Do I really need to plan for every coaching session? In this episode, Elena explains how even five minutes of intentional prep can transform your coaching. Learn what to focus on, how to plan efficiently, and why your presence begins before the conversation starts. Notable moments: Keep learning: Join the Coach Learning Library and PLC and start your Planning for a Coaching Conversation Skill SessionElena’s starting five:What’s my intention?What do I want them to feel?W...

Tomorrow’s episode tackles an essential topic: How to plan for a coaching conversation—and today, Elena’s giving you a preview. Plus, for this week only, you can go beyond the podcast and into practice. Follow the link in the show notes for exclusive access to a guided skill session from our Learning Library. Elena will walk you through exactly how to build this skill, step by step—but only for a limited time. Ready to move from insight to action? Hit play, then head to the show notes. Keep l...

Three months into coaching and wondering if you’re making any difference at all? You’re not alone. In this episode, Elena shares a reflective process and feedback strategies that will help you see—and strengthen—your coaching impact. Notable moments: Keep learning: Join the Coach Learning Library and PLC and start your Evaluating Your Impact Skill SessionFree community webinars Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inboxWatch the Bright Morni...

Your client keeps canceling. Or giving one-word answers. Or something just feels... off. In this episode, Elena shares what to do when you’re not connecting with a client—and how to shift from awkwardness to authentic trust. Notable moments: Keep learning: Join the Coach Learning Library and PLC and start your When You’re Not Connecting with a Client Skill SessionFree community webinars Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inboxWatch the Bri...

Your client is crying again… or emotionally checked out… or endlessly venting. What do you do? In this episode, Elena teaches you how to coach emotions when ACE alone isn’t enough. Learn how to show up with compassion, clarity, and courage—even in the trickiest emotional moments. Notable moments: Keep learning: Episode 88: How to ACE Your Coaching Conversations Join the Coach Learning Library and PLC and start your Beyond ACE Emotions Skill SessionFree community we...

When a teacher has 101 gaps to close, where do you start? In this episode, Elena walks you through how to use the Gaps Framework to lead overwhelmed clients toward clarity. You’ll learn how to name challenges with compassion and co-create a focused, realistic path forward. Notable moments: Keep learning: Join the Coach Learning Library and PLC and start your Introducing the Gaps Framework Skill SessionFree community webinars The Gaps Framework (free tool)Receive we...

When our core needs go unmet, we suffer. When they’re met, we thrive. In this episode, Elena shares a live coaching demonstration of how to help a client recognize and respond to unmet core human needs. Listen in to deepen your understanding and build your capacity to support true transformation. Notable moments: Keep learning: Subscribe: Core Human Needs Skill Session in the Coach Learning Library The First 10 Minutes Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elen...

Limiting beliefs can keep your clients stuck. In this episode, Elena shares a live demonstration of how to coach someone using the Exploring Beliefs Framework. You’ll hear how to surface disempowering stories, activate new possibilities, and begin the process of transformation. Notable moments: Keep learning: Subscribe: Exploring Beliefs Skill Session in the Coach Learning LibraryThe First 10 Minutes (free tool)Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to you...

When your client jumps to conclusions, the Ladder of Inference can help. In this episode, Elena demonstrates how to use the Ladder to surface assumptions, expand thinking, and move toward more grounded decision-making. Notable moments: Keep learning: Subscribe: Ladder of Inference Skill Session in the Coach Learning Library The First 10 Minutes Receive weekly wisdom and tools from Elena delivered to your inboxWatch the Bright Morning Podcast on YouTube and sub...

Want to hear what it sounds like to coach with the Wheel of Privilege and Power? In this episode, Elena shares a live coaching demo and unpacks how to facilitate identity-based exploration with skill and care. Learn how to introduce this transformative tool and support your clients in building the self-awareness they need to lead for equity. Notable moments: Keep learning: Subscribe: Wheel of Privilege and Power Skill Session in the Coach Learning Library and PLC Atten...

