The Bright Morning Podcast with Elena Aguilar How to Create an Energizing Summer Learning Plan: Episode 245
In this episode, Elena tackles a challenge you're likely facing right now: the frantic race to complete year-end responsibilities while a crucial growth opportunity passes you by. Through an authentic coaching conversation, she shows you how to create an intentional summer learning plan when you're the one who always develops others.
Notable moments:
01:19 Context for coaching conversation
03:59 Start of coaching conversation
07:06 Addressing Confidence and Cultural Competence
11:23 Feedback and Communication Skills
16:43 Creating a Summer Learning Plan
21:04 Conclusion and Resources
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Reflection questions:
- What aspects of your coaching or leadership practice felt most challenging this past year? How might intentional summer learning help you address these challenges and return to school with renewed confidence?
- Consider your professional growth over the past few years. Where have you made progress, and what areas still feel like opportunities for development? What would meaningful growth in these areas look like?
- What conditions help you learn most effectively? Do you thrive in collaborative settings, prefer self-directed study, or benefit from structured courses? How might you design a summer learning plan that honors your unique learning preferences while stretching you in new ways?
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