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Leadership Lessons That Turn Experience into Influence

Coaching and Positive Psychology·Valorie Burton, CaPP Institute·12 March 2026·32 min

About this episode

What if some of your most powerful leadership lessons were learned long before your career began?  In this episode of The Coaching and Positive Psychology Podcast, I’m joined by executive coach, leadership expert, and CaPP Institute faculty member L. Michelle Smith to explore the surprising cultural roots of transformational leadership.  We talk about how early experiences shape the way we lead, why courage and storytelling matter for influence, and a powerful coaching question that can unlock resilience in the face of challenges.  Grab L. Michelle’s new book Call and Response to discover the 10 leadership lessons that can elevate your impact. Learn more at: https://www.lmichellesmith.com/callandresponse/  Interested in becoming a coach? Visit cappinstitute.com to learn more about our Coach Training Intensive.