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
What’s My Role Again? How to Introduce Yourself as a Coach: Ep 253
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.
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Reflection questions:
- How do you want your clients to feel after their first interaction with you—and what could you say or do to create that experience?
- What parts of your story or identity could help humanize you and build connection with those you coach?
- What assumptions might your clients be holding about what coaching is—and how can your introduction begin to reshape those narratives?
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