People are living at a faster pace and under higher expectations than ever before in history. How do you thrive at work and still enjoy a healthy personal life? Using relatable stories and surprising research, Valorie Burton gives audiences practical tools for excelling at work when there is more to do and less time to do it. You will learn how to:

• Say “yes” to what matters by saying “no” more often.
• Increase your day-to-day joy and fun, even when your schedule feels routine.
• Make time for the people and activities that nourish your mind, body and spirit.

It’s possible to create more balance and fulfillment with less stress and overload. Valorie will show you how.

Are you setting the right goals? How do you know? Are your team members’ strategies for reaching goals as effective as they could be? Does your team have the traits needed to reach major goals—and if not, do you know how to develop those traits?

In this fun and fast-paced session, Valorie Burton shares practical, research-based methods to reach your goals faster, more easily and more consistently.

In this highly engaging and interactive session, you’ll learn:

• Three foundational principles of effective goal setting. They’re rarely discussed, yet without them your goals are likely to falter or fizzle.
• How to set a goal in a way that challenges but doesn’t overwhelm you or your team
• The 7 Building Blocks of the “goal getting” process.
• Which of the 7 Building Blocks you already possess, where you have gaps that need to be filled—and how to close those gaps.
• How to spot and eliminate “Goal Fatigue,” a little-known phenomenon that impacts leaders and employees in demanding environments.
• Create meaningful goals that boost happiness.
• Build the confidence you need to reach goals outside your comfort zone.

Has the unexpected knocked you off course? You lost your job to the latest round of layoffs. A relationship you thought would last forever, didn’t. A health challenge is disrupting your life. Life doesn’t always go according to plan, but with the right attitude and skills, you can persevere through even the toughest situations—and emerge stronger and better than ever. Valorie’s message is designed to help you navigate life’s obstacles and feel empowered to:

- Unearth the courage you need for any situation.
- Replace negative thinking with an optimistic outlook.
- Navigate disappointments in a way that makes you better, rather than bitter.

Even the most efficient among us feel as if we’re racing the clock every day – and we still never seem to get it all done. The new norms of modern life tap into psychological impulses that make it harder than ever to take control of our time. In this message based on her acclaimed book of the same name, Valorie Burton inspires and teaches practical research-based discoveries to help you understand:

Why so many of us live in “time poverty” and how you can climb out of it
How to stop digital distractions from creating false urgencies that drain your time
Where you can reallocate your time to reflect the values and priorities that matter most
How to pinpoint the core vulnerabilities that are keeping you stuck in time debt

What if you could coach yourself in five minutes or less to think clearly through a major decision or an emotional dilemma? Coaching is a powerful tool to create personal clarity, build a positive environment, and facilitate progress towards critical goals. Valorie will give your audience principles and research-based techniques they can use immediately to fulfill their potential facilitate growth in others. As Valorie shares her proven 5-step coaching process, you will discover how to:

Transform a scattered brain into a focused mind that accomplishes your daily goals.
Lay your head on your pillow at night feeling peace about your decisions.
Control the emotions that cause you to procrastinate, spend emotionally, and sabotage your own success.

Expectations for what you “should” accomplish and how your life “should” look are higher than ever – and so is the tendency to feel guilty. Left unchecked, that guilt can drive decisions, drain your emotions, and rule your relationships. In this life-changing message, life coach and bestselling author Valorie Burton teaches a simple but profound method that frees you from the “false guilt” that is so common today. Through the power of stories and research, she shows you how to:

Recognize and overcome the thought patterns of guilt
Notice and conquer the guilt gender gap
Why the personality trait most likely to predict success can also leave you prone to guilt
Stop guilt from sneaking its way into your everyday decisions and interactions
Stop setting yourself up for stress, anxiety and obligation and set yourself up for joy, productivity and freedom

The most successful women are often not the most talented, the most gifted, or even the most experienced. What these women have is a knack for communicating that opens doors and gives them influence.
Gleaning from powerful research, bestselling author and life strategist Valorie Burton unearths practical insights you can put to work in your life immediately. Scientific studies are proving the power of your success lies in the very words you speak – and the ones you don’t. Let Valorie teach you how to…
Recognize the nuances in speech that can mean the difference between success and failure
Increase your influence by changing what you think and say in critical moments
Speak accurately about yourself so you don’t sabotage your most meaningful goals
Boost your confidence by making small, fun tweaks in your everyday life
Your words are powerful tools. It’s time to use them to build the life you really want.