references & testimonials for Florian & Simplicity Of Happiness

client testimonials

the art of coaching

I’ve known Florian for many years and have witnessed how deeply he has immersed himself in the art of coaching—continuously learning and evolving his approach.

Florian is an outstanding coach.

I regularly participate in his monthly Zoom calls and was fortunate to join one of his coaching journeys to Morocco, including several unforgettable nights under the stars in the Sahara. My insights into communication and leadership have grown significantly through his expertise and empathetic way of working.

If you’re looking for someone who delivers real results and genuinely supports your personal growth, I can wholeheartedly recommend Florian.

Whether it’s about navigating major decisions—professional or personal—he always asks exactly the right questions, helping you find clarity and choose the path that truly fits.

Melanie Eschbach Teamleader Sales Coaching

a class of its own

Florian’s Changepreneurs Mastermind Group and his other Mastermind Programs are a class of its own. I am now participating in one of the groups for a few years and each time I am getting out with insights and new ideas for my own work and private life. On top of that the friendship and bond between all members and the positive support between all members is special. Thanks, Florian!

Anthony-James Owen Marketing Guru Mastermind

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!

Constanze Pauline Harding Coach Coaching

great listener

I deeply appreciated the quality of this podcast. Florian is a superb communicator, great listener and our conversation was relaxing yet highly stimulating at the same time. I did not feel that I merely shared my story or knowledge, I felt that I was guided to exploring many new perceptions, which is a true gift. Thank you Florian for your kindness and generosity in sharing your time and energy. Wishing you all the best!

Helen Muller Podcast

genuine empathy

I’ve known Florian for several years now, and I always enjoy coming back to his competent advice.

He approaches each topic with genuine empathy and offers solution-oriented input that is practical, actionable, and easy to implement.

Nicole Risse Head of HR Coaching

Absolutely recommended

Florian is an empathetic and attentive coach who has the rare ability to choose from a wide range of coaching methods and apply them in a way that truly fits each individual and their unique life situation (e.g., Reiss Profile, Mindscaping, NLP, Hypnosis).

He has shown me paths to solutions I would never have found on my own and has supported and strengthened me even in times when I was struggling physically. What stood out to me: he always took the time I needed.

I never felt pressured, pushed, or forced—instead, I felt empowered and fully self-directed throughout the process. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case in the coaching world, and I’m all the more grateful to have found Simplicity of Happiness.

Absolutely and wholeheartedly recommended.

Marie Krüger Coaching

A fantastic mastermind

A fantastic mastermind group, moderated by Florian in such an elegant and unobtrusive way. His questions—always asked at just the right moment—really help me (and I believe the others as well) to move forward exactly where each of us is ready to grow.

And a one-on-one coaching session with him feels like a conversation with a good friend… until you suddenly realize that one knot after another is being untangled. Truly an excellent coach.

Five well-deserved stars from me. But see for yourself—he’s incredibly productive and regularly puts out great newsletters and podcast episodes.

Christoph Noll Owner Coaching

a great experience

Thank you Floh. Being a guest on your podcast was a great experience, way better than for many others I have been on. Your preparation and helping me to prepare was good and I really enjoyed our discussion, thank you. Having been though this experience I can understand why the podcast is so good. An image to remind you of what make me happy. And finally, some humour to end on (even though it has nothing to do with your podcast)…. How do dolphins and whales pass down and share knowledge through the generations? Via podcasts, naturally.

Jon Baker Podcast

I love his honesty

Florian is GREAT, he practice what he preached, I love his honesty and he is a great host in a great podcast.

Bas Lebesque Coach Podcast

incredibly enriching and inspiring

We’ve known each other for five years now, and I’m truly grateful for that! I find you and your mastermind groups incredibly enriching and inspiring, and I’m looking forward to the years ahead!
Warm regards,
Melanie

Mekanie Wurzel CEO Coaching

Simplicity of Happiness is a great concept

Simplicity of Happiness is a great concept that truly inspired me during the Mastermind Paperless Office and offered some wonderful tips that I still use today. It was exactly the right impulse at the beginning of the home office period.
Beyond that, the newsletters and podcasts always provide valuable food for thought.

