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Speaker & Ultra Trail Runner

Entrepreneur& Ultra Trail Runner

20 years in business meets extreme sport: leadership insights grounded in experience.

Florian Grasel with his children at the finish line – #lifeworktrailbalance

335 km

Tor des Géants

10th place in 2025

Entrepreneur & Extreme Athlete

I have successfully led an IT company for 20 years. I know the daily challenges of running a business, leading a team and making strategic decisions first-hand.

As an ultra trail runner, I combine this business experience with the mental strategies of extreme sport. The result: practical leadership insights that hold up in the real world.

My story
20+
Years in business
50+
Ultra trail races
40k+
Employees at client companies
335 km
Tor des Géants

Latest blog posts

Insights, experiences and advice from the world of ultra trail running

Speaker

As an entrepreneur with 20 years of experience and an ultra trail runner, I share leadership insights drawn from everyday business and the mental strategies of extreme sport.

Motivation & Perseverance

How extreme endurance sports build mental strength and perseverance

Goals & Strategies

Practical strategies from extreme sport for achieving goals in everyday business

Team & Leadership

Leadership and teamwork under extreme conditions: lessons for managers