ABOUT COACH Z
Thomas Zinsli is Coach Z
Empowering leaders to move with clarity and intention
Coach Z was created to empower individuals and teams to reach their full potential, especially in moments of complexity, pressure, and change. My coaching is about unleashing movement, not only forward, but deeper, more aligned, and more intentional.
I believe meaningful change happens when people slow down enough to think clearly, challenge their assumptions, and reconnect with what truly matters. That’s why my coaching is always personalized, shaped by your unique context, goals, and the realities you are navigating.
For leaders going through transformation, I act as a trusted guide, someone who brings both pragmatic insight and deep presence. Having spent over 20 years in senior HR leadership roles, I understand the pressures of decision-making, stakeholder dynamics, and leading through ambiguity. At the same time, my coaching is grounded in a values-driven, humanistic approach that meets clients where they are, while supporting real movement forward.
I work primarily with senior leaders and executives, leadership teams in transition, and professionals in high-impact business partner roles who want to strengthen their clarity, resilience, and leadership impact - without losing themselves in the process.
Professional Accreditations
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Associate Certified Coach (ACC) – International Coaching Federation (ICF)
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Certified Executive Coach – IMD (IECC)
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Professional Scrum Master (PSM I)
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Betr. oek. FH / BSc in Business Economics
Background
Current Role:
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Senior Director & Head of HR Global Supply Chain,
renowned global sports retail brand (since 2022)
Previous Experience:
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Multiple HR Director roles across Commercial Business, Corporate Functions, and Supply Chain
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12 years in the consumer goods industry
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6 years in financial services
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Leadership at global, regional, and local levels, partnering closely with senior executives and leadership teams
Additional Engagements:
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Guest Lecturer, Kalaidos University, Zurