The Bright Morning Podcast with Elena Aguilar

This is a “What Do You Say When…” episode, the first of its kind designed to explore some of the most commonly asked questions we receive from coaches and managers looking to support others in those moments when they feel stuck. On today’s episode, Elena pulls back the curtain on how she thinks about and responds to the common refrain of, “I don’t know how…” This episode is for you if: You’re curious how “I don’t know how…” is the sign of a powerful awareness on the part of your client You appreciate mental models and want to hear the three paths Elena considers going down when this refrain pops up in her coaching conversations You are quick to offer solutions but have noticed that your client is often hesitant to take them, or they don’t seem to solve for the issue at play Click here for show notes, including everything mentioned in this episode. Mentioned in This EpisodeFriends of the Podcast Newsletter sign-up Mind the Gap Bright Morning social media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram 

This is a coaching tool episode. Today Elena takes you behind the scenes to explore how and why she uses the confrontational stance in her coaching conversations. This stance was used repeatedly in episode 67, so we suggest listening in to that coaching conversation if you haven’t already. This episode is for you if: You could benefit from a quick primer on the difference between facilitative and directive coaching  You’re curious about the 5 things taking a confrontational stance can accomplish You want to hear more about what goes into being successful when utilizing the confrontational stance Click here for show notes, including everything mentioned in the episode. Become a Friend of the Podcast. Mentioned in This EpisodeFriends of the Podcast The Art of Coaching (retired July 2024 with the release of Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching)The Art of Coaching Workbook (retired July 2024 and replaced by The Art of Transformational Coaching workshop)The Coaching Stance Activity (download) Bright Morning Memberships 

This is a coaching conversation. In this episode Elena coaches a veteran school-based coach seeking to increase the impact of their coaching sessions. Together they explore who defines the terms of a coaching conversation and what is needed to step into your fear when you realize a change in course is needed. This episode is for you if: You want to hear powerful uses of the confrontational stance You are a coach in a systems where coaching isn’t well defined Your internal commitment to equity isn’t yet consistently matched by your practice Click here for show notes, including everything mentioned in the episode. Mentioned in This EpisodeMind the GapThe Art of Coaching (retired July 2024 with the release of Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching)Coaching for Equity

This is the final episode of our special edition How to Feel Better podcast series. Today Elena gets us ready to engage in the final two exercises in the Week 4 Guide: What Has Helped You Feel Better?  and the Week 4 Wrap Up. Listen in as we celebrate whatever part of the program you took part in and embrace a, “what I did was enough” mindset. Because you are always enough.  Sign-up for the free Feel Better program here. Rate and review the podcast! Click here for full show notes, including everything mentioned on the episode. 

In this mini-episode of the Feel Better program, Elena walks you through the fourth exercise in the Week Four How to Feel Better Guide: A Post-Pandemic Plan. It’s time to start thinking about what we want to start, stop and keep doing in the post-pandemic world...and Elena has the tool to help you get to it! Sign-up for the free Feel Better program here. Rate and review the podcast! Click here for full show notes, including everything mentioned on the episode.

Note  This is  the correct version of the episode that was originally released  on April 20, 2021 .  Sorry for the confusion. In this episode Elena walks you through the second episode in the Week 4 How to Feel Better Guide: How to Make Lasting Change. Tune in to hear the 15 lessons you need to know if you are looking to make behavioral changes in your pursuit of feeling better and crafting the life you want to live. Sign-up for the free Feel Better program here. Rate and review the podcast! Click here for full show notes, including everything mentioned on the episode. Mentioned in This EpisodeOnward 

In this mini-episode of the Feel Better program, Elena walks you through the third exercise in the Week Four How to Feel Better Guide: Letting Go. Get ready to let go of what is holding you back so you are able to step forward into the life you want to lead. Sign-up for the free Feel Better program here. Rate and review the podcast! Click here for full show notes, including everything mentioned on the episode. 

In today’s episode, Elena kicks off the fourth and final week of her free How to Feel Better program. This week we move to action and lay the foundation to feel better well beyond the end of this time-bound program.This episode is for you if:You are experiencing hope intermixed with fear You have a tendency to put others first and deny your own wants and needs You want to look forward and create the life you want to leadYou’re ready to feel betterSign-up for the free Feel Better program here. Rate and review the podcast! Click here for full show notes, including everything mentioned on the episode. Mentioned in This EpisodeThe Ultimate Career Change Checklist for Job Seekers at Any Age

In this mini-episode Elena walks you through the final Feel Better exercise in the How to Feel Better Week 3 Program Guide: “Make and Create" as we conclude our exploration of Step 3: Commemorate.Sign-up for the free Feel Better program here. Rate and review the podcast! Click here for full show notes, including everything mentioned on the episode. Mentioned in This EpisodeBright Morning Podcast Episode with Indira Allegra