Michelle Elman

Award-Winning Body Positivity Activist, Founder of Mindset For Life, Time Line Therapy Master Practitioner & Named As One Of The 50 Most Inspirational Women In The UK By The Sun

  • Distinguished life coach
  • Renowned for her dedication to body confidence and body positivity
  • Celebrated for her Scarred Not Sacred campaign
  • Recognised as one of the 50 Most Inspirational Women in the UK
  • Top 100 Creatives Creating Change
  • Author of The Joy Of Being Selfish and The Selfish Romantic

Discover Michelle Elman’s biography of published work below.

Am I Ugly
Am I Ugly Book Cover
The Joy Of Being Selfish: Why You Need Boundaries & How To Set them
The Joy of Being Selfish: Why You Need Boundaries & How to Set Them Book Cover
How to Say No: Setting Boundaries for Your Friendships, Your Body & Your Life
How to Say No: Setting Boundaries for Your Friendships, Your Body & Your Life Book Cover
The Selfish Romantic: How to Date Without Feeling Bad About Yourself
The Selfish Romantic: How to Date Without Feeling Bad About Yourself Book Cover

When Michelle Elman is booked for events, they are known to discuss the following speaking topics:

The Secret To Beating Imposter Syndrome
The Power of Loving Your Body
Have You Hated Yourself Enough Today?
Boundaries: Why We Need Them and How To Build Them
Self-Esteem and Social Media
Scarred Not Sacred: My Story of Surgeries, Scars and Survival

Michelle Elman is a distinguished life coach renowned for her dedication to body confidence and body positivity. As a Master Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Time Line Therapy, Michelle has established herself as an advocate for mental well-being and personal growth. Her expertise and passion have seen her collaborate with leading brands such as Dove, Simply Be, Always, and Johnson & Johnson. Over the years, she has become a sought-after speaker for corporate and public events, including Women’s Health Live and Summer In The City, where she inspires audiences with her insights on self-esteem, confidence, and the transformative power of self-love.

As the Founder of Mindset For Life, Michelle’s impact is reflected in her award-winning ethos, which champions personal development and resilience. She has authored the acclaimed book Am I Ugly?, sharing her journey and encouraging body positivity. Michelle is also celebrated for her Scarred Not Scared campaign, which raises awareness for people with scars and has amassed over 300,000 followers on social media. Her message has resonated widely, earning her the opportunity to deliver a TED Talk, Have You Hated Your Body Enough Today?. Beyond speaking engagements, Michelle has appeared on platforms such as Loose Women, BBC Radio London, and Sky News, further solidifying her role as a powerful voice in wellness and mental health.

Michelle’s contributions extend to writing for prominent publications, including Women’s Health, Cosmopolitan, and The Huffington Post, and her expertise is also featured in several influential books. She has spearheaded campaigns like Body Politics, showcasing her commitment to mental health awareness and fostering open conversations about body image. Recognised as one of the 50 Most Inspirational Women in the UK and one of the Top 100 Creatives Creating Change, Michelle’s accolades underline her influence. She has also authored The Joy Of Being Selfish and The Selfish Romantic, alongside hosting her successful podcast, In All Honesty.

Michelle Elman’s ability to connect deeply with audiences makes her an outstanding choice as an inspirational leadership speaker. Drawing on her personal experiences with medical trauma, self-discovery, and overcoming adversity, she delivers engaging talks on boundaries, imposter syndrome, and self-esteem. Her authenticity resonates with diverse groups, whether at corporate events, team-building workshops, or schools. Audiences leave inspired and equipped with tools to build confidence and embrace personal empowerment. Michelle is now available for bookings through the Inspirational Leadership Speakers Agency.

Official Testimonials

Michelle Elman is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:

“Michelle was invited to speak about Battling Body Image and Surviving with Scars at our Find Your Sense of Tumour Weekend for young people who have or had cancer.  Body Image is an important issue for our young people and Michelle provided some fantastic guidance and insights and really resonated with the audience.  We are hoping she will come again!”

Teenage Cancer Trust

“On behalf of Millennium Point, I am writing to thank you for undertaking the Metaprogramme Elicitation for the Executive Team. The team have fed back and has asked me to let you know that they found it to be incredibly insightful and useful. It was good hearing about and talking through the dynamics around the questionnaire and it is something we will be able to build upon and be mindful of moving forward. It was well delivered and very productive for the team.”

Millennium Point

“Michelle was invited to speak at our first Feminine Superpowers event on the topic of “Calming Your Inner Rollercoaster”. She wowed our audience with her authentic, warm delivery and a story which is worthy of a Hollywood Blockbuster. Her ability to connect and engage with a wide demographic is her SuperPower!”

Feminine Superpowers

“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 through her experiences. Her candid articulate style made the discussion relatable and interesting. This is also true of Michelle’s approach in her remarkable book “Am I Ugly?” where she takes the reader through her life’s journey. She imparts the same energy in her talks and her book, emerging triumphant and leaving the audience inspired”

Goldman Sachs

To enquire about Michelle Elman for your event or corporate function, simply contact us via agent@inspirational-leadership-speakers.com or call a booking agent on 0203 0070 320.