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Best-selling author and coaching expert, Elena Aguilar, shares her wisdom about coaching, leading teams, and designing and facilitating transformational professional development.

Why You Need to “Pull-Back-the-Curtain” in Your PD
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Why You Need to “Pull-Back-the-Curtain” in Your PD

November 11, 2024

Presenting engaging, transformative PD isn’t rocket science, and it isn’t magic. There are fairly simple, straightforward things you can do to transform your PD sessions.

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Take the Easy Way Out

Take the Easy Way Out

September 16, 2024

There are some non-negotiable things that we have to do. There are also a great many things that we can say no to, choose to postpone, or just make a bit easier. 

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A Hope-Building Paradigm Shift

A Hope-Building Paradigm Shift

September 9, 2024

What would be possible for you if you shifted from problem-solving to possibility-pursuing? From individual efforting to collaborative caring?

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Setting Coaching Goals: Step One

Setting Coaching Goals: Step One

September 2, 2024

If you’re a coach, you need to have a clearly defined focus for your coaching, likely in the form of a goal. 

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Do You Have an Anchor for the Year Ahead?

Do You Have an Anchor for the Year Ahead?

August 26, 2024

When I founded Bright Morning, I had zero business experience. From my past leadership roles, I knew I needed a clear vision for who I needed to be as an entrepreneur and leader. I first looked to “successful” business people for inspiration. I read what they wrote, studied how they were, and tried to be just like them. 

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Six Questions All Coaches Need Answers to

Six Questions All Coaches Need Answers to

August 19, 2024

If I could wave a magic wand, every single school-based coach would have clarity around these six areas before their first day on the job...

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What to Do When There’s Not Enough Time

What to Do When There’s Not Enough Time

August 12, 2024

It was my first year as a coach, and I wanted to be great at my job. I loved teaching and only left the classroom because I believed I could help more students by supporting teachers. I knew coaching could be transformational, but I wasn’t doing much coaching.

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How Will You Introduce Yourself to Clients?

How Will You Introduce Yourself to Clients?

August 5, 2024

Here is some advice for everyone: Share a thoughtful introduction to set the tone for the year. 

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6 Steps to Close a Knowing-Doing Gap

6 Steps to Close a Knowing-Doing Gap

July 29, 2024

You want to do something different. You recognize you have a gap between your desired ability and your current reality. 

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