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The Bright Morning Podcast with Elena Aguilar

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

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10:41

Designing for Emotions, Not Just Content: Ep 284

The Bright Morning Podcast with Elena Aguilar ·

2026/03/16

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. Keep learning: Transform your design and facilitation at The PD Workshop10 Ways to S...

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11:21

The Conditions for Learning Checklist: Ep 283

The Bright Morning Podcast with Elena Aguilar ·

2026/03/09

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. Keep learning: Transform your design and facilitation at The PD WorkshopFive Conditions for Transformational Learning Starter ToolAttend The Art of Virtual PD to create connect...

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What Makes PD Transformational: Episode 282

The Bright Morning Podcast with Elena Aguilar ·

2026/03/02

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. Keep learning: Transform your design and facilitation at The PD WorkshopAttend The Art of Virtual PD Expand your design and facilitation knowledge with The PD Book Watch The Bright Morning Podcast on YouTubeFree community...

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The Lie We’ve Been Told About PD: Episode 281

The Bright Morning Podcast with Elena Aguilar ·

2026/02/23

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. Keep learning: Transform your design and facilitation at The PD WorkshopExpand your design and facilitation knowledge with The PD Book Watch The Bright Morning Podcast on YouTubeFree community webinars Rec...

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Coaching Through the Low Points: Episode 280

The Bright Morning Podcast with Elena Aguilar ·

2026/02/16

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. Keep learning: Attend Coaching for Retention and Resilience Join the Coach Learning Library and PLC for 24/7 supportWatch The Bright Morning Podcast on YouTubeFree community webinars Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena del...

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What to Do When a Team Member Breaks Down: Episode 279

The Bright Morning Podcast with Elena Aguilar ·

2026/02/09

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. Keep learning: Attend Coaching for Retention and Resilience Join the Coach Learning...

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8:14

How to ACE Your Coaching Conversations: Episode 278

The Bright Morning Podcast with Elena Aguilar ·

2026/02/02

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. Keep learning: Core Emotions toolAttend Coaching for Retention and Resilience Join the Coach Learning Library and PLC for 24/7 supportWatch The Bright Morning Podcast on YouTubeFree community webinars Receiv...

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You Want to Coach Emotions? Start Here: Episode 277

The Bright Morning Podcast with Elena Aguilar ·

2026/01/26

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. Keep learning: Attend Coaching for Retention and Resilience Join the Coach Learning Library and PLC for 24/7 supportRead Arise. Chapters 7 and 8 dive deep into coaching emotionsWatch The Bright Morning Pod...

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Coaching Through Core Values: Episode 276

The Bright Morning Podcast with Elena Aguilar ·

2026/01/19

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. Keep learning: Join the Coach Learning Library and PLC for 24/7 support all year longFree community webinars Watch The...

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When Energy is Low and Needs are High Episode 275

The Bright Morning Podcast with Elena Aguilar ·

2026/01/12

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. Keep learning: Join the Coach Learning Library and PLC for 24/7 supportWatch The Bright Morning Podcast on YouTubeFree community webinars Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inboxBecome a Bright Morning Member Follow E...

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Restarting with Intention: Episode 274

The Bright Morning Podcast with Elena Aguilar ·

2026/01/05

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. Keep learning: Join the Coach Learning Library and PLC and start your Starting the Year Strong Skill SessionsWatch The Bright Morning Podcast on YouTubeFree community webinars Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your in...

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4:54

How to Re-Enter with Intention After Break: Ep 273

The Bright Morning Podcast with Elena Aguilar ·

2025/12/29

Returning from break doesn’t have to mean jumping back into the chaos. In this special episode, Elena offers three reflection questions to help you re-enter your work with clarity, peace, and power. Notable moments: Keep learning: Join the Coach Learning Library and PLCFree community webinars Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inboxWatch the Bright Morning Podcast on YouTube and subscribe to our channelBecome a Bright Morning Member Follow...

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4:45

How to Sign Off for Winter Break with Intention: Ep 272

The Bright Morning Podcast with Elena Aguilar ·

2025/12/22

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. Notable moments: Keep learning: Free community webinars Elena’s reflection prompts:What am I proud of?What did I learn?What am I carrying that I want to set down?What do I want to remember?What do I need in order to rest?Coach Learning Library and PLCReceive weekly wisdom and tools from El...

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What If They Don’t Want to Come Back?: Ep 271

The Bright Morning Podcast with Elena Aguilar ·

2025/12/15

Dreading January? You’re not alone—and neither are your clients. In this episode, Elena shares how to help educators return from break with renewed clarity, compassion, and a plan they actually want to follow. Notable moments: Keep learning: Join the Coach Learning Library and PLC and start your Preparing for January Skill SessionFree community webinars Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inboxWatch the Bright Morning Podcast on YouTube and subsc...

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5:55

How to End the Year on a High Note: Ep 270

The Bright Morning Podcast with Elena Aguilar ·

2025/12/08

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. Notable moments: Keep learning: Join the Coach Learning Library and PLC and start your Closing Out the Calendar Year Skill SessionFree community webinars Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inboxWatch the Bright Morning Podcast on YouTube and sub...

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Special Drop: Go Deeper This Week with Elena

The Bright Morning Podcast with Elena Aguilar ·

2025/12/07

Tomorrow’s episode tackles a powerful topic: how to help your clients end the year on a high note—and today, Elena’s giving you a preview. Plus, for this week only, you can go beyond the podcast and into practice. Follow the link in the show notes for exclusive access to a guided skill session from our Learning Library. Elena will walk you through exactly how to build this skill, step by step—but only for a limited time.Ready to move from insight to action? Hit play, then head to the show not...

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7:25

Updating Admin About a Struggling Teacher: Episode 269

The Bright Morning Podcast with Elena Aguilar ·

2025/12/02

Worried about a struggling teacher—and not sure what to tell your admin? In this episode, Elena shares how to raise concerns with honesty, integrity, and care for everyone involved. Notable moments: Keep learning: Join the Coach Learning Library and PLC and start your Updating an Admin on a Struggling Teacher Skill SessionFree community webinars Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inboxWatch the Bright Morning Podcast on YouTube and su...

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6:08

How to Bring Your Coaching Skills to the Thanksgiving...

The Bright Morning Podcast with Elena Aguilar ·

2025/11/24

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. Notable moments: Keep learning: Free community webinars Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inboxWatch the Bright Morning Podcast on YouTube and subscribe to our channelBecome a Bright Morning Member F...

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Should I Be Taking Notes?: Episode 267

The Bright Morning Podcast with Elena Aguilar ·

2025/11/17

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. Notable moments: Keep learning: Join the Coach Learning Library and PLC and start your Note-Taking During Coaching Conversations Skill SessionFree community webinars Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your i...

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8:08

What Just Happened in that Conversation?: Episode 266

The Bright Morning Podcast with Elena Aguilar ·

2025/11/10

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. Notable moments: Keep learning: Join the Coach Learning Library and PLC, and start your Reflecting on a Coaching Conversation Skill SessionFree community webinars Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inboxWatch the Bright Morning Podcast on...

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