The Bright Morning Podcast with Elena Aguilar

By 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 ar

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Number 1: 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. Notable moments: Keep learning: Join the Coach Learning Library and PLC and start your Introducing Yourself to Clients Skill SessionFree 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 Elena on Instagram and LinkedInFollow Bright Morning on LinkedIn and InstagramSupport the show:Rate and review usReflection questions: 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?What parts of your story or identity could help humanize you and build connection with those you coach?What assumptions might your clients be holding about what coaching is—and how can your introduction begin to reshape those narratives?Podcast Transcript and Use: Bright Morning Consulting owns the copyright to all content and transcripts of The Bright Morning Podcast, with all rights reserved. You may not distribute or commercially exploit the content without our express written permission. 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 Transcript
August 11, 202510min
Number 2: The Unexpected Episode
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. In this episode, I'll share why I wrote it, what I've learned from years of trying to understand resistance, and read a short passage from the introduction. Then, if you'd like to keep reading, you can download the introduction for free.Get the (free) introduction of How to Coach ResistancePre-order the bookJoin Elena at the Coaching Resistance workshopSubscribe to Elena’s Weekly Wisdom Newsletter Receive weekly reflections, tools, and inspiration to support your personal and professional growth.Join us on YouTube. Watch short, practical videos with coaching strategies, leadership tools, and stories that support transformational practice. Subscribe to our channelPodcast Transcript and Use: Bright Morning Consulting owns the copyright to all content and transcripts of The Bright Morning Podcast, with all rights reserved. You may not distribute or commercially exploit the content without our express written permission. 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 Transcript
July 13, 202615min
Number 3: 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. Keep learning: Core Emotions toolAttend Coaching BurnoutJoin 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 Elena on Instagram and LinkedInFollow Bright Morning on LinkedIn and InstagramSupport the show: Rate and review usReflection questions: Which step in the ACE framework do you most need to practice right now?When has expanding the story helped you or someone else move through a difficult moment?How could compassion—toward yourself or others—change the way you coach?Podcast Transcript and Use: Bright Morning Consulting owns the copyright to all content and transcripts of The Bright Morning Podcast, with all rights reserved. You may not distribute or commercially exploit the content without our express written permission. 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 Transcript
February 02, 20269min
Number 4: 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: 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 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!
September 16, 202419min
Number 5: 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. 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 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!
August 05, 20248min