Nina Bomberg Mastermind

multi-layered coaching skills

I was, am and will remain a joyful witness, observer and connoisseur of his multi-layered coaching skills!

Franzy Schröder Coaching

very pleasant coaching

Straightforward planning and very pleasant coaching.
Thank you!

Darius Müller Coaching

How much easier it is to grow with some guidance

I am a person that tends to seak way too little advise from outside – unfortunately, it`s a very bad habit… Although I do a HUGE amount of self analysing, too often, I am not allowing an outside perspective in, which is a total bummer because it often helps one gain clarity WAY faster than constantly digging within one`s own dirt.
I have seen it so vividly again, how much clearer things become when someone asks the right questions. How much easier it is to grow with some guidance. From each and every conversation that I have had with Floh in the past five years, I have walked away feeling refreshed, strengthened and inspired – and also with a bunch of homework, but hey, he`s a coach and not a magician, right? ;).
So if you sometimes feel that your thoughts are going round in circles but those circles don`t always spiral upwards, then I can defenitely recommend you to try out a free trial session with Floh.
I experienced first hand how he has untangled some of my endless spirals within minutes, so I can write this recommendation with my whole heart behind it.

Nike – WhiteSpotPirates

Nike Steiger Adventurer Coaching

A lot to give

Hello Florian, you have a lot to give to humanity, stay well.

Rob White Podcast

simply brilliant

The MASTERMIND changepreneur is simply brilliant. Florian and the group motivate you to do things that you previously did not trust yourself to be able to do.

You become a bit better each time!

Keep it up!

https://www.srg-elektronik.de

Benjamin Faist CEO Mastermind

Amazing coach and podcaster!

Thanks a lot for your support and asking the right questions. That‘s how coaching should be. All the best from Berlin, Bernhard Tewes.

https://www.kiez-hypnose.de

Bernhard Tewes Owner Mastermind

coaching was incredible

The coaching with Florian was incredible and I’d recommend it to everyone – be it for personal or professional / career advice! In our coaching we chose to work with the Reiss Motivation Profile®. The model and the interpretation with Florian helped me to put my motivators in life on paper and thus clarify them. I’m now able to understand myself even better – having done other coachings already. Moreover I’m confident to choose a new professional pathway aligning with my motivation profile. Florian even helped me to formulate my application, resulting in me getting the job =) I’m very much looking forward to start working. Thank you Florian!

Sophia M. Medical Doctor Coaching

authentic adventure

In 2019, I joined Florian, 3 fellow travellers and 3 Berbers (indigenous population of the Moroccan desert) in an organized trip through the Sahara.

If you are looking for a authentic local experience and for a real adventure in a safe and well-organized setting, this is the right choice for you. I am sure that also the other tours in Africa are well-organized, very exciting and fun to join!

I can only recommend it and I am already planning my next adventure trip with Florian!

Sebastian K. Sahara

I still get goosebumps

Looking back on this climb I still get goosebumps reliving this incredible experience. After the exhausting climb of Mt Meru it seemed almost imposible to climb 1600m higher to the top of Africa. The exceptional organisation, the very trustworthy team of guides and the mind-blowing presence of Kilimanscharo itself made this trip an unforgettable and breath-taking experience.

Claudia Vet Kilimanjaro

a humbling experience

Climbing Mt Meru was a humbling experience and scary at first as I have never climbed a moutnain that high (6400m). I wasn’t sure what to expect. The guides and their team though were amazing and so knowledgeable that I completely trusted them to guide us up the mountain and back down again safely. The most amazing memories from this climb are the views on Mt Kilimanscharo from Little Meru and the steep ridges at the peak with the clouds rushing over them.

Claudia Vet Mount Meru

very good impulses

I got very good impulses from Florian Hornig’s MASTERCLASS officeless office. Florian presented various tools live and supplemented them with his experience.
We were a small group of participants who tested the tools. Florian responded patiently and competently to individual questions.
It was an enrichment!

