Real-time support for the challenges you’re navigating right now
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Leading a team means making decisions in real time—often without a clear playbook.
You’re navigating competing priorities, difficult conversations, and challenges that don’t have obvious answers. And most of the time, you’re doing it on your own.
The Team Leader Learning Library and PLC changes that.
Each month, you’ll join a live consultancy where you can bring a real challenge and get input, ideas, and guidance from others who understand the complexity of your role.
You’ll also have access to monthly Mini Workshops focused on specific, high-leverage leadership skills—like giving feedback, coaching when you’re the boss, or leading a team reset. These sessions give you practical tools and language you can use right away.
To support your ongoing growth, you’ll have access to a full library of Skill Sessions you can use anytime, along with a private community where you can ask questions and get input between sessions.
Ongoing, practical support to help you lead with more clarity, confidence, and impact.
See what it looks like in action
Leaders
Positional leaders at any level across all sectors who want to elevate their effectiveness
Aspiring Leaders
Professionals who want to build concrete skills to prepare for future leadership positions
Organizations
Organizations that recognize the critical value of skilled, aligned leadership at every level
What You'll Learn
- How to effectively demonstrate the five essential leadership competencies and apply them in your daily leadership practice
- How to address the 12 most common leadership challenges with confidence and skill using proven frameworks and strategies
- How to activate your strengths as a leader and close your knowing-doing gaps through targeted practice and reflection
- How to prioritize what matters most and work within your sphere of influence and control to maximize your impact
- How to move from overwhelmed to thriving and increase the likelihood that you'll love your job by developing sustainable leadership practices
How You’ll Spend Your Time
Monthly Consultancy (Real-Time Problem Solving)
90 minutes each month
Each month, you’ll join a live consultancy session where you can bring a current leadership challenge. You’ll work through real scenarios, hear how others are navigating similar situations, and leave with clear next steps you can apply right away.
All PLC sessions are 90 minutes and take place from 11 am-12:30 pm PT (1 pm-2:30 pm CT/2 pm-3:30 pm ET).
- May 21, 2026‍
- June 24, 2026‍
- July 30, 2026‍
- August 26, 2026
- September 29, 2026
- October 22, 2026
- November 20, 2026
- December 17, 2026
Mini Workshops (Monthly Skill Building)
You’ll also join monthly Mini Workshops focused on high-leverage leadership skills—like giving feedback, navigating tension, or facilitating team resets. These sessions provide practical tools, language, and strategies you can use immediately.
On-Demand Learning Library (As Needed)
Each Skill Session can be completed in ~15-60 minutes
You’ll have access to a full library of Skill Sessions you can use anytime. These short, focused sessions help you prepare for specific situations or reflect on how to approach something differently.
Monthly themes ensure you receive timely, relevant support exactly when you need it. Each session combines exclusive resources, targeted instruction, powerful reflection activities, and real-world demonstrations to transform theoretical knowledge into practical leadership expertise.
- July: New Beginnings - Where do IÂ start?
- August: Master the Trust Equation - How do I get them to trust me?
- September: Cultivate Team Excellence - How do I unify and align a newly restructured team?
- October: Conquer the Capacity Challenge - How do we prioritize what matters most with limited resources?
- November: Break the Overwhelm Cycle - How do I help my exhausted team find sustainable rhythms?
- December: Transform Conflict into Progress - How do I turn drama and tension into opportunities for growth?
- January: Reignite Stalled Momentum - How do I re-energize a team that's losing steam?
- February: Catalyze Workplace Joy - How do I create a culture where people feel excited to show up?
- March: Feedback that Fuels Growth - How can I make feedback a source of learning, not tension?
- April: Convert Resistance into Alignment - How do I bring resistant team members on board with necessary changes?
- May: Unleash Team Initiative - How do I develop ownership and leadership across my team?‍
- June: Lead Confidently Through Change - How do I guide my team through uncertainty with confidence?
You will also have access to recordings of all Bright Morning Community Webinars.Â
Private Online Community (Ongoing Support)
Between sessions, you can ask questions, share challenges, and get input from other leaders and facilitators. When something comes up and you’re not sure how to respond, you don’t have to wait.
