The Art of Transformational Coaching (new)

"The Art of Transformational Coaching in-person workshop has helped me to identify my own strengths and areas of growth as a coach. Having the opportunity to be instructed and led by Elena and also to role-play and get advice from coaches who have a wide range of experience and competence in this field has been a valuable experience."

"The Art of Transformation workshop is best Bright Morning professional development I’ve ever been to in ten years. We had time to gain knowledge, practice skills, and develop community! You should attend if you need to develop into a coach who wants to change the world!"

"Even though I have taken a number of Elena’s previous in-person workshops, it was reaffirming to come back to learn with her and other coaches. It was helpful to both see what she has learned and changed in this workshop (since the initial writing of The Art of Coaching) and practice. Thank you, Elena (and the whole Bright Morning team), for this workshop, which was also held in a beautiful space."

"This was my first in-person training with Bright Morning, and it was incredible. Our online trainings leave me feeling energized, and the in-person training was magical. Being able to meet and connect with a variety of different educators and commit to getting together because our geography makes it more accessible is priceless. Transformational Coaching isn't just profession related--the things we talk about and wish to embody are ways of being in our life, not just in our campus /department lives. Highly recommend if you are ready for the next level of being your true self."

"I flew from DC and am leaving with so many rich gems to bring back to my coaching team. We’re redesigning our approach to adult learning and coaching based on our learning from Elena and Bright Morning. Utilizing the principles of adult learning and frameworks shared, I have so much faith that it will resonate for the community we serve."

"Transformational Coaching is not just about coaching. It is about examining yourself and how you show up in a space that requires empathy, compassion, and humility. As a coach of educators, it can be extremely nerve-wracking to ask adults about their emotions, beliefs, gaps, and values. But with the tools that Elena provided, with the modeling she showed, I feel more capable of making coaching something that each educator can learn and grow from."

"This workshop has re-energized my commitment to leading with heart and creating spaces where everyone feels seen and supported. A big thank you to Elena Aguilar’s team for organizing such an inspiring event. I’m excited to apply these fresh perspectives and continue growing from this experience."

"This workshop has given me more empowerment and assurance of my skills and my ability to be an effective, Transformative Coach. The strategies and resources we were given have given my coaching a new perspective. I think any person who is looking for a community to grow in should consider this training because there is so much opportunity to grow and develop."

"Being coached by Elena and fellow participants helped me experience how grounding in conversations in emotions and provided resources can help a client center their thoughts and feelings into words."

"This is the first learning experience I’ve had that centers the whole human and leverages core needs and beliefs to drive development. What a valuable experience for me as I coach new principals in my district!"

"It was great to see the ideas from Arise put into practice in a live situation, with outcomes that could not be predicted. Elena showed what an experienced, compassionate coach with many years of practice can do--and she encouraged us to practice, as well, to hone our skills. I love that I had the opportunity to be in person with Elena, I loved the wam feeling of the entire 2 days, I love being treated like a professional, and I love that I feel like I belong to a community of coaches now."

"I literally feel equipped to coach even the most resistant teachers now."