Episode #51: How to use transformational coaching to thrive at work and in life
Jul 9, 2024
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Bestselling author and coaching expert Elena Aguilar discusses emotional resilience habits, the importance of belonging, creating inclusivity in education, exploring anti-fragility, unlearning practices in education, building resilience through 12 habits, and shifting thoughts for personal growth.
Emotional resilience habits are essential for personal and professional growth.
Building a sense of belonging is crucial for creating inclusive learning environments.
Transformational coaching emphasizes understanding emotions and core human needs for individual and collective well-being.
Deep dives
Elena Argula's Accomplishments in Coaching and Leadership
Elena Argula, a best-selling author and coaching expert, discussed how to use transformational coaching for personal and professional growth. She has written eight books on coaching and leadership development, including 'Arise, The Art of Transformational Coaching,' coming in July 2024. Elena is the founder of Bright Morning Consulting, supporting educators and leaders in creating inclusive learning environments through workshops and coaching.
Themes of Transformation and Emotional Resilience
The podcast delved into Elena's transformative coaching approach emphasizing emotional resilience. Key themes included emotional resilience's importance, highlighted in her book 'Onward Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators,' offering 12 science-backed habits to foster resilience. The discussion revolved around essential emotional skills, habits, and conversational strategies to thrive personally and professionally.
Promoting Flourishing in Education
Elena shared insights on promoting flourishing in schools by focusing on emotional well-being and building community connections. The conversation highlighted the incorporation of emotional intelligence in curriculum development, emphasizing adult well-being to create supportive learning environments, advocating for equity and fostering a sense of belonging for students, educators, and school leaders.
Transformational Coaching Principles
The podcast explored transformational coaching principles centered on collective well-being and connection. Elena's approach focuses on helping individuals enhance reflective practices and decision-making abilities, emphasizing the importance of understanding emotions and core human needs. The discussion underscored the impact of coaching on personal growth, team dynamics, and community well-being.
Unlearning and Resilience Building
Elena discussed the necessity of unlearning societal conditioning around emotional expression and resilience, advocating for acceptance and understanding of emotions. She emphasized separating stories from emotions and cultivating self-awareness to build resilience effectively. The conversation highlighted the significance of resilience in responding to adversity by mastering emotional regulation and shifting thought patterns to promote well-being and personal growth.
Elena Aguilar [Ay-lay-nuh Ar-gue-la] is a bestselling author and coaching expert known for her eight books on coaching and leadership development, including The Art of Coaching and The Art of Coaching Teams. Her forthcoming comprehensive coaching book, Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching, highlights conversational skills to help you thrive and will be released in July 2024. She hosts The Bright Morning Podcast where she shares tools for educators.
Elena is the founder and CEO of Bright Morning Consulting, an organization dedicated to empowering educators and leaders with the skills and insights needed to create resilient and inclusive learning environments. Through Bright Morning, Elena offers workshops, coaching and consulting services focusing on equity, social justice, and emotional resilience.