Staying True to Yourself as a Coach: Episode 255

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August 25, 2025

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

"This isn’t who I want to be.”

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If you’ve ever said those words—or quietly thought them at the end of a long day—this episode is your invitation to reconnect with your purpose.

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Elena shares how a clear personal vision can help you lead with integrity, coach with confidence, and stay rooted in your values—even in the midst of school chaos. If you’ve been drifting, it’s time to realign.

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Reflection questions:

What do you want to be known for at the end of this school year? How will your daily choices reflect that?
Which of your core values feels most urgent to live into right now—and where are you not honoring it yet?
What symbol or metaphor best captures the kind of coach or leader you want to be this year? Why?

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