A year of growth that will fundamentally change how you lead—and the results your team achieves.
See what the Learning Library
and PLC looks like in action
The Learning Library
Build leadership skills on your schedule. With 150+ short, practical sessions led by Elena Aguilar, you’ll gain tools, language, and confidence to lead meaningful change—without adding hours to your week.
- Templates, scripts, and demonstrations included
- Organized by monthly leadership themes
Monthly PLC
Each month, join a 90-minute structured consultation to work through real challenges with leaders who understand your role. Leave with clarity, next steps, and renewed momentum.
Exclusive Mini Workshops
Deep-dive into advanced leadership topics and request sessions aligned to emerging needs.
24/7 Community
You’re never leading alone. Ask questions, share resources, and stay connected to leaders doing this work alongside you.
See what the Learning Library
and PLC looks like in action
Leaders
Positional leaders at any level across all sectors who want to elevate their effectiveness
Aspiring Leaders
Professionals who want to build concrete skills to prepare for future leadership positions
Organizations
Organizations that recognize the critical value of skilled, aligned leadership at every level
What You'll Learn
- How to effectively demonstrate the five essential leadership competencies and apply them in your daily leadership practice
- How to address the 12 most common leadership challenges with confidence and skill using proven frameworks and strategies
- How to activate your strengths as a leader and close your knowing-doing gaps through targeted practice and reflection
- How to prioritize what matters most and work within your sphere of influence and control to maximize your impact
- How to move from overwhelmed to thriving and increase the likelihood that you'll love your job by developing sustainable leadership practices
How You’ll Spend Your Time
On-Demand Learning Library
Each Skill Session can be completed in ~15-60 minutes
Expert-Led, Progressive Learning Journey: Each month, leadership expert Elena Aguilar delivers approximately 12 new skill-building sessions (totaling over 150+ throughout the year). These sessions follow a strategic progression of monthly themes, ensuring you receive timely, relevant support exactly when you need it. Each session combines exclusive resources, targeted instruction, powerful reflection activities, and real-world demonstrations to transform theoretical knowledge into practical leadership expertise.
- July: New Beginnings - Where do I start?
- August: Master the Trust Equation - How do I get them to trust me?
- September: Cultivate Team Excellence - How do I unify and align a newly restructured team?
- October: Conquer the Capacity Challenge - How do we prioritize what matters most with limited resources?
- November: Break the Overwhelm Cycle - How do I help my exhausted team find sustainable rhythms?
- December: Transform Conflict into Progress - How do I turn drama and tension into opportunities for growth?
- January: Reignite Stalled Momentum - How do I re-energize a team that's losing steam?
- February: Catalyze Workplace Joy - How do I create a culture where people feel excited to show up?
- March: Feedback that Fuels Growth - How can I make feedback a source of learning, not tension?
- April: Convert Resistance into Alignment - How do I bring resistant team members on board with necessary changes?
- May: Unleash Team Initiative - How do I develop ownership and leadership across my team?
- June: Lead Confidently Through Change - How do I guide my team through uncertainty with confidence?
Skill Sessions & Webinar Recordings
A sample of the Skill Sessions includes:
- Determining what matters most in the first three months
- Planning your first team meeting
- Incorporating trust-building moves into your daily work
- Understanding and addressing change fatigue
- Decision-making frameworks to reduce cognitive load
- What to do when there’s just too much work
- How to work with difficult people
- Conducting a root-cause analysis
- Distributing leadership to get more buy-in
- How to prevent, or minimize, burnout
- Responding to resistance
- Dealing with consistent under-performers when your hands are tied
- How to proceed when there is no good option
You will also have access to:
- Recordings of all Bright Morning Community webinars
Monthly PLC Consultancy Sessions
90 minutes each month
Bring your toughest leadership challenge to our expert-facilitated 90-minute monthly consultancies. Through structured problem-solving protocols with a community of fellow leaders, you'll transform complex situations into clear, actionable next steps tailored to your specific context. Never face difficult leadership decisions alone again.
All PLC sessions are 90 minutes and take place from 11 am-12:30 pm PT (1 pm-2:30 pm CT/2 pm-3:30 pm ET).
- March 26, 2026
- April 22, 2026
- May 21, 2026
- June 24, 2026
- July 30, 2026
- August 26, 2026
- September 29, 2026
- October 22, 2026
- November 20, 2026
- December 17, 2026
Mini Workshops
Throughout the year, you'll receive invitations to all our mini workshops, such as "Coaching When You're the Boss."
