Coaching Someone Off the Drama Triangle [Demonstration]: Episode 256

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September 1, 2025

Best-selling author and coaching expert, Elena Aguilar, brings weekly tips, tools, and wisdom to educators with one goal: to help you thrive.

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.

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Reflection questions:

Which role on the Drama Triangle do you most often hear in your clients—and how do you usually respond?
What new language or strategies from the demonstration would you like to try?
What do you need to reflect on in your own habits or beliefs to coach others off the triangle more skillfully?

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