Valorie Burton

Valorie Burton

Keynote Speaker: Life Strategist & Bestselling Author; Positive Psychology Expert

Valorie Burton Biography

Valorie Burton, life strategist and international speaker, is CEO of the Coaching and Positive Psychology (CaPP) Institute. Her life-changing message has an intriguing, research-based emphasis in the pioneering field of applied positive psychology - the study of what happens when things go right with us. Her company provides coaching, coach training, and resilience training and has served clients in all 50 states and 20 countries on six continents.

Since 1999, she has written 13 books translated into multiple languages, including "Let Go of the Guilt," "It's About Time," and "Successful Women Think Differently." She has appeared regularly on the TODAY Show, CNN, Dr. Oz, and Essence, and has spoken for hundreds of organizations around the globe. She was named one of the top 60 motivational speakers in America and one of the Top 100 Thought Leaders in the field of personal development.

For over 15 years, Burton's books, speaking engagements, and coaching programs have helped people: make major life changes that are exciting and scary at the same time; Be happier and have more fun, even when life seems routine; Become strong leaders, navigate office politics, and achieve professional dreams; Navigate setbacks and disappointments in a way that makes life better, not bitter; Speak up with confidence rather than settling for less; Go to sleep at night feeling at peace about decisions; And conquer emotions that cause procrastination, emotional spending, and self-sabotage.

She and her husband Jeff live on a ranch south of Atlanta with their children.

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Valorie Burton Speaking Topics

Resilient & Ready: How to Thrive Through Challenges & Change

In a world of constant change and uncertainty, success requires the ability to adapt and thrive no matter what challenges arise. Valorie Burton will help you understand how to create the building blocks of resilience so you can:

  • Bounce back from setbacks
  • Maximize opportunities
  • Develop the thinking style research proves helps you succeed under pressure – Find your joy and maintain a positive perspective
  • Navigate disappointments in a way that makes you better, not bitter

In this practical, engaging conversation, Valorie will equip you with a survival toolkit to face any challenge that comes your way!

Leadership is Contagious: How Positive Actions Influence Productivity, Profitability & Well-Being in Life & Work

While everyone on a team impacts those around them, research shows that leaders have an outsized influence on the direction, energy and success of the teams they lead.

Leadership is contagious. What habits, attitude and energy are you and your leaders spreading?

In this insightful and energizing keynote, Valorie Burton uses research from the pioneering field of positive psychology combined with real-world examples to show audiences the simple, yet powerful actions they can take to thrive in life and work, and help those around them do the same. Full of practical takeaways, your audience will walk away equipped and inspired to lead themselves and others to greater success.

Coaching Yourself & Others: How to Bring Out the Best & Inspire Change One Question at a Time

One of the most important skills in today’s marketplace is agility, the ability to be flexible and effective in the face of challenges, opportunities and change.

In this practical and thought-provoking message, Valorie Burton, an internationally recognized life coach who has trained more than 60,000 coaches in over 50 countries, reveals the simple, but powerful steps to bring out the best in people by using a coaching approach to living and leading. It is an approach that empowers individuals to take ownership of their circumstances, develop a thinking style that leads to success, and create a plan of action that gets them unstuck and accelerates results. Audiences walk away with a how-to formula for having coaching conversations and a game plan for personal growth that will make them happier, healthier and more effective in every area of life.

Successful Women Think Differently: The Research-Based Habits that Make You Happier, Healthier & More Resilient

You are capable of far more than you know. Scientific studies prove successful people think differently than the average person. They make decisions differently, set goals differently, and bounce back from failure and adversity differently. In this intriguing and energetic presentation, Valorie Burton will help you and your audience:

  • Pinpoint your thinking style and make adjustments to improve performance
  • Understand why talent isn’t enough and how to develop the self-control that will take you to the next level
  • Understand why how you explain your success and failure predicts more about your potential than you think
  • How to focus on solutions, not problems

This powerful presentation is based on Valorie’s national bestselling book, "Successful Women Think Differently."

Successful People Think Differently

This message is adapted from Successful Women Think Differently for audiences that include men and women.

Valorie Burton Videos

Women of Cisco Americas Keynote with Valorie Burton
Giving Up Guilt, Getting Back Joy with Valorie Burton
Valorie Burton on Why Dating in 2020 is NOT Hopeless

How do I book Valorie Burton to speak at my event?

