Sheliah McDaniel

Empowering Women, Transforming Leaders! 

Meet Sheliah J. McDaniel, a stalwart beacon of inspiration and a transformative speaker and executive coach with a profound passion for empowering women from all walks of life. Her story, born out of faith and purpose, is the catalyst for change, encouraging high-performing women executives and career moms to excel in their leadership roles and live authentically. Her profound understanding and empathy for the struggles of balancing motherhood with a high-demanding career, maintaining authenticity in the corporate sphere, or navigating the trials of military service resonate deeply. Sheliah's legacy as a U.S. Air Force veteran, Federal Contracting Officer, and CEO of ActionCOACH Fed-Region underscores her capabilities in handling complex leadership issues and provides her with an unparalleled depth of insight to support women as they traverse their unique paths.

Hailing from Shreveport, Louisiana, Sheliah's journey has been steeped in diversity and determination. She served the U.S. Air Force with distinction for 13 years, earning more than 50 recognitions for her leadership prowess. In addition to her military service, she's seasoned in federal contracting and business management, shaping a successful career over 25 years. A Summa Cum Laude graduate in Business Administration with a focus on Project Management from Columbia Southern University, she further complemented her expansive knowledge with three Associate degrees. As a cherished mentee of John C. Maxwell, she espouses the belief that servant leadership is the crux of success, a conviction that guides her teachings on human leadership.

Today, Sheliah stands as a transformational speaker, executive coach, and a thought-leader in women empowerment and leadership. She's the compassionate voice speaking for high-performing businesswomen, military mothers, teenage moms, single/divorced mothers, survivors of child sexual abuse, and many more. Through her personal development enterprise, S.J. McDaniel & Co, LLC, she's consistently ignited change, supporting individuals to grow into their best selves. Certified as a Maxwell Leadership Team Executive Program Director, Maxwell DISC Consultant, and Maxwell Leadership Family Guide, her influence spans from corporate boardrooms to the homes of career moms. Sheliah views her life purpose as her paramount achievement, and with this purpose, she helps women find their voice, embrace their truth, and navigate their unique journeys with confidence and authenticity. Be it a Christian, non-Christian, or any other audience, Sheliah's dedication remains unwavering, firmly rooted in the belief that everyone has a story that is worthy of being heard.

Drawing from her rich life experiences and fervent faith, Sheliah uses her story and platform to inspire women to lead authentically by standing confidently and boldly in their truth. As such, Sheliah's topics speak the loudest to:

• High-performing Career/Businesswomen & Executives struggling with finding their voice, a chair at the table, or maintaining authenticity in their roles.

• High-performing Career Moms/Mompreneurs feeling the weight of stress around managing their career with the demands of motherhood; struggling to balance the many hats they wear; overwhelmed with the guilt for wanting more than being a mother can give; feeling like they’ve lost themselves

• Active Duty Military & Veteran Women/Mothers navigating the many challenges and sacrifices that come with their commitment to serving the greatest country in the world.

• Teenage Mothers navigating motherhood in pursuit of their dreams while considering their circumstances; feeling alone, broken, and judged; facing challenges that come with growing up combined with being a mother.

And many others:

• Single/Divorced Mothers
• Married/Divorced/Remarried Women
• Young Adult Women/Mothers
• Young Girls (ages 12+)
• Fatherless Daughters
• Mothers of fatherless children
• At-risk Youth
• Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse/Trauma
• Breast Cancer Patients & Survivors

Beyond her roles as an accomplished businesswoman and leader, Sheliah is a loving wife and proud mother of six, first and second-generation children; ranging in age from 38 to 8.