Episode 015: Discover Your Authentic Creative Self with Courtney Burton

<p align="justify">Welcome to another episode of <em>The Authentic Change Podcast</em>, I am Mike Horne, your host and I am joined today by <span style="color: #1155cc;"><u><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneyaburton/">Courtney</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneyaburton/">Burton</a></u></span>, an influential voice who has been creating spaces for learning and self-discovery. She has a passion for curiosity and helping others find their own greatness.</p> <p align="justify">Courtney helps Mid and Late-Career Professionals reconnect with their values to experience Living Life by Design versus Living Life by Default. Courtney is a Life Transition Guide, a Coach, and a trainer.</p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong>:</p> <p>[2:33] Courtney shares about herself.</p> <p>[3:24] What are the control factors people have to live by design?</p> <p>[4:35] Courtney shares about her professional journey.</p> <p>[6:24] Courtney talks about honesty and integrity from both the buy and sell sides of retail.</p> <p>[10:37] Nate and Cortney talk about authentic leadership and its straight direction with trust.</p> <p>[12:35] What is the difference between what you need to thrive versus what you need to survive?</p> <p>[15:03] Is trust a given or has it to be earned?</p> <p>[17:09] How does Courtney start a trusting relationship?</p> <p>[17:52] Courtney describes her work on personal growth and change.</p> <p>[21:35] Courtney helps her clients to find their capacity to learn, grow and adapt.</p> <p>[24:35] What are the ways in which clients engage with Courtney?</p> <p>[29:08] Nate reads a quote from Courtney about creating a peaceful environment where everyone can thrive.</p> <p>[30:38] Your values are verbs.</p> <p>[32:38] Courtney creates safe places.</p> <p>[33:15] Courtney shares a few pieces of advice with the audience.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Mentioned in this episode</strong>:</p> <p>Learn more about <span style="color: #1155cc;"><u><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikehor