TeacherGoals Podcast Episode 25
How to Practice the Art of Coaching Emotions with Elena Aguilar
"Coaching is one way that people can learn, grow and develop their skills."
Author, The Art of Coaching
Is there a formula that you can implement to help teachers deal with their emotions? In this episode, Elena Aguilar points out how to be a successful coach for teachers, deal with your own emotions & what resources you can use to grow as a teacher. She provides specific strategies for incorporating emotions into coaching and shares her thoughts on the importance of listening compassionately as well as providing support to educators throughout their careers. Tune in and discover how to incorporate the Art of Coaching Emotions!
Elena Aguilar is a writer, leader, teacher, coach, and podcaster. She is the founder and president of Bright Morning Consulting and the author of seven highly acclaimed books including The Art of Coaching, (2013) Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators (2018), Coaching for Equity (2020), and The PD Book: 7 Habits that Transform Professional Development (2022).
3 TeacherGoal Tips
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Tip 1:
Remember... listening is one of the most important components of coaching
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Tip 2:
Identifying & accepting your emotions helps you to feel more in control
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Tip 3:
Always bring your best self to the transformational coaching journey
This Episode Features...
Elena Aguilar
Elena Aguilar is a writer, leader, teacher, coach and podcaster. She is the author of seven highly acclaimed books including The Art of Coaching, (2013) Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators (2018), Coaching for Equity (2020), and The PD Book: 7 Habits that Transform Professional Development (2022). Elena has taught tens of thousands of folks how to have conversations that build a more just and equitable world. She is the founder and president of Bright Morning Consulting, and she lives in Oakland, CA, with her husband, son, and two cats.
Erica Terry, Host
Erica Terry is a 20-year educator and co-author of the Eva the Diva Girl rhyming picture book series written with her daughter, to empower young girls to build confidence and grow in self-love. She is also the founder of Healthy Wealthy Educators, where she equips teachers with actionable tools and resources to start a profitable online business and build generational wealth without stress.
You can find her hanging out on Instagram @ericanterry_