Paper Napkin Wisdom - Podcast And Blog For Entrepreneurs, Leaders And Difference-makers

Laura Burke is a powerhouse of transformation. A corporate leader turned coach, mentor, and authenticity advocate, Laura brings more than just credentials to the conversation—she brings clarity, conviction, and a contagious energy. With a background that spans executive leadership, people development, and personal growth, she now champions others in stepping fully into their purpose.  In Episode 231 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, Laura shares the wisdom behind a deceptively simple napkin: "If you are both excited and terrified, that's how you know it's worth it!" It's a phrase that hits home for anyone who's ever stood at the edge of a big leap.  Laura's journey is full of those leaps—from climbing the ranks in corporate America to making the decision to leave behind certainty for something bigger, something bolder. What made that terrifying shift worthwhile? "It was the alignment. I could finally see that everything I had done before was leading me to this moment. That’s where the excitement came in."  Thro