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Are we having fun yet? Here we are, all of us, in this together. That’s the part I like the most. The part I like the least is worrying about what is going to happen in the future. Every time my mind wants to go there I try to replace it by remembering a blessing […]
Have you ever been part of a business networking group? Do you feel like you get a true sense of who the other members are as individuals? I’m always fascinated by the variety of personalities within groups. Individuals sharing and communicating becomes the essence of the group, giving each group its own unique personality. Though […]
Can you imagine people learning to listen to one another? Listening from the heart, not the head, is the key to successful communications. We throw out or yell our opinions at each other when what we need to be doing is really listening. When someone is talking to us, we’re usually thinking about how to […]
Do you know what it is to have Unshakeable Confidence? A truly great communicator is someone who can translate human thoughts, feelings and emotions, making them come alive so that others are moved by them; but for many people, sharing ourselves, our emotions and feelings and creating a genuine connection with others can be a […]
You will find that success is rooted in your ability to understand and express your life force, the vitality and motivation that drives and inspires you. A true communicator is someone who can translate human thoughts, feelings and emotions, making them come alive so that others are moved by them. But for many people, sharing […]
Body language is the non-verbal communication you use more often than you realize. You are expressing your thoughts, inner feelings, even your intentions through your physical actions, and often, without being aware. Reading and interpreting the body language of others is something we all learn to do. From a very early age most of us begin […]
A week ago I wrote a short comment on my Facebook page about my choice to see the documentary “Amy,” the story of the rise to success and tragic death of the gifted singer Amy Winehouse. The film was moving, communicating the struggles of the young performer. It was also very depressing, staying with me […]
I recently woke up from a dream where I was 22 again and going though a breakup with a boyfriend from college. (A definite communication from my past.) I was moving back home to California and he was staying in Missouri and in the dream, I experienced the pain of that breakup once again. When […]
I write this blog to thank those who have been a part of the Laurie Burton Training experience. I love what I do! Helping people to be the best communicators possible is the greatest privilege I can imagine. It’s so exciting every time someone realizes their true potential and is able to embrace their individuality. And […]
All great communicators share the common skill of being able to express themselves freely, connecting words and emotions during presentations. While it may seem that some people experience unlimited invitations to speak and present their message, the truth is that a lot of communicating, building relationships and networking has gone on behind the scenes for […]