Michelle Elman is an accredited life coach, who dedicates her interests to body confidence and body positivity. Highly qualified in the art of Master Neuro-Linguistic Programming and a Time Line Therapy Master Practitioner, Michelle is revered for her advocacy surrounding wellness and mental wellbeing. Having formerly worked with the likes of Dove, Simply Be, Always and Johnson & Johnson, Michelle is now frequently booked as a speaker for a range of corporate and public events. Formerly having spoken at the likes of Women’s Health Live and Summer In The City, Michelle is booked as a speaker to talk on the power of loving your body, secrets to confidence, self-esteem and social media.
Best known in her role as a life coach, Michelle is widely known as the Founder of Mindset For Life. Her award-winning ethos is backed by her training in Master Neuro-Linguistic Programming and as a Master Hypnotherapist, and she has also authored Am I Ugly? to share her advocacy for body positivity. She is also widely known for her campaign Scarred Not Scared, which raised awareness for people who have scars amongst her staggering 300,000 plus social media followers. Along the course of her career, Michelle has been fortunate to work with countless top brands, and has even been invited to deliver a TED talk titled Have You Hated Your Body Enough Today? . Michelle has also been fortunate to appear across the screens of British television, having been a guest on Loose Women, BBC Radio London and Sky News. Most recently, Michelle coached Emily Atack on her series 'Adulting' and appeared on Geordie OGs discussing online bullying and mental health.
Renowned for her viewpoints and work, Michelle has also been invited to contribute to several established publications. She has formerly contributed to the likes of Women’s Health, the Huffington Post, Grazia and Cosmopolitan. She has also acted as a contributor to several books including Doing It, Just Eat It, Body Positive Power and Fear Less. Another of her prominent campaigns also includes the work she conducted for Mental Health Awareness Week, in a series titled ‘Body Politics’. This series encompassed Michelle’s passion for body positivity, interviewing several famous women on their own relationships with their body image. She has also recently claimed recognition as one of the 50 Most Inspirational Women in the UK by The Sun and one of the Top 100 Creatives Creating Change. In 2021, Michelle published her newest book, authoring The Joy Of Being Selfish, and she is also the host of her podcast In All Honesty.
With such a successful career behind her, Michelle is now booked as a speaker for a variety of public and corporate events. Having formerly spoken for the likes of The Body Shop, Sony Music, Kia, Lush and The Teenage Cancer Trust, Michelle is a seasoned speaker who inspires all. She has also spoken at events such as Summer In The City, Leeds Yoga & Wellness Festival, Women's Health Live and Stylist Live. Reflecting emotionally on her own challenges of overcoming adversity, Michelle has touched on topics such as self-esteem, imposter syndrome, boundaries and much more. She is also regularly booked as a speaker for schools, having visited the Lady Eleanor Holles and St Francis Herts to speak to female students on female empowerment and boundaries. Also sharing her personal stories of medical trauma, Michelle Elman is a relatable and passionate speaker, guaranteed to have an impact on all in the audience.
Social Media
Books
Am I Ugly?
The Joy of Being Selfish: Why You Need Boundaries & How to Set Them
How to Say No: Setting Boundaries for Your Friendships, Your Body & Your Life
The Selfish Romantic: How to Date Without Feeling Bad About Yourself
Michelle Elman's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Boundaries: Why We Need Them and How To Build Them
- The Secret To Beating Imposter Syndrome
- The Power of Loving Your Body
- Have You Hated Yourself Enough Today?
