Did 2025 kick your ass?

This episode is for the year that came in heavy, relentless, and unapologetic. The kind of year that didn’t care how prepared you were, how tired you felt, or how much you were already carrying. It applied pressure—on your mind, your nervous system, your identity, your patience, and your hope.

We talk about what real resilience looks like when motivation disappears and quitting feels reasonable. Not hype. Not toxic positivity. But the quiet, brutal decision to stay in the fight when no one’s watching.

Inside this episode:

• Why resilience isn’t about bouncing back—it’s about not leaving
• How pressure exposes identity and forges strength
• What happens to your nervous system under prolonged stress
• Why staying counts, even when progress feels invisible
• Reframing 2025 as a training ground, not a failure

If you’re still standing after a year that tried to take you out, this episode is for you.

Not because it was pretty—but because you stayed.

I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to www.StandSureCoaching.com and book your free discovery call.

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In this episode, we break down what coaching is for kids—and what it is not. You’ll learn how coaching differs from therapy, when it makes sense as a standalone support, and how it can work alongside counseling. We explore the science behind coaching-related skills like self-regulation, resilience, and goal-setting, and why a non-judgmental, low-pressure space can help kids thrive instead of just survive.

What You’ll Learn:

• The key differences between coaching and therapy
• Why coaching is future-focused and skill-based
• How coaching supports kids who don’t need clinical treatment
• When coaching complements counseling instead of replacing it
• Why a safe, non-judgmental space reduces resistance and pressure
• How weekly coaching builds confidence, clarity, and follow-through
• What research says about self-regulation, resilience, and youth development

Research & Evidence Discussed:

• Self-regulation interventions linked to improved academic, behavioral, and health outcomes
• Resilience-building programs improving youth mental health and coping
• Social and emotional learning research showing gains in confidence, decision-making, and performance
• Professional distinctions between coaching and psychotherapy

Who This Episode Is For:

• Parents whose child feels stressed, stuck, or unmotivated
• Families who don’t feel therapy is necessary but want support
• Parents with a child already in counseling who want practical, skill-based reinforcement
• Caregivers of strong-willed or independent kids who resist pressure

Key Takeaway:

Coaching is not about fixing kids—it’s about equipping them. It offers structure without labels, support without pressure, and growth without judgment.

Next Step:

Learn more or book a conversation at

www.StandSureCoaching.com

I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to www.StandSureCoaching.com and book your free discovery call.

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Masculinity matters because men need a place to anchor themselves in a world that constantly pulls them in every direction. Healthy masculinity isn’t about being hardened or unreachable. It’s about being grounded. It’s the quiet confidence to take responsibility, to protect what matters, to lead your own life with clarity, and to show up for the people who count on you. When men don’t have a framework for strength, purpose, and emotional resilience, they drift — and drifting is where burnout, loneliness, and self-doubt grow.

Healthy masculinity gives men a compass. It shapes how they handle adversity, how they love, how they work, and how they show up in their communities. When a man knows who he is, he becomes steady. He becomes someone his family can rely on, someone his peers respect, and someone who can face difficulty without collapsing under the weight of it.

That’s why these conversations matter. That’s why men’s work matters. And it’s why Stand Sure Coaching exists — to help men build strength from the inside out, to develop resilience without shutting down emotionally, and to live with purpose instead of pressure.

If this resonates, explore more at www.StandSureCoaching.com and get deeper access on Patreon at Patreon.com/StandSureCoaching

I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to www.StandSureCoaching.com and book your free discovery call.

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In this episode, Rob explores the experience of anhedonia—the emotional numbness that makes life feel muted. He shares a story about a client who was struggling with disconnection, emphasizing the difference between coaching and counseling and how both can work together. Rob walks through coaching strategies rooted in ICF ethics, including micro-moments, micro-wins, and rebuilding identity through small, meaningful actions.

You’ll also hear two practical tips for anyone experiencing similar symptoms and a reminder that coaching is not diagnostic or clinical.

If this resonated, I have deeper conversations and special access for you on Patreon.

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I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to www.StandSureCoaching.com and book your free discovery call.

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Most people live on the surface of their lives, reacting to what’s urgent instead of exploring what’s underneath. This episode dives into the idea that the “purposes of the heart are deep waters” — and that clarity comes not from forcing answers, but from drawing out what’s already inside you.

If you’ve felt stuck, disconnected, or unsure of your direction, this episode will help you slow down, listen inward, and reconnect with your deeper truth.

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I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to www.StandSureCoaching.com and book your free discovery call.

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Professional coaching helps executives thrive—and veterans deserve that same level of support. This episode explains why coaching matters for veterans, why it’s not therapy or counseling, and why we use only professional coaches with 300 paid hours, 60 hours of ICF-accredited training, and active ICF membership. We close with an invitation to help veterans thrive through sponsorships and daily support.

Daily Motivation: Support Veteran Coaching

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I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to www.StandSureCoaching.com and book your free discovery call.

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In this episode, Rob breaks down why follower counts don’t define your value, why impact matters more than attention, and how serving the right five people can be more meaningful than chasing the wrong five thousand. If you’ve ever felt discouraged by low views or slow growth, this one will lift your head and steady your heart.

You’ll learn:

• Why online criticism isn’t a measure of your worth
• How to reframe “small numbers” as signs of deep impact
• The life lesson that shifted Rob’s entire approach to coaching and content
• Encouragement for anyone building something that feels small right now
• An invitation to join the Stand Sure Coaching Club for monthly support

🔗 Links

Stand Sure Coaching Website: www.StandSureCoaching.com

Join the Coaching Club on Patreon: www.Patreon.com/StandSureCoaching

I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to www.StandSureCoaching.com and book your free discovery call.

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