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How much does it cost to book Valorie Burton for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Valorie Burton, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Valorie Burton are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Valorie Burton, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Valorie Burton speak about?

Valorie Burton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Black Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Health, Women, Change Management, Business Growth, Human Resources, Leadership, Motivational, Personal Growth, Women in Business, College, Business, Influential Women, Happiness, Psychology, Social Sciences, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Resilience, Female Leadership and Authors.

Where does Valorie Burton travel from?

Valorie Burton generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Valorie Burton?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Valorie Burton for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Valorie Burton for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Valorie Burton or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Valorie Burton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational, Black Heritage and Diversity & Inclusion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Valorie Burton for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Valorie Burton generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jenn Lim, Amanda Gore and Nataly Kogan. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Valorie Burton for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 14/01/2025.

Valorie Burton Speaking Topics

  • Resilient & Ready: How to Thrive Through Challenges & Change

    In a world of constant change and uncertainty, success requires the ability to adapt and thrive no matter what challenges arise. Valorie Burton will help you understand how to create the building blocks of resilience so you can:

    • Bounce back from setbacks
    • Maximize opportunities
    • Develop the thinking style research proves helps you succeed under pressure – Find your joy and maintain a positive perspective
    • Navigate disappointments in a way that makes you better, not bitter

    In this practical, engaging conversation, Valorie will equip you with a survival toolkit to face any challenge that comes your way!

  • Leadership is Contagious: How Positive Actions Influence Productivity, Profitability & Well-Being in Life & Work

    While everyone on a team impacts those around them, research shows that leaders have an outsized influence on the direction, energy and success of the teams they lead.

    Leadership is contagious. What habits, attitude and energy are you and your leaders spreading?

    In this insightful and energizing keynote, Valorie Burton uses research from the pioneering field of positive psychology combined with real-world examples to show audiences the simple, yet powerful actions they can take to thrive in life and work, and help those around them do the same. Full of practical takeaways, your audience will walk away equipped and inspired to lead themselves and others to greater success.

  • Coaching Yourself & Others: How to Bring Out the Best & Inspire Change One Question at a Time

    One of the most important skills in today’s marketplace is agility, the ability to be flexible and effective in the face of challenges, opportunities and change.

    In this practical and thought-provoking message, Valorie Burton, an internationally recognized life coach who has trained more than 60,000 coaches in over 50 countries, reveals the simple, but powerful steps to bring out the best in people by using a coaching approach to living and leading. It is an approach that empowers individuals to take ownership of their circumstances, develop a thinking style that leads to success, and create a plan of action that gets them unstuck and accelerates results. Audiences walk away with a how-to formula for having coaching conversations and a game plan for personal growth that will make them happier, healthier and more effective in every area of life.

  • Successful Women Think Differently: The Research-Based Habits that Make You Happier, Healthier & More Resilient

    You are capable of far more than you know. Scientific studies prove successful people think differently than the average person. They make decisions differently, set goals differently, and bounce back from failure and adversity differently. In this intriguing and energetic presentation, Valorie Burton will help you and your audience:

    • Pinpoint your thinking style and make adjustments to improve performance
    • Understand why talent isn’t enough and how to develop the self-control that will take you to the next level
    • Understand why how you explain your success and failure predicts more about your potential than you think
    • How to focus on solutions, not problems

    This powerful presentation is based on Valorie’s national bestselling book, "Successful Women Think Differently."

  • Successful People Think Differently

    This message is adapted from Successful Women Think Differently for audiences that include men and women.

Valorie Burton Videos

Women of Cisco Americas Keynote with Valorie Burton
Giving Up Guilt, Getting Back Joy with Valorie Burton
Valorie Burton on Why Dating in 2020 is NOT Hopeless
Valorie Burton on the Today Show - Practicing Self-Care: Coping ...
  • How do I book Valorie Burton to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Valorie Burton for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Valorie Burton, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Valorie Burton or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Valorie Burton for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Valorie Burton, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Valorie Burton are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Valorie Burton, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Valorie Burton speak about?

  • Where does Valorie Burton travel from?

    Valorie Burton generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Valorie Burton?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Valorie Burton for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Valorie Burton for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Valorie Burton or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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