The Bright Morning Podcast with Elena Aguilar
It’s possible for every coaching conversation to build connection and spark change, and Elena Aguilar will show you how. Elena Aguilar is one of education’s leading voices on coaching. Educators around the globe use her research-based coaching method to transform their organizations. Her company, Bright Morning, brings the ideas in her best-selling books to life by providing world-class professional development to mission-driven leaders. In The Bright Morning Podcast, Elena teaches you how to make every conversation count by demonstrating Transformational Coaching conversations. Every episode tackles a pressing coaching challenge. Resistance. Racism. Burnout. Overwhelm. Struggling new teachers. You’ll find it all here. If you’re ready to thrive in your work, listen in. New episodes drop every Monday. To learn more about Elena, go deeper into every episode, find the resources and tools she mentions, or join one of her workshops, check out https://brightmorningteam.com.
The Bright Morning Podcast with Elena Aguilar
Aligning Expectations Between Coach and Admin: Episode 216
In this episode, Elena (playing the role of school-based coach) and Mike (playing the role of her admin) explore the introduction of a new coaching model within a school district. They discuss the definition and goals of coaching, teacher development strategies, and the implementation of PD cycles. The conversation highlights the importance of aligning coaching with broader school priorities. Key topics include the balance between maintaining confidentiality in coaching relationships, ensuring effective monitoring and evaluation, and fostering a supportive environment for both novice and veteran teachers. The discussion also touches on the need for clear measures of success for the coach and the importance of aligning coaching strategies with desired student outcomes to create positive, intentional, and strategic impacts in the school community. At the end of the conversation, Elena and Mike “pull back the curtain” and share their reflections.
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Opportunities for continued learning:
- Become a Bright Morning member
- Learning Library and Transformational Coaching PLC: “Partnering with Admin” Skill Session. In ~35 minutes, Elena teaches you what you need to know and provides the resources you need to operate with shared expectations from day one.
Reflection questions:
- What ideas did this conversation spark about what you need to discuss with your admin?
- What parts of this conversation reinforced your understanding of what is required for a strong coach/admin relationship?
- Were there parts of this conversation that raised questions for you that signal you need to learn more? What next step(s) might you take?
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