You Don't Have to Get It Right the First Time: Stephanie Pahl on Sport, Change and Finding Your Path

If your child does not love the classroom or does not have a clear plan, they are far more normal than they feel. This episode is for parents of a young person who shines outside school. What if success is less about getting it right the first time and more about staying open to opportunity? Stephanie Pahl is an athlete, captain, coach, and fitness professional whose confidence and identity came through sport, teamwork, and belonging rather than academic accolades. Since school, her path has wound through university course changes, coaching, high-performance sport, and the fitness industry. It is a conversation about accepting change, trying different things, and understanding that progress does not need to be perfectly planned. For parents, it is a reminder that success is not one size fits all, and not loving school does not mean your child is behind. What you'll discover: • When school doesn't reflect your child's strongest qualities • How sport, teamwork and belonging build a young person's identity • Why not loving school doesn't define your child's future • Changing university course and finding a new direction • Building adaptability and resilience through change • Shifting the measure of success from results to fulfilment More Than a Score: Redefining Success Beyond School is hosted by Laura Pitt and Dan Steele, a former teacher and award-winning school leader on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. New episodes fortnightly. Subscribe to follow along.