Nicole R Human Resources MASTERCLASS officeless office

officeless office in person

Dear Florian,

Thanks for the MASTERCLASS officeless-office. I have experienced you as a “digital native”, who can explain mobile working very well and who lives authentically just like that, more or less as an “officeless office in person”. Your enthusiasm sweeps along! It was very valuable to look over your shoulder. Thank you for sharing your experience.

You showed me possibilities which tools I can use when and in which interplay. You have always focused on how to use the tools, especially in teams. I think your demonstration of how appointments and rules lead to flexibility and commitment in the digital world is a very important aspect.

Greetings from Berlin,
Elke

Elke MASTERCLASS officeless office

MASTERCLASS officeless office

In April I took part in the officeless office masterclass. It was a great interactive session in which Florian reported a lot about his experience with various tools. We immediately actively tested the tools and were able to directly gain practical experience, which then led to further questions that we clarified in the virtual meetings.

I recommend the Masterclass to anyone who wants to get rid of their paper in the office. Quite a few great options are discussed on how to organize yourself digitally and go mobil.

In addition, Florian also addresses the mental aspects that go with a paperless office. All in all a well-rounded affair!

Thanks a lot for this.

Nina B. MASTERCLASS officeless office

i am impressed

I am impressed! With everything, your timelines, the depths of your questions and I appreciate the time that I spent with you today.

Thanks Bro.

John Lee Dumas Founder and Host of: Entrepreneurs On Fire 🔥 Coaching

freedom

One of the first things that comes to mind when I think about the trip is:

“freedom”.

A very special form of freedom: freedom from everyday life, the constraints of civilization with all modern achievements.
On the hikes you are forced to deal with yourself and to refer back to the simple things of life: where and what do we eat, when do we sleep, where can I go to the toilet?

I never had to push my limits so far. I can recommend this type of travel to anyone who would like to break out of their everyday life.
Thanks for the smooth organization from pickup at the airport to accommodation and selection of a great team that has brought us to the summit.
Especially the local organization of Stella and Chacha was sensational and incredibly nice and professional.

Steffi K. Medical Doctor KILIMANJARO experience

punta ala

Thank you so much for these memorable 2 days on the boat in Punta Ala.

Florian, you are a spectacular skipper and coach! We hope we can make it to the ESCP Summer Gala in September and see you all again.
Christiane S.

christiane s. SAILING experience

wonderful

5 days, 4 nights – 8 people, 3 camels – a journey by foot to the physical limits of the individual in the endlessness of the desert.
In the morning we have wonderful hot Moroccan tea. We head on with our backpacks and put one foot in front of the other for the following hours. The rhythm is determined by the camels and the fitness of the individual. Over the midday heat we lie exhausted in the shade of a tree. When the camels are packed again, it’s time for us to leave.

The desert is one of the most diverse places that I have ever seen. The surface changes every few kilometers, sand without stones seemed to me the most pleasant.
The last hour of the daily march, when the heat as well as the energy slowly disappears, I look forward to our camp. As soon as we arrive we fall on our mats. We cook and eat lentils with rice. We solve desert puzzles, talk and laugh together about the hardships of the day, before we fall asleep early under the star spangled desert sky.

judy h. SAHARA experience I.

a fantastic journey

The Sahara tour with Florian was a fantastic journey into a wonderful world. The localization, completely new to me, in terms of landscape, culture, temperature-related challenges and everyday contact with nomads who led us through the desert were the perfect foundation for breaking out of everyday life and questioning and re-thinking established behaviors and habits.

The daily 1-2 hours of loosely designed “workshops” with Florian with changing topics about interpersonal communication and expectations in the daily dealings with fellow human beings, to name only an example, gave food for thought for the daily use. The scope of the tour gives each individual the freedom to be with themselves or to discuss them with their fellow travelers.

The wonderful and very restrained companionship of the two nomads, who casually made up the most delicious dishes from the simplest of ingredients, gave a priceless insight into the life wisdom, bravery and attitudes to the lives of these highly contented people, who combined minimalism with nature Life.

