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Transformation and Resilience Coaching for Attorneys & Professionals

Helping you align external success with inner clarity, presence, and well-being.

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Attorney at Law
The Circling Institute “TCI”
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Aletheia Integral Unfoldment Advanced Coaching (Certification in progress)

Meet Shelly Morris

After four decades as a successful trial attorney, I found myself questioning the very culture that shaped me. Lawyers, I came to realize, are trained to win arguments… not to truly listen. In my late 50s, I moved to Asheville, NC, and began a new kind of training—this time in presence, embodiment, and authentic relating.

Through Circling™, Integral Unfoldment, and Internal Family Systems, I learned to listen in a way that transformed how I relate to myself and others, and helped me process trauma and burnout I’d been carrying for years.

This work draws on decades of legal experience and a lifetime of spiritual practice. I now offer coaching and consulting to fellow attorneys and high-performing professionals navigating life transitions, seeking presence over performance, and ready to reclaim their inner authority.

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Work With Me

Practical, presence-based support designed for high-functioning professionals.

Leadership & Resilience Coaching (1:1 or Group)

Ideal for attorneys in transition or burnout. Individual or small-group formats. Zoom or in-person sessions in Asheville, NC available. Inquire about Coaching →

Emotional Wellness Consulting for Organizations

Culture-shifting support. Improve team dynamics and leadership alignment. Inquire about Consulting →

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Workshops & Keynote Speaking

Heart-centered workshops for legal professionals. Focused on presence, listening, and resilience. Inquire about Presenting →

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Integral Unfoldment

This work is a transformational approach that helps you uncover what's true beyond your roles, your training, or your professional mask. Through deep relational presence, it invites a return to wholeness and embodied self-trust.

It can help you develop true emotional resilience. Regulate your nervous system. Let go of outdated performance patterns. Lead and live from authenticity.

This work might be for you if…

  • You’re a high-achieving professional questioning what’s next

  • You’ve achieved external success but feel burned out or disillusioned

  • You’re facing a life or career transition and want grounded support

  • You’re a lawyer or professional leader who wants to lead with presence, not just performance

  • You want to deepen your capacity to listen—to yourself and others

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Begin With a Conversation

Schedule a free 15-minute consultation call with me whenever you’re ready. We'll talk about what you're navigating and explore whether this work is a fit. No pressure. Just presence.

Let’s Connect

Book Your Free Discovery Call or Reach Out Directly

Whether you’re ready to schedule your free 15-minute consultation or want to ask a question first, I’d love to hear from you. Let’s start a conversation rooted in presence and possibility.

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