The Bright Morning Podcast with Elena Aguilar

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 Nervousness and Concerns05:02 Exploring the Benefits of Observation16:10 Debriefing the Coaching Session20:38 Resources for CoachesOpportunities for continued learning:The First 10 Minutes of Your Coaching Conversation (free tool)Read Arise: The Art of Transformational CoachingLearning Library and Transformational Coaching PLC: September Skill Session “Preparing for Your First Observation”Learning Library and Transformational Coaching PLC: Coaching Demonstration Vault.Watch coaching demonstrations, including a full video of the conversation heard in this episodeAttend The Art of Transformational Coaching workshop with ElenaBecome a Bright Morning MemberReflection 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?Follow Elena on Instagram & LinkedIn and Bright Morning on Instagram & LinkedInReceive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inbox!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.We welcome you to download and share the podcast with others for personal use; please acknowledge The Bright Morning Podcast as the source of the material.Episode TranscriptBE SURE TO RATE AND REVIEW US!

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: Become a Bright Morning Member Read Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching Learning Library and Transformational Coaching PLC: September Skill Session “Getting to Know Your Clients”  Attend The Art of Transformational Coaching workshop with Elena 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? Follow Elena on Instagram and LinkedIn.Follow Bright Morning on Instagram and LinkedInReceive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inbox!As a Bright Morning Member, you get a front-row seat to see the process of Transformational Coaching unfold during live coaching demonstrations by our presenters and the training and practice time you need to transform your skills and impact. 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.We welcome you to download and share the podcast with others for personal use; please acknowledge The Bright Morning Podcast as the source of the material.Episode TranscriptLISTEN WHEREVER YOU FIND PODCASTS – AND BE SURE TO RATE AND REVIEW US!

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: Learning Library and Transformational Coaching PLC Opportunities for continued learning: Become a Bright Morning member Learning Library and Transformational Coaching PLC: “Partnering with Admin” Skill Session. In ~35 minutes, Elena teaches you what you need to know and provides the resources you need to operate with shared expectations from day one. 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? Follow Elena on Instagram and LinkedIn.Follow Bright Morning on Instagram and LinkedInReceive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inbox!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.We welcome you to download and share the podcast with others for personal use; please acknowledge The Bright Morning Podcast as the source of the material.Episode TranscriptLISTEN WHEREVER YOU FIND PODCASTS – AND BE SURE TO RATE AND REVIEW US!

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: The First 10 Minutes of Your Coaching Conversation (free tool) Become a Bright Morning Member Read Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching Learning Library and Transformational Coaching PLC: September Skill Session “Determining Your Coaching Focus/Goals”  Learning Library and Transformational Coaching PLC: Coaching Demonstration VaultWatch coaching demonstrations, including a full video of the conversation heard in this episodeAttend The Art of Transformational Coaching workshop with Elena Follow Elena on Instagram and LinkedIn. follow Bright Morning on Instagram and LinkedIn. and receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inbox!Become a Bright Morning Member!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.We welcome you to download and share the podcast with others for personal use; please acknowledge The Bright Morning Podcast as the source of the material.Episode TranscriptLISTEN WHEREVER YOU FIND PODCASTS – AND BE SURE TO RATE AND REVIEW US!

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: Learning Library membership Opportunities for continued learning: Become a Bright Morning Member “Crafting Your Personal Vision” Skill Session (Learning Library)Join Elena at an in-person The Art of Transformational Coaching workshop (through Fall ‘24)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?Follow Elena on Instagram and LinkedIn  Follow Bright Morning on Instagram and LinkedInReceive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inbox!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.  Episode TranscriptLISTEN WHEREVER YOU FIND PODCASTS – AND BE SURE TO RATE AND REVIEW US!

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: 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 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? Follow Elena on Instagram and LinkedIn.Follow Bright Morning on Instagram and LinkedInReceive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inbox!As a Bright Morning Member, you get a front-row seat to see the process of Transformational Coaching unfold during live coaching demonstrations by our presenters and the training and practice time you need to transform your skills and impact. 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.We welcome you to download and share the podcast with others for personal use; please acknowledge The Bright Morning Podcast as the source of the material.Episode TranscriptLISTEN WHEREVER YOU FIND PODCASTS – AND BE SURE TO RATE AND REVIEW US!

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: 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 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?Follow Elena on Instagram and LinkedIn.Follow Bright Morning on Instagram and LinkedIn Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inbox!As a Bright Morning Member, you get a front-row seat to see the process of Transformational Coaching unfold during live coaching demonstrations by our presenters and the training and practice time you need to transform your skills and impact.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.We welcome you to download and share the podcast with others for personal use; please acknowledge The Bright Morning Podcast as the source of the material.Episode TranscriptLISTEN WHEREVER YOU FIND PODCASTS – AND BE SURE TO RATE AND REVIEW US!

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 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? Follow Elena on Instagram and LinkedIn.Follow Bright Morning on Instagram and LinkedInReceive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inbox!As a Bright Morning Member, you get a front-row seat to see the process of Transformational Coaching unfold during live coaching demonstrations by our presenters and the training and practice time you need to transform your skills and impact.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.We welcome you to download and share the podcast with others for personal use; please acknowledge The Bright Morning Podcast as the source of the material.Episode TranscriptLISTEN WHEREVER YOU FIND PODCASTS – AND BE SURE TO RATE AND REVIEW US!

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: Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching Attend an in-person workshop with Elena (through October 2024) The Gaps Framework (coaching tool) Opportunities for continued learning: Become a Bright Morning Member Attend The Art of Transformational Coaching workshop with Elena! 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? Follow Elena on Instagram and LinkedIn.Follow Bright Morning on Instagram and LinkedIn (we also have accounts on Facebook and Twitter) Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inbox!As a Bright Morning Member, you get a front-row seat to see the process of Transformational Coaching unfold during live coaching demonstrations by our presenters and the training and practice time you need to transform your skills and impact.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.We welcome you to download and share the podcast with others for personal use; please acknowledge The Bright Morning Podcast as the source of the material.Episode TranscriptLISTEN WHEREVER Y

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: Pre-order Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching Claim your pre-order bonuses (until July 2024)Attend an in-person workshop with Elena (through October 2024)Teacher-to-Student Interactions: Tracking Tool (free toolBecome 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? Follow Elena on Instagram and LinkedIn and Bright Morning on LinkedIn and InstagramReceive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inbox!As a Bright Morning Member, you get a front-row seat to see the process of Transformational Coaching unfold during live coaching demonstrations by our presenters and the training and practice time you need to transform your skills and impact.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.We welcome you to download and share the podcast with others for personal use; please acknowledge The Bright Morning Podcast as the source of the material.Episode TranscriptBE SURE TO RATE AND REVIEW US!