The Bright Morning Podcast with Elena Aguilar Elena Aguilar

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: Become a Friend of the Podcast Core Human NeedsPre-order Arise: The Art of Transformational CoachingEpisode 183: Try It On: A Confidence Building Sentence StemOpportunities for continued learning: ...

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: Become a Friend of the Podcast &nb...

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: Become a Friend of the PodcastPre-order Arise: The Art of Transformational Coachingand claim your pre-order bonus offersThe Creative ACT: A Way of Being, by Rick RubinOpportunities for continued learning: Becom...

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: Become a Friend of the PodcastPre-order Arise: The Art of Transformational Coachingand claim your p...

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: Pre-order Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching Become a Friend of the Podcast Opportunities for continued learning: Become a Bright Morning Member Attend a The Art of Coaching virtual workshop ...

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: Pre-order Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching Claim your pre-order bonus offersJoin Elena in person at a workshop this fall!San Francisco - August 8-9Los Angeles - August 26-27Austin - September 5-6Atlanta - September 12...