Steve's Big Confession!

Steve's Big Confession!

From Stop Parenting & Start Coaching by Nate Crandall and Steve Galley

March 17, 2026 · 19 min · Episode 140

About this episode

Steve shares a personal confession about the challenges of coaching and parenting teens, emphasizing the importance of fostering independent thinking.

Parents, this episode is personal. Steve makes a big confession that gets right to the heart of coaching, parenting, pride, and the mindset shifts that can either help your teen grow or quietly hold them back. So...let's get right to the truth. Are you helping your teen think for themselves, or are you still stuck giving advice that no longer lands? In this episode, we unpack the difference between coaching and consulting, why human connection matters, and how better questions can create real growth at home. The Timestamps 00:00 The Misconception of Coaching Worth 03:12 Understanding the Barriers to Coaching 06:02 The Importance of High-Level Coaching 08:27 The Distinction Between Coaching and Consulting 11:07 Encouraging Independent Thinking in Parenting Takeaways Why Everyone Deserves Coaching (Why Steve was Wrong!) How pride and ignorance hinder coaching The difference between coaching and consulting The importance of human connection in coaching The role of follow-up questions in effective coaching Parenting strategies to develop kids' thinking skills Hey there M ost V aluable P arent s! We are creating a world-class podcast for parents of teen athletes and performers on…

People in this episode

Hosts: Nate Crandall, Steve Galley

Guest: Steve

Topics covered

  • coaching
  • parenting
  • teen development
  • mindset shifts
  • independent thinking
  • human connection

Keywords

  • coaching
  • parenting
  • teen growth
  • mindset
  • consulting
  • human connection
  • effective questions

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