Ep. 18 - Embracing Authentic Presence: Building Resilience and Compassionate Communication with Shana Gold

Send us Fan MailIn this thought-provoking episode of "Investment of Self," Kathy Washburn and special guest Shana Gold discuss the qualities of emotional awareness and empathy.Listeners are invited to consider how these attributes can be harnessed to effectively support others without sacrificing their own well-being. Shana provides a grounding exercise aimed at enhancing body awareness and offers invaluable strategies for fostering resilient and mindful communication. Through real-life anecdotes and practical insights, listeners are encouraged to reframe stress into excitement and to recognize the critical importance of setting boundaries. Additionally, Shauna shares her personal journey and the evolution of her work, merging emotional intelligence with positive psychology, and prioritizing flourishing over adversity. This episode serves as a poignant reminder of the transformative power of authentic presence and the enduring impact of nurturing meaningful connections.In this episode, Kathy and Shana discuss:Balancing support for others without burning outMental fitness and building resilienceShauna's grounding exercise involving body awareness, deep breathing, sensory awareness, and oxytocin release Strategies for mindful communicationPersonal Resilience and Self-DiscoveryTimestamps:00:00 Pandemic led to career crisis, then transformation.06:31 Understanding and expressing emotions for positive growth.12:03 Transform saboteurs into sage through positive intelligence.20:13 Train mental toughness with small steps consistently.26:50 Brene Brown's wholeheartedness, boundaries and resentment explained.28:26 Understanding and applying authenticity for personal growth.38:17 Regretting missed chances and expressing unexpressed feelings.43:32 Clients report positive changes after only 3 sessions.49:14 Adapt, learn, grow, and empower ourselves positively.54:56 Seek consistent support to achieve goals effectively.58:36 ADHD and rejection sensitivity require self-compassion.01:01:16 Shauna's contact in show notes, last question.If Shana was crushed up and put into pill form, what effect would she want to have on someone?Allowing others to get into their authentic presenceMore About Shana GoldFollow Shana on LinkedinVisit Shana’s websiteGet Shana’s free gift - https://shana-gold-coaching.ck.page/0d5abf973dShana Gold helps women to clear barriers to communication, find their voice, and become confident, empowered communicators.  She uses evidence-based tools to support her clients to: transform anxiety into excitement, clear barriers to connection, in every context—from courageous conversations to high-stakes meetings, to talks in front of an audience of hundreds. Shana focuses on cultivating authentic presence from the inside out and enables her clients to hone and deliver a message that lands every time. Shana’s experience as a professional coach (ICF-ACC) theatre professional (Resident Teaching Artist at The Lincoln Center Theatre et al) and training in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Positive and Emotional Intelligence (PQ and EQ) gives her the knowledge and experience to support women to get out of their own way and tell powerful, compelling stories that express their truth. Book Shana is reading:UNBOUND: A woman's Guide to Power by Kasia UrbaniakSubscribe to Sense of Peace (Kathy's Substack) today! RECEIVE the attention you need to reconnect with your purpose. Click here to learn more about individual coaching with Kathy!If this resonated, the most generous thing you can do is share it with one woman who needs to hear it. One share grows this community more than any algorithm.Follow the show on your favorite platform, and come find me on Substack at senseofpeace.substack.com — that’s where the deeper conversation lives.And if you’re ready to stop just listening and start doing this work — visit kathywashburn.net. I’d love to talk with you. Until next time — keep investing in yourself. It is always, always worth it.#SpreadMadLove