Valerie Burrell, Coach & Counselor

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”

I’m Wounded

I’m pretty certain that each of us has experienced some type of trauma in life that left a wound. It may have been physical, emotional, or spiritual – but it’s happened. The unfortunate thing is that some us of have not taken the time to heal or even understand the need for healing. This week,Continue reading “I’m Wounded”

I INSPIRE, and YOU Do Too!

Have you ever had someone give you a review of your service or product? I did, and wow, what a moment! I generally new clients a few times a month, but today, my new client hit me with, “I’m really nervous; I’ve heard about you.” I was a bit intimidated and nervous, not knowing whatContinue reading “I INSPIRE, and YOU Do Too!”

It’s a New Season

While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night, shall not cease. (Genesis 8:22) Welcome to a New Season! Many, like me, are excited to welcome the Fall, as it’s a time of vibrant color, changing scenarios, releasing, reaping, and planning. Spiritually speaking, Fall represents the harvest time of year.Continue reading “It’s a New Season”

It’s Bigger Than You

“On May 16th, 2022, Irene Ngobi led us to Namutumba, deep down in the village about 84km outside of Jinja town, to reach out to the teenage mothers who were devasted with life. Most of these teenage mothers are between ages 13 and 17. They dropped out of school for several reasons, one being aContinue reading “It’s Bigger Than You”