This is a “What Do You Say When…” episode, the first of its kind designed to explore some of the most commonly asked questions we receive from coaches and managers looking to support others in those moments when they feel stuck. On today’s episode, Elena pulls back the curtain on how she thinks about and responds to the common refrain of, “I don’t know how…” ... Show More
Mar 2
What Makes PD Transformational: Episode 282
If you’ve ever led a PD session that felt great in the moment but didn’t lead to real change, this episode is for you. Elena Aguilar shares the 3 B’s framework—behavior, beliefs, and ways of being—and how to use it to design professional learning that sticks.Keep learning: Transf ... Show More
10m 23s
Feb 2021
How are you? as a gateway to connection
It’s a reflexive question most of us ask when we start a conversation, and it’s one of the easiest and most challenging questions to answer: how are you? Every time it comes up, I find myself hesitating just a little. This is especially true in the past year, when it feels like a ... Show More
15m 8s
Nov 2024
How to Tackle Overtalking
A chief officer had known for years he was an over talker. His CEO, desperate for improvement, gave him a coach. This episode highlights their first coaching conversation. Two mindsets from this episode:When you speak, have a destination in mind. Ask yourself: “What is my point e ... Show More
22m 11s
Nov 2022
MBA interview advice, part 2 of 2: B-Schooled episode 135 (replay)
Our host Erika is joined once again by former Kellogg admissions director Beth Tidmarsh for a discussion specifically about behavioral MBA interviews (i.e., "Tell me about a time when..." questions). They cover the types of behavioral questions candidates can expect, advice on ho ... Show More
17m 41s
Jan 2025
Rewind: How Do I Find The Courage To Be My Own Guide?
<p><em>This episode was originally released September 23rd, 2016.</em></p>
<p>The Sugars often discuss letters dealing with very specific problems or struggles. In this encore episode, they take on a broader, more existential question: how to follow your heart. The Sugars discus ... Show More
26m 50s
<p class="p1">Are you a coach who's tired of the slow trickle of clients coming into your business?</p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p class="p1">Maybe you're thinking, <em>"I need more certifications first," "The market is too saturated," "I'm not tech-savvy enough,"</em> or <em>"Nobody ... Show More
