Mary Murphy
Life, grief and retirement coach in Michigan
| Hourly rate range | $140 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Retirees |
| Also coaches | Dating coach and Executive coach |
| Based in | Michigan, United States |
| Credentials | Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), Co-Active Training Institute; Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coaching Federation; Certified End of Life Coach (CEOL), Coaching at End of Life; Positive Intelligence program, completed July 2020 |
Mary Murphy is a life, grief and end of life coach in Michigan. She also coaches on retirement and dating in mid-life. Before coaching, she spent 16 years as Director of Benefits at Stryker, where she led a team that served 18,000+ U.S. employees. She trained through the Co-Active Training Institute and holds ICF and end of life coaching credentials.
What Mary helps with
Mary works with people facing big life changes, such as loss, retirement, and starting over in mid-life. She also helps working partners who feel burnt out.
- Coping with grief and loss
- Planning for retirement and life after work
- Dating in mid-life
- Adjusting to an empty nest
- Burnout for working partners
- End of life concerns
Who Mary works with
Mary works with burnt-out working partners, people who are thinking about retirement, and retirees. She also coaches empty-nesters, people dating in mid-life, and those dealing with grief.
Background and qualifications
Mary spent 16 years at Stryker and retired as Director of Benefits. She led the team that cared for 18,000+ U.S. employees and oversaw health, welfare and well-being programs, including for employees on assignment. She is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach through the Co-Active Training Institute. She is also an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation and a Certified End of Life Coach through Coaching at End of Life. She finished the Positive Intelligence program in July 2020.
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A former Director of Benefits at Stryker who is also a Certified End of Life Coach.
Best for people facing grief, retirement, or dating again in mid-life.
Common questions
How much does Mary Murphy charge?
Coaching with Mary runs $140 to $225 an hour. Message Mary from this page for an exact quote.
What does Mary Murphy help with?
Mary Murphy helps with coping with grief and loss, planning for retirement and life after work, dating in mid-life and adjusting to an empty nest.
Is Mary Murphy certified?
Mary Murphy lists: Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), Co-Active Training Institute; Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coaching Federation; Certified End of Life Coach (CEOL), Coaching at End of Life; Positive Intelligence program, completed July 2020.
Does Mary Murphy coach people who are thinking about retirement?
Yes. She lists retirement coaching and works with people who are considering retirement as well as retirees.
Does Mary Murphy have end of life coaching training?
Yes. She is a Certified End of Life Coach through Coaching at End of Life.
How do I contact Mary Murphy?
Send Mary a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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