Judy Herman Professional Bio

As an advocate for human resilience & growth. . .

Judy Herman inspires executive women with resistant spouses to unlock the power of their authentic selves in order to live peaceful, purposeful, & positive lives without regret.

She provides keynote addresses. . .

seminars and workshops for companies who support women in leadership while honoring authentic work relationships and cultures. Her clinical and personal experiences enhance her work as an executive coach providing skills and resources that change organizations and family trees.

Judy K. Herman is a counselor, speaker, and author of Beyond Messy Relationships: Divine Invitations To Your Authentic Self.  In addition, her credentials include:

Also, Judy Herman has trained with world-renowned marriage and relationship experts including:

In addition, Judy Herman writes articles and provides video teachings that address mental health, marriage, faith, and relationship well-being. She also facilitates group retreats and speaks at universities, churches, non-profit, and civic organizations.

For fun, Judy enjoys camping, hiking, canoeing, and bike-riding.

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What I’m excited about. . .

The audio version of my new book Beyond Messy Relationships: Divine Invitations To Your Authentic Self is now out in the world as of November 2020. This memoir/relationship book is for soul-searching therapists who are energetic and purposeful in their calling to  bring healing to their clients.

It has been an honor to partner with Heidi Hansing, professional narrator who made the story come alive as she read the memoir portion. You’ll hear my therapist voice in  the prologue, epilogue and everything in-between.

Entrusting the audio version of my stories, of toxic patterns and traumas to healing and adventures, is an amazing journey. Because this is not just my journey of becoming a relationship therapist. But it’s really about all of us as we become aware and recognize the value of our messes as opportunities for transformation.

It’s been amazing to have this finished project out in the world, especially at such a time as this. So let’s take in my own formula of breathing in fresh AIR. Of course this stands for Awareness, Intentionality, and Risks.

What guides my work

This season of my life has been less about learning something new and more about living more deeply what I’ve been teaching for years.

I’ve become increasingly convinced that better relationships create a better life. Not because relationships are easy, but because they shape every part of our well-being.

Whether I’m speaking to audiences, leading retreats, facilitating retreats, or sitting with clients, my work continues to come back to three simple choices:

Choose honesty, even when silence feels kinder.

Choose connection, even when distance feels easier.

Choose courage, even when avoidance feels safer.

These aren’t just ideas I teach. They are values I practice every day. Like everyone else, I’m still learning to recognize my own patterns, stay curious instead of judgmental, and have the conversations that matter most.

I’m also committed to remaining a lifelong learner. I continue to invest in professional development, neuroscience, relationship research, mindfulness, and leadership because I believe the best guides never stop growing themselves.

My hope is that every conversation, presentation, retreat, and relationship creates a little more clarity, a little more courage, and a little more connection.

Because CONFLICT ISN’T THE ENEMY.

DISCONNECTION IS.

And better relationships truly do create a better life.

What I do for fun. . .

I believe having fun means connection with those we trust and do life with, whether it’s with family or friends. My learning to dance has been a perfect analogy for relationship patterns.

Of course, the pandemic has been limiting for all of us socially. But I’m getting to know my neighbors and living in the simple pleasures of walks in the neighborhood.

Actually, I’m energized by backyard adventures with my five young grandchildren. Anything outdoors are moments that fill my soul and make me feel like a brand new woman! Hobbies include camping, canoeing, hiking, and bike-riding. Water aerobics and swimming are my summer exercise programs.

Spiritually-speaking. . .

For years I’ve considered each person I encounter as a divine appointment with depth of soul. As a Christ follower, it’s important to nurture my relationship with God. And I do that  gathering with others, study and reflection of Scripture along with periodic soul care retreats.

Also, I want you to know that I honor differences with openness. That is to say, I’m comfortable with those of other faiths or no faith. Honoring our common humanity is foundational. To clarify, my focus is relationships and living intentionally.