Get to know Shelley
Discover your true purpose
After a lifetime of grappling with gender identity – from the age of five, I felt different and knew it was something I couldn’t share. This resulted in me suppressing my true self, leading to addiction, suicide attempts, and bankruptcy. I emerged with a profound realization: Why am I here? I am here for a purpose. This realization gave me the strength to overcome years of shame and secrecy, ultimately finding the courage to own my true self and change my gender.
Finding my voice wasn’t just a journey – it was an evolution. It started with a corporate job where I was asked to give presentations. I wasn’t great at it, so I joined Toastmasters International. I entered the Humorous Speech Contest and finished as one of the top two speakers in Great Britain. A judge suggested I try stand-up comedy. By then, I was hooked on speaking, so I thought, “Why not?”
That decision launched a decade-long adventure in stand-up comedy, where I performed five one-woman shows at the Edinburgh Festival, three nights at the Leicester Square Theatre in London, a four-night run in Rome, and a seven-day stint Off-Broadway in New York City. Along the way, I learned that humour isn’t just entertainment – it’s a powerful tool for connection and transformation.
Today, as a keynote speaker, I harness that same power to help audiences embrace their unique identities and reconnect with their purpose. Using humour, storytelling, and authenticity, I deliver life-changing presentations that resonate on a deeply personal level.
With over 35 years as a psychotherapist and hypnotherapist, coupled with 15 years as a performance mindset coach, I developed a transformative process called The 4W Purpose Model designed to help others uncover their purpose in a fraction of the time it took me, which, frankly, was far too long.
So, here’s the deal: if you’re up for a bit of self-discovery, let’s do this! We’ll untangle the glorious mess of your experiences, pinpoint what truly drives you, and arm you with the tools to live the life you’re meant to live.
“In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.”
― Albert Camus
My values
Equality
I am committed to working compassionately with clients who strive to create truly inclusive cultures – where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.
Growth
I help people recognize their strengths and find the courage to own them – balancing determination with humility to reach their full potential.
Compassion
I believe every person I encounter crosses my path for a reason. I embrace this connection with a commitment to support, uplift, and make a difference.
Integrity
Making a real difference starts with trust. I lead with professionalism, honesty, and ethics, ensuring alignment between my values and actions.
Freedom
I cherish my own freedom and dedicate myself to empowering those who feel oppressed – helping them break free and reclaim their power.
My mission
I’m on a mission to help entrepreneurs and leaders to reconnect with their passion and purpose to make a greater difference in the world.
My vision
My vision is to live in a world where all people have equal opportunity, and are defined by their contribution, not by their culture, colour, faith, gender, sexuality, or disability.
