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The Art of Transformational Coaching (new)

Our newly-designed foundational training teaches you the skills, beliefs, dispositions, and core tools you need to know. You’ll learn in community, share wisdom, and form connections with educators committed to transformation.

Lead conversations that build connection and spark change


Transformational Coaching starts here. Based on Elena Aguilar’s book, Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching (2024), this dynamic learning experience takes you from knowledge building to effective implementation.

This workshop is offered as a two-day in-person workshop, or a virtual blended learning experience.

  • The virtual blended learning option is perfect for those with busy schedules and/or limited ability to travel.
  • The in-person workshop provides expanded opportunities for practice and community building.

Both options are highly interactive, allowing you to build skills and synthesize learning quickly.

If you want to see sustained changes in practice, your coaching must go below the surface of addressing behaviors (delivering instruction, analyzing data, etc.). Transformation requires skillfully exploring someone’s beliefs and ways of being. This approach is what defines Transformational Coaching. Transformational Coaches also operate from two truths: that every conversation is an equity conversation, and if people are present, so are their emotions. Transformational Coaches lead conversations that change practice by engaging and working with our emotions.

Elena on The Art of Transformational Coaching

Elena Aguilar

This learning experience is designed for

Coaches

Coaches

New and experienced coaches, managers, teacher leaders, and mentors

Leaders

Leaders

Leaders who want to use coaching strategies to support and develop the adults on their team

Educators

Educators

Educators in all positions who work in public, charter, and private schools

What You'll Learn

  1. What makes Transformational Coaching uniquely powerful as a way to build emotional resilience in educators and interrupt inequitable practices
  2. How to coach behaviors, beliefs, and ways of being, and when to coach in each of these domains
  3. How to enact the foundational abilities of Transformational Coaching, including how to build trust, cultivate a client’s agency, and navigate power dynamics 
  4. How to use multiple strategies and tools for each component of a Transformational Coaching conversation
  5. How to lean into your strengths as a coach and leader and how to address areas for growth

How You’ll Spend Your Time

Part One
Part One

Self-Paced Prework

~5 hours minimum

Your experience begins with a self-guided exploration of the foundations of Transformational Coaching. In this stage, you’ll engage in reading, podcast listening, and reflection. This combination of knowledge building and reflection will help you clarify your vision for yourself as a Transformational Coach and prepare for the virtual learning experience.

Part Two
Part Two

Live Learning

4 hours total

You’ll come together with a Bright Morning facilitator and a community of coaches to process your learning, observe masterful coaching, engage in coaching role plays, and receive feedback to sharpen your practice.

This workshop is highly interactive, allowing you to build skills and synthesize learning quickly.

Part Three
Part Three

Live Learning

4 hours total

A few weeks later, after you have had time to implement your learning into your context, you’ll reconvene with a Bright Morning facilitator and a community of coaches to once again observe masterful coaching, engage in role plays, and receive feedback to sharpen your practice. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and receive expert insight into your unique challenges.

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How You’ll Spend Your Time

Part One
Part One

Self-Paced Prework

~4 hours minimum

Your experience begins with a self-guided exploration of the foundations of Transformational Coaching. In this stage, you’ll engage in reading, podcast listening, and reflection. This combination of knowledge building and reflection will help you clarify your vision for yourself as a Transformational Coach and prepare for the live learning experience.

Part Two
Part Two

Live Learning

14 hours total over 2 days

You’ll come together with Elena Aguilar and a community of coaches to observe masterful coaching, engage in coaching role plays, and gain insight into how to sharpen your practice.

You’ll learn how to implement many of the ideas presented in Arise and practice doing so. You’ll also be offered tips and strategies that are not shared in Arise or in other content that Elena has created.

This is a two-day experience, each day consisting of two learning blocks with a 90-minute lunch break. This workshop is highly interactive, allowing you to build skills and synthesize learning quickly.

Part Three
Part Three

Bonus

3 months of the Bright Morning Learning Library & Transformational Coaching PLC

Three months of just-in-time PD for you. For free! Think of it as our workshop party favor.

All in-person workshop participants will receive exclusive access to our newest Bright Morning offering: the Learning Library and Transformational Coaching PLC!

For fall 2024, all Arise Workshop Tour participants will receive access to the Learning Library and Transformational Coaching PLC between August through October 2024.

Beginning in 2025, The Art of Transformational Coaching in-person workshop participants will receive exclusive access to the Learning Library and Transformational Coaching PLC during the three months following their workshop.

