Recent Podcast Episodes
Join host Valorie Burton, founder of the Coaching and Positive Psychology Institute (CaPP)™, for practical inspiration, how-to’s, and engaging conversations that show you how to build a life you love and help others do the same through the power of coaching and positive psychology.
What is Coaching?
What is coaching, really? And how is it different from counseling, consulting, mentoring, training, or even AI? If you’ve ever considered…
7 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Choosing a Coach Training Program
Learn the seven biggest mistakes people make when choosing a coach training program and the practical questions that can…
How to Make Decisions That Actually Align With Your Values
Have you ever achieved a goal that looked successful on the outside… but didn’t actually feel fulfilling? In this episode…
4 Coaching Questions That Build Resilience and Emotional Strength
Have you ever noticed how quickly one difficult moment can spiral into a flood of negative thoughts? In this episode…
Stop Giving Advice. Start Creating Awareness.
What if the answers people need are already within them, they just need the space to discover them? In this episode…
The Trap of Overachieving and How to Refocus on What Matters
What if the answers people need are already within them, they just need the space to discover them? In this episode…
Leadership Lessons That Turn Experience into Influence
What if some of your most powerful leadership lessons were learned long before your career began? In this episode…
Why Coaching Skills Are Becoming Essential at Work
Coaching skills are changing how teams communicate and solve problems. This episode features…
What Separates Professional Coaches From Every Other “Coach”?
Anyone can call themselves a coach. Very few practice coaching at a professional level. In this episode…
Every Challenge Is a Coaching Opportunity
What if the problems you’re facing right now aren’t obstacles—but invitations? In this episode…
Where you go in life is determined by how you grow.
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Four-Part Series for
Current & Aspiring Coaches
Skeptics Guide to Becoming a Coach
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…
Coaching vs Counseling, Mentoring and Consulting
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…
Why Coaches Should Study Positive Psychology
What is the academic foundation for Coaching? Is there research to back up whether or not coaching works? In this episode of…
8-Point Checklist for Choosing the Right Coach Training Program
Figuring out the best coach training program for you can feel overwhelming. There are a ton of programs, promises and even industry jargon that…
