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Resilience, Joy, and the Power of Choice: A Conversation with Valorie Burton, MCC
In this deeply personal and inspiring conversation, host Lyssa deHart sits down with internationally bestselling author and Master Certified Coach Valorie Burton, MCC to explore the transformative power of resilience, self-compassion, and intentional choice. With 14 books translated into 10 languages and a coaching legacy that spans the globe, Valorie brings both heart and science to this powerful episode of The Coaching Studio.
Valorie shares her own path to discovering coaching, how a life-changing moment in a Seattle bookstore sparked her purpose, and the surprising way her journalism career led her to Thomas Leonard and the coaching world. She opens up about navigating personal challenges—including divorce and redefining her vision for life—by applying the very tools she now teaches. Listeners will learn how coaching became her lifeline and how her background in positive psychology and resilience research informs her coaching philosophy today.
We dive into Valorie’s latest book, Rules of Resilience, including standout rules like “Close Your Energy Gap” and “Rally Your Resources.” She speaks candidly about the myth of perfection, the quiet epidemic of loneliness, and the power of choosing joy—even before circumstances align. With heartfelt stories about her family, her work, and her own inner journey, Valorie reminds us that resilience isn’t about avoiding hardship—it’s about showing up with self-compassion, clarity, and courage.
Whether you’re a coach, leader, or someone navigating change, this conversation is a powerful invitation to reflect, reframe, and reclaim your energy and purpose.
Valories’s Books and Recommendations – Go check them out!
Valorie Burton, MCC, is a renowned Master Certified Coach, international bestselling author, and founder of the Coaching and Positive Psychology (CaPP) Institute, an ICF-accredited coach training organization that has equipped coaches in all 50 U.S. states and more than 35 countries. With 14 books translated into 10 languages, Valorie’s work focuses on helping people get unstuck and become unstoppable in every area of life.
In 2024, she was named to the prestigious Coaches50 list, honoring the 50 most influential executive coaches in the world. Her powerful books include Successful Women Think Differently, Let Go of the Guilt, It’s About Time, What’s Really Holding You Back?, and her forthcoming title, Rules of Resilience: 10 Ways Successful People Get Better, Wiser, and Stronger (August 2025, Tyndale House).
A sought-after speaker and media contributor, Valorie has been featured on NBC’s TODAY Show, CNN, Dr. Oz, HLN, and in O, The Oprah Magazine, Essence, and Ebony. She has co-hosted two nationally syndicated TV programs—The Potter’s Touch with T.D. Jakes and Aspiring Women, earning two Emmy nominations.
In addition to her work with the CaPP Institute, Valorie serves as the Coaching Mentor for the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team, supporting over 50,000 leaders in more than 150 countries. With a signature blend of research-based strategies and heartfelt wisdom, she empowers individuals and organizations to build resilience, increase clarity, and live with greater purpose.
About the Host
Lyssa deHart ditched her therapy practice to become a Leadership Confidence Coach. Along the way she discovered a passion for professional coaching and wanted to find ways to share that passion with the world. Come join her in discovering and meeting some of the most amazing professional coaches on the planet. Her goal is to inspire coaches. Lyssa is the author of Sticky Outcomes: at the Intersection of Coaching, Neuroscience, and Lasting Change, StoryJacking: Change Your Dialogue, Transform Your Life, The Reflective Coach - a 12 Month Journal, and Light Up: the Science of Coaching with Metaphors. Lyssa is an ICF MCC Coach, PCC Assessor, Certified Mentor Coach, and Coach SuperVisor. Lyssa uses her understanding of the ICF Core Competencies, combined with her knowledge of Neuroscience, to work with people to become extraordinary professional coaches. Let's Go!
Hi Lyssa: I’m Debbie Longo, a Corporate Skills Behavioral Coach with 24+ years helping leaders and teams shift behavior, strengthen communication, and grow healthy business cultures. I really enjoy The Coaching Studio and would love to join you for a conversation if you’re open to guest contributors. Thanks so much for considering.
Warmly,
Debbie Longo
Hi Debbie, I appreciate your interest. I tend to send invitations to the guests I want to interview. I will review your body of work and see if we are a good fit for the direction I am taking the podcast. Thank you again for your interest.