Speaking Reel
Michelle Backes brings a dynamic blend of wisdom, humor, and inside-out leadership to every room she steps into. Whether speaking to athletes, executives, or everyday difference-makers, her messages ignite clarity, courage, and culture-shifting momentum. Get a glimpse of her impact in this sizzle reel.
Michelle Backes Featured on The Trusted Leader Show
Michelle sits down with David Horsager to explore the connection between trust, leadership, and the inside work every great leader must do. They unpack the power of mentoring, the truth that people need people, and the rhythms that strengthen teams from the inside out. A sharp, hope-filled conversation for coaches, executives, and anyone committed to shaping stronger, healthier culture.
Michelle Backes Featured on The POD
Michelle Backes joins The POD podcast with Kristen Woods, MD MMM to unpack “The Inside Game” Signature Program - The 8 Week Course that focuses on the mindset, values, and self-leadership practices that shape every external result. Drawing from her work as a WNBA chaplain and senior consultant at The Trust Edge Leadership Institute, Michelle offers practical tools for reframing fear, building confidence, and leading yourself well. A grounding and empowering conversation that reminds us the most life-changing work begins within.
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Stage Intro
Here is Michelle’s Stage Introduction. Feel free to tweak it to fit your event!
Pronunciation of Backes: Back (not your front)-iss
Stage Introduction – Michelle Backes
Our next speaker knows that real leadership starts on the inside.
Michelle Backes is the founder of The Savvy U and a senior certified consultant with the Trust Edge Leadership Institute. She’s a former two-sport college athlete, a longtime WNBA chaplain, and a dynamic speaker who’s trained leaders from organizations like USAA, Bayer, and the National Guard. She’s as comfortable on a corporate stage as she is courtside—coaching leaders to build cultures of clarity, character, and trust.
When she’s not coaching coaches or speaking on stages, Michelle stays connected to what matters most—cheering on her Wisconsin teams, going on imagination trips with young children, or trying to eat clean… until someone offers a banana Laffy Taffy.
Audiences love her for her warmth, wit, and practical playbook—a mix of heart and how-to that helps people strengthen their Inside Game and build teams that last.
Please help me welcome — Michelle Backes.
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