Tomorrow’s episode tackles a powerful topic: Using the Wheel of Privilege and Power in your coaching conversations—and today, Elena’s giving you a preview. Plus, for this week only, you can go beyond the podcast and into practice. Follow the link in the show notes for exclusive access to a guided skill session from our Learning Library. Elena will walk you through exactly how to build this skill, step by step—but only for a limited time. Ready to move from insight to action? Hit play, then he...

Tired of coaching clients stuck in blame, burnout, or helplessness? In this episode, Elena shares a live demonstration of how to coach someone off the Drama Triangle—and into a place of empowerment. Learn how to identify the roles of victim, villain, and hero, and how to gently invite your clients into transformation. Notable moments: Keep learning: Subscribe: Getting Off the Drama Triangle Skill Session in the Coach Learning LibraryThe First 10 MinutesReceive weekly wi...

“This isn’t who I want to be.” If you’ve ever said those words—or quietly thought them at the end of a long day—this episode is your invitation to reconnect with your purpose. Elena shares how a clear personal vision can help you lead with integrity, coach with confidence, and stay rooted in your values—even in the midst of school chaos. If you’ve been drifting, it’s time to realign. Keep learning: Join the Coach Learning Library and PLC and start your Crafting Your Personal Visio...

If your calendar reflects everyone’s priorities except yours, this episode is for you. Elena shares why so many coaches feel overworked and under-impactful—and how to reclaim your time through an intentional weekly schedule. You’ll hear a story of transformation, learn what to prioritize, and get practical tools to help you stop reacting and start coaching with clarity and purpose. Notable moments: Keep learning: Join the Coach Learning Library and PLC and start your Determi...

Your introduction as a coach sets the tone for every conversation that follows. But what if you’re not sure what to say—or how to say it in a way that builds trust? In this episode, Elena shares what most coaches get wrong when introducing themselves and how to craft an authentic, values-based message that lays the foundation for transformational relationships. Whether you’re brand new or looking for a fresh start, this is your invitation to lead with clarity and heart. Not...

What if your admin doesn’t understand what coaching is—or worse, expects you to “fix” teachers? In this episode, Elena shares how to proactively build a strong partnership with your site leader, even when expectations are unclear or misaligned. You’ll learn how to shift from confusion to clarity, reclaim your role, and set the stage for a thriving coaching year. If you're ready to stop tiptoeing around your admin and start leading with confidence, this episode is for you. Keep lea...

Sometimes, the people we love the most get the version of us we like the least. That’s normal, and we can do better. Our summer break series will help make that a reality by showing you how to apply your coaching moves in your everyday life. Minimal investment, big payoff. That’s our kind of summer! Keep learning: Get more of Elena telling you exactly how to make your conversations more impactful with our Coach Learning Library and PLCWatch The Bright Morning Podcast on YouTube&nb...

Sometimes, the people we love the most get the version of us we like the least. That’s normal, and we can do better. Our summer break series will help make that a reality by showing you how to apply your coaching moves in your everyday life. Minimal investment, big payoff. That’s our kind of summer! Keep learning: Watch the Bright Morning Podcast on YouTube and subscribe to our channelGet more of Elena telling you exactly how to make your conversations more effective with our Coac...

Sometimes, the people we love the most get the version of us we like the least. That’s normal, and we can do better. Our summer break series will help make that a reality by showing you how to apply your coaching moves in your everyday life. Minimal investment, big payoff. That’s our kind of summer! Keep learning: Watch The Bright Morning Podcast on YouTubeGet more of Elena telling you exactly how to transform your conversations with our Coach Learning Library and PLCReceive weekl...

Sometimes, the people we love the most get the version of us we like the least. That’s normal, and we can do better. Our summer break series will help make that a reality by showing you how to apply your coaching moves in your everyday life. Minimal investment, big payoff. That’s our kind of summer! Keep learning: Watch the Bright Morning Podcast on YouTube and subscribe to our channelGet more of Elena telling you exactly how to transform your relationships with our Coach Learning...