live the life you love
You’ve built something meaningful. You’re driven. Smart. Committed.
And yet…
You sometimes feel stuck. You second-guess your decisions. You wonder if you’re losing yourself in the process of leading others.
If that resonates, you’re not alone. And you’re exactly who I work with.
leadership begins with you
Coaching existed long before it had a name. It was called leadership.
Real leadership doesn’t start with strategy. It starts with you:
- How you think, speak, and decide
- How you respond to pressure and complexity
- How you lead yourself before you ever lead others
You don’t need more tactics. You need clarity. Presence. Communication that creates trust and momentum.
I don’t teach methods. I help you become the kind of leader who doesn’t need them.
Wondering what it feels like to work together? Clients often tell me the work feels natural, unforced—and deeply aligned with who they are. Here’s how they describe the experience: why this work feels different.
this is for you if…
- You’ve achieved success—but something still feels off.
- You’re tired of overthinking, second-guessing, and slow decisions.
- You want to lead with clarity, not noise.
- You’ve outgrown chasing success—you want to define it on your own terms.
- You want to lead with presence, congruence, and freedom.
- And maybe… you’re ready to stop doing it all alone.
If any of this rings true—you’re in the right place.
why this coaching is different
1. leadership, not just coaching
I teach clarity, not content. We cut the fluff so you:
- Say less, but lead more powerfully
- Decide faster and with more certainty
- Communicate in a way people follow—because they trust you
2. real experience, real results
Most coaches work from theory. I don’t.
I’ve:
- Recruited executives across continents as a headhunter
- Coached leaders at one of Europe’s top business schools
- Built and sold businesses in Europe and Africa
- Crossed the Sahara solo and sailed across the continent
I’ve led in boardrooms, in deserts, and on water. I know pressure. I know freedom. And I know the price of not being true to yourself.
3. less is more
Leadership is subtraction, not addition. Together, we remove what’s in your way so you can:
- Speak with clarity people trust
- Decide without doubt
- Lead as yourself—not a role you’re performing
how I work
This isn’t surface-level coaching.
We won’t chase tactics. We won’t solve symptoms. We’ll do the deep work—the kind that clears fog, dissolves noise, and brings you back to your core.
We’ll walk through these steps:
The Alignment Journey
Leadership begins inside.
- Clarity First
Clarity is the foundation. Without it, everything else wobbles. - Identity
You, unfiltered. Knowing who you are—beneath the noise, beyond the expectations. - Expression That Lands
Your words and actions carry weight—because they come from alignment. Less noise, more impact. - Congruent Leadership
No need to perform. Leadership becomes presence, not pressure. Congruence replaces hustle. - Sustainable Growth
Progress without the grind. You move with wisdom—steady, honest, in the right direction.
This work is about clarity—not complexity.
We’ll remove what’s in the way and unlock your natural clarity, presence, and decisiveness.
These tools are there to support the process—not define it:
coaching models: how we can work together
1. Mastermind – Group Coaching with Like-Minded Leaders (150€/month)
- Exclusive mastermind group for entrepreneurs & women in leadership.
- Engage with peers who share similar challenges and goals.
- Strategies for communication, leadership, and self-management in a trusted environment.
- A combination of structured coaching, peer learning, and mutual support.
2. 1:1 Coaching – Personalized Leadership Excellence (1.200€/quarter – 2.000€/half year – 3.000€/full year)
- In-depth one-on-one coaching for entrepreneurs and executives looking to elevate their leadership.
- Regular sessions over a period of 3 to 12 months for lasting transformation.
- Focus areas: communication, team leadership, self-leadership, decision-making, and clarity.
- A fully tailored strategy and execution—no generic coaching, but a leadership development program designed specifically for you.
3. Leadership Retreat: Clarity & Focus – Exclusive 1:1 Coaching in an Extraordinary Setting (5.000€)
- Intensive coaching in a unique location (sailing yacht, Africa, retreat).
- Experience true clarity—beyond meetings and business pressure.
- Hands-on leadership training in an entirely new environment.
final thoughts
Coaching isn’t for when things are falling apart.
It’s for when you’re ready to rise—clearer, bolder, more you.
If you’ve lost your edge…
If second-guessing is slowing you down…
If you’re ready to lead with clarity, presence, and freedom…
Let’s talk.
This isn’t surface-level work. It’s deep, sustainable clarity.
I’ll show up fully. If you’re ready to do the same—let’s begin.
Need more clarity before booking?
No pressure. Feel free to dive into the COACHING or MASTERMIND pages to see how I work—and whether this is the right fit for you.
what clients say
listens between the lines
Florian is a great coach; he listens between the lines and asks some powerful questions and most importantly, he encouraged me to see a superpower in a perceived “weakness”. I highly recommend booking a session with Florian!Read More Testimonials
About me – Experience that creates clarity
I’m Florian Hornig – coach, adventurer, and entrepreneur.
For over two decades, I’ve worked at the intersection of leadership, career, and personal growth — as an international headhunter, a career consultant at ESCP Europe, and founder of Simplicity of Happiness.
What I saw early on: leaders hitting their goals but feeling lost inside.
The price of success was often stress, disconnection, or burnout.
And I knew — leadership doesn’t have to be that way.
So I took a different path.
Today, I help entrepreneurs and women in leadership redefine how they lead — with more clarity, more honesty, and more alignment.
My approach? Not theory. Not formulas.
Just real clarity — from the inside out.
So you can know what matters. And let go of what doesn’t.
What shaped me?
Years in business.
Nights alone in the desert.
Weeks at sea.
And the truth that stayed with me:
Real leadership begins with yourself.
About Simplicity of Happiness – Clarity over Complexity
Leadership isn’t complicated. But most make it so—by chasing more: more pressure, more goals, more noise.
And in all that doing, they lose what really creates impact.
Simplicity of Happiness is my response to that.
It’s not about slowing down. It’s about stripping away what’s in the way—so you can lead with focus, presence, and honesty.
I don’t teach strategies. I create clarity.
Through deep insight, sharp communication, and real self-leadership.
This is not classic leadership coaching.
It’s a clean cut through the noise—toward the clarity that lets you lead on your terms.
Less stress. Less pretending.
More truth. More impact.
