Coaching and Positive Psychology

Have you ever achieved a goal that looked successful on the outside… but didn’t actually feel fulfilling? Or found yourself saying yes to things that quietly drained your energy, peace, or sense of purpose? In this episode of The Coaching and Positive Psychology Podcast, Valorie Burton shares why clarity about your values changes everything. When you understand what you truly stand for, you make b...

Have you ever noticed how quickly one difficult moment can spiral into a flood of negative thoughts? One disappointment, one stressful moment, one uncertain situation… and suddenly your mind is telling a story that leaves you feeling overwhelmed and stuck. In this episode of The Coaching and Positive Psychology Podcast, Valorie Burton shares 4 powerful coaching questions that can help you interrup...

What if the answers people need are already within them, they just need the space to discover them? In this episode of The Coaching and Positive Psychology Podcast, we explore why coaching is less about having the right answers and more about creating awareness through powerful questions and meaningful conversations. We discuss the difference between advice and coaching, why great leaders resist t...

What if the pressure to achieve more is actually pulling you away from what matters most?  In this final episode of this limited series of The Coaching and Positive Psychology Podcast , we explore the difference between high achieving and overachieving and why so many high performers struggle to define what “enough” really looks like.  We talk about how to recognize when your drive is aligned with...

What if some of your most powerful leadership lessons were learned long before your career began?  In this episode of The Coaching and Positive Psychology Podcast , I’m joined by executive coach, leadership expert, and CaPP Institute faculty member L. Michelle Smith to explore the surprising cultural roots of transformational leadership.  We talk about how early experiences shape the way we lead,...

What if the problems you’re facing right now aren’t obstacles—but invitations? In this episode, I share how coaching became my lifeline during one of the hardest seasons of my life, and how learning to coach myself transformed everything. Learn more at https://cappinstitute.com/

Anyone can call themselves a coach. Very few practice coaching at a professional level. In this episode, you will learn what legit coaches do differently and why standards matter for results and credibility. Learn more at https://cappinstitute.com/

Coaching skills are changing how teams communicate and solve problems. This episode features Alexis Murray, Level 2 Program Manager, as we explore why employers now see coaching as essential rather than optional. Learn more at https://cappinstitute.com/

What is the academic foundation for Coaching? Is there research to back up whether or not coaching works? In this episode of the Coaching and Positive Psychology podcast, CaPP Institute founder Valorie Burton sheds light on why it is so important for coaches to study the science of human flourishing, and learn to incorporate it into their coaching approach to maximize results for clients. Learn mo...

Coaching as a profession is only about three decades old. This makes it the new kid on the block, which means it is often misunderstood. In this episode of the Coaching and Positive Psychology podcast, CaPP Institute founder Valorie Burton explains the critical differences between coaching and other helping professions. These differences are essential for any coach to understand, and this podcast...

A lot of people are skeptical about Coaching.  CaPP Institute founder Valorie Burton used to be one of those people.  In this episode, she answers the most common questions people have about whether coaching works, and why it matters at all. Learn more at https://cappinstitute.com/

Figuring out the best coach training program for you can feel overwhelming. There are a ton of programs, promises and even industry jargon that can get confusing. In this episode, CaPP Institute founder Valorie Burton identifies for you eight key indicators that a coach training program is right for you. Learn more at https://cappinstitute.com 

Getting unstuck isn’t always easy. But knowing when it’s time to make a change can be even more difficult. In this episode, Valorie Burton and guest, Meredith Moore Crosby,  discuss why most people get stuck and never break free from their fears. Turn your setbacks into unexpected blessings, and be happier, healthier, and unstoppable in every area of your life!

In this episode, Valorie Burton and guest Pastor Kerri Weems discuss the importance of planning and keeping an up-to-date schedule. Although living with no margins seems to be the new normal, it doesn’t have to be. Listen in to gain insight on how you can take control of your time. Kerri Weems pastors Celebration Church in Jacksonville, FL alongside her husband Stovall Weems. She serves on the Sen...

We often underestimate what it takes to accomplish a goal. It’s not just about knowing what steps to take, but understanding yourself, your habits, and the pitfalls many of us experience that could be avoided with a little knowledge and know-how. During this episode with guest, Senia Maymin, we discuss how the little things can make a big difference when it comes to accomplishing your most importa...

In this episode, Valorie identifies the six Core Vulnerabilities that most impact your relationship with time. Listen in as she provides you with skills and practical research-based tools to make wise, meaningful choices with your time.

In this episode of the CaPP podcast, host Valorie Burton is joined by Robin May, a licensed professional counselor and a certified personal and executive coach. Robin and Valorie distinguish the differences between coaching and counseling and when both are appropriate to use.

A common misconception about coaching is that it’s just for coaches that have their own business or coach within an organization. The truth is that all of us need coaching because coaching skills are really life skills. In this episode, I’m sharing the three research-backed reasons why incorporating “The Coach Approach” into your life can transform your leadership, relationships, and your work.

Your thoughts create physical and emotional reactions that drive your actions and motivation. So the more you understand the connection between what happens in your mind and body, the better equipped you are to move forward in the face of fear, anxiety, and obstacles that threaten to hold you back. This week, Valorie talks to Dr. Ebony Glover, neuroscientist and director of the Affective Neuroscie...

If there's a conversation you need to have that feels uncomfortable, I've got a way to make it easier with my seven-point memo for your next critical conversation. I'll lay out a roadmap that will lead you through difficult conversations and make them less intimidating whether you're talking to an employee, spouse, or friend. Learn more in my book Successful Women Speak Differe...

How does imposter syndrome impact you, and how can you coach yourself through it? In this episode, CaPP Institute founder and CEO, Valorie Burton, discusses how coaching can be the secret to resilience with guest Marisel Herrera, a CaPP Institute graduate who is helping colleges and universities across the country to coach their students into success. From the housing projects of New York City to...

What if taking three minutes a day to answer three simple questions could leave you more focused and happier? In this episode, CaPP CEO and founder, Valorie Burton, equips you with three self-coaching questions to ask yourself daily for greater well-being and productivity.

Even though the field of coaching is 30 years old now, it’s still considered a new field. It's constantly growing and changing, but it's founded upon proven research-based methods. CaPP Institute Founder and CEO, Valorie Burton, is joined by fellow Master Coaches, Lafern Batie and Kim DuBrul. They discuss the ins and outs of coaching and how you can use these skills to accelerate your pe...

What do you need to know about positive psychology and coaching to make the kinds of transformations that will change your life?  In this episode, CaPP founder and CEO, Valorie Burton, talks to Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener, one of the foremost experts on coaching and positive psychology. 

There’s an easy way to set yourself up for success and positive energy every single day. Best of all, it takes less than one minute to do. In this episode of the Coaching and Positive Psychology podcast, I’ll show you how to coach yourself in under a minute to create a powerful mental shift at any time using research-based concepts that really work.