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Mica McNeill

Consett,Co. Durham

Summary

Distinguished two-time Winter Olympian with over a decade of elite international competition experience, including historic achievements for Great Britain and Team GB. Celebrated not only for athletic excellence - Youth Olympic Silver Medallist, Junior World Champion, and World Cup medalist - but also for strong leadership under pressure, strategic thinking, and impactful public engagement.


Has built a versatile post-athletic career spanning sports team management, real estate, and public speaking. Known for communicating with clarity and passion, leading to invitations to speak at global events and represent major brands. Whether leading a media campaign to secure Olympic participation or mentoring young athletes, brings energy, authenticity, and deep insight into the world of elite sport.


Currently completing an MSc in Real Estate and co-running a design-led estate agency, while continuing to apply drive and focus across sectors—remaining rooted in sport through commentary, outreach, motivational speaking and athlete support initiatives.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work history

Co-Founder & Advisor

Böhm
Manchester
04.2022 - Current
  • Co-founded Böhm, a Manchester based design-led estate agency, overseeing all aspects of property sales and rental portfolio management.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, developers, real estate agents, and other stakeholders, providing ongoing support and communication.
  • Negotiate sales agreements and leases, securing favourable terms for clients while ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with legal professionals to manage contracts and resolve any issues.
  • Conduct market research, coordinate staff and handle financial oversight.

Olympic Athlete

Self Employed
06.2022 - Current
  • Actively visiting schools for assembly, class visits or presentation evenings; demonstrating leadership, discipline, and resilience in high-pressure environments.
  • Motivating and educating children about healthy lifestyle, as well as inspiring the next generation of athletes.
  • Established a sports agency to help athletes find sponsorship and endorsements; develop personal brand; and receieve mentorship.

Professional Athlete

British Bobsleigh and Skeleton Association
Bath
09.2011 - 02.2022
  • Represented Great Britain on the International stage for 12 years.
  • Made British history at the Winter Olympic Games finishing 8th in 2-woman bobsleigh event.
  • Won a Youth Silver Olympic medal (2012), became Junior World Champion (2017), competed in several World Cup tours and World Championships, won 2x Bronze medals in women's Monobob World Series (2020) and won a 2-woman Silver World Cup medal (2022) which was the first medal in 13 years for Great Britain. Competed in 2 Winter Olympic Games (2018 & 2022).
  • Five months out from the 2018 Olympic Games the women's programme suffered funding cuts leaving team with no hope of competing again. Overcame adversity by running a successful media campaign which fundraised the money to get us to the Olympics in only 6 days, as well as finding corporate sponsors to support us long term.
  • Alongside full-time training and competing as an athlete, managed own team for the last 5 years of career. This included extensive organisation and management such as coordinating staff & athletes, managing finances and scheduling/booking camps, trials & races. Actively found and developed new sponsorship partners as well as maintained existing relationships with them to fund own programme. This included working with high profile partners such as DHL, Enterprise, DAZN, Feel Unique and NOCCO.

Coach

Self employed
Bath
05.2017 - 09.2019
  • Ran and coached corporate 'team building' days.
  • Planned and delivered high quality coaching sessions for groups and individual athletes.

Keynote Speaker

Self Employed
10.2017 - Current
  • A proficient public speaker, engaging with audiences at high-profile events and through various media outlets.
  • Notable events being the Northeast Business Awards, Entrepreneurs Forum, Enterprise Woman’s Initiative and DHL Global Leaders Conference in Abu Dhabi
  • Actively participates in motivational speaking at schools and conferences, inspiring the next generation of athletes and professionals.

Education

OBS Commentary Training Programme
London
05/2025 -

MSc - Real Estate

University of Manchester
Manchester

A-Levels - Sport Science, Psychology, German, Music

Durham High School For Girls
Durham
05.2012

GCSEs - Maths, English Language, English Literature, Science, History, German, Music, Sport Science, ICT

Durham High School For Girls
Durham
05.2010

Skills

  • Public Speaking
  • Media communication
  • Research and preparation
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Pressure handling
  • Client relationship management
  • General software knowledge
  • Client service
  • CRM software use
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Business administration

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Olympic Athlete

Self Employed
06.2022 - Current

Co-Founder & Advisor

Böhm
04.2022 - Current

Keynote Speaker

Self Employed
10.2017 - Current

Coach

Self employed
05.2017 - 09.2019

Professional Athlete

British Bobsleigh and Skeleton Association
09.2011 - 02.2022

OBS Commentary Training Programme
05/2025 -

MSc - Real Estate

University of Manchester

A-Levels - Sport Science, Psychology, German, Music

Durham High School For Girls

GCSEs - Maths, English Language, English Literature, Science, History, German, Music, Sport Science, ICT

Durham High School For Girls

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