How Power Shows Up in the Room: Episode 285

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March 23, 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 felt the dynamics in a room shift but couldn’t quite name why, this episode is for you. Elena introduces the Power Reflection Map and shares how she used it to design a session that helped a fractured team confront and shift long-standing dynamics. Learn how to use this tool to lead with integrity—and open the door to deeper trust.

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Reflection questions:

What kinds of power do you typically bring into the rooms you lead—and how do they shape participant experiences?
When have you witnessed power being used in a way that built trust—or that undermined it?
What’s one move you could make to invite more shared power in your next session?

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