Certified Health & Performance Coach, Workplace Wellbeing Speaker & Specialist in Leadership Resilience

Michelle Flynn is a Certified Health & Performance Coach, Keynote Speaker, ADHD Coach, Oxygen Advantage® Breathwork Instructor and former recruitment leader who helps organisations unlock sustainable high performance without burnout. With more than 20 years of experience in high-pressure corporate environments and over 450 keynote talks and workshops delivered, Michelle has established herself as one of the UK’s leading experts on human performance, resilience and workplace wellbeing. Trusted by global organisations including Google, YouTube, Amazon, Dell, Boston Consulting Group, Thomson Reuters and CBRE, she combines scientific research, practical strategies and real-world business experience to help leaders and teams thrive under pressure.

Michelle’s career began after graduating with a BSc (Hons) in Applied Statistics from the University of the West of England. She entered the recruitment industry and quickly built a reputation as a high achiever, becoming one of the top consultants at Computer Futures Solutions, where she was recognised as a member of the company’s Millionaire’s Club and placed more than 500 professionals into permanent roles. Her success led to a series of senior recruitment leadership positions, including In-House Recruitment Manager roles with organisations such as EMC Consulting, Huddle, Moonpig, 7digital and Wiggle. Throughout this period, Michelle worked with fast-growth businesses and major brands, helping them attract, recruit and retain top talent while building high-performing teams and positive workplace cultures.

A personal experience with burnout became the catalyst for a major career shift and inspired Michelle to explore the science behind sustainable performance. In 2018, she launched Michelle Flynn Coaching, where she now works with leaders, founders and teams through keynote speaking, coaching and workshops. Since then, she has accumulated more than 4,000 coaching hours and gained numerous professional qualifications, including Certified International Health Coach, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Practitioner, Trauma-Informed Coach, ADHD Coach and Oxygen Advantage® Functional Breathing Instructor. She is also the creator of the ”Life’s a Balance Trick™” framework, a practical methodology designed to help individuals balance performance, recovery, health and personal fulfilment.

Today, Michelle is widely recognised for translating complex wellbeing and performance science into simple, actionable strategies that create lasting change. Her keynote topics cover some of the most important challenges facing organisations, including burnout prevention, resilience, stress management, leadership under pressure, focus, menopause awareness and emotional regulation. With a LinkedIn following of more than 22,000 professionals and a growing international profile, Michelle continues to inspire audiences around the world to rethink performance, protect their wellbeing and achieve sustainable success. Her sessions are frequently described as part science lesson, part personal development experience and part practical masterclass, leaving audiences motivated, informed and ready to take action.

Why Hire Michelle Flynn?

Michelle Flynn delivers keynote presentations that combine science-backed performance strategies with practical tools audiences can use immediately. Drawing on her background in corporate leadership, recruitment and coaching, she helps organisations tackle burnout, resilience, focus, leadership effectiveness and wellbeing. Her engaging style blends expert insight, relatable storytelling and interactive experiences that create measurable impact long after the event. Having delivered more than 450 talks for leading global brands, Michelle consistently receives outstanding feedback for helping leaders and teams improve performance while protecting their health, energy and long-term effectiveness.