ABOUT
about sheila murray
I know what it’s like when the life you planned suddenly changes.
The path that led me to coaching wasn’t one I planned. It grew out of my own experience with divorce, my Catholic faith and a career built around finding creative, practical solutions to difficult problems.
When my own marriage ended twelve years ago, I was the one facing important decisions and an uncertain future. It’s one thing to help someone else work through a challenging situation. It’s very different when you’re the one living it.
I had supportive family and friends, but I could have used a divorce coach — someone who could help me think clearly, get organized and work through the practical and financial issues I was facing. I needed someone to remind me that this difficult season wouldn’t last forever. That there was life after divorce, even if I couldn’t see it yet.
A NEW CHAPTER
As my life settled, much of my focus was on my daughters and helping us adjust to all that had changed. But I eventually realized there were parts of my own life that still needed attention.
Working with a Catholic coach helped me recognize areas where I was still stuck and think about what I really wanted for my future. Through that process, I discerned where God was leading me and created a roadmap for a new chapter filled with joy and purpose.
That experience ultimately led me to coaching.
WHY I BECAME A COACH
My 30 years in journalism and strategic communications prepared me in unexpected ways for coaching. I learned to listen carefully, ask thoughtful questions, simplify complicated information, solve problems and help people communicate clearly.
I also bring my own experience with divorce and the Catholic annulment process. I serve as an annulment advocate at my parish, helping women understand and work through the annulment process.
Today, I use these experiences and skills to offer women practical guidance, compassion and hope, while helping them create a clear action plan to move forward with intention.
DIVORCE CAN FEEL DIFFERENT AS A CATHOLIC
Going through divorce as a Catholic can bring challenges that other people may not understand. You might worry about how others in your parish see you or wonder where you now fit in a Church that places such a high value on marriage and family.
There are practical reminders too. You may find yourself sitting alone in the pew where you once sat with your family or attending parish and social events without your spouse. Even when your faith is a source of strength, divorce can change the way you experience a community that has always been an important part of your life.
I understand those challenges because I’ve experienced them too. My goal is to help women remain close to their faith while finding hope and creating a meaningful life after divorce.
my approach
I believe every woman has unique gifts and a God-given calling for her life.
My role is to help you step outside the noise of a difficult situation, consider your options, recognize your own strengths and discern the path that is right for you.
We’ll turn those insights into practical steps that help you build a life rooted in faith, hope and purpose.
