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Coaching Conversation: ACE In Action | Bright Morning Podcast

This essay is based on insights from Elena Aguilar's coaching resources. For more, explore the ACE framework in her podcast. Elena & Molika-Ace Ace vo zivo

Once an emotion is recognized, the next step is to Connect it to the current situation or behavior. This phase links the internal feeling with external outcomes. As discussed in the Bright Morning Podcast , this is often where the coachee realizes that a fear-based emotion (like "I’m afraid of failing") is driving limiting behaviors ("I’m not trying new strategies"). Coaching Conversation: ACE In Action | Bright Morning

The first step in the ACE framework is to Acknowledge the emotion. Elena shows that simply naming the feeling—often fear, frustration, or overwhelm—can immediately reduce its power. By asking, "What would you say are the emotions you've been feeling?", a coach creates a non-judgmental space where the coachee feels seen and heard. This phase links the internal feeling with external outcomes

To make this essay even more , tell me if you'd like me to: Add specific examples of phrases to use in each ACE step? Compare this to other coaching frameworks (like GROW)? Create a 3-minute speech based on this essay? Let me know how I can help!