Sheila Murphy
For over 20 years, as a former senior legal officer for a Fortune 50 company, I successfully developed, coached, and transformed talent in corporate America, and law firms. I understand what clients are seeking in the lawyers, leaders, and law firms they hire, retain, and promote.
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My passion is helping lawyers, leaders, and law firms realize their career and life ambitions. In my coaching sessions, presentations, and workshops, I focus on pragmatic ways to build a career or business without feeling inauthentic, inadequate or powerless.
Common challenges my clients often face include:
- Grappling with the practice and business of law
- Building a book of business without feeling “salesy”
- Converting contacts into clients without feeling “pushy”
- Leveling up their careers when they feel stalled
- Building a professional profile to propel their careers
- Tooting their own horn without feeling like a bragger
- Creating a network that increases their net worth
- Enhancing their leadership and management skills
As a trained legal career coach, I ask powerful and probing questions and work with clients to address their inner voices that undermine their efforts, create effective habits, and leave their comfort zones.
Awards
- Life Time Achievement Award, Women Influence & Power inLaw- In-house Counsel (2019)
- 250 Inspiring Female Entrepreneurs-DataBird Business Journal (2019)
- Business 100 Honoree - Irish America (2018)
- Leading Women Lawyers in NYC - Crain’s New York Business (2017)
- Top Assistant / Associate General Counsel - First Chair Awards (2017)
- Benchmark Litigation In-house Award - America’s Women in Business Law Awards (2015)
- Virginia S. Mueller Outstanding Member Award - National Association of Women Lawyers (2015)
- Most Influential Irish Woman Award - The Irish Voice (2011)
- Highest Leaf Award - Women’s Venture Fund (2010)
Certifications
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I am a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion and frequently speak on this topic, as well as on leadership, career, and business development.
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