Unlike typical forums, our community is actively moderated to ensure conversations remain focused, practical, and supportive. When leadership feels isolating, your private community is always there—just a click away.
How You’ll Spend Your Time
How You’ll Spend Your Time
This training is offered as a 2-day in-person workshop and a virtual blended learning experience. Explore the differences and determine which best meets your needs by clicking on each option below.
Explore Your Options
In-Person
Two-day In-Person Workshop
Virtual
Virtual Blended Learning Experience
In-Person
"I appreciate how the Learning Library allows you to dig into the content at your own pace. It's user-friendly and easy to reference materials for specific learning needs. I find the reflection questions Elena poses to be deeply thought-provoking. I'm seeing impactful shifts in my thinking and approach based on the reflective opportunities embedded in each skill session! The monthly Team Leader PLC helps me to close the knowing-doing gap by discussing problems of practice and making a plan to apply my learning immediately. I feel so supported by the community, which helps me stay at my learning edge!"
"I appreciate how the Library is organized by meaningful themes that are broken down further into progressive skill-building. I also appreciate the community chat spaces where folks find support within the community. I love the access to free resources and frameworks that I use regularly and share often. I find, as a school leader, it is difficult to give myself the time to cultivate my leadership and facilitation abilities, or I feel overwhelmed by identifying where to start. The Team Leader Learning Library offers several easy to process entry points for learning and engagement that feel manageable in my busy schedule."
"The Team Leader Learning Library Skill Sessions are next level! They take the foundational learning that The Art of Coaching Teams sets up and dive into the nuances of leadership and team dynamics. As the leader of my own team as well as a coach for other teams, I have been able to apply my learning from the sessions in real time. The skills are relevant and applicable to the beautiful mess that comes from being on a thriving team. I have witnessed the transformation of multiple teams as a result of applying the intentional strategies from these sessions. The Team Leader PLC has been a space to process the in-depth learning of the skills sessions. Having the opportunity to have meaningful conversations with other leaders has widened my perspective and given me valuable insight into layers of my own growth as a leader and the growth of the teams I coach."
"This Skill Session helped me reflect on myself as a leader and my presence—something that can feel so abstract, but has been turned into something concretely observable in my ways of being—while also guiding me through a robust approach and all the common scenarios that can arise."
"It's evident that Elena and her team have deep experience in navigating relationships and social dynamics. After participating in this Skill Session, I feel confident and prepared for so many possibilities."
"Having a learning cycle is a game changer! The combination of reading about a process, having a practical and usable tool, and seeing/hearing the skills demonstrated in a relatable way makes the information stick. The Bright Morning team has made PD accessible for every learning style and schedule need!"
"Conversations that center around equity can be difficult. After attending this workshop, I feel like I have the first steps to centering my coaching conversations in equity."
"The relevance and immediate actionability of this Skill Session to my work as an educator was incredible! Elena modeled an example of the skill in progress, gave us helpful tools to immediately apply what we'd learned, and provided useful insights to help us develop our practice in meaningful ways. Highly recommend!"
"I am an Assistant Principal and constantly trying to align my daily actions with who I want to be as a leader. I'm so thankful for Elena's Skill Sessions that are actionable, bite-sized, and aligned to vision and values. This is my heart work, and I'm so grateful for it."
What Else You Need To Know
Requirements
Participants must have a copy of The Art of Coaching Teams. This book is not included in the registration fee.Â
While not required, we strongly recommend enhancing your experience with Leading Teams that Get Stuff Done Workshop (available virtually or in person). Keep scrolling for ways to save when you bundle these two transformational learning experiences.Â
Investment
‍Team Leader Learning Library and PLC Only (Valued at $6350+)
- Individual: $1495
- Group (6-14 people): *$1295 per person
Workshop + Team Leader Learning Library & PLC (Save $395)
Learning Library & PLC + Leading Teams that Get Stuff Done
- Individual: $2295 (in-person) / $1995 (virtual)
- Group (6-14 people): *$2195 per person (in-person) / $1895 per person (virtual)
‍*Group Rates: All group discounts require a single payment. For large groups (15+), contact us for custom pricing or schedule a consultation call.
Access to Program Content
You’ll have ongoing access to all on-demand content in the Learning Library and PLC.
