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
Celebrating Success in Community: Episode 243
Tired of end-of-year celebrations that only recognize a select few? In this episode, Elena reveals how inclusive celebrations that honor everyone's growth—not just achievement—can transform school culture and build resilience. Through practical examples and actionable advice, she shows how meaningful recognition fills resilience tanks and strengthens communities, especially after challenging years in education.
Notable moments:
00:28 The Importance of Celebrating Successes
02:05 Why Celebrations Matter in Professional Communities
03:52 Elements of Meaningful Celebrations
05:47 A Real-Life Example of Effective Celebration
08:09 Overcoming Challenges to Implement Celebrations
10:19 Building Collective Resilience Through Celebrations
12:07 Invitation to Learn More
13:33 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts
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Reflection questions:
- Think about your own experiences with end-of-year celebrations in educational settings. Which ones felt meaningful and why? Which ones left you feeling unseen or unacknowledged? What might these experiences reveal about what you and your colleagues need from celebrations?
- Consider the current celebration practices in your school or organization. To what extent do they acknowledge everyone's growth and contributions? Who tends to be recognized, and who might be feeling left out? What small shift could make these celebrations more inclusive?
- Reflect on a moment from this school year when you felt you were living your purpose as an educator or leader. Who knows about this moment? How might sharing this story—and hearing others' stories—contribute to your collective resilience as a community?
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