Episode Sub Title: “Persistence, Parenting & Purpose: Rob Redenbach on Raising Resilient Kids”

In this reflective and moving conversation, host Tim Curtis sits down with keynote speaker, author, and resilience educator Rob Redenbach. Rob shares stories from his rich and diverse background—from martial arts and military security to fatherhood and now grandfatherhood—and how those experiences shaped the way he raised his three children, all now thriving young adults.

With humour, humility and insight, Rob explores what it really means to earn a child’s respect, why persistence is the most powerful parenting tool he knows, and the value of slowing down to savour the “magic” in everyday moments. He also reflects on generational change, lessons from failure, and how even our weaknesses can become gifts to our kids.

• The power of persistence as a foundational tool for building resilience
• Parenting three very different children—tailoring your response to each
• How failure and setback build deeper strength
• Emotional moments and reflections from his daughter’s recent wedding
• The role of reading, exercise and structure in offsetting screen time and distraction
• Grandparenting: showing up slower, softer, and full of love
• The value of attention to detail and why basics matter in resilience
• “If it matters to them, it should matter to you”—Rob’s golden rule for parents
• Encouragement for caregivers to persist, even in uncertainty or doubt

👉 Learn more at: resilienceshield.com/kids

Rob Redenbach has delivered resilience and communication training in more than 20 countries and worked with everyone from corporate leaders to Nelson Mandela’s protection team. With a background that spans martial arts, private security, and law, Rob now mentors others in public speaking and adaptability—and has earned the title “professional student of life.” Find out more about Rob’s work at redenbach.com.

• Rob Redenbach’s Website– Keynotes, workshops, and books
• About Time (Film)– The film Rob references on time, gratitude, and living deliberately
• Resilience Shield Model– The six-layer framework underpinning Rob and Tim’s conversation
• Angela Duckworth’s Grit– Insights on perseverance and passion
• Carol Dweck’s Growth Mindset– Research into how beliefs about ability shape motivation
• Marcus Aurelius Quotes– Stoic wisdom Rob draws on, including “Death stands at your elbow”
• Anterior Mid-Cingulate Cortex– Neuroscience behind persistence and willpower
• Building Resilient Kids Book– Co-written by host Tim Curtis