feel Better Week 3 Program Guide: “Honoring Heroes and Human Resilience" as we continue our exploration of Step 3: Commemorate.

    Sign-up for the free Feel Better program here. 

    Rate and review the podcast! 

    Click here for full show notes, including everything mentioned on the episode. 

    Mentioned in This Episode

    Arundhati Roy’s article, The Pandemic is a Portal



    ]]>     In this mini-episode Elena walks you through the fourth Feel Better exercise in the How to Feel Better Week 3 Program Guide: “Honoring Heroes and Human Resilience" as we continue our exploration of Step 3: Commemorate.

    Sign-up for the free Feel Better program here. 

    Rate and review the podcast! 

    Click here for full show notes, including everything mentioned on the episode. 

    Mentioned in This Episode

    Arundhati Roy’s article, The Pandemic is a Portal



    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-8309023 Thu, 15 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0700 820 2 60 full false     Feel Better: Rest. Grief is Exhausting. Feel Better: Rest. Grief is Exhausting. In this mini-episode Elena walks you through the third Feel Better exercise in the How to Feel Better Week 3 Program Guide: “Rest. Grief is Exhausting." as we continue our exploration of Step 3: Commemorate.

    Sign-up for the free Feel Better program here. 

    Rate and review the podcast! 

    Click here for full show notes, including everything mentioned on the episode. 



    ]]>     In this mini-episode Elena walks you through the third Feel Better exercise in the How to Feel Better Week 3 Program Guide: “Rest. Grief is Exhausting." as we continue our exploration of Step 3: Commemorate.

    Sign-up for the free Feel Better program here. 

    Rate and review the podcast! 

    Click here for full show notes, including everything mentioned on the episode. 



    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-8309020 Wed, 14 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0700 480 2 59 full false     Feel Better: Write Your Story Feel Better: Write Your Story In this mini-episode Elena walks you through the second Feel Better exercise in the How to Feel Better Week 3 Program Guide: “What's the Story You Want to Tell?" as we begin our exploration of Step 3: Commemorate.  

    Sign-up for the free Feel Better program here. 

    Rate and review the podcast! 

    Click here for full show notes, including everything mentioned on the episode. 

    ]]>     In this mini-episode Elena walks you through the second Feel Better exercise in the How to Feel Better Week 3 Program Guide: “What's the Story You Want to Tell?" as we begin our exploration of Step 3: Commemorate.  

    Sign-up for the free Feel Better program here. 

    Rate and review the podcast! 

    Click here for full show notes, including everything mentioned on the episode. 

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-8309006 Tue, 13 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0700 1148 2 58 full false     Feel Better Step 3: Commemorate Feel Better Step 3: Commemorate In today’s episode, Elena kicks off week 3 of her free How to Feel Better 4-week program. This week we move from reflection into intentional action.

    This episode is for you if:

    • You want support negating the long-term effects of trauma
    • You want to "move on" with intentional action
    • You’re ready to feel better

    Sign-up for the free Feel Better program here. 

    Rate and review the podcast! 

    Click here for full show notes, including everything mentioned on the episode. 

    Mentioned in This Episode

    Friends of the Podcast (Support Elena’s work) 

    How to Feel Better (free program!) 

    Subscribe to our newsletter (free tips, resources and invites) 

    ]]>     In today’s episode, Elena kicks off week 3 of her free How to Feel Better 4-week program. This week we move from reflection into intentional action.

    This episode is for you if:

    • You want support negating the long-term effects of trauma
    • You want to "move on" with intentional action
    • You’re ready to feel better

    Sign-up for the free Feel Better program here. 

    Rate and review the podcast! 

    Click here for full show notes, including everything mentioned on the episode. 

    Mentioned in This Episode

    Friends of the Podcast (Support Elena’s work) 

    How to Feel Better (free program!) 

    Subscribe to our newsletter (free tips, resources and invites) 

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-8309001 Mon, 12 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0700 1646 2 57 full false     Feel Better: Connect with Others Feel Better: Connect with Others In this mini-episode Elena walks you through the fourth and final Feel Better exercise in the How to Feel Better Week 2 Program Guide: “Connect with Others" as we close out week 2 in the four week program. 


