Sarah Murray

Background

About Sarah Murray

Early in my career, in my early 20s, I received a handwritten note from an intern I had trained. On her last day, she thanked me for making her feel an immediate sense of ease and belonging throughout the entire learning experience. She said I "had a unique ability to make people feel comfortable", and that simple compliment has stayed with me ever since. That note crystallized something I’ve always felt: I’m drawn to the power of communication, connection, and presence, especially during times of uncertainty or change. Over the years, that instinct has evolved into a career helping people navigate the human side of work. I’ve spent more than a decade leading employee engagement, internal communication, and well-being initiatives that bring clarity, connection, and momentum to teams and organizations. From coordinating leadership offsites to designing culture-wide behavior change programs, my focus has remained the same: build experiences that empower people to thrive. I’ve worked with clients across multiple industries, including healthcare, education, legal, finance, and tech, and all kinds of working environments from classrooms to boardrooms. I’ve partnered with and guided HR leaders and executive teams to translate business goals into real-world employee strategies that help organizations stay human while navigating growth, transformation, or disruption. At my core, I believe engagement is not about perks. It is about meaning, communication, and belonging. My work blends behavior science, leadership development, and mindful strategy to help people show up more fully at work and leave work feeling more whole.