Esther Murray
Career and life coach for mid-career professionals in Nyack
| Hourly rate range | $125 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeCareer clarity and purposePromotions and advancementWomen's careersConfidence and self-esteemStress and overwhelmPurpose and directionLife transitionsExecutive presence and communicationLeadership development |
| Works with | Women and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Life coach and Executive coach |
| Based in | Nyack, New York, United States |
| Credentials | Certified Life & Career Coach; Six-Phase Meditation Trainer, MindValley; International Coaching Federation member; International Society of Female Professionals member; Two Master's degrees |
| Practice | Esther Murray's Coaching Inc |
Esther Murray is a life and career coach who helps mid-career professionals who feel stuck, unseen or unsupported at work. She spent more than 26 years in government, where she trained new employees and chaired a committee of supervisors. She holds two Master's degrees and is a certified life and career coach. She works from Nyack and helps clients build confidence, improve communication and move toward leadership and new career paths.
What Esther helps with
Esther works with professionals who have the skills and experience but feel undervalued at work. She helps them build confidence and plan their next career step.
- Self-doubt, stress and anxiety at work
- Feeling unseen or overlooked in the workplace
- Moving from an unfulfilling job to a satisfying career
- Building leadership and communication skills
- Gaining a voice in decision-making at work
- Finding strengths, weaknesses and areas to improve in a career
- Clarifying life's calling and career direction
Who Esther works with
Esther works with mid-career professionals in corporate and government settings who have faced setbacks or a lack of support. Many are women who feel unseen, unheard or unappreciated at work. Her clients want to advance their careers and grow into respected leaders. They are open to a mindset shift and personal growth.
How Esther works
Esther starts with a career review that maps a client's strengths, weaknesses and opportunities. She then looks at the obstacles that hold them back. She uses a worksheet called Authentic Vocation to explore a client's life calling. Her program focuses on clear communication, leadership skills and daily routines that build autonomy in the workplace.
Background and qualifications
Esther Murray worked for more than 26 years in government. She began by training seasonal interns, then moved on to training new employees. She took on the hardest tasks at her agency, chaired a select committee of supervisors and became its leading revenue collector, in the millions. Helping and mentoring colleagues led her into coaching. She holds two Master's degrees and is a Certified Life & Career Coach. She is also a Six-Phase Meditation Trainer from MindValley and a member of the International Coaching Federation.
Esther Murray pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching sessions
- Career Fulfillment Program for ambitious professionals
Esther Murray reviews
The CoachVouch take
She built her coaching on 26 years in government, where she trained new employees and led a committee of supervisors.
Best for mid-career professionals who feel overlooked at work and want to grow into leadership.
Common questions
How much does Esther Murray charge?
Coaching with Esther runs $125 to $175 an hour. Message Esther from this page for an exact quote.
What does Esther Murray help with?
Esther Murray helps with self-doubt, stress and anxiety at work, feeling unseen or overlooked in the workplace, moving from an unfulfilling job to a satisfying career and building leadership and communication skills.
Is Esther Murray certified?
Esther Murray lists: Certified Life & Career Coach; Six-Phase Meditation Trainer, MindValley; International Coaching Federation member; International Society of Female Professionals member; Two Master's degrees.
Does Esther Murray work with clients in other time zones?
Yes. A client noted that sessions worked well despite different time zones.
Who is not a good fit for Esther's coaching?
She is not a fit for people who are not open to a mindset shift or personal development. She also does not serve women who have met their career goals and do not want to grow further.
How do I contact Esther Murray?
Send Esther a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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