    Sign-up for the (free!)     How to Feel Better 4-week program

    ]]>     In this mini-episode Elena walks you through the fourth and final Feel Better exercise in the How to Feel Better Week 2 Program Guide: “Connect with Others" as we close out week 2 in the four week program. 


    Sign-up for the (free!)     How to Feel Better 4-week program

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-8266420 Fri, 09 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0700 634 full false     Feel Better: Resilience Infusion: Cultivate Perspective Feel Better: Resilience Infusion: Cultivate Perspective In this mini-episode Elena walks you through the third Feel Better exercise in the How to Feel Better Week 2 Program Guide: “Cultivate Perspective" as we journey through week 2 in the four week program. 


    Sign-up for the (free!)     How to Feel Better 4-week program

    ]]>     In this mini-episode Elena walks you through the third Feel Better exercise in the How to Feel Better Week 2 Program Guide: “Cultivate Perspective" as we journey through week 2 in the four week program. 


    Sign-up for the (free!)     How to Feel Better 4-week program

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-8266413 Thu, 08 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0700 919 full false     Feel Better: Reflect on Last Year Feel Better: Reflect on Last Year In this mini-episode Elena walks you through the second Feel Better exercise in the How to Feel Better Week 2 Program Guide: “Reflect on Last Year" as we journey through week 2 in the four week program. 


    Sign-up for the (free!)     How to Feel Better 4-week program

    ]]>     In this mini-episode Elena walks you through the second Feel Better exercise in the How to Feel Better Week 2 Program Guide: “Reflect on Last Year" as we journey through week 2 in the four week program. 


    Sign-up for the (free!)     How to Feel Better 4-week program

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-8266392 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0700 495 full false     Feel Better: Have Your Emotions to Tea Feel Better: Have Your Emotions to Tea In this mini-episode Elena walks you through the first Feel Better exercise in the How to Feel Better Week 2 Program Guide: “Have Your Emotions to Tea" as we embark on week 2 in the four week program. 

    ]]>     In this mini-episode Elena walks you through the first Feel Better exercise in the How to Feel Better Week 2 Program Guide: “Have Your Emotions to Tea" as we embark on week 2 in the four week program. 

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-8266368 Tue, 06 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0700 754 full false     Feel Better Step 2: Explore Feel Better Step 2: Explore In today’s episode, Elena kicks off week 2 of her free How to Feel Better 4-week program. What is the second step you need to take if you want to start feeling better? Explore.

    This episode is for you if: 

    • You are ready to engage with your emotions and want to do so in a healthy way 
    • You would like some coping strategies to navigate intense emotions 
    • You’re ready to feel better

    Click here for full show notes, including everything mentioned. 

    Sign-up for the (free!) How to Feel Better 4-week program

    Mentioned in This Episode
    Feel Better (Free 4-Week Program): Sign-up to get all resources Elena mentioned in today and will be sharing in the upcoming daily episodes.

    ]]>     In today’s episode, Elena kicks off week 2 of her free How to Feel Better 4-week program. What is the second step you need to take if you want to start feeling better? Explore.

    This episode is for you if: 

    • You are ready to engage with your emotions and want to do so in a healthy way 
    • You would like some coping strategies to navigate intense emotions 
    • You’re ready to feel better

    Click here for full show notes, including everything mentioned. 

    Sign-up for the (free!) How to Feel Better 4-week program

    Mentioned in This Episode
    Feel Better (Free 4-Week Program): Sign-up to get all resources Elena mentioned in today and will be sharing in the upcoming daily episodes.

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-8266353 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0700 2283 2 52 full false     Feel Better: Resilience Infusion: Energy Check-In Feel Better: Resilience Infusion: Energy Check-In In this mini-episode Elena walks you through the forth Feel Better exercise in the How to Feel Better Week 1 Program Guide: the “Energy Check-In." Listen in to learn more and celebrate your growth over the first week of the four week program! 

