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Together we foster peak performance

BETTER PEOPLE - BETTER BUSINESS

We love and value top performance.

With our know-how and our network we promote top performance.

Why we promote top performance

Ralph Zürcher, our Managing Partner, has always been fascinated by people who achieve extraordinary things. He had a formative key experience during his time in the Swiss Army – it was the moment when his view of high performance fundamentally changed.

In recruit school he was assigned two young high-performance athletes who were determined to complete regular basic military training – with all its challenges and duties. Within a short time, the two individualists and the rest of the troop grew into a strong, comradely unit. And this despite the fact that the top athletes needed numerous exceptions due to their special requirements – from a tailor-made uniform to individual nutrition plans and medical exemptions.
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"Despite all efforts – and the openness of the army kitchen – we reached our limits: the nutritional requirements could not be met permanently, sports injuries could not be treated optimally. After a few weeks it was clear that continuing the service was not possible. The two athletes had to be discharged against their will – a farewell that visibly touched everyone."

Dr. Ralph Zürcher

Managing Partner, Z WAY to excellence AG

This experience was a turning point for him. It made clear how many hurdles high performers have to overcome beyond their sporting disciplines. In the following years – among other things as a lecturer in specialised study programmes for top athletes – Ralph Zürcher deepened his understanding of the particular life realities, challenges and decision phases that athletes encounter during and after their active careers.

Today we specifically support people who achieve top performance – in sport, in science, at work or in their personal environment.

We stand by you when it matters: with experience, network, coaching and pragmatic support – especially when performance meets challenges.

Communication & visibility

  • Presentation and impact skills – e.g. towards sponsors, media, employers or during studies before presentation exams
  • Media training: appear confident, make an impact
  • Strategic conversations and negotiations (e.g. with sponsors)

Mental & personal strength

  • Dealing with psychological challenges, performance slumps or inner blocks
  • Support during family, professional or personal crises and separations
  • Individual coaching in phases of transition or reorientation
  • Mentoring by experienced personalities from our network

Health & stability

  • Support with health and medical challenges, access to our interdisciplinary network (sports medicine, therapy, nutrition, etc.)
  • Resilience training

Studies & personal development

  • Advice on choosing a degree programme and further education options
  • Coaching around bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral theses (e.g. choice of topic & professor, practice partners)
  • Support with academic integration (e.g. for top athletes with special time windows)
  • Personal development – who am I outside my performance role?

Career & perspective

  • Career planning after active sport / after phases of reorientation
  • Support in the search for jobs and internships
  • Financial orientation in transition phases (e.g. career changes)

International support

  • Support with entry & choice of studies for non-European athletes with a club contract
  • Help with visa, residence & study admission, recognition of foreign degrees
  • Integration support into the European living and working environment
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"Top performance requires not only talent and discipline – just as important are the people who think holistically, accompany and provide targeted support. That is why we are committed, with know-how, our network and genuine appreciation, to those who achieve extraordinary things."

Dr. Ralph Zürcher

Managing Partner, Z WAY to excellence AG

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