International keynote speaker and business strategist Katie Hornor has been named the 2025 Visionary Coach of the Year by Insider Weekly, recognizing her exceptional work in empowering high-achieving leaders to align their businesses with their divine purpose and personal mission.
The prestigious award honors coaches and consultants who guide their clients beyond profit-building to create purpose-aligned legacies. Hornor, founder of The Flamingo Advantage® framework, exemplifies this mission through her unique integration of biblical principles with modern business strategies.
“When you embrace who you were uniquely created to be, you unlock a level of success and impact that only you can achieve,” said Hornor, whose approach helps entrepreneurs stand out in their niche without compromising their core values.
Hornor’s recognition comes on the heels of a remarkable year that included her message “Be extraordinary. Live boldly.” being featured on a Times Square billboard in April 2025. This visibility campaign symbolized her commitment to purpose-driven leadership and authentic entrepreneurship.
The award acknowledges Hornor’s comprehensive approach to business transformation. Through high-performance coaching and strategic consulting, she works with event hosts and their teams to align message, mindset, and client experience. Her methodology extends beyond traditional business metrics to encompass what she describes as worship through work.
“Your work is worship. Your message matters and the sooner you are bold with it, the sooner you can change the world,” Hornor emphasized, reflecting the philosophy that has earned her recognition across multiple platforms.
Hornor’s influence spans numerous media outlets, with features on NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, and TEDx, where she shares insights on faith-based entrepreneurship and leadership. Her literary contributions include over 90 published works, with her best-selling title “The Flamingo Advantage: How to Leverage Unique, Stay Relevant, and Change the World” receiving multiple accolades from the International Impact Book Awards, Independent Author Network, and American Legacy Book Awards.
The recognition builds upon her 2024 achievement of securing a Top 50 position in the Women of Influence Awards by SUCCESS® magazine, further establishing her reputation in the coaching and consulting industry.
Client testimonials consistently highlight Hornor’s transformative impact. Brian Dixon noted, “Katie delivered a compelling perspective from stage and she and her team are amazing. I highly recommend Katie Hornor.” Similarly, Elizabeth Hill credits Hornor with helping her “grow from hobby to business and begin to think and act like a business owner,” calling her “my most valuable business growth tool.”
The 2025 Visionary Coach of the Year award specifically recognizes mentors who lead with wisdom, integrity, and foresight while offering strategic insight, accountability, and grace. Hornor’s work with purpose-driven entrepreneurs through biblical business principles demonstrates these qualities through her commitment to helping leaders rise in influence while maintaining their authentic identity.
Danielle Tate, another client, shared how she leaves “each of Katie’s retreats with more direction, understanding, and a better focus on marketing the message God has given me to help my clients live victorious,” illustrating the practical and spiritual integration that characterizes Hornor’s coaching approach.
The Insider Weekly award positions Hornor among elite coaches who serve as catalysts for transformation, walking alongside leaders as they navigate the intersection of business strategy and personal mission. Her recognition reflects a growing movement of entrepreneurs seeking to create businesses that serve not only their financial goals but their families, communities, and higher calling.