The Bright Morning Podcast with Elena Aguilar

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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.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    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 Demonstration02:38 Starting the Coaching Conversation03:13 Addressing Nervousnes...

    23 min

  2. 16 SEPT

    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. Mentioned on this episode: Become a Friend of the Podcast Opportunities for continued learning...

    19 min

  3. 9 SEPT

    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, ensurin...

    41 min

  4. 2 SEPT

    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...

    27 min

  5. 26 AUG

    Ep 214: Crafting Your Personal Vision for the School Year

    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: Become a Friend of the Podcast Learning Library membership Opportunities for continued learning: Become a Bright Morning Member “Crafting Your Personal Vision” Skill Session (Learning Library)Join ...

    6 min

  6. 19 AUG

    Ep 213: Six Things Coaches Need to Know Before School Starts

    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. Mentioned on this episode: Become a Friend of the Podcast Learning Library membership Opportunities for continued learning: Become a Bright Morning Member Join Elena at an in-person The Art of Transformational Coaching workshop (through Fall ‘24)Reflection questions: Who do you want to b...

    7 min

  7. 12 AUG

    Ep 212: Determining Your Schedule for the School Year

    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. Mentioned on this episode: Become a Friend of the Podcast Learning Library membership Opportunities for continued learning: Become a Bright Morning Member Join Elena at an in-person The Art of Transformational Coaching workshop (through Fall ‘24)Reflection questions: Do you have a weekl...

    7 min

  8. 5 AUG

    Ep 211: How to Introduce Yourself to Clients

    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. Mentioned on this episode: Join Elena at an in-person The Art of Transformational Coaching workshop (through Fall ‘24)Become a Friend of the Podcast Learning Library membership Opportunities for continued learning: Become a Bright Morning Member Reflection questions: How have you introduced yourself to cli...

    8 min
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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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