    Full show notes, including everything mentioned in the episode, can be found here. 

    Sign-up for the (free!) Feel Better program here. 

    ]]>     In this mini-episode Elena walks you through the forth Feel Better exercise in the How to Feel Better Week 1 Program Guide: the “Energy Check-In." Listen in to learn more and celebrate your growth over the first week of the four week program! 

    Full show notes, including everything mentioned in the episode, can be found here. 

    Sign-up for the (free!) Feel Better program here. 

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-8226871 Fri, 02 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0700 660 full false     Feel Better: How Do You Want to Feel? Feel Better: How Do You Want to Feel? In this mini-episode Elena walks you through the third Feel Better exercise in the How to Feel Better Week 1 Program Guide: the “What do I Want to Feel” checklist.

    Full show notes, including everything mentioned in the episode, can be found here. 

    Sign-up for the (free!) Feel Better program here. 

    ]]>     In this mini-episode Elena walks you through the third Feel Better exercise in the How to Feel Better Week 1 Program Guide: the “What do I Want to Feel” checklist.

    Full show notes, including everything mentioned in the episode, can be found here. 

    Sign-up for the (free!) Feel Better program here. 

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-8226856 Thu, 01 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0700 457 full false     Feel Better: Name Those Feelings Feel Better: Name Those Feelings In this mini-episode Elena walks you through the second Feel Better exercise in the How to Feel Better Week 1 Program Guide: the “Name Those Feelings!” and the corresponding Core Emotions tool.

    Full show notes, including everything mentioned in the episode, can be found here. 

    Sign-up for the (free!) Feel Better program here. 

    ]]>     In this mini-episode Elena walks you through the second Feel Better exercise in the How to Feel Better Week 1 Program Guide: the “Name Those Feelings!” and the corresponding Core Emotions tool.

    Full show notes, including everything mentioned in the episode, can be found here. 

    Sign-up for the (free!) Feel Better program here. 

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-8226844 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0700 605 full false     Feel Better: How am I feeling? Feel Better: How am I feeling? In this mini-episode Elena walks you through the first Feel Better exercise in the How to Feel Better Week 1 Program Guide: the “How am I Feeling?” temperature check. 

    Full show notes, including everything mentioned in the episode, can be found here. 


    Sign-up for the (free!) Feel Better program     here. 

    ]]>     In this mini-episode Elena walks you through the first Feel Better exercise in the How to Feel Better Week 1 Program Guide: the “How am I Feeling?” temperature check. 

    Full show notes, including everything mentioned in the episode, can be found here. 


    Sign-up for the (free!) Feel Better program     here. 

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-8226830 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0700 487 full false     Feel Better Step 1: Look Feel Better Step 1: Look In today’s episode, Elena officially kicks off her free How to Feel Better 4-week program. Here’s a spoiler: the first step of how to feel better is that you need to feel. 

    Many of us have been taught to “manage” or “control” our emotions. In the workplace we have learned that emotions are unprofessional and have no place. In this episode, Elena exposes the historical context that has led to this detachment from our emotions and the wisdom of our body. She provides the first step to reconnect with our emotions on the pathway to healing and feeling better. 

    This episode is for you if: 

    • You’re ready to take one step today to stand against oppression
    • You’d like a sneak peek into one of the four(!) books Elena is writing right now 
    • You’re ready to feel better 

    Click here for full show notes and everything mentioned in the episode. 

    Sign-up for the (free!) Feel Better program. 

    Mentioned in This Episode

    • Feel Better (Free 4-Week Program): Sign-up to get all resources Elena mentioned in today and will be sharing in the upcoming daily episodes.
    ]]>     In today’s episode, Elena officially kicks off her free How to Feel Better 4-week program. Here’s a spoiler: the first step of how to feel better is that you need to feel. 

    Many of us have been taught to “manage” or “control” our emotions. In the workplace we have learned that emotions are unprofessional and have no place. In this episode, Elena exposes the historical context that has led to this detachment from our emotions and the wisdom of our body. She provides the first step to reconnect with our emotions on the pathway to healing and feeling better. 

    This episode is for you if: 

    • You’re ready to take one step today to stand against oppression
    • You’d like a sneak peek into one of the four(!) books Elena is writing right now 
    • You’re ready to feel better 

    Click here for full show notes and everything mentioned in the episode. 

    Sign-up for the (free!) Feel Better program. 

    Mentioned in This Episode

    • Feel Better (Free 4-Week Program): Sign-up to get all resources Elena mentioned in today and will be sharing in the upcoming daily episodes.
    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-8226815 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0700 2187 full false     Feel Better Program Starts on Monday! Feel Better Program Starts on Monday! Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-8212718 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0700 82 full false Announcing Feel Better: A Special Edition Podcast Series Announcing Feel Better: A Special Edition Podcast Series This week Elena dives into what is behind the current phenomenon of hearing so many people expressing the desire to want to “feel better” right now and how she’s meeting this need with her new (free!) Feel Better program. Listen in to hear more about what emerging from this moment in time requires of us, and the incredible opportunity it presents for collective healing. And then sign-up for the Feel Better program and get excited for Elena to guide you through the process, step-by-step, beginning next Monday! 

    Register for the Feel Better program HERE. 

    Full show notes, including all things mentioned on the show can be found here. 

    Mentioned in This Episode:

    • Friends of Podcast
    • Feel Better registration
    • Instagram 
    • Art of Coaching Teams 101 
    • All-Inclusive/+ memberships 
    ]]>     This week Elena dives into what is behind the current phenomenon of hearing so many people expressing the desire to want to “feel better” right now and how she’s meeting this need with her new (free!) Feel Better program. Listen in to hear more about what emerging from this moment in time requires of us, and the incredible opportunity it presents for collective healing. And then sign-up for the Feel Better program and get excited for Elena to guide you through the process, step-by-step, beginning next Monday! 

    Register for the Feel Better program HERE. 

    Full show notes, including all things mentioned on the show can be found here. 

    Mentioned in This Episode:

    • Friends of Podcast
    • Feel Better registration
    • Instagram 
    • Art of Coaching Teams 101 
    • All-Inclusive/+ memberships 
    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-8177997 Mon, 22 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0700 1222 2 46 full false     Creating a Recipe for Thriving Through Change Creating a Recipe for Thriving Through Change This is a coaching conversation. In this episode Elena once again coaches Huber Trenado, a teacher (who is also a former student!) who we met in Season 1: Episode 13 of the podcast. This time around Elena supports Huber to codify his learnings from a year of virtual teaching that brought many surprises in terms of the amount of joy and success he and his students managed to find. They explore an often unidentified culprit in our struggles with change, how to stand in your power, and the need to capture and share our learnings on how to best serve students...even when that defies a popular narrative.   

    This episode is for you if: 

    • You want to hear a masterful example of paraphrasing.
    • You, or others you support, struggle with change. 
    • You want to better support others (or yourself!) to stand in their power.  

    Full show notes can be found here. 

    Mentioned in this Episode:

    ]]>     This is a coaching conversation. In this episode Elena once again coaches Huber Trenado, a teacher (who is also a former student!) who we met in Season 1: Episode 13 of the podcast. This time around Elena supports Huber to codify his learnings from a year of virtual teaching that brought many surprises in terms of the amount of joy and success he and his students managed to find. They explore an often unidentified culprit in our struggles with change, how to stand in your power, and the need to capture and share our learnings on how to best serve students...even when that defies a popular narrative.   

    This episode is for you if: 

    • You want to hear a masterful example of paraphrasing.
    • You, or others you support, struggle with change. 
    • You want to better support others (or yourself!) to stand in their power.  

    Full show notes can be found here. 

    Mentioned in this Episode:

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-8134053 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0700 3500 2 45 full false     A Lonely Role with Adam Morales [Revisited] A Lonely Role with Adam Morales [Revisited]
    On the Bright Morning Podcast: This week is a coaching conversation. Continuing on with our theme for this season, Elena is catching up with a coachee from season one. This week she's joined by Adam Morales who recently made an unexpected mid-year move into being the principal. Beyond the specifics of Adam’s situation however, this is an episode that addresses how you coach someone when what they are saying isn’t matching up with how they are physically showing up. 

    This episode is for you if:

    • You are a leader or coach leaders. I guarantee some of what Adam is navigating will deeply resonate! 
    • You're interested in experiencing more directive coaching stances and moves. 
    • You want more ways to incorporate celebrating progress and helping yourself and others practice self-care in addition to focusing on everyone else.
    • You're experiencing people saying they're "good" and you're wondering if there might be more to explore and process. 

     

    Find full show notes and links to everything mentioned on the show here. 

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    On the Bright Morning Podcast: This week is a coaching conversation. Continuing on with our theme for this season, Elena is catching up with a coachee from season one. This week she's joined by Adam Morales who recently made an unexpected mid-year move into being the principal. Beyond the specifics of Adam’s situation however, this is an episode that addresses how you coach someone when what they are saying isn’t matching up with how they are physically showing up. 

    This episode is for you if:

    • You are a leader or coach leaders. I guarantee some of what Adam is navigating will deeply resonate! 
    • You're interested in experiencing more directive coaching stances and moves. 
    • You want more ways to incorporate celebrating progress and helping yourself and others practice self-care in addition to focusing on everyone else.
    • You're experiencing people saying they're "good" and you're wondering if there might be more to explore and process. 

     

    Find full show notes and links to everything mentioned on the show here. 

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-7997431 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0800 3101 2 42 full false     Getting Unstuck: Standing in Solidarity Getting Unstuck: Standing in Solidarity
    This is a different kind of episode. Not an interview or a coaching conversation, but rather a candid talk between two colleagues as we explore how we are processing and responding to the recent rise in overt hate crimes committed against members of the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities around our county. Elena is joined by Bright Morning Podcast producer and COO, LesLee Bickford. Together we explore what holds us back from speaking out against injustices and how we can release those tethers and stand in solidarity. 


    This episode is for you if you: 

    • Have ever failed to respond to injustice and want to do better in the future.
    • Benefit from hearing others discuss how they process complex and emotionally charged topics. 
    • Want ideas for how to engage and stand with members of the AAPI community during this moment of increased racialized violence. 


    Find full show notes and links to everything mentioned on the show here. 

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    This is a different kind of episode. Not an interview or a coaching conversation, but rather a candid talk between two colleagues as we explore how we are processing and responding to the recent rise in overt hate crimes committed against members of the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities around our county. Elena is joined by Bright Morning Podcast producer and COO, LesLee Bickford. Together we explore what holds us back from speaking out against injustices and how we can release those tethers and stand in solidarity. 


    This episode is for you if you: 

    • Have ever failed to respond to injustice and want to do better in the future.
    • Benefit from hearing others discuss how they process complex and emotionally charged topics. 
    • Want ideas for how to engage and stand with members of the AAPI community during this moment of increased racialized violence. 


    Find full show notes and links to everything mentioned on the show here. 

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-7865185 Mon, 15 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0800 3489 2 41 full false     Ask Me Anything: Coaching for Equity Edition Ask Me Anything: Coaching for Equity Edition Elena is joined by Bright Morning Senior Associate, Lori Cohen, for an Ask Me Anything episode. The two respond to your questions related to coaching for equity and a few other coaching topics. 

    This episode is for you if: 

    • You’re curious to hear thoughts on how colleagues should "hold each other accountable" for being anti-racist at school.
    • You want to be prepared with an answer to the question, “why do we need to focus on racial equity as the priority for pursuing educational justice for students?”
    • Are wondering how to get started with equity work with your team.

    The conversation covers these topics and much more! 


    Find full show notes, including everything mentioned     here. 

    ]]>     Elena is joined by Bright Morning Senior Associate, Lori Cohen, for an Ask Me Anything episode. The two respond to your questions related to coaching for equity and a few other coaching topics. 

