How Listening with Curiosity Helps Your Teen Discover Their Direction
Rebecca Oertell is the founder of CoachMe2.world, a global nonprofit on a mission to ensure every teen has access to professional support during one of the most challenging and formative periods of their lives. Rebecca started CoachMe2.world after witnessing how today’s teens are struggling with unprecedented levels of anxiety, burnout, and achievement pressure—yet most families face insurmountable barriers to getting help. In 2026, CoachMe2.world is launching a Peer Coaching Program where teens will learn transformative coaching skills to support one another, creating a community of connection in a world where teens increasingly feel isolated and overwhelmed.
On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:
- Why the modern parent-teen relationship is struggling and what is actually happening beneath the surface of daily friction
- How to recognize when your actions don’t match your words and the simple shift that builds real trust
- A practical tool you can use immediately to move from “lecturing” to truly hearing your teen
- Why shifting your focus from “college prep” to “adult prep” is the key to long-term success, and how peer coaching bridges that gap
You can find Rebecca Oertell at https://www.coachme2.world or email her at rebecca@coachme2.world. You can learn more and connect with a coach at www.coachme2.world. Visit the website to fill out her form.
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To schedule a free consultation to discuss your child’s needs, including advocacy resources, academic planning, and/or obtain a tutor for your child, contact Helen Panos at 770-282-9931 or email her at the email address above.