17: FATHER'S DAY EDITION -Discovering Your Hidden Gifts. A Coffee Chat with My Dad Burton

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What would happen if you discovered a natural talent you never knew you had? That's exactly what happened to Burton, who found himself unexpectedly thrust into the role of an artist when his sign business's cartoonist suddenly left. This discovery completely transformed his business and his entire approach to work—leading him to realize he "never worked a day in his life beyond that."

In this special Father's Day episode, I sit down with my dad Burton to launch our new monthly series "Coffee with Burton," exploring the concept of "show-through talents"—those innate abilities we're born with rather than skills we've learned or earned through effort. Our conversation travels from Burton's early artistic awakening to his midlife pivot becoming a caricature artist, capturing strangers' personalities along with their unique features and sense's of humour.

The stories Burton shares about his caricature clients are absolutely heartwarming—from the couple whose suggestive "boating" reference he playfully captured (who returned the next year with a baby), to drawing a woman in a wheelchair with jetpacks to bring her adventure-loving spirit to life. These experiences highlight how creative expression creates meaningful human connections.

As Burton wisely notes, "If you can just get past that mindset to the place where you can take the time to do something that you absolutely love and start to implement that into your life... it changes your life completely." Whether you're considering a career change or simply wanting to bring more joy into your days, this conversation will inspire you to honor your natural talents and be sure not to "Die with your music still in you".

Ready to express your unique gifts? Listen now, and discover how stepping just outside your comfort zone might lead to your most fulfilling chapter yet.