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

You’ll discover 3 powerful coaching questions to help you uncover your values, recognize what may be pulling you out of alignment, and clarify how you want to show up in your work, relationships, leadership, and everyday life.

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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 resilience begins with awareness, how coaching questions create intentionality, and how learning to “observe rather than absorb” your thoughts can change the way you lead, parent, communicate, and grow.

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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, confidence, and ownership of their next steps. You’ll walk away with practical coaching insights you can apply in leadership, relationships, parenting, and everyday communication.
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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, and the coaching questions that can help you refocus your time, energy, and goals on what is truly meaningful.  
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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 can unlock resilience in the face of challenges. 
Grab L. Michelle’s new book Call and Response to discover the 10 leadership lessons that can elevate your impact.

Learn more at: https://www.lmichellesmith.com/callandresponse/ 
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