Motivation, performance, and success specialist Shelley Taylor-Smith is recognised internationally as a leading keynote speaker, author, and coach. Known for her direct, heartfelt and highly engaging style, she brings a grounded, no-excuses approach to building resilience, focus, and high performance in both personal and professional life. Her core message centres on developing a “Champion Mindset” built on self-belief, discipline, and consistent attitude.
A seven-time Women’s World Marathon Swimming Champion and two-time Western Australian / Australian of the Year finalist, Shelley is widely respected for her sporting achievements as well as her influence beyond the pool. Nicknamed “Dangerous When Wet” during her competitive career, she has built her reputation on mental toughness and the ability to perform under extreme pressure. Her story demonstrates how ordinary individuals can produce extraordinary outcomes with the right mindset and preparation.
One of Shelley’s most significant legacies came when her dominance in the sport contributed to changes in world ranking systems and helped drive recognition of equal prize money for male and female athletes. This milestone reflects her broader impact on sport and fairness at an international level.
Today, Shelley is the founder of Champion Mindset Consulting, where she works with athletes, leaders, and organisations to develop practical mental skills for sustained high performance. Drawing on more than three decades of experience across elite sport, coaching, writing, and consulting, she equips people with strategies to stay focused and resilient under pressure. Her guiding philosophy is simple and uncompromising: “Get Up, Get Over It & Get On With It.”
Speaking Topics Include
Create Your Own Champion Mindset
Learn how to stop bumping into your potential every now & then, discover the keys to consistent performance and transform your potential into performance.
“The Feminine Code of Achievement: How to Break Through Your Glass Ceiling, Transform Your Potential into Peak Feminine Performance”
Shelley reveals the strategies to achieving your true calling and everlasting legacy by bridging the gap between where everyone else thinks you should be and where you were born to be. Learn the key points to help yourself and your colleagues to achieve their desired feminine performance, allowing them to survive and thrive; creating nourishing and supportive relationships.
The Power of FOCUS to achieve what matters most to YOU
In this presentation Shelley teaches you how to connect with your Inner Champion… “Focused You” who is more resourceful, more calm, more present and more balanced. Learn how-to come from “Focused You” in charge and that no matter what happens, you never need to let “Overwhelmed You” take over again.
“The Power of Personal Branding – Create Your Champion Brand YOU!’
With this special presentation and/or workshop, Shelley guides you through the process of identifying your Core Values and understanding the essential elements of a Conscious Business to live a life of happiness while making a REAL difference in the world.
Living ON Purpose: How to find your passion
Live life at a more purposeful level that guarantees satisfaction and success! It’s time to awaken from the snooze to your unlimited power of the Champion within you as you discover how to attract success by becoming an “attractive” person.
“Unleash Your Winning Formula Within – 7 Steps to Self Confidence and Personal Power for Career & Business Success”
Learn how to become resilient to pressure & bounce back from daily setbacks and obstacles, turning your stress into energy and enthusiasm. Power through your day with more resourcefulness, more calm, more present and more balance.
Natural Born Leader or NOT? How to Create Your Champion Team
Learn how to enthuse people, inspire change and succeed as a leader with a lot less struggle and effort. Identify the skills that leaders need and the reasons why some succeed and others fail and investigate what success really means in creating your Champion team.