  • You’ll be able to explore 12 Skill Sessions, each ~45 minutes or less, organized by a timely theme based on the school year's cadence. Four sessions will be released at the beginning of each month.
  • You’ll be invited to a monthly PLC session to engage in practice and receive targeted feedback in a supportive community.
  • You’ll gain access to our private online community, where you can discuss skill session topics, share resources, and provide and receive feedback and advice related to your coaching practice.
  • You'll have 24/7 access to our Conversations Demonstration Vault, where you can watch Elena navigate the most pressing coaching scenarios.
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How You’ll Spend Your Time

This training is offered as a 2-day in-person workshop and a virtual blended learning experience. Explore the differences and determine which best meets your needs by clicking on each option below.

Explore Your Options

In-Person

Part One
Part One

Self-Paced Prework

~4 hours minimum

Your experience begins with a self-guided exploration of the foundations of Transformational Coaching. In this stage, you’ll engage in reading, podcast listening, and reflection. This combination of knowledge building and reflection will help you clarify your vision for yourself as a Transformational Coach and prepare for the live learning experience.

Part Two
Part Two

Live Learning

14 hours total over 2 days

You’ll come together with Elena Aguilar and a community of coaches to observe masterful coaching, engage in coaching role plays, and gain insight into how to sharpen your practice.

You’ll learn how to implement many of the ideas presented in Arise and practice doing so. You’ll also be offered tips and strategies that are not shared in Arise or in other content that Elena has created.

This is a two-day experience, each day consisting of two learning blocks with a 90-minute lunch break. This workshop is highly interactive, allowing you to build skills and synthesize learning quickly.

Part Three
Part Three

Bonus

3 months of the Bright Morning Learning Library & Transformational Coaching PLC

Three months of just-in-time PD for you. For free! Think of it as our workshop party favor.

All in-person workshop participants will receive exclusive access to our newest Bright Morning offering: the Learning Library and Transformational Coaching PLC!

For fall 2024, all Arise Workshop Tour participants will receive access to the Learning Library and Transformational Coaching PLC between August through October 2024.

Beginning in 2025, The Art of Transformational Coaching in-person workshop participants will receive exclusive access to the Learning Library and Transformational Coaching PLC during the three months following their workshop.

  • You’ll be able to explore 12 Skill Sessions, each ~45 minutes or less, organized by a timely theme based on the school year's cadence. Four sessions will be released at the beginning of each month.
  • You’ll be invited to a monthly PLC session to engage in practice and receive targeted feedback in a supportive community.
  • You’ll gain access to our private online community, where you can discuss skill session topics, share resources, and provide and receive feedback and advice related to your coaching practice.
  • You'll have 24/7 access to our Conversations Demonstration Vault, where you can watch Elena navigate the most pressing coaching scenarios.
Register
What Our Community is Saying

"The Art of Transformational Coaching in-person workshop has helped me to identify my own strengths and areas of growth as a coach. Having the opportunity to be instructed and led by Elena and also to role-play and get advice from coaches who have a wide range of experience and competence in this field has been a valuable experience."

Kim H.
What Our Community is Saying

"The Art of Transformation workshop is best Bright Morning professional development I’ve ever been to in ten years. We had time to gain knowledge, practice skills, and develop community! You should attend if you need to develop into a coach who wants to change the world!"

Kate W.
What Our Community is Saying

"Even though I have taken a number of Elena’s previous in-person workshops, it was reaffirming to come back to learn with her and other coaches. It was helpful to both see what she has learned and changed in this workshop (since the initial writing of The Art of Coaching) and practice. Thank you, Elena (and the whole Bright Morning team), for this workshop, which was also held in a beautiful space."

Nancy H.
What Our Community is Saying

"This was my first in-person training with Bright Morning, and it was incredible. Our online trainings leave me feeling energized, and the in-person training was magical. Being able to meet and connect with a variety of different educators and commit to getting together because our geography makes it more accessible is priceless. Transformational Coaching isn't just profession related--the things we talk about and wish to embody are ways of being in our life, not just in our campus /department lives. Highly recommend if you are ready for the next level of being your true self."

Danielle N.
What Our Community is Saying

"I flew from DC and am leaving with so many rich gems to bring back to my coaching team. We’re redesigning our approach to adult learning and coaching based on our learning from Elena and Bright Morning. Utilizing the principles of adult learning and frameworks shared, I have so much faith that it will resonate for the community we serve."

Taiese C.
What Our Community is Saying

"Transformational Coaching is not just about coaching. It is about examining yourself and how you show up in a space that requires empathy, compassion, and humility. As a coach of educators, it can be extremely nerve-wracking to ask adults about their emotions, beliefs, gaps, and values. But with the tools that Elena provided, with the modeling she showed, I feel more capable of making coaching something that each educator can learn and grow from."