Each workshop delivers practical strategies you can implement immediately, with clear examples and guided practice opportunities. Need help with a specific challenge? You can also request future workshop topics tailored to your emerging leadership needs, ensuring you always have support for your most pressing obstacles.
Private Online Community
Gain unlimited access to our exclusive online leadership network—your around-the-clock resource for support, inspiration, and solutions.
In this trusted space, you can:
- Get real-time answers to your pressing leadership questions
- Share successes and learn from others' experiences
- Access a growing library of leader-tested resources and templates
- Receive supportive feedback on your approaches and ideas
- Build meaningful professional relationships that extend beyond the program
Unlike typical forums, our community is actively moderated to ensure conversations remain focused, practical, and supportive. When leadership feels isolating, your private community is always there—just a click away.
How You’ll Spend Your Time
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
Two-day In-Person Workshop
Virtual
Virtual Blended Learning Experience
In-Person
"I appreciate how the Learning Library allows you to dig into the content at your own pace. It's user-friendly and easy to reference materials for specific learning needs. I find the reflection questions Elena poses to be deeply thought-provoking. I'm seeing impactful shifts in my thinking and approach based on the reflective opportunities embedded in each skill session! The monthly Team Leader PLC helps me to close the knowing-doing gap by discussing problems of practice and making a plan to apply my learning immediately. I feel so supported by the community, which helps me stay at my learning edge!"
"I appreciate how the Library is organized by meaningful themes that are broken down further into progressive skill-building. I also appreciate the community chat spaces where folks find support within the community. I love the access to free resources and frameworks that I use regularly and share often. I find, as a school leader, it is difficult to give myself the time to cultivate my leadership and facilitation abilities, or I feel overwhelmed by identifying where to start. The Team Leader Learning Library offers several easy to process entry points for learning and engagement that feel manageable in my busy schedule."
"The Team Leader Learning Library Skill Sessions are next level! They take the foundational learning that The Art of Coaching Teams sets up and dive into the nuances of leadership and team dynamics. As the leader of my own team as well as a coach for other teams, I have been able to apply my learning from the sessions in real time. The skills are relevant and applicable to the beautiful mess that comes from being on a thriving team. I have witnessed the transformation of multiple teams as a result of applying the intentional strategies from these sessions. The Team Leader PLC has been a space to process the in-depth learning of the skills sessions. Having the opportunity to have meaningful conversations with other leaders has widened my perspective and given me valuable insight into layers of my own growth as a leader and the growth of the teams I coach."
"This Skill Session helped me reflect on myself as a leader and my presence—something that can feel so abstract, but has been turned into something concretely observable in my ways of being—while also guiding me through a robust approach and all the common scenarios that can arise."
"It's evident that Elena and her team have deep experience in navigating relationships and social dynamics. After participating in this Skill Session, I feel confident and prepared for so many possibilities."
"Having a learning cycle is a game changer! The combination of reading about a process, having a practical and usable tool, and seeing/hearing the skills demonstrated in a relatable way makes the information stick. The Bright Morning team has made PD accessible for every learning style and schedule need!"
"Conversations that center around equity can be difficult. After attending this workshop, I feel like I have the first steps to centering my coaching conversations in equity."
"The relevance and immediate actionability of this Skill Session to my work as an educator was incredible! Elena modeled an example of the skill in progress, gave us helpful tools to immediately apply what we'd learned, and provided useful insights to help us develop our practice in meaningful ways. Highly recommend!"
"I am an Assistant Principal and constantly trying to align my daily actions with who I want to be as a leader. I'm so thankful for Elena's Skill Sessions that are actionable, bite-sized, and aligned to vision and values. This is my heart work, and I'm so grateful for it."
What Else You Need To Know
Requirements
Participants must have a copy of The Art of Coaching Teams. This book is not included in the registration fee.
While not required, we strongly recommend enhancing your experience with The Art of Coaching Teams Workshop (available virtually or in person). Keep scrolling for ways to save when you bundle these two transformational learning experiences.
