SHELI MCCOY – MOTIVATIONAL, BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURIAL SPEAKER
Themes: Overcoming Adversity | Gender Immateriality & Women’s Empowerment | Winner’s Mindset | Accountability
Formats: PowerPoint Presentation | Fireside Chat | Panel | Q&A
Available for: Motivational Keynotes | After-Dinner Speaking | Corporate Events | Celebrity Personal Appearances
Elite athlete and entrepreneur Sheli McCoy was revealed as the formidable ‘Sabre’ in BBC One’s revival of Gladiators. A powerhouse in both weightlifting and CrossFit, Sheli has competed at five British Championships and on the global CrossFit stage.
Beyond the arena, Sheli is an accomplished entrepreneur, running a gym and rehabilitation clinic in Dundee, as well as a fashion line. A passionate advocate for women’s empowerment, she coaches clients to push past limitations and become the strongest versions of themselves—physically and mentally.
With TV credits spanning The One Show, Celebrity Weakest Link, The Wheel,BBC Scotland’s Hogmanay, Comic Relief, Bridge of Lies, Blue Peter and BBC Radio 2, Sheli has a growing media presence and a dedicated online following of over 300,000. Her influence extends to high-profile events, having appeared for the Rugby Federation, Sport Scotland, and the prestigious Pride of Scotland Awards, where she presented a key award.
Sheli often delivers talks about her own fitness journey, which began later in life, proving that it’s never too late to redefine your limits. As a patron of Women’s Aid, she champions resilience, determination, and equality, inspiring audiences to embrace a winner’s mindset in sport, business, and life.