Entrepreneur

Lena Backhaus

„If we can lead ourselves, we can lead others – with diversity, courage, and humanity.“

Lena Backhaus combines elite sports, entrepreneurship, and tax consulting to form a unique perspective on modern leadership. As a former competitive swimmer and long-standing managing director of a successful handball club, she brings extensive experience in peak performance, finance, and brand development. Today, she combines this with solid expertise in tax consulting and mental coaching to support executives, entrepreneurs, and top athletes in their strategic and personal development. Lena Backhaus is the author of the book “Living Diversity and Leading Successfully” and provides inspiration for a new generation of leaders who understand diversity as a key to success.

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Lena Backhaus: Expert in Holistic Leadership and Diversity in Business

Lena Backhaus combines what rarely comes together at first glance: elite sports, entrepreneurship, and tax consulting. As a former competitive swimmer, long-standing managing director of one of Europe’s most successful handball clubs, and experienced tax advisor, she brings a unique perspective on modern leadership.

Elite Sports, Entrepreneurship, and Tax Consulting: A Unique Career

Her professional journey is marked by top performance on all levels – athletic, economic, and human. During her time in professional sports, she led her team to national and international success while simultaneously taking responsibility for finance, brand development, and sustainable structures. She played a key role in raising the visibility of women’s sports, developed innovative sponsorship ideas, and drove the strategic development of the club.

A Holistic Leadership Approach Based on Experience and Expertise

Today, she combines these experiences with her solid expertise in tax consulting and mental coaching to create a holistic approach to leadership. Her professional foundation lies in auditing and tax consulting – including experience at one of the Big Four firms. Today, she supports executives, entrepreneurs, and top athletes in their strategic, mental, and personal development as a speaker, sparring partner, mental coach, and author.

Inspiration for a New Generation of Leaders

With her book "Living Diversity and Leading Successfully", she provides inspiration for a new generation of leaders who think strategically, lead with empathy, and see diversity as a key to success.

Why You Should Book Lena Backhaus as a Speaker:

Holistic leadership approach combining elite sports, entrepreneurship, and tax consulting
Solid expertise in auditing and tax consulting
Hands-on guidance for executives, entrepreneurs, and top athletes
Inspiration for strategic thinking, empathetic leadership, and diversity in business

Book Lena Backhaus now and rethink leadership – holistic, effective, and future-oriented.

Topics

Success Motivation

Leading with Diversity – How Inclusion Becomes a Competitive Advantage

Use diversity strategically – not just talk about it
Strengthen teams through values, perspectives & individual strengths
Make clearer decisions through cognitive variety

Leadership Meets Elite Sports – What Business Can Learn from Top Performance

Discipline & focus – the foundation of peak achievement
Team spirit & responsibility – growing beyond limits together
Handle pressure, make decisions – mental strength in business

Leadership in Transformation – Think Boldly, Act Effectively

Identify old patterns and let go consciously
Create clarity in times of change
Rethink talent and unlock potential

References & Press

Awards:
2020 Lecturer of the Year
2022 Trainer of the Year
2023 International Speaker of the Year

Client Feedback:

“Discussion on sponsorship, visibility, and equal opportunities – content-wise concise and socially relevant.”
Podcast episode: Women in Team Competitive Sports

“A media contribution that positions Lena Backhaus as an expert in the sports environment.”
Interview with Sport.S

“Inspiring exchange with a strong connection to practice and women's elite sports.”
Podcast by the Württemberg Handball Team – :innenLeben

“An entertaining yet reflective conversation about performance, recognition, and perspectives.”
Podcast: Die Nale Show – European Champion, so what? Who even knows?!

“Discussion on the topic of 'Banking Secrecy' – a content-rich format with high professional relevance.”
Interview series with Michael Antwerpen

Publications

Chefsache Chancenvielfalt Vielfalt leben und erfolgreich führen

ISBN : 3658475749

39.99 €

Amazon: Chefsache Chancenvielfalt Vielfalt leben und erfolgreich führen

Presentation types

Business talk
Interview
Hosting
Workshop
Impulses and motivation
Online lecture
Specialized lecture
Practical relevance

Lena Backhaus

„If we can lead ourselves, we can lead others – with diversity, courage, and humanity.“