Episode 145: How to Get Your Teenager Talking with You, Boost Their Confidence and Motivation, and Navigate Those Cringe Moments featuring Teen life coach Will Elliott
In this week's episode, we connect with teen and parent coach Will Elliott who shares helpful insights and tips into our teenagers brain. We cover a host of topics ranging from how to get your teen to open up and talk with you to tips for confidence and motivation. We also talk about the popular topic of when parents are not on the same page with how they parent and why this could be a good thing. Will has vast expertise in teen talk and helps us break down the basics of what our teens really want from us. Plus, Will shares his valuable point of view on the cringy things we do as parents! Grab your coffee (or wine) and get cozy, this is packed with useful advice.
Will shares his journey of becoming a life coach for teens, emphasizing his desire to be the leader he wished he had when he was in high school. He talks about the importance of developing unshakable confidence and indestructible character in teenagers, as well as making personal growth fun and stress-free for kids.
We discuss the difficulties of getting teens to open up and share their thoughts, with Will providing valuable insights on indirect communication and creating a safe space for teens to feel seen and heard.
The conversation delves into the topic of motivation for teens, with Will emphasizing the importance of taking action even when not motivated. He shares practical tips for parents on praising small achievements and building momentum for teens to stay motivated and develop grit.
As the discussion progresses, we explore the pressures faced by teenagers, including the need to have everything figured out at a young age. Will highlights the importance of parents zooming out and looking at the bigger picture, rather than solely focusing on academic success.
The episode concludes with Will sharing information about his coaching programs, including the Unstoppable You app and confidence cohort.
About Will Elliott:
Will is one of the world's top life coaches for teens and is dedicated to helping the next generation live confident, bold, and purpose-driven lives. He coaches teens and parents, helping them develop unshakeable confidence and indestructible character so they can take action to become truly unstoppable. He is passionate about making personal growth fun for kids and taking the stress out of parenting by teaching parents to connect effectively with their teens.
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