#120 Compassionate Communication Skills (with Emily Gough)

On this episode of #mensexpleasure, I chat with Emily Gough. Emily is a human connection coach, writer, speaker and host/founder of the respected top 200 Room to Grow™ Podcast. Fuelled by insatiable curiosity for the nuance and complexities of relationships and the human experience, she takes a holistic mind/body approach using the psychology and physiology of emotions to give you the guidance, real-life tools and perspective you need to take ownership of your life, revolutionize your relationship to yourself, and create thriving connections with others.

An old soul, Emily’s style of both teaching and coaching combines powerful insights and wisdom with a playful attitude and sense of humour. With features in well-known publications like Forbes and interviews on dozens of podcasts, Emily is sought after for her compassionate, direct and genuine approach. The two of us talk about interpersonal communication and how a lack of compassion is hindering our capacity for connection with the people in our lives. Emily also shares ways in which we can cultivate courage within relationships so as to help our partner and ourselves feel safe enough to be vulnerable and authentically open up.

Key points:

• Emily introduces herself
• Communication and compassion
• Giving people space to share
• Embodying compassion
• “The story I’m telling myself right now is…”
• Feeling emotions as physical sensations
• Courage, safety, and vulnerability
• Comparison and authenticity

Relevant links:

Emily’s Instagram: @emilygoughcoach

Emily’s website: www.emilygoughcoaching.com