You don't become the man God created you to be by burning yourself out. 

You become that man by building your capacity and your faith so you can handle life's challenges—and still have the time, energy, and focus for the things that matter most in your life.

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When you learn to manage your time, energy, and focus, everything else in your life gets easier.

... but for most men today, that's easier said than done.

Imagine having the capacity to...


Grow your faith and relationship with God.

Invest in your marriage.

Be fully present with your kids.

Improve your health.

And perform to a higher standard at work.


The truth is, you can have that life, but it doesn't happen by accident.


You can't just white-knuckle your way there.


You can't shortcut it.


I know, because I tried, and I failed. 

And for years, I watched my clients also struggle when life got busy.


That's when I realized the need for a holistic approach to building capacity. 

The truth is, you can have that life, but it doesn't happen by accident. You can't just white-knuckle your way there.

I spent years believing that I just needed to work harder to have the life I wanted.

In 2009, most men would say I was winning at life—great marriage, good paying job, etc...

But the wake-up call came when I caught a glimpse of myself on a security camera monitor.
I barely recognized the man staring back.

The guy I saw was 80 pounds overweight, exhausted, and running on fumes.

I knew something had to change...

Stephen Box before weight loss, standing in a red t-shirt with arms at his sides

Before

tephen Box after weight loss, standing confidently in a Captain America t-shirt

After

Spoiler Alert

"I lost the weight, but that was just the beginning..."

I learned a valuable lesson from my clients...

After losing 80 pounds, I got certified as a personal trainer to help others reclaim their health.

I had lived the journey myself and leaned on my coaching skills from my days in sales. At the time, I thought that was the whole game.

But it didn’t take long to see where most men struggled:
They could stick with it until life got busy.

I kept chasing more certifications — nutrition, sleep, stress management, behavior change — hoping more knowledge would solve the problem.

And for a while, it helped.

Until it didn’t.

That’s when I started to realize: physical health was important, but it was only part of the equation.

Most men don’t struggle because they’re unmotivated. They struggle because life gets in the way.Stress. Work. Family obligations. The same things I had dealt with myself.

-Stephen Box

Enter the real game changer. Capacity Coaching based on Biblical principles + behavior science.

The men I work with care deeply about their families, their work, and their faith. But somewhere along the line, their health started declining, their stress levels went up, and their energy dropped.

And just like when I saw myself on that camera—they realized they’re no longer the guy they used to be or the guy they aspire to be.

The man who was full of drive and energy. 

Ready to take on life’s challenges. 

The one who didn’t feel like he was just getting by.

If that's you, it's easy to think you just need more discipline.

Honestly, you don’t need to be pushed harder.

You definitely don’t need another perfect plan that falls apart the second life gets busy.

What you need is a better foundation.

Because lasting change doesn’t come from white-knuckling your way through a program. It comes from clarity, alignment, and consistency.

That’s why my approach focuses on three things:

Faith-driven identity instead of pressure-based performance

The world tells us we should do more—no matter how much we've done. But a faith-driven identity says we're already enough. We can stop burning ourselves out trying to impress the world. We can become better stewards of our time, energy, relationships, and resources. 

Habits that fit your real life

The goal isn’t to fit into someone else’s plan—it’s building habits around the life you’re actually living, with all its responsibilities, priorities, and demands.

Health as stewardship

Taking care of your body, physically and mentally, should be about honoring God, your calling, and the people who count on you. When your health supports your purpose, everything else flows from it.

3 steps to Build Your Unshakable capacity

Schedule Your call

This is your chance to ask questions, get clarity, and see if coaching is the right next step—all at no cost to you.

Get your Plan

If you decide coaching is right for you, you’ll get a personalized roadmap built around your values, priorities, and season of life.

Reclaim Your Time & Energy

With your plan in place and the support you need, you’ll finally have the structure, confidence, and capacity to reclaim your time and energy—and show up with strength and purpose where it counts most.

Ready to consistently show up for what's important?

Start with a free call and learn how Personal Capacity Coaching can help you do it

Want to hear more of my story?

Check out these podcast interviews where I talk more about a wide array of topics, including faith, habits, health, relationships, and my personal journey. Plus, how I help men become better stewards of the life God has entrusted to them.

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A Few Fun Facts About Me

  • My wife and I met right after high school. We grew up in the same small town in Florida but never went to the same schools. We got married in 2005 and have lived happily ever after since.  
  • There was a period of about 30 years where I didn't attend church but in 2015 as we were buying a new house, God put it in my heart to return. Within a few months, I joined Sugar Hill Church, where I've been ever since. I was baptized there in 2019, have lead small group Bible studies, and currently serve in our men's ministry. 
  • I'm a huge sports fan, my teams are the San Francisco 49ers, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Florida State Seminoles. My wife is a Florida Gator fan which means one of us is always disappointed Thanksgiving weekend.
  • In addition to coaching, I host the Coach Smarter podcast. I also co-hosted Play Callers Sports Talk with my friend Cool McCain for 5 years.
  • I spent several years in Toastmasters where I competed in and won multiple club and area contest for both humorous and motivational speeches. I also won several evaluation contests.

Ready to Build Habits That Strengthen Your Faith, Your Health, and Your Life?

You don’t need more willpower or another routine—you need a plan that fits your season, reflects your values, and helps you stay consistent where it matters most.

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