Stacey Copeland is an inspiring motivational speaker whose remarkable journey has seen her break barriers across elite sport, broadcasting and social impact. Excelling in both football and boxing, Stacey has consistently challenged expectations and proved that determination, resilience and self-belief can overcome even the most deeply rooted stereotypes. Her career has been defined by a commitment to creating opportunities for others while demonstrating that gender should never limit ambition or potential. Drawing on her experiences of competing at the highest level, overcoming setbacks and leading meaningful change, Stacey delivers powerful and practical insights that resonate with audiences from all backgrounds.
Stacey's sporting career began in football, earning international selection for the England Under 18 team before reaching the women's FA Cup Final with Doncaster Belles. She later transitioned into boxing, where she established herself as one of Britain's leading amateur competitors. Her dedication and relentless work ethic resulted in three consecutive national ABA titles before she claimed a silver medal at the European Amateur Boxing Championships. Stacey reached another historic milestone by becoming the first British woman to win a Commonwealth boxing title, cementing her place in British sporting history. She continued her success in the professional ranks before retiring from the sport with an undefeated record of five victories from five contests.
Alongside her sporting achievements, Stacey has become a recognised advocate for equality and performance. She founded the charity Pave The Way to challenge gender stereotypes in sport and encourage young people to pursue their ambitions without limitation. Her thought-provoking TEDx talks, 'A Fighter's Guide to Performance Anxiety' and 'Why Gender Should Never Be a Barrier to Human Potential', have inspired audiences by combining personal experience with practical strategies for building confidence and resilience. Stacey's influence was recognised with the Women's Sports Trust Role Model of the Year award, while her expertise has also seen her become the first woman to commentate on boxing for BBC Radio 5 Live.
Stacey is hired as a motivational speaker because she combines genuine trailblazing achievements with an authentic and engaging storytelling style. Her presentations explore resilience, courage, high performance, confidence under pressure and overcoming self-doubt through lessons learned at the highest level of elite sport. She challenges audiences to rethink limiting beliefs, embrace change and develop the mindset needed to achieve ambitious goals. Whether speaking to businesses, educational institutions or sporting organisations, Stacey equips audiences with practical tools that inspire lasting confidence, encourage inclusive leadership and demonstrate how perseverance and purpose can create meaningful success.