- Skill Sessions are available anytime and can be revisited as needed.
- Mini Workshops include recordings and materials. If a session has already taken place, you’ll have immediate access. If it’s upcoming, you’ll receive the recording shortly after it concludes.
Consultancy sessions are not recorded in order to support confidentiality and meaningful participation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this just for new leaders?
No. Whether you're a new leader finding your footing or a seasoned executive seeking new approaches, the Team Leader Learning Library and PLC provides relevant tools and strategies for your specific leadership context.
Is this just for educators?
No. The principles and practices in the Library transcend specific industries—they work equally well in education, social services, nonprofits, corporate environments, and beyond.
Is this something my whole team engages in?
The Learning Library is designed specifically for people in formal leadership positions or those preparing for leadership roles. It focuses on your development as a leader rather than serving as team-wide training.
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Why should I attend the workshop?
While the Learning Library provides ongoing support and just-in-time learning, Leading Teams that Get Stuff Done Workshop offers an immersive skill-building experience in a supportive community. This protected time accelerates your development and deepens your practice in ways that self-paced learning alone cannot.
When should I attend the workshop?
Attending Leading Teams that Get Stuff Done Workshop at the beginning, middle, or end of your Team Leader Learning Library and PLC program has unique benefits.Â
- Early on: Build strong foundations and connect with fellow leaders before your PLC journey begins
- Mid-year: Fine-tune your developing skills with expert guidance and clarify where to focus next‍
- Near the end: Apply your accumulated knowledge in an intensive practice environment and identify your continued growth areas
Becoming a Bright Morning member is invaluable. The amount of learning and growth that can happen is really up to you. There are a multitude of practical resources, tools, concrete steps, and strategies—having a membership relieves the pressure, so you can go at your own pace. You can get bite-sized pieces of wisdom, or devour it all. I have been a member for two years and continue to learn and grow. The skills I've developed have had a ripple effect on the leaders and schools I work with. I plan to continue being a member for as long as I can!
Since becoming Bright Morning members, our district has adopted a culture of coaching. One of the most impactful and widespread practices has been the implementation of coaching role-play triads. Utilizing Elena’s various coaching toolkits has provided our leaders and coaches with the necessary language and framing to address real-life scenarios. We have been successfully implementing these strategies across all of our leadership and coaching PLCs.
I love having a Bright Morning membership because it gives me access to an incredible range of resources any time I need them. I have participated in many workshops that provide practical and immediately applicable tools. The membership also offers two different PLCs as safe spaces to think out loud with other school leaders, collaborate, and problem-solve together. As a first year coach at my school, I've especially appreciated the opportunity to meet one-on-one with Bright Morning coaches who have strengthened my practice. I'd absolutely recommend a Bright Morning membership for new or experienced school leaders, instructional coaches, or anyone serving in a leadership role.
From co-planning recurring meetings using the frameworks to utilizing the Buddy Pass to get my entire team on the same page, the impact of having a Bright Morning membership has been immediate and profound. The workshops are high-value, well-organized, and packed with 'day-of' utility. If you are looking to sharpen your leadership and align your team’s approach, this membership is an absolute must.
My favorite part of being a Bright Morning member is the access to the incredible resources associated with our membership. Bright Morning is already generous with the free tools they provide educators and, as a member, there’s even more access. Another favorite part of my membership is that the incredible trainers actually show us how to use the tools in Elena’s books for full impact. I’ve learned so much about myself and my work and have leveled up my skills as both a coach and trainer. This membership is the gift that keeps giving!
After becoming a Bright Morning member, I feel better equipped to coach emotions, and I recognize the importance of my presence in a coaching conversation. I appreciate having resources and tools from the Team Leader Learning Library, which has supported me to be more intentional in how I'm leading my team of coaches and mentors. My whole team having memberships has also been great because we've been using common language and working from new learning together. I recommend a Bright Morning Membership to coaches who want to enhance or refresh their skills and be more mindful and intentional in their coaching practices. It would also be helpful for a leader who wants to learn and be reminded of how to lead well, build trust, rebuild health within a team, and take their teamwork to the next level.
The Team Leader Learning Library and PLC is included in the Bright Morning Membership—along with every workshop we offer and year-round community support.
