Many of us respond to problems by attempting to solve them. Doing so in coaching conversations undermines our client’s agency. In this episode, Elena shares what causes a fix-it tendency and five steps you can take to resist it in your conversations. Mentioned on this episode:  Become a Friend of the PodcastPre-order Arise: The Art of Transformational Coachingand claim your pre-order bonus offersThe Creative ACT: A Way of Being, by Rick RubinOpportunities for continued learning:  Become a...

The Core Human Needs is a thinking tool that has had the biggest impact on Elena’s coaching practice over the past 20 years.  In this episode, Elena explains what the core human needs are, what you might hear in coaching conversations to indicate they aren’t being met, and how to respond in those moments. This tool is critical for coaching ways of being.  Mentioned on this episode:  Become a Friend of the PodcastPre-order Arise: The Art of Transformational Coachingand claim your pre-order...

Coaching a way of being is a crucial distinguisher of Transformational Coaching. If you want to be a Transformational Coach, this is something you must know how to do! This is the first episode of a 5-part series that will help you do so.  Mentioned on this episode:  Pre-order Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching Become a Friend of the Podcast  Opportunities for continued learning:  Become a Bright Morning Member Attend a The Art of Coaching virtual workshop or a The Art of...

The final sneak peek inside Elena’s newest book, Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching.   In this episode, Elena shares what you need to know about coaching emotions–and why you don’t need to be a therapist to do so.  Mentioned on this episode:  Pre-order Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching Claim your pre-order bonus offersJoin Elena in person at a workshop this fall!San Francisco - August 8-9Los Angeles - August 26-27Austin - September 5-6Atlanta - September 12-13Minneapolis -...

We’re interrupting our regular programming to bring you the third exclusive look inside Elena’s newest book, Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching.   In this episode, Elena shares what you must do to build trust in your coaching relationships–a non-negotiable skill for any Transformational Coach.  Mentioned on this episode:  Pre-order Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching Claim your pre-order bonus offersJoin Elena in person at a workshop this fall! Opportunities for continued...

Surprise! We’re bringing you another exclusive look inside Elena’s newest book, Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching.   In this episode, you’ll be the first to hear Elena speak about the power of Transformational Listening and what it requires of us.  Mentioned on this episode:  Pre-order Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching Claim your pre-order bonus offersJoin Elena in person at a workshop this fall! San Francisco - August 8-9Los Angeles - August 26-27Austin - September...

We’re interrupting our regular programming to bring you an exclusive look inside Elena’s newest book, Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching.   Overwhelmingly, educators are not thriving. This book will help change that reality. Listen in to hear Elena read you the first page of this game-changing text.  Mentioned on this episode:  Pre-order Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching Claim your pre-order bonus offersJoin Elena in person at a workshop this fall! San Francisco - August...

Are you a coach who feels like you’re “between” different groups in your building (admin, teachers, etc.)?  Are you trying to navigate an “us vs. them” mentality at your site?  Are you wondering what your role is in facilitating relationships between teachers and administrators?   If you answered “yes!” to any of these questions, this episode is for you!   Mentioned on this episode:  Become a Friend of the PodcastRate and review the podcast on Apple PodcastsElena’s Weekly Wisdom...

We all experience moments in our conversations where our compassion and curiosity reserves are low. We also know that compassion and curiosity are core dispositions for a Transformational Coach. In this episode, Elena tells you exactly what you need to know and do when you find yourself falling short of how you want to show up.  Mentioned on this episode:  Become a Friend of the Podcast  Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts The Art of Coaching (Book by Elena, retired July...

Do your classroom walkthroughs and data collection lead to empowered teachers and stronger relationships? If not, this is the episode you need. Elena shares what you need to consider and specific steps to take in order to make these (potentially) powerful experiences work for everyone involved. Mentioned on this episode:  Become a Friend of the PodcastRate and review the podcast on Apple PodcastRate and review any of Elena’s books on AmazonOpportunities for continued learning:  Become a...

Are your team meetings working for you? If you’re experiencing… Underlying tensionThings that are not being saidPeople not listening to each otherTopics that go way off the agendaPeople dominating the conversation …a process observer might be what you need. In this episode, Elena shares what you need to know about introducing this powerful role into your team meetings.   Mentioned on this episode: Become a Friend of the PodcastThe Art of Coaching Teams (Book by Elena)Opportunities for...

Are you a coach or leader of color working across lines of racial difference? If so, this episode is for you!  Elena shares what you need to know and have in order to thrive in your role.  Mentioned on this episode:  Become a Friend of the Podcast  Coaching for Equity (Bright Morning workshop)The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture, by Dr. Gabor MatéCoaching for Equity (Book by Elena)Opportunities for continued learning:  Become a Bright Morning Member Reflection...

