Emotionally Intelligent Music Instruction

Paul Elmore MA, MS

About the Author
Paul Elmore is a leadership advisor, speaker, author, and former marriage and trauma therapist with more than two decades of experience helping people navigate some of life’s most difficult challenges. Holding two master’s degrees in Counseling Psychology, Paul has spent his career studying the intersection of human behavior, emotional health, relationships, and personal transformation. Throughout his work, he has helped individuals, couples, families, business owners, and organizational leaders develop healthier relationships, greater emotional resilience, and a deeper understanding of themselves and others.

Today, Paul works with business owners, executives, and leadership teams, helping them build healthier organizations by developing stronger communication, emotional maturity, trust, accountability, and leadership effectiveness. Drawing from his background in psychology, counseling, organizational development, and leadership coaching, he brings a unique perspective that bridges personal growth and professional success. His practical, engaging teaching style has made him a sought-after speaker and presenter for businesses, leadership groups, churches, and professional organizations.

Paul is passionate about helping leaders understand that lasting success is built from the inside out. His work focuses on the intersection of emotional maturity, biblical wisdom, leadership, and personal integrity, equipping men and women to lead their families, businesses, and communities with greater clarity, courage, and purpose. Whether working with a struggling couple, a leadership team, or a business owner carrying the weight of responsibility, Paul’s mission remains the same: helping people become the healthiest version of themselves.

Paul and his wife, Shannon, have been married since 1993 and have raised four children together. They live in the Portland, Oregon area, where they continue to invest in strengthening marriages and families. Together they founded Secure Marriage, a coaching platform dedicated to helping couples build healthier, stronger, and more connected relationships. Through The Secure Marriage Podcast, which includes more than 350 episodes, online courses, coaching resources, and live events, Paul and Shannon have helped thousands of couples develop practical tools for creating lasting, thriving marriages.

When he’s not coaching leaders, writing, speaking, or recording podcasts, Paul enjoys spending time with Shannon, wrenching on old cars, and watching old movies.