Stop Parenting & Start Coaching

Nate Crandall and Steve Galley•www.createtransformbecome.com

Parenting is the hardest job and there's not a close second! And, parenting children and teens who are athletes and performers provides a unique set of challenges. It requires parents to approach their relationships and interactions from a new perspective. Join Certified High Performance Coaches™ Nate Crandall & Steve Galley, who with their nearly 60 years of coaching, teaching, and parenting experience, guide you on a fun and enlightening journey in the challenging and exciting world of parenting uh, coaching your teen athlete or performer! The Stop Parenting & Start Coaching Podcast will provide you with impactful insights and practical tips to help you to transform your parenting. Thank you for watching and/or listening on YouTube (The STOP PARENTING & START COACHING Podcast), Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!

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The Parenting Success Pyramid

Don't you, like every parent, want your teen to perform their best? Of course you do! How can you help your teen experience the empowering freedom and support that can alleviate much of the intense pressure they feel to perform and to please you?Where's the map for all of this?! Well, here's the good news! We have THE map! We wish we had it in our possession years ago and you'll learn today how it was born out of necessity. In this episode of The Stop Parenting & Start Coaching Podcast we pr...

Oct 02, 2023•23 min•Ep. 12

The Power of Coaching Changes Everything (even Parenting!)

In this short and insightful episode of The Stop Parenting & Start Coaching Podcast , we explore the foundational power and profound impact of coaching. Parenting your teen athletes and performers is really, really hard! This is one of several reasons we discuss in making our case for you as a parent to seek high level coaching. Elevating your own game will equip you with the tools and skills to foster a championship level relationship with your teen. This is the foundational level of our fr...

Sep 25, 2023•10 min•Ep. 13

The Magical Mel Schmitz & Imperfect Parenting!

SHOW NOTE: Our gratitude for Mel Schmitz is overflowing! Mel was so accommodating by recording with us while on holiday in Malaysia. We are so pleased to share our interview with the incomparable Mel Schmitz on this episode of The Stop Parenting & Start Coaching Podcast . Mel is an Educational Psychologist at the International School of Stuttgart in Germany. She has served there for over 15 years and is also known as the "Teacher of Happiness!" Among her many talents (she's a mother of two w...

Sep 18, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 11

Performance Conversations for Parents: How we Praise our Teen Performers

Have you ever posted a celebration moment of your teen's performance on social media? If so (and even if not!) you will be intrigued by the provocative discussion in this episode of The Stop Parenting & Start Coaching Podcast . Proud parents (rightfully so!), we challenge you to think about your thinking and begin evaluating your intentions when it comes to how you dish out praise . Breaking News: Parenting is the toughest job ever! As parents of teen athletes and performers, you are walking...

Sep 11, 2023•16 min•Ep. 10

Performance Conversations for Parents: "It's NOT about YOU!"

We have some game day gold for you in this episode of The Stop Parenting & Start Coaching Podcast . Get your foam fingers and take your seats as we venture into the parent section at a high school football game! Are you ready to listen to the crack of shoulder pads as we tackle the sensitive elephant in the...stands? We are! Let's goooooo! Have you ever sat by that parent who can't help but yell out instruction and put on a free coaching clinic? We have a critical question and some high perf...

Sep 04, 2023•18 min•Ep. 9

Hey Parents--Let's Control the "Controllables!"

Thanks for tuning into The Stop Parenting & Start Coaching Podcast with us, high performance coaches Nate Crandall and Steve Galley! We know parenting teen athletes and performers can be like hacking your way through a dense jungle of confusing vines. It's an adventure for sure! We get it and we got you. Welcome the to the jungle, baby, you're gonna...win! In this episode, the critical importance of shifting our focus towards the things we can genuinely control is our target. Parents who lea...

Aug 28, 2023•21 min•Ep. 8

More with Karen Summerville "The Parent GPS™"

Episode 7: She's back! More awesomness with Karen Summerville! Get ready, parents! In Episode 7 of The Stop Parenting & Start Coaching podcast, we're diving back into our fascinating conversation with the remarkable Karen Summerville—The Parent GPS™ ! If you missed Episode 6 (Part 1) we highly encourage you to listen to it now! In Part 2, Karen will have you smiling and thinking about how you can help your children discover their constellations of gifts. Here are a few teasers from this epis...

Aug 21, 2023•31 min•Ep. 7

Need a parent GPS? OK, meet "The Parent GPS™" Karen Summerville!

This episode of The Stop Parenting & Start Coaching podcast is a home run! Join high performance coaches Nate and Steve as they dive into a riveting conversation with the one and only Karen Summerville . Karen is a wife, super mom of two boys, and a former litigation lawyer turned career coach. Her life now has taken a new direction and what a blessing that is for parents and children! A talented speaker and writer, Karen is helping parents to help their children discover their own constella...

Aug 14, 2023•35 min•Ep. 6

Getting to know Nate & Steve!

Your requests to learn more about both of us have been honored! In this episode you'll get to know A LOT about your CreateTransformBecome founders! We hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we enjoyed recording it! Let the fun begin! Thank you for your support--we're cheering you on as you Stop Parenting & Start Coaching your teen athletes and performers! --Steve (SG) and Nate (Crandy) And, we'd love to hear your feedback and any questions or ideas you may have for upcoming episodes. Pl...

Aug 07, 2023•21 min•Ep. 5

They DO value your opinion!

Discover (or remember) an awesome truth in this episode of The Stop Parenting & Start Coaching podcast. We invite you to listen in as we dive into the fascinating world of teens and parental opinions. Ever felt like your teen athlete or performer doesn't care what you think? Well, think again! In this episode, we'll explore how your talented teens secretly treasure your viewpoints, despite appearances that may say otherwise. Parenting teen athletes and performers can be tricky, but understan...

Aug 01, 2023•14 min•Ep. 4

What's your #1 job as a parent?

Hey there, podcast listener fam! We've got a juicy topic lined up for you in this episode of The Stop Parenting & Start Coaching podcast: "What's your #1 job as a parent?" Whoa--that's a tough question to answer and break down! Clarity is the name of the game here. Getting clear about your answer to this question is key to creating meaningful connection with your teen athletes and performers. We are excited for you to unlock your parenting superpowers. Let’s get started now–we appreciate you...

Jul 25, 2023•13 min•Ep. 3

Why is Parenting so hard?

Parenting is the hardest job and there is not a close second . Truth! We said it and we believe it. The way to transformation is paved with honesty. In this episode you'll discover some surprising reasons why parenting is the ultimate challenge. Learning about them will help you revolutionize the way you think about your parenting! Parents--let's begin creating your new and improved mindset and help you empower your teen athletes and performers. We can do this. YOU can do this! Welcome to The St...

Jul 17, 2023•17 min•Ep. 2

Stop Parenting & Start Coaching

Welcome parents of teen athletes and performers! In our debut episode, we dive right into what it means to "Stop Parenting and Start Coaching!" We challenge the traditional perspective of parent/teen connection and interaction. Your teen has a sports/performance coach(es). Approaching your parent/teen relationship like a high performance coach allows you to connect and empower your teen in unique and powerful ways. Yes, we want to help you discover how to "Stop Parenting and Start Coaching!" In ...

Jul 10, 2023•19 min•Ep. 1

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