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 better decisions, pursue more meaningful goals, and lead your life with greater intention. You’l...

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 interrupt negative thinking, shift your mindset, and build resilience in real time. You’ll discover why ...

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 the urge to “fix” people, and how asking thoughtful questions can help others build clarity, confi...

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 purpose versus pressure, why overachieving often comes from deeper emotional patterns, ...

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, why courage and storytelling matter for influence, and a powerful coaching question that...

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/

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/

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/

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 more at https://cappinstitute.com/

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/