- Self-Esteem and Social Media
- Scarred Not Scared: My Story of Surgeries, Scars and Survival
- The Stylish Secret to Confidence
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
"After following Michelle’s story and hearing her wise words, I invited her to speak at a body-positive event called Chachi Live in Edinburgh. Her talk was excellent—relatable, interesting, and delivered in a friendly yet professional manner. She truly engaged the audience, and I believe she changed perspectives and possibly life trajectories for some people there. I can’t wait to work with Michelle again." - Danni Gordon, Chachi Power Project
"For the Leeds Yoga & Wellness Festival, I wanted to focus on 'Body Positivity,' and I knew Michelle was the perfect person to share her journey. From the moment I contacted her, I felt confident that we were in safe and capable hands. Michelle was kind, thoughtful, and inspirational, and she went above and beyond to ensure her talk was tailored to the audience. Her life story was compelling and emotive, and her talk was nothing short of life-changing. Michelle’s authenticity and passion for Body Positivity shone through, and I highly recommend her as both a speaker and an author." - Holly McFee, Leeds Yoga & Wellness Festival
"Having Michelle host our International Women's Day panel at YOTEL was a true delight. She presented our panellists with thought-provoking questions while weaving in her own experiences as a woman and a life coach. Her insights on setting boundaries and repackaging female emotion in the workplace were particularly poignant. Michelle's warm and collaborative nature was exactly what we were looking for—we'd love to partner with her again!" - Emma Petty, YOTEL
"Listening to Michelle engage in a conversation on 'Adversity & Perseverance' was thought-provoking and impressive. She took a potentially dry topic and spiced it up with her personal experiences. Her candid and articulate style made the discussion relatable and engaging. This is also true of Michelle’s remarkable book Am I Ugly?—where she shares her life journey with the same energy that inspires her audience in her talks." - Rohit Kapoor, Goldman Sachs
"Michelle gave a truly honest and emotional talk about her journey to happiness and self-confidence. It was one of the best motivational talks I’ve ever heard. The audience was excited, and I was particularly moved by her story of overcoming illness and working to become a self-confident, positive-minded person. If you have the chance to hear Michelle's story, don't hesitate. She shows you how to find happiness because she did it herself." - Ewa Galant
"Michelle is one of those genuinely lovely people that others are naturally drawn to. At first, I didn’t know her story, but when I heard her speak, I was deeply moved. Her story is one of courage, confidence, and grace, and she delivers it with genuine emotion. She's the type of speaker that makes you feel like you know her personally. If you get the chance to work with Michelle, don’t miss out!" - Lauren Lovett
"Michelle shares her story—discussing sensitive, emotive issues - with eloquence, care, and humour. In July 2018, I hosted a panel about body confidence in partnership with Women’s Health’s #InShapeMyShape campaign, and Michelle was a total asset. What stood out was her tolerance and understanding of people who might not have all the answers or use the 'correct' terminology. She has a rare ability to challenge others thoughtfully while maintaining warmth and sensitivity. I will certainly be calling on Michelle again for speaking engagements and heartily recommend that you do too." - Roisín Dervish-O’Kane, Commissioning Editor, Women’s Health Magazine
"Michelle spoke on our panel about Instagram and the Self Love Revolution at one of our Health Blogger Community events. She is an incredibly knowledgeable and engaging speaker with a powerful story to tell. She brought great energy to our self-love panel, adding valuable insights to the discussion." - Fab Giovanetti, Health Blogger Community
"Michelle was invited to speak about 'Battling Body Image and Surviving with Scars' at our Find Your Sense of Tumour Weekend for young cancer survivors. Body image is such an important issue for our young people, and Michelle provided invaluable guidance and insights. Her talk really resonated with the audience, and we hope to have her again in the future." - Katie Rawlins, Teenage Cancer Trust
"Michelle was invited to speak at our first Feminine Superpowers event on 'Calming Your Inner Rollercoaster.' She captivated our audience with her authentic, warm delivery and a story worthy of a Hollywood blockbuster. Her ability to connect with such a wide demographic is truly a superpower!" - Michelle Zelli, Feminine Superpowers
"On behalf of Millennium Point, I would like to thank you for leading the Metaprogramme Elicitation for our Executive Team. The team found it incredibly insightful and useful. It was helpful to discuss the dynamics around the questionnaire, and we are excited to build upon this moving forward. Your delivery was both well-executed and productive for the team." - Vanessa Currie, Millennium Point
- 2023 - Author of 'The Selfish Romantic: How to Date Without Feeling Bad About Yourself' & 'How To Say No: Setting Boundaries for Your Friendships, Your Body & Your Life'
- 2020 - Named as one of the 50 Most Inspirational Women in the UK by The Sun & one of the Top 100 Creative Creating Change
- 2021 - Author of 'The Joy of Being Selfish'
- 2018 - Author of 'Am I Ugly?'
- 2014 - Established Mindset For Life
- Qualified Master Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner, Master NLP Coach, Time Line Therapy Master Practitioner & Master Hypnotherapist
- Creator of the Scarred Not Scared campaign
- Contributor to books 'Doing It', 'Body Positive Power', 'Stronger', 'Just Eat It', 'Fear Less' and 'It's Not Ok to Feel Blue and Other Lies'
- Host of the In All Honesty podcast
How to hire Michelle Elman
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