Episodes
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/
Published 11/30/22
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/
Published 11/30/22
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 will clarify for you just why coaching is so powerful. Learn more at https://cappinstitute.com/
Published 11/30/22
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 
Published 11/30/22
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!
Published 08/31/22
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 Senior Executive Team and provides leadership oversight to several areas including staff...
Published 08/17/22
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 important goals.
Published 08/03/22
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.
Published 07/20/22
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.
Published 07/06/22
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.
Published 05/18/22
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 Neuroscience Laboratory at Kennesaw State University where she conducts research to better understand the...
Published 04/27/22
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 Differently!
Published 04/13/22
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 the halls of academia, Marisel shares about her journey and how coaching can help you navigate...
Published 03/30/22
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.
Published 03/18/22
Even though the field of coaching is 30 years old now, it’s still considered new a new field. It's constantly growing and changing, but it's founded upon proven researched-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 personal life, business, or career aspirations.
Published 03/04/22
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. 
Published 02/15/22
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.
Published 02/02/22
In this episode, CaPP CEO and founder, Valorie Burton, and Stress & Resilience Institute founder, Paula Davis, talk about burnout in the workplace. Davis, author of Beating Burnout at Work shares her advice about how to protect from  burnout  and how to restore your energy.  
Published 01/12/22
In this episode CEO and Founder of the CaPP Institute, Valorie Burton, speaks with coach Kimberly DuBrul about the power of planning and how to make it fun. 
Published 12/20/21