Rachel H.
What Our Community is Saying

"This workshop has re-energized my commitment to leading with heart and creating spaces where everyone feels seen and supported. A big thank you to Elena Aguilar’s team for organizing such an inspiring event. I’m excited to apply these fresh perspectives and continue growing from this experience."

Lucero I.
What Our Community is Saying

"This workshop has given me more empowerment and assurance of my skills and my ability to be an effective, Transformative Coach. The strategies and resources we were given have given my coaching a new perspective. I think any person who is looking for a community to grow in should consider this training because there is so much opportunity to grow and develop."

Corey C.
What Our Community is Saying

"Being coached by Elena and fellow participants helped me experience how grounding in conversations in emotions and provided resources can help a client center their thoughts and feelings into words."

Kristen W.
What Our Community is Saying

"This is the first learning experience I’ve had that centers the whole human and leverages core needs and beliefs to drive development. What a valuable experience for me as I coach new principals in my district!"

Katy J.

What Else You Need To Know

Requirements

All participants must have a copy of Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching (2024). This book is not included in the registration fee. The book is needed for the prework and live sessions.

Investment

Virtual workshop:

  • Individuals: $795 
  • Groups of 6-29 paying together: $695

In-person workshop:

  • Early Bird Rate: $995 (register 2+ months in advance)
  • Individuals: $1,195
  • Groups of 6-29 paying together: $1,095

Do you have a group of 30 or more? Contact us at clientservices@brightmorningteam.com for custom pricing!

Save an additional $195 when you bundle your workshop with a full-year subscription to our Learning Library and Transformational Coaching PLC.

Recordings

Parts two and three of the virtual blended learning experience will be recorded in the event you cannot attend or if you would like to rewatch at a later time. Participants have access to content for 30 days after their live session to help supplement learning. In-person workshops are not recorded.

Membership

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Kristie J.
Kristie J.
From Our Members

My favorite part of being a Bright Morning member is participating in a supportive community dedicated to learning. I am enjoying the connections with professionals across the country in a variety of roles. We are able to be risk-takers together in role-plays, which help strengthen the new skills. I feel empowered and excited after every session. My colleagues have shared observations in my growth as a coach and facilitator. My membership has been an investment in myself professionally and personally.

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Lavonne H.
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My favorite part of being an All-Inclusive Bright Morning member is the opportunity to access so many workshops in community with others, and a bank of resources to work through alone. It has been rigorous and invigorating!

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Trish G.
Trish G.
From Our Members

Wow!! An amazing year of learning, diving in and then going deeper. From prework to follow-up, every detail was carefully considered, planned, and delivered. I can’t get enough! I love the opportunities and ability to redo courses throughout the year. I have made so many changes this year due to the learning obtained from the Bright Morning team. Thanks for inspiring, empowering, and encouraging me throughout my amazing journey this year with you.

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Christina M.
From Our Members

As an Instructional Coach, my Bright Morning membership helped me deepen my coaching skills and stay energized. My favorite part of being a Bright Morning member is getting to learn with amazing presenters and other coaches from all over the world. I especially love working with my peer coaches over multiple sessions - sharing our real-life experiences and things we've taken from these learning sessions has accelerated my growth as a coach so much. And I also really value that my membership allows me to schedule PD when it fits my ever-evolving schedule.

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Danielle N.M.
Danielle N.M.
From Our Members

My favorite part of being a Bright Morning member is the access to the incredible resources associated with our membership. Bright Morning is already generous with the free tools they provide educators and, as a member, there’s even more access. Another favorite part of my membership is that the incredible trainers actually show us how to use the tools in Elena’s books for full impact. I’ve learned so much about myself and my work and have leveled up my skills as both a coach and trainer. This membership is the gift that keeps giving!

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Bruna M.
Bruna M.
From Our Members

As a teacher leader and future instructional coach, my Bright Morning membership has given me access to research-based information and precious learning experiences with the coaches during class. My Bright Morning membership has shifted the way I see myself and the impact my work can have on others and their teaching and learning experiences. It continues to support my personal and professional growth. My favorite parts of being a Bright Morning member are pacing my own learning, as well as all the opportunities to watch and be part of live coaching sessions to extend my learning and strengthen my coaching skills.

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Heather L.
Heather L.
From Our Members

My Bright Morning membership has had a profound impact on my life, both personally and professionally. Having the coaching tools and language to truly engage with people has given me the gift of deep, powerful connections and rich relationships. I am filled with gratitude for the Bright Morning Team!

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