The Bright Morning Podcast with Elena Aguilar

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 tool
• Attend Coaching Burnout
• Join the Coach Learning Library and PLC for 24/7 support
• Watch The Bright Morning Podcast on YouTube
• Free community webinars 
• Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inbox
• Become a Bright Morning Member 
• Follow Elena on Instagram and LinkedIn
• Follow Bright Morning on LinkedIn and Instagram

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• Rate and review us

Reflection 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?

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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 Burnout
• Join the Coach Learning Library and PLC for 24/7 support
• Read Arise. Chapters 7 and 8 dive deep into coaching emotions
• Watch The Bright Morning Podcast on YouTube
• Free community webinars 
• Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inbox
• Become a Bright Morning Member 
• Follow Elena on Instagram and LinkedIn
• Follow Bright Morning on LinkedIn and Instagram

Support the show:

• Rate and review us

Reflection questions: 

• What emotions do you find hardest to witness or sit with in others?
• What did you learn about emotions in your own upbringing—and how might that shape how you coach?
• How could honoring emotions more intentionally transform your coaching conversations?

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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 long
• Free community webinars 
• Watch The Bright Morning Podcast on YouTube
• Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inbox
• Become a Bright Morning Member 
• Follow Elena on Instagram and LinkedIn
• Follow Bright Morning on LinkedIn and Instagram

Support the show: 

• Rate and review us

Reflection questions: 

• Which of your core values do you want to live into more fully this year?
• How could revisiting values support a client who’s struggling with self-doubt or disconnection?
• What’s one question you can ask this week to bring values into the coaching space?

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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 support
• Watch The Bright Morning Podcast on YouTube
• Free community webinars 
• Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inbox
• Become a Bright Morning Member 
• Follow Elena on Instagram and LinkedIn
• Follow Bright Morning on LinkedIn and Instagram

Support the show:

• Become a Friend of the Podcast  
• Rate and review us

Reflection questions: 

• What do you most need to remember about yourself in this season?
• What truths help you stay grounded when your energy is low?
• What would your leadership mantra be right now—and how could you keep it close?

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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 Sessions
• Watch The Bright Morning Podcast on YouTube
• Free community webinars 
• Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inbox
• Become a Bright Morning Member 
• Follow Elena on Instagram and LinkedIn
• Follow Bright Morning on LinkedIn and Instagram

Support the show:

• Rate and review us

Reflection questions: 

• What are you bringing with you into this new year—and what do you want to leave behind?
• Who do you want to be in this next chapter of your work?
• What’s one small action you can take this week to align with that intention?

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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.

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Keep learning: 

• Join the Coach Learning Library and PLC
• Free community webinars 
• Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inbox
• Watch the Bright Morning Podcast on YouTube and subscribe to our channel
• Become a Bright Morning Member 
• Follow Elena on Instagram and LinkedIn
• Follow Bright Morning on LinkedIn and Instagram

Support the show:

• Rate and review us

Reflection questions: 

• Who do I want to be as I re-enter my work?
• What do I want to prioritize this season?
• What can I let go of to move forward with more ease?

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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 PLC
• Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inbox
• Watch the Bright Morning Podcast on YouTube and subscribe to our channel
• Become a Bright Morning Member 
• Follow Elena on Instagram and LinkedIn
• Follow Bright Morning on LinkedIn and Instagram

Support the show:

• Rate and review us

Reflection questions: 

• What am I proud of this season?
• What do I need to set down before stepping into rest?
• What would it look like to come back in January feeling renewed?

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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.

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Keep learning: 

• Join the Coach Learning Library and PLC and start your Preparing for January Skill Session
• Free community webinars 
• Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inbox
• Watch the Bright Morning Podcast on YouTube and subscribe to our channel
• Become a Bright Morning Member 
• Follow Elena on Instagram and LinkedIn
• Follow Bright Morning on LinkedIn and Instagram

Support the show:

• Rate and review us

Reflection questions: 

• What emotions do your clients (or you) tend to bring into January?
• What’s one question you could ask to help someone reconnect with their purpose?
• How do you want to feel in the first week back—and what will help you get there?

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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 Session
• Free community webinars 
• Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inbox
• Watch the Bright Morning Podcast on YouTube and subscribe to our channel
• Become a Bright Morning Member 
• Follow Elena on Instagram and LinkedIn
• Follow Bright Morning on LinkedIn and Instagram

Support the show:

• Rate and review us

Reflection questions: 

• How do you usually close out the year with your clients—and what might be missing?
• What would it mean for you to end this year feeling proud and grounded?
• Who in your client roster most needs a moment of reflection and recognition right now?

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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 notes.Keep learning: Claim your exclusive access: Closing Out the Calendar Year Skill Session Free 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:Become a Friend of the Podcast Rate and review us
Hi there, it’s Elena.I’m dropping into your feed today with something special.Tomorrow’s episode is one you won’t want to miss—we’re talking about help you clients end the year on a high note. I’ll guide you through how to help your clients reflect, celebrate, and close out the calendar year with clarity and pride.But I also know listening to a podcast is one thing—putting it into practice is another.So this week only, I’m offering you the opportunity to go deeper.If you want me to walk you through the actual moves, and help you build the skill to do this with confidence, click the link in the show notes. You’ll get exclusive access to a guided skill session from my Learning Library—but this offer is good for this week only, so don’t delay!Whether you're a coach, a leader, or someone who supports others in their growth, this is a chance to practice, not just listen. And I’ll be right there with you.Head to the show notes to access it now—and I’ll see you tomorrow for the full episode.