Paraphrasing can be a powerful one if done skillfully. Here are 4 tips to follow if you want to leverage this potentially powerful coaching tool. […]
The (Potential) Power of Paraphrasing
How to Rate and Review The Bright Morning Podcast
Have you already rated and reviewed The Bright Morning Podcast? Check out this guide to help you to do so! […]
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How to Begin Conversations about Racial Identity
By Elena Aguilar, President and Founder In Episode 5 of The Bright Morning Podcast, I spoke to a very special person who told me a story about a couple of powerful conversations about race, racial identity, and racism. I want you to be able to have powerful conversation—conversations that heal and bring us into closer, […]
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Developing a Theory of Action
By Elena Aguilar, President and Founder In Episode 4 of The Bright Morning Podcast, I referenced a theory of action. I coached Jill through the initial steps to create a draft of a theory of action to lead folks in her district towards having conversations about racial inequities. In my coaching and consulting with leaders, […]
An Analysis of Coaching Strategies used with Kathrina
By Elena Aguilar, President and Founder In Episode 2 of The Bright Morning Podcast, I coached Kathrina on how she can set boundaries. Kathrina was struggling with her relationships with some colleagues. She’d tried being compassionate and understanding with them, but I could hear that what she wasn’t telling me was that some of those […]
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Creating Inclusive Spaces Begins with Saying Each Other’s Names
By Elena Aguilar, President and Founder Ja Young’s words echoed in my mind for a long time after recorded our conversation. My name made other people feel uncomfortable. I want to hear my name from people.People who don’t have names that we’re comfortable saying in our English-speaking mouths, don’t hear their names as often. I […]
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FREE Webinar: Grounding In Your Purpose
Watch Elena and Lori in this free webinar to help you “Ground In Your Purpose.” […]
It’s Time for New Leadership Tools
Expectations for leaders are always high, but in times of crisis, even more is at stake. And therein lies the paradox. Just when people in crisis need and expect more from their leaders, that’s when a leader can cave the hardest. […]
What do YOU need to say?
In Elena’s weekly newsletter, she shared this reflection. “I don’t know how to respond to my own rage. George Floyd. Breonna Taylor. Ahmaud Arbery. More names to say. More dead bodies. More fear. More rage in my body.” […]
Now is NOT the Time to Make a Big Change—Or is It?
When you have a decision to make (or a big change to make), get clear on your priorities! Ask yourself: What matters most? Read this blog from Elena to help with a way to make big decisions. […]
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