Hello, friends. Welcome to the Bright Warning podcast. I'm your host, Elena Aguilar. In each podcast

episode, you'll hear me demonstrate how you can lead conversations that build connection

and spark change. Isn't it interesting how sometimes the people we care about the most get the less

intentional versions of ourselves? When we are depleted or dysregulated, we often let our

guards down with those that we trust the most deeply. And there is value in having

relationships where we can just simply be who we're being. Most of us also want to bring

more mindfulness to these important connections when we can. Our summer break series is designed to help you do

exactly that. So through July, each episode spotlights one powerful coaching technique that you can

immediately apply in your daily interactions.

And I'll be emphasizing applications in your personal relationships, since summer often

brings additional family time, but you'll discover that these strategies are equally

transformative in professional settings. That's exactly what makes these

approaches so valuable. They enhance both your personal connections and your professional

capabilities. So I'll introduce each technique, and I'll explain why it works, and then I will give you some

concrete examples of how you can implement it.

Okay, before we jump in, I have an exciting announcement to make, which is that this episode

and all of my episodes moving forward are now available as video podcasts on

YouTube. So you can find a link to my channel and to this episode in the show notes.

Okay, let's start exploring today's powerful communication strategy. Today's coaching move is one of my

absolute favorites. Wait time. What is wait time? It's simply the pause that you create after asking a question.

It's giving the other person space to think before responding.

So as a transformational coach, I use weight time all the time.

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