The Bright Morning Podcast with Elena Aguilar podcast

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 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.

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.

 

#277

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

December is a blur—but it doesn’t have to be a missed opportunity.  In this episode, Elena... more

08 Dec 2025

05 MINS

05:55

08 Dec 2025


#276

Special Drop: Go Deeper This Week with Elena

Tomorrow’s episode tackles a powerful topic: how to help your clients end the year on a hi... more

07 Dec 2025

01 MINS

01:30

07 Dec 2025


#275

Updating Admin About a Struggling Teacher: Episode 269

Worried about a struggling teacher—and not sure what to tell your admin?  In this episode,... more

02 Dec 2025

07 MINS

07:25

02 Dec 2025


#274

How to Bring Your Coaching Skills to the Thanksgiving Table: Ep 268

What if your coaching skills could help you navigate Thanksgiving?  In this special episod... more

24 Nov 2025

06 MINS

06:08

24 Nov 2025


#273

Should I Be Taking Notes?: Episode 267

Are you taking too many notes—or none at all? In this episode, Elena offers a practical an... more

17 Nov 2025

06 MINS

06:37

17 Nov 2025


#272

What Just Happened in that Conversation?: Episode 266

You coached. Now what?  In this episode, Elena explains why the moments after a coaching c... more

10 Nov 2025

08 MINS

08:08

10 Nov 2025


#271

Planning for a Coaching Conversation in 5 Minutes: Episode 265

Do I really need to plan for every coaching session?  In this episode, Elena explains how ... more

03 Nov 2025

07 MINS

07:12

03 Nov 2025


#270

Am I Even Making a Difference?: Episode 264

Three months into coaching and wondering if you’re making any difference at all? You’re no... more

27 Oct 2025

06 MINS

06:39

27 Oct 2025


#269

What If We’re Just Not Clicking?: Episode 263

Your client keeps canceling. Or giving one-word answers. Or something just feels... off.  ... more

20 Oct 2025

06 MINS

06:43

20 Oct 2025


#268

Coaching BIG Emotions: Episode 262

Your client is crying again… or emotionally checked out… or endlessly venting. What do you... more

13 Oct 2025

08 MINS

08:13

13 Oct 2025


#267

Where Do I Start? They Have 101 Gaps!: Ep 261

When a teacher has 101 gaps to close, where do you start?  In this episode, Elena walks yo... more

06 Oct 2025

06 MINS

06:37

06 Oct 2025


#266

Coaching Core Human Needs [Demonstration]: Episode 260

When our core needs go unmet, we suffer. When they’re met, we thrive.  In this episode, El... more

29 Sep 2025

18 MINS

18:09

29 Sep 2025


#265

Coaching Limiting Beliefs [Demonstration]: Episode 259

Limiting beliefs can keep your clients stuck.  In this episode, Elena shares a live demons... more

22 Sep 2025

28 MINS

28:52

22 Sep 2025


#264

Using the Ladder of Inference [Demonstration]: Episode 258

When your client jumps to conclusions, the Ladder of Inference can help.  In this episode,... more

15 Sep 2025

22 MINS

22:28

15 Sep 2025


#263

Using the Wheel of Privilege and Power [Demonstration]: Episode 257

Want to hear what it sounds like to coach with the Wheel of Privilege and Power?  In this ... more

08 Sep 2025

24 MINS

24:38

08 Sep 2025


#262

Coaching Someone Off the Drama Triangle [Demonstration]: Episode 256

Tired of coaching clients stuck in blame, burnout, or helplessness?  In this episode, Elen... more

01 Sep 2025

19 MINS

19:01

01 Sep 2025


#261

Staying True to Yourself as a Coach: Episode 255

“This isn’t who I want to be.” If you’ve ever said those words—or quietly thought them at ... more

25 Aug 2025

08 MINS

08:48

25 Aug 2025