Valerie Burrell, Coach & Counselor

How Do You Deal With an Ex

Happy New Year

Greetings, everyone, and Happy New Year! I hope that you’re positioning yourself for GREATER in this new year. I want to encourage you to experience the new; many of us will have to have a NEW MINDSET! Creating new goals, resolutions, eating or exercise plans are all great, but if our minds are not disciplinedContinue reading “Happy New Year”

Overcoming Fear

People are afraid of many things, even me; I’m afraid of some dogs and bridges. A fear that I’ve overcome is a fear of being rejected. You may struggle with other things, but there are ways to overcome these feelings. 2 Timothy 1:7 reads, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear butContinue reading “Overcoming Fear”

Are You Pouring Into Your Spouse

When my husband Benny and I did a vow exchange at our three-year mark, people poured sand into this vase and words of wisdom into our marriage. Today, at almost ten years together, I’ve noticed that the sand has settled. Like this container of sand, it’s important in your marriage to constantly be pouring intoContinue reading “Are You Pouring Into Your Spouse”

Let’s DIP

Let’s D.I.P.! Whenever I say that aloud, I smile and even chuckle as I see many images related to a dip. I want you to know that the D.I.P. strategies shared on these pages are life-changing strategies to align you with your Kingdom purpose.If you’ve read any of my other books, you’ll know that IContinue reading “Let’s DIP”

I’m Determined to RISE

According to Webster, determined is defined as “to resolve, reaching a decision, showing determination.” That word is easy to comprehend but not so easy to put into action. What recent task did you want to accomplish but didn’t? Was it because of a lack of motivation, support, energy, or something else? Whatever the reason, it’sContinue reading “I’m Determined to RISE”

I LOVE My Assignment

Take It Back

A few weeks ago, we hosted another “Shop Talk” – Real Men with Real Conversations session in Williamsburg, Virginia- a great success! During the session, I shared with the men a trauma I experienced at 12 that touched their hearts. One of them, Johnny Mallory, shared this writing with me a few days ago fromContinue reading “Take It Back”

Obedience Pays

As a Counselor and Coach, there have been times that I wasn’t sure if I was making an impact in my community, but the last few weeks have proven me wrong. Nations of Coaches awarded me the 2023 Herman Robinson Character Coach Award for my excellent service. Along with serving the men’s and women’s basketballContinue reading “Obedience Pays”

Clarity Restored

It’s a new day with new opportunities if we are willing to do NEW things. I realized today that much of what I did during the last quarter of 2022 had to do with manifesting the plan of those I work with, more than the original intent for my life. I’m not complaining about whatContinue reading “Clarity Restored”