Investment
Team Leader Learning Library and PLC Subscription Only (Valued at $4950+)
- Individual: $1495
- Group (6-14 people): *$1295 per person
Workshop + Team Leader Learning Library & PLC (Save $395)
Learning Library & PLC + The Art of Coaching Teams
- Individual: $2295 (in-person) / $1995 (virtual)
- Group (6-14 people): *$2195 per person (in-person) / $1895 per person (virtual)
Learning Library & PLC + The PD Workshop
- Individual: $2295 (in-person) / $1995 (virtual)
- Group (6-14 people): *$2195 per person (in-person) / $1895 per person (virtual)
*Group Rates: All group discounts require a single payment. For large groups (15+), contact us for custom pricing or schedule a consultation call.
Access to Program Content
PLC Sessions
- Not recorded due to confidentiality and interactive breakout rooms
Recorded Content Available Throughout Your Subscription
- Mini Workshops: Full recordings and materials provided
- Monthly Webinars: Complete recordings and resources available
- Skill Sessions: All 150+ sessions accessible on-demand anytime
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this just for new leaders?
No. Whether you're a new leader finding your footing or a seasoned executive seeking new approaches, the Team Leader Learning Library and PLC provides relevant tools and strategies for your specific leadership context.
Is this just for educators?
No. The principles and practices in the Library transcend specific industries—they work equally well in education, social services, nonprofits, corporate environments, and beyond.
Is this something my whole team engages in?
The Library is designed specifically for people in formal leadership positions or those preparing for leadership roles. It focuses on your development as a leader rather than serving as team-wide training.
Why should I attend the workshop?
While the Library provides ongoing support and just-in-time learning, The Art of Coaching Teams workshop offers an immersive skill-building experience in a supportive community. This protected time accelerates your development and deepens your practice in ways that self-paced learning alone cannot.
When should I attend the workshop?
Attending The Art of Coaching Teams workshop at the beginning, middle, or end of your Teams Learning Library and PLC subscription has unique benefits.
- Early in your subscription: Build strong foundations and connect with fellow subscribers before your PLC journey begins
- Mid-subscription: Fine-tune your developing skills with expert guidance and clarify where to focus next
- Near the end: Apply your accumulated knowledge in an intensive practice environment and identify your continued growth areas
Becoming a Bright Morning member is invaluable. The amount of learning and growth that can happen is really up to you. There are a multitude of practical resources, tools, concrete steps, and strategies—having a membership relieves the pressure, so you can go at your own pace. You can get bite-sized pieces of wisdom, or devour it all. I have been a member for two years and continue to learn and grow. The skills I've developed have had a ripple effect on the leaders and schools I work with. I plan to continue being a member for as long as I can!
Since becoming Bright Morning members, our district has adopted a culture of coaching. One of the most impactful and widespread practices has been the implementation of coaching role-play triads. Utilizing Elena’s various coaching toolkits has provided our leaders and coaches with the necessary language and framing to address real-life scenarios. We have been successfully implementing these strategies across all of our leadership and coaching PLCs.
I love having a Bright Morning membership because it gives me access to an incredible range of resources any time I need them. I have participated in many workshops that provide practical and immediately applicable tools. The membership also offers two different PLCs as safe spaces to think out loud with other school leaders, collaborate, and problem-solve together. As a first year coach at my school, I've especially appreciated the opportunity to meet one-on-one with Bright Morning coaches who have strengthened my practice. I'd absolutely recommend a Bright Morning membership for new or experienced school leaders, instructional coaches, or anyone serving in a leadership role.
From co-planning recurring meetings using the frameworks to utilizing the Buddy Pass to get my entire team on the same page, the impact of having a Bright Morning membership has been immediate and profound. The workshops are high-value, well-organized, and packed with 'day-of' utility. If you are looking to sharpen your leadership and align your team’s approach, this membership is an absolute must.
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!
After becoming a Bright Morning member, I feel better equipped to coach emotions, and I recognize the importance of my presence in a coaching conversation. I appreciate having resources and tools from the Team Leader Learning Library, which has supported me to be more intentional in how I'm leading my team of coaches and mentors. My whole team having memberships has also been great because we've been using common language and working from new learning together. I recommend a Bright Morning Membership to coaches who want to enhance or refresh their skills and be more mindful and intentional in their coaching practices. It would also be helpful for a leader who wants to learn and be reminded of how to lead well, build trust, rebuild health within a team, and take their teamwork to the next level.
The Team Leader Learning Library and PLC is included in the Bright Morning Membership—along with every workshop we offer and year-round community support.
