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Michelle Moore

Pioneering and Multi award-winning educator, author, former athlete and campaigner for equality

With over a decade of experience working in education and leading initiatives at the intersection of sport and social change Michelle is a sought after speaker, advisor, roundtable expert, consultant, mentor, coach and facilitator. She is a powerful advocate for education and is an expert in sport for social change, diversity and inclusion and education.

Michelle Moore is an award-winning leadership coach, author, speaker and educator who has been voted as one of the UK’s 50 Most 'Influential Women in Sport’. A compelling speaker and changemaker, Michelle is a powerful advocate for change inspiring, expanding and untapping leadership potential in the masses.

Based on a twenty year’ career in senior leadership roles across education, sport and government, her pioneering work and coaching and leadership programmes have transformed the lives of professionals, young people, athletes, and the culture of many organisations.

Winner of the UK Precious Award for ‘Outstanding Woman in Sport’, a Football Black List award and an esteemed national Change Maker award. She is a leadership tutor for The Guardian Masterclasses and a globally recognised leadership executive on race equity and sport for development.

Michelle has held a range of posts with academic, vocational and community development responsibilities, has worked in premier league football, in primary and secondary education, a former assistant headteacher and as a senior education advisor in local government. Michelle is a specialist in local authority management of PE and school sport and played a key role in the London 2012 Olympic Games: developing strategy and creating engagement opportunities for thousands of young people and staff in London schools.

Michelle is a passionate advocate for young people, mentoring and supporting them to reach their full potential. Her motivational talks in schools focus on resilience, identity, examination preparation and applying a sporting mindset for tools for success in life. Michelle is a highly engaging and dynamic speaker who has the gift of being able to connect with young people.

A sought-after experienced public speaker and moderator hosting events and delivering keynotes for the likes of The University of Cambridge, The NBA, and UNICEF UK. She has chaired events at the United Nations and presented to the House of Lords. Michelle makes regular appearances for top tier media outlets including the BBC and Channel 4 News. Through her powerful advocacy, speaking and writing she is widely regarded as an agent of change,

In 2022 Michelle’s debut leadership book Real Wins was long-listed for a Charter Management Institute book of the year. Michelle is a commissioner for The Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket and a senior honorary associate lecturer at the University of Worcester.

Testimonials from Teachers

"All students, parents and staff who attended the Awards evening found Michelle engaging, relatable and truly inspirational. She delivered an exceptional motivational speech, which left everyone in the hall feeling they could do anything with hard work and sheer determination. Michelle exceeded our expectations and I would urge anyone who requires a speaker who can show that failures and circumstance can be turned into a positive, to book Michelle; she is down to earth with a sense of humor which alongside her story helped make her visit even more memorable."

– Alex Brook, Administrative Systems Coordinator, Chislehurst School for Girls

"Our Year 10 pupils were lucky enough to spend an hour in the company of Michelle Moore. She delivered a motivational talk that not only fired up their aspirations, but also left them feeling inspired about how education could help them achieve their ambitions. The pupils without exception, were able to relate to her story, they were intrigued about her journey and had many questions to pose during the Q&A. I would highly recommend Michelle to speak at any school. Our Year 10's want to know when she is coming back!"

– Emma Thurston, Deputy Headteacher, St Matthew's Academy

"It's both my pleasure and honour to acknowledge Michelle Moore presenting her 'Playing To Win' assembly to our Year 10 students during International Women's Week. Michelle's candid style and humour won over the packed assembly hall of 250 students and staff the moment she began speaking. And to no surprise, she received the highest ratings of all our speakers during the week. So much so in fact, that bringing her back next year is a 'no-brainer'. So if you have a chance to bring her into your school, do it before someone else books her"

– Rosemary Okocha, Curriculum Leader of Physical Education, Plumstead Manor School

"Michelle's fresh approach spoke to all of us, everybody there came away with a new way of seeing the world and a new confidence about communicating with one another. I liked how she showed us so many ways to stand in another person's shoes. It was great to see the lecture room packed fizzing with Michelle Moore's inspirational energy."

– University Governor, The University of Worcester