The Ladder of Inference is a powerful coaching tool…if you know how to use it. In this episode, Elena demonstrates how to use the Ladder of Inference in a coaching conversation where a coachee has shared a problematic belief. Listen in and get ready to try it out in an upcoming conversation!  Mentioned on this episode:  Become a Friend of the Podcast  Ladder of Inference tool The Art of Coaching (Book by Elena) Opportunities for continued learning:  Become a Bright Morning Member The Art of...

Have you ever found yourself on the receiving end of feelings that make you feel some kind of way? In this episode, Elena walks you through five steps to respond compassionately and productively without co-signing anything.  Mentioned on this episode:  Become a Friend of the Podcast  The Art of Coaching (Book by Elena)The Art of Coaching Workbook (Book by Elena)Coaching for Equity (Book by Elena) Coaching for Equity (Bright Morning workshop)Core emotions tool Opportunities for continued...

Elena hasn’t experienced resistance in her coaching conversations in over a decade. In this episode, she shares her five step process to eliminate resistance in your coaching conversations (...and really, in any conversation). This is the first in a three-part Coaching Resistance mini-series you won’t want to miss!  Mentioned on this episode:  Attend The Art of Coaching workshop Become a Friend of the Podcast  What to Say When podcast series and free listening guide Episode 146: How to ACE...

Details can make or break a learning experience, yet are too often overlooked or deprioritized as “logistics.” It’s time for that to change.  In this episode, Elena shares why attending to the details is one of the 7 habits that transform professional development, provides a couple of strategies you can start using right away to better attend to the details, and offers reflection questions to help you in your learning about designing and facilitating PD.  Mentioned in this episode:  Free...

There are 20 minutes left in your session, and you have an hour's worth of content. What do you do?  Adaptive facilitation is the key to staying calm and skillfully adjusting course when things don’t go according to plan. On today’s episode, Elena brings you along on her adaptive facilitation journey and provides two sets of reflection questions to support you on your own. If you lead teams, groups, or meetings, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.  Mentioned in this episode:  The PD...

If you want to lead transformative learning experiences, you must tend to your own transformation. In this episode, Elena dives into one of the 7 habits that transform professional development: knowing yourself as a facilitator.  Mentioned in this episode:  Blog post: How I’m Preparing My Leadership Team to LeadThe PD BookTwo sets of reflection questions: What gets under your skin? What are your triggers?What do those triggers have to teach you?How can you attend to your sore spots? Who do...

Resolutions don’t work for the overwhelming number of people, but we know what does! Today we’re replaying one of the most listened-to episodes in 2023 to help you kick off 2024. In this episode, Elena shares the simple, research-based strategy she used to support her in making 2023 one of the best years yet. Listen in, grab your free resource, and take the first step in making 2024 a great year.  Mentioned on this episode:  Become a Friend of the Podcast  Core Human Needs downloadable...

Here’s the secret to ending the year feeling fulfilled and accomplished: reflect and adjust along the way.  Today we’re replaying a listener favorite episode, The End of Month Routine You Need, in which Elena shares what you can do at the end of each month to help you fulfill your goals and vision for the year. We encourage you to take time over break to establish a new habit that will nourish you all year long!  Mentioned on this episode:  Elena’s newsletter (sign-up!) Expand your learning...

This week the Bright Morning Podcast is on break so we’re replaying timely episodes. Today we’re replaying the first episode in a four-part mini-series on cultivating emotional resilience and coaching emotions. In this episode, Elena is sharing four things that will help you coach for resilience and discuss the power of "self-care" for educators (spoiler alert: it's not all bubble baths and trips to the spa).  Opportunities for continued learning:  Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in...

Dreading some of your potential holiday conversations? If you’re anticipating resistance to your ideas, activities, or beliefs, this is an episode for you!  Today we’re replaying the first episode in our 3-part mini-series on coaching resistance. Listen in as Elena shares her 5-step process to eliminate resistance in your coaching conversations (...and really, in any conversation) and be prepared for a much more peaceful holiday season!  Mentioned in this episode:  Expand your learning with...

In today’s episode replay, Elena once again becomes the coach in your ear, providing some guidance for how you can think about winter break to ensure it serves you and your needs.  Prioritize learning with a Bright Morning membership! Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show.  Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inbox! Sign up at...

In this final episode of our Try it On Challenge mini-series, Elena shares the three questions you need to engage in a 10-minute post-coaching conversation reflection that will supercharge your learning.  Mentioned on this episode:  Become a Friend of the PodcastAttend The Art of Coaching workshopLeave a review on Apple Podcast  Visit https://brightmorningteam.com/podcasts/ for links to everything we mention on the show.  Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram Receive weekly...