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Mike Horn

Executive Sparring Partner │ Strategic Leadership

€1,500/day
München, DE
3-7 years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Mike

From Subject Matter Expert to Manager: Craft Your First Success Story Now!

Beyond the joy, another feeling often surfaces: uncertainty. Suddenly, questions arise that you never had to ask as an expert:
- How do I lead former colleagues at eye level without jeopardizing the relationship?
- How do I appear confident and make clear decisions, even when I doubt myself internally?
- How do I navigate a team where people from different cultures work together, without stepping into every pitfall?

The truth is: The technical brilliance that brought you to this point is not the same skill that makes you an outstanding leader. Leadership is a new discipline.

This is exactly where I come in. I guide aspiring leaders on this crucial journey from valued expert to confident, global personality. Our shared goal is not to hand you a rigid rulebook, but to build a solid foundation together, resting on two crucial pillars:

1. ► Intercultural Competence & Leadership: We decode the "invisible rules of the game" of international collaboration and leadership. You'll learn to understand the perspectives within your team and leverage cultural differences not as hurdles, but as true drivers of innovation. The result: fewer misunderstandings, more trust.

2. ► Mental Strength: We develop your personal resilience and inner confidence. You'll learn to constructively handle the pressure of your new role, communicate authentically, and create a work atmosphere where your team feels psychologically safe and motivated. The result: You lead not only others, but also yourself – healthily and sustainably.

Let's find out in a no-obligation conversation where exactly you stand and what your personal path could look like.
  • German

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Conversational

Can work on-site
München (up to 50km), Hamburg (up to 10km), Berlin (up to 10km), Frankfurt am Main (up to 10km), Köln (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Inter Cultural Dynamics
    Business Owner
    EDUCATION AND E-LEARNING
    April 2025 - Today (1 year and 4 months)
    Munich, Germany
    A hybrid consulting firm that combines psychological insights with global leadership strategy to support aspiring leaders in navigating intercultural challenges. At the core of the business are people and companies in the upscale hospitality sector.

    My Philosophy:

    Passion you can feel.

    My "why" is that I believe that through lifelong learning, we can become masters in all matters of life. That the area that demands the most time – work – should be a place where, on the one hand, our talents and abilities add value – where we can be seen and developed.

    The vision is to provide managers and potential managers with the crucial tools to lead people of multicultural backgrounds and to learn parts about themselves to touch their guests, employees, and teams in a way that goes beyond the ordinary day-to-day.

    I am driven by these core values.

    Efficiency: I strive for the highest quality in everything I do, from the smallest gesture to the largest project.

    Humanity: For me, the focus is always on the person – whether as a client, partner, or member of my team.

    Authenticity: Our work influences our actions, and vice versa. What is discussed is also reflected in the results.

    Discretion: Discretion is a promise: it creates trust, respect, and professionalism in every respect.

    For me, it's not just a business, it's a matter of the heart.
    Intercultural Management Intercultural Competence company-culture-management International Leadership Selfleadership
  • Markenherberge GmbH
    Restaurant Manager
    RESTAURANTS AND FOOD SERVICE
    October 2022 - May 2024 (1 year and 7 months)
    Munich, Germany
    • Managed hospitality operations, ensuring smooth guest service and a first-class customer experience.
    • Onboarded new employees through structured processes, ensuring quick and effective training.
    • Responsible for daily cash handling, including closing reconciliations, cash controls, and adherence to internal security standards.
    • Provided on-site operational support for events, ensuring a professional execution through proactive planning.
    • Coordinated orders and inventory management, ensuring continuous availability of essential supplies.
    • Managed supplier relationships and maintained successful business connections to ensure reliable supply chains.
    • Implemented quality assurance measures and contributed to the continuous improvement of service and product standards.
    • Conducted internal training to strengthen employees' skills in service quality, product knowledge, and internal processes.
    Structured Structured Structured Change Management
  • Selbstständig
    Independent Consultant - Gastronomy
    RESTAURANTS AND FOOD SERVICE
    August 2020 - April 2022 (1 year and 8 months)
    Munich, Germany
    • Advised gastronomic businesses in the areas of concept development, optimization, and strategic advancement.
    • Developed customized food & beverage concepts to increase customer satisfaction and profitability.
    • Implemented targeted media marketing measures to sustainably increase the visibility and reach of businesses.
    • Implemented measures to ensure business continuity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    Change Management Structured Concept Development

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Education

  • ICF Certified Coach
    Cologne
    2021
    Mein Ausbildungsmodell ist an der liegenden Acht ausgerichtet. Wo man von der aktuellen Ausgangssituation über das innere Kind in den dialog geht, womit Glaubenssätze ( blindspots ) erkannt werden können und aufgelöst werden dürfen. Nach dieser Arbeit und dem damit verbundenem neuen Blickwinkel auf sein selbst, geht es in die Visionsarbeit. Wie soll die neue Zukunft aussehen und welche Gefühle sind damit verbunden. Man lädt sich sozusagen mit dieser Energie auf. Dabei bleibt es jedoch nicht allein. Jeder hat sein individuelles Thema und wird auch dadurch individuell betreut. Manchmal ist es einfach das Gespräch und ein Satz der in einem selbst erkennen lässt was der nächste richtige Schritt ist.
  • Agile Project Management
    PMI Project Management Institute Chennai
    2021
    Agile Methoden Team Building Scrum Master Agile Retrospektiven Agile Mindest nach dem Agilen Manifest

Certifications

  • Quantum Energetics Certified
    Mallorca/ Palma
    2022
    Trauma Resolution Healing through Quantum Energy Blockage Resolution
  • Project Management
    Chennai Chapter
    2021

Skill set

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  • Other