Using the Ladder of Inference [Demonstration]: Episode 258

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September 15, 2025

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

When your client jumps to conclusions, the Ladder of Inference can help.

In this episode, Elena demonstrates how to use the Ladder to surface assumptions, expand thinking, and move toward more grounded decision-making.

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Reflection questions:

What kinds of judgments or generalizations do you commonly hear in your coaching conversations?
How might the Ladder of Inference help your clients think more clearly or equitably?
What do you need to feel confident using this tool in your own practice?

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