Coaching Through the Low Points: Episode 280

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February 16, 2026

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

If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a team member who’s clearly struggling and wondered, “What do I even say right now?”—this episode is for you. Elena explores how to coach team members through the inevitable low points of the school year.

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Reflection questions:

When have you felt a dip in your own energy or hope this year—and how did you move through it?
What helps you stay grounded and compassionate when others are discouraged or emotional?
What is one thing you can say this week that might help someone feel seen?

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