What does it really mean to be resilient?
In the next episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®, I sit down with my mentor coach and dear friend of more than 25 years, Valorie Burton—bestselling author of 14 books and CEO of the Coaching and Positive Psychology (CaPP) Institute.
Valorie’s newest book, Rules of Resilience: 10 Ways Successful People Get Better, Wiser, and Stronger, releases on September 16, 2025, and in this powerful conversation, we explore why resilience is more than just a trendy buzzword.
Why This Conversation Matters
From global uncertainty and AI disruption to personal challenges like family, finances, and career transitions, resilience has become the cornerstone of success in both life and leadership.
Valorie makes the case that resilience isn’t just about “bouncing back.” It’s about creating a personal system of habits and mindsets that help you:
Get better through adversity
Gain wisdom from setbacks
Grow stronger in every season of life
She also shares why resilience should be taught in schools, practiced in organizations, and modeled in everyday life—and how authenticity and values are key to making resilience sustainable.
Highlights from the Episode
The truth about resilience: why it often looks messy in real time
How to stop catastrophizing and reframe negative thought patterns
The powerful link between purpose, values, and perseverance
Why resilience should be part of your daily leadership toolkit
The bonus rule: paying resilience forward to the next generation
About Valorie Burton
Valorie Burton is a renowned author, international speaker, and founder of the CaPP Institute, where she and her team have trained coaches across the globe in applied positive psychology. She’s been featured everywhere from The Today Show to CNN, and her books have inspired millions.
Her latest, Rules of Resilience, is a practical guide to navigating life’s toughest moments and coming out better, wiser, and stronger.
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Be sure to tune in, subscribe, and share—this is one episode you’ll want to revisit again and again.
And while you’re at it, go ahead and preorder your copy of Rules of Resilience today so you’re ready to follow along when the book drops on September 16.
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