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Highlights
- A hands-on guide for transformational coaches working in school environments In Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching, renowned author and coach Elena Aguilar delivers a compelling and inspirational message about how to coach in the face of daunting challenges.
- About the Author: ELENA AGUILAR is the CEO of Bright Morning, the author of 8 books, and the host of the Bright Morning podcast.
- 544 Pages
- Education, Administration
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About the Book
"Demonstrating a high level of effectiveness in the classroom is without a doubt a prerequisite to becoming a coach, but coaching also requires an understanding of adult learning, change management theories, and systems thinking; it calls for high levels of cultural competence and emotional intelligence; and it necessitates the ability to build relationships quickly and effectively. Coaches need to possess a range of skills including communication, organization, facilitation, planning, and managing groups. These capacities to work with and promote the learning of adults are not what teachers learn in pre-service programs nor in any venue in which they circulate as they master their profession. Therefore, there is a tremendous and un-met need for resources which can support coaches to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to fulfill the potential of coaching"--Book Synopsis
A hands-on guide for transformational coaches working in school environments
In Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching, renowned author and coach Elena Aguilar delivers a compelling and inspirational message about how to coach in the face of daunting challenges. In the book, you'll learn how to listen expansively in a coaching conversation, how to plan conversations effectively, how to coach across lines of racial difference, how to coach resistant teachers, and more.
You'll learn how best to impact your clients' "3 B's" beliefs, behaviors, and ways of being and explore illuminating case studies that highlight and illustrate the concepts discussed in the book. You'll also find:
- A Transformational Coaching Rubric 2.0 providing detailed explanations of all relevant coaching domains and indicators
- Comprehensive discussions of the reasoning and theory underlying the practical strategies explained within
- Techniques for developing, maintaining, and applying emotional intelligence in your work
An indispensable "how-to" guide for transformational coaches working in school environments, Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching is the hands-on and practical roadmap to results that professionals in this area have been waiting for.
From the Back Cover
Unlock the power of Transformational Coaching in school environments
Arise is the definitive, empowering guide to navigating the complexities of coaching within educational settings. Renowned author and coach Elena Aguilar reveals how to overcome challenges and inspire meaningful change. She explores coaching across racial differences and strategies for engaging resistant teachers, providing invaluable tools for transformative impact. Through her illuminating insights and case studies, readers will witness the profound influence of coaching on beliefs, behaviors, and ways of being.
This vital resource features a new Transformational Coaching Rubric, in-depth discussions of coaching theory, and practical techniques for harnessing emotional intelligence. Whether you're a seasoned coach or just starting out, this book is your roadmap to achieving tangible results in the dynamic landscape of educational coaching.
"Elena Aguilar is the Queen of Educational Coaching. If you can only read one of her books, this is it. The term Transformational Coaching is not a catchphrase: this book guides us through a holistic process to transform the work and life of both the teacher and the coach to become more effective and more meaningful."
--RON BERGER, author and Senior Advisor, EL Education
"This book empowers leaders to thrive by offering opportunities for deep reflection as well as accessible and actionable frameworks that expand our capacity to coach others. Arise will not only transform your practice, but will also create systemic change in educational systems we work in one coaching conversation at a time."
--DAISY SALAZAR-GARZA, KIPP School Leader
"Arise provides a comprehensive roadmap for both veteran and aspiring coaches, empowering them to become agents of transformation in a world hungering for empathy, connection and healing."
--MEENA SRINIVASAN, Executive Director of Transformative Educational Leadership (TEL) and author of Teach, Breathe, Learn and SEL Every Day
About the Author
ELENA AGUILAR is the CEO of Bright Morning, the author of 8 books, and the host of the Bright Morning podcast. She has trained tens of thousands of educators in strategies to create thriving teams, cultivate resilience, and make every conversation count towards building a more just and equitable world.