    This episode is for you if: 

    • You’re curious to hear thoughts on how colleagues should "hold each other accountable" for being anti-racist at school.
    • You want to be prepared with an answer to the question, “why do we need to focus on racial equity as the priority for pursuing educational justice for students?”
    • Are wondering how to get started with equity work with your team.

    The conversation covers these topics and much more! 


    Find full show notes, including everything mentioned     here. 

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-7734154 Mon, 08 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0800 4043 2 40 full false     Coaching Across Lines of Difference | Adam Morales Coaching Across Lines of Difference | Adam Morales In this episode, Elena coaches Adam Morales, an assistant principal from Arizona. on working across lines of racial of racial differences.

    ]]>     In this episode, Elena coaches Adam Morales, an assistant principal from Arizona. on working across lines of racial of racial differences.

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-5736160 Thu, 28 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0800 5191 1 22 full false     Virtual Reality: Confronting Self-Doubt Virtual Reality: Confronting Self-Doubt In this episode Elena once again coaches Kathrina Mendez, a teacher in California we first met in episode 2 where the conversation centered around drawing boundaries, practicing self-compassion, and imagining possibilities.

    Seven months later Kathrina finds herself in a different context, confronting new challenges of teaching virtually during a pandemic. Listen in to hear about the quest for growing self-compassion and implementing power doses of self-care to support Kathrina in being the teacher she wants to be - for herself, and her students.

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    ]]>     In this episode Elena once again coaches Kathrina Mendez, a teacher in California we first met in episode 2 where the conversation centered around drawing boundaries, practicing self-compassion, and imagining possibilities.

    Seven months later Kathrina finds herself in a different context, confronting new challenges of teaching virtually during a pandemic. Listen in to hear about the quest for growing self-compassion and implementing power doses of self-care to support Kathrina in being the teacher she wants to be - for herself, and her students.

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-7227493 Mon, 11 Jan 2021 01:00:00 -0800 5432 2 36 full false     Quarterly Wisdom - A Word for the Year Quarterly Wisdom - A Word for the Year Welcome to Season 2 of the Bright Morning podcast! In this “Quarterly Wisdom Episode,” Elena shares the word that she hopes will encapsulate her hopes, vision and values for 2021, and the mantra that she’ll use to guide her behavior. She also shares what her 2020 word was and how she wrestled with it. 

    This episode is for you if:

    • You’re thinking about what the start of a new year means to you, and you’re wanting to set goals, intentions or commitments.
    • You ache to feel more grounded in your core values and you want to live those values. 
    • You’re looking for ways to continue engaging clients or anyone in further reflection on their values.
    ]]>     Welcome to Season 2 of the Bright Morning podcast! In this “Quarterly Wisdom Episode,” Elena shares the word that she hopes will encapsulate her hopes, vision and values for 2021, and the mantra that she’ll use to guide her behavior. She also shares what her 2020 word was and how she wrestled with it. 

    This episode is for you if:

    • You’re thinking about what the start of a new year means to you, and you’re wanting to set goals, intentions or commitments.
    • You ache to feel more grounded in your core values and you want to live those values. 
    • You’re looking for ways to continue engaging clients or anyone in further reflection on their values.
    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-7094272 Mon, 04 Jan 2021 01:00:00 -0800 1402 full false     Coaching A First-Year Teacher | Abigail Brown Coaching A First-Year Teacher | Abigail Brown This week, Elena coaches Abigail Brown, a first-year teacher in Indianapolis. While in some ways Abigail is dealing with typical new teacher challenges, she’s also (as we all know) beginning her career in an unprecedented situation. Elena coaches Abigail on prioritizing, getting clear on her values and the impact she wants to have, and on self-care. 

    ]]>     This week, Elena coaches Abigail Brown, a first-year teacher in Indianapolis. While in some ways Abigail is dealing with typical new teacher challenges, she’s also (as we all know) beginning her career in an unprecedented situation. Elena coaches Abigail on prioritizing, getting clear on her values and the impact she wants to have, and on self-care. 

    ]]>     Elena Aguilar Buzzsprout-5322193 Mon, 07 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0700 5055 1 17 full false