About Mary Ludwick

I believe resilience isn’t something we either have or don’t have.
It’s something we reconnect with — and sometimes rebuild — when life asks more of us than we expected.

I work with individuals navigating major life pivots: loss, illness, identity shifts, career changes, and the quiet inner knowing that something needs to change. These moments can leave you feeling unmoored, exhausted, or unsure how to move forward — even if you’ve been strong your entire life.

My role is not to tell you who to be or what to do.
It’s to walk alongside you as a steady guide — helping you reconnect with your inner strength, clarify what matters now, and move forward in a way that feels grounded and true.

Why I Do This Work

Life pivots don’t arrive neatly or on our timeline.
They disrupt what once fit and invite us into unfamiliar territory — often without a map.

My own life has included profound transitions and losses, as well as moments of rebuilding, re-imagining, and choosing what comes next. Through these experiences, I’ve learned that resilience is not about pushing through or returning to who we were before.

It’s about honoring what has changed — and discovering who we are becoming.

This understanding is the foundation of my work. I bring both professional training and lived experience into each coaching relationship, holding space that is compassionate, grounded, and deeply respectful of your pace.

How I Work With Clients

I offer one-on-one coaching focused on resilience and life transformation.

Our work together is:

  • Collaborative — we explore together

  • Grounded — practical and emotionally attuned

  • Client-centered — guided by what matters most to you

I don’t believe in rushing clarity or forcing outcomes. Instead, we focus on building stability first — creating the internal conditions that allow insight, confidence, and forward movement to emerge naturally.

Many clients begin feeling depleted or uncertain and gradually reconnect with their inner capacity, direction, and sense of choice. From there, meaningful change becomes possible.

My Background

I am a trained life coach with specialized training in grief education and resilience coaching. My work integrates evidence-informed coaching practices with a deep respect for the emotional and psychological complexity of life transitions.

I work with clients virtually, offering a calm, supportive space wherever you are.

If You’re Wondering If This Is Right for You

You don’t need to have a clear goal.
You don’t need to know what your next chapter looks like.

You just need a willingness to begin — exactly where you are.

If you’re navigating change and looking for steady, compassionate support as you find your footing and your direction, I would be honored to walk with you.

Credentials & Training

  • Certified Grief Educator (David Kessler’s Grief Educator Program)

  • Resilience Coaching Certification (Leadership Wellness Group)

  • Life Coach & Resilience-Focused Practitioner

  • Reiki Master/Teacher (Usui and Holy Fire x 3)

  • Certified & Advanced Crystal Healer / Love & Light School of Crystal Therapy

  • Past Career: 35 years in strategic program and change management at a high-tech Fortune 500 company