A priceless experience in every respect, where everyone in one way or another reaches its limits and thus grows a bit with the setting of new individual boundaries

claudi z. SAHARA experience III

a truly exeptional journey

This Sahara trip with Florian and the other participants was a very special experience for me. Our expectations were different – whether coaching, being alone and thinking, adventure, physical activity, wanderlust or limits, they were all fulfilled.

My memory of it?

A truly exeptional journey with a lot of silence, reduction to the essentials, great companions and sleeping outdoors under the African starspangled sky – unique!

chris m. SAHARA experience I.

decisive impulses

Dear Florian,
the trip to Provence gave me a lot. The time with my horse, Prince and the conversations / the coaching with you reconciled me to myself for a large part. The realization that the frustration does not take me any further, but on the contrary keeps me in the past, has given me decisive impulses. The experience that my horse feels very exactly how I am, has made me reflect many things as well.

That I had this time has been infinitely valuable to me. I’m grateful for almost everything that I experienced on this trip. I have reached my limits and overcame these several times. This gives me endless courage to tear down other boundaries in my life as well. I am stronger than before, safer, and far less stuck in the past.

Thank you for everything!

theresa b. RIDING experience II.

send him to the desert

Everyone knows the saying “send him to the desert”.

When I told my family and friends that I was going into the desert, I heard, “Why?”, “Why something so pointless?”, “That’s totally dangerous!”. When I told them that I went to the desert because of work, I only received pity.

For what brought MY TRIP through the desert, I could at that time already have started to celebrate.
I did not come back as a better person, not even with a better seated meat, nor did I become a radical Muslim. Actually, I stayed.
The seated meat can be explained quickly: I spent two and a half days on a dromedary. It makes, I believe, no difference, whether in a small dinghy storm over the North Sea drives or completely exhausted on such an animal home wants. It rocks like a pig.

I have a job where one project comes after the next and the rest periods on the weekend are not enough anymore. I hung my head in the last project, so I had to prepare the next one. Nothing unusual these days. I have been doing this job for a few years already. Changed the company, but still it felt so damned wrong. I had the feeling that I was not happy.

The desert trip, if I just limited myself to this topic, was a possibility for me to let all the thoughts that rush through my head, come and go.

Learn to accept.

You can say, the desert got me hooked. When I got back home, I noticed how this little patch of earth enriched and inspired me.

There is so much to tell about diversity, experiences of nature and one’s own body, of people who simply emerge and disappear from the depths of the desert, about habits that are important, about communication and …

All this is accompanied in a wonderful, personal and professional way by Florian!

jan r. SAHARA experience III.

the desert is special

In everyday life, I often feel that I am doing x things at the same time, usually in different stages, often intertwined, but sometimes completely independent of each other. This is usually manageable, but sometimes things fall down the back.

Who knows that as well?

After clarifying the essence, whether the water in the bottle is enough until the next stop, so many strange thoughts when running through the desert were no longer necessary. The choice where to put your foot and the slight deviations from the path far behind the camels or previous ones were tangible choices, as well as the handling of the aching body parts and the one, two choices at meals.

The reduction, as an essential goal of this venture, was instantly recognizable in the obvious areas, such as food, clothing or sleeping comfort, and showed how easy things can be … and still work.

But also in conversations a reduction of our own thoughts was recognizable without any consufion with so many other topics.

Was that bad?

No, it also led to a recreational experience there.

Thank you Florian for this experience!

thilo w. Head of IT SAHARA experience I.

Many Thanks!

I thought, decided, looked for a new job, found a new job and started working this week. I am now working for …, a management consultancy from S. I feel much better than before and am convinced that I have found the right thing for me.

I would like to thank you for your help and support.

Thank you for your time.

It has really brought me a lot to talk to and think about things that I did not directly look at myself. Especially the question “What else do you need to decide for you?” Has really triggered a longer thinking process with me. Many Thanks!

georg r. management consultant career coaching

I am pleased

I am pleased about such offers, because they also addresse people who have been working in the profession for a long time and whose career questions have less and less to do with the right application or the perfect CV, but more and more with issues of creating a long-term plan, a sustainable life and career planning. These topics can be shared among like-minded people with hours of walking and even longer breaks under shady palm trees.

thomas w. SAHARA experience I.