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Ex-CEO, Executive Coach, and Mental Coach for Executives

 

Executive coaching, mental coaching, and sparring using methods from elite sports—for executives who want to perform at peak levels even under pressure.

1:1 CEO COACHING & SPARRING

Your trusted coaching space

Peak performance requires not only expertise but also mental strength, just like in elite sports. As an experienced C-level sparring partner, I support you as a CEO in making the right decisions under pressure, To lead clearly and authentically and maintain long-term success and health.  With over 20 years of experience in top management, I know what it takes to perform at the highest level.

EXECUTIVE COACHING & TRAINING

Promote strengths and unlock potential

For founders, executives, and changemakers seeking a trusted partner to support you in uncovering your blind spots and unlocking your potential. An executive coach who can offer new perspectives, stimulate your thinking, and challenge you.
I support you in being able to perform at your best even under pressure. My approach is practical, evidence-based, and focused on long-term success.

TEAM COACHING & TRAINING FOR COMPANIES

Successful teams develop

Successful teams in sports and business are built on strengths-based leadership, effective communication, and a clear vision. A collaboration at the organizational level typically begins with a 360° analysis and feedback process. Using proven methods from high-performance sports, I develop practical training programs that take leaders and teams to the next level.

ABOUT ME

Hi, I'm Sandra, executive coach, sparring partner and trainer for healthy peak performance.

I support leaders and teams who, in a world of constant, rapid change, want to not only react but lead with clarity, focus, and inner strength. Those who want to be successful in the long term and remain healthy need not only goals and processes but also mental fitness.

Performance and well-being are not contradictory; they are mutually dependent. As a passionate marathon runner, I know that sustainable success is only possible with consistency, perseverance, mental strength, and targeted recovery. My goal is to inspire and support people in unlocking their full potential, achieving success and fulfillment, and staying healthy in the process.

With over 20 years of experience in leadership, change and mental training with top athletes, I support people in responsible positions to remain not only successful, but also fulfilled and healthy.

Leadership begins with reflection and good self-leadership.

Coaching means gaining clarity, receiving neutral, external feedback, and engaging in an exchange on equal footing within a trusting environment. Book a free introductory call now, and we'll explore together what's currently on your mind and how I can support you.

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Sandra Künzler, Executive und Leadership Coach beim Marathon-Lauf

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for an introductory call

Gain clarity

Where do you stand right now? What challenges are you facing? In our conversation, you'll get initial insights and gain clarity about possible next steps.

Building trust

Coaching is personal and requires a trusting relationship between coach and coachee. That's why it's important that you feel comfortable and supported. Our conversation will give you a sense of my approach and working methods.

Make targeted decisions

You will benefit from my many years of experience in leadership and elite sports. Together we can decide if and how I can best support you.

Book a free introductory call now, and we'll discuss your challenges and how I can support you.

SUCCESS STORIES

I was going through a period of stagnation in my career. Although I am professionally competent, indecision and intense fears of losing my status and facing failure were holding me back. The internal pressure to not jeopardize what I had achieved prevented me from taking the necessary next steps.

 

 

Through executive coaching, I worked specifically on my mental stability and self-confidence. Through mental exercises, hypnosis to address limiting beliefs, and solution-focused questioning, I gained clarity about my resources and decision-making ability.

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Today, I have clearly reoriented my career and successfully taken on a new role. I present myself with greater confidence, set boundaries more clearly, and make decisions more consciously and consistently. This has not only significantly increased my professional effectiveness but has also sustainably improved my collaboration and relationships, both professionally and personally.

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TAMARA SANTUCCI, International Product Director

 

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Sandra Künzler
CEO Sparring Partner

Successful CEOs need more than just expertise. They need a safe space and a neutral, external perspective. A strong sparring partner on equal footing, someone who helps them uncover their own blind spots and supports their personal growth. With over 20 years of experience in corporate structures and executive management, I understand the demands placed on management. Whether it's strategic decisions, leadership dynamics, or personal growth, I ask the right questions that challenge you and open up new perspectives.

Sandra Kuenzler, executive and leadership coach, in a coaching session with a client about leadership and personal development.

Sandra Künzler
Executive & Leadership Coach

Peak performance doesn't happen by chance; it's the result of thoughtful leadership, strong, sustainable relationships, and effective communication. I support leaders in strengthening their leadership skills, gaining clarity in complex situations, and empowering their teams to achieve top performance for lasting success. My approach combines scientifically grounded and practically proven leadership approaches with methods and knowledge from psychology and sports. Practical, inspiring, and individually tailored to you.

Sandra Künzler
Corporate & Team Coach

Successful companies need more than just individual top performers. They need a trusting and high-performing team culture. I support organizations in optimizing their collaboration, fostering psychological safety, and creating a culture where teams act with self-responsibility and effectiveness. Because only in an environment where people feel safe can they reach their full potential and achieve peak performance together.

Sandra Künzler in the city of Zurich, a symbol of modern and authentic leadership culture
Sandra Kuenzler is accompanying a client in leadership coaching.

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Sandra Künzler discusses coaching on the BLG Sports Talk show. What exactly is it? Who benefits from it and who doesn't?

TESTIMONIALS

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What I appreciate about Sandra Künzler Coaching is that she dedicated herself to me wholeheartedly. At the same time, she gave me the time and space I needed.

With her unique empathy and infectious optimism, Sandra Künzler encouraged me to tackle many obstacles again, which ultimately led to success. When the situation seems hopeless, her strength lies precisely in her unwavering persistence, relentlessly pursuing the client until they achieve their goal.

CATHERINE, CREATIVE DIRECTOR

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—  COACHING FOR LEADERS

Make Clear Decisions and Lead with Confidence When It Matters Most

As a former CEO, I know the dynamics of upper management from personal experience. Decisions are made under time pressure, competing interests collide, and every statement is scrutinized. Executive coaching in Zurich provides you with a neutral framework to objectively reflect on your professional positioning and strategically adjust it.


In my practice, I’ve seen that executive coaching – especially for women – significantly increases presence and visibility within the organization. Through our trusting collaboration, we analyze the specific structures of your professional environment in detail.


Together, we will develop concrete methods that will significantly strengthen your assertiveness without losing your authentic and personal style. I draw on methods from elite sports, as athletes learn to perform at their best in crucial moments.


Pragmatic Strategies for a Strong Presence

A compelling and authentic presence is essential for successfully leading interdisciplinary teams and winning over key stakeholders in the company over the long term.


In my executive coaching, I place an extremely high priority on identifying your individual strengths with precision and accuracy. I use proven techniques to ensure that you can perform with absolute confidence in important meetings, challenging pitches, or tough negotiations.


Sustainable Performance instead of Burnout

Top athletes consciously treat recovery as a strategic element to achieve sustained peak performance. In executive coaching, I apply this principle to your everyday life.


Especially when you set high standards for yourself, an outside perspective helps you objectively assess your milestones and align your ambitions with your personal values. In this way, executive coaching becomes the foundation for a successful and fulfilling career.


Would you like to find out whether my coaching is right for you? Then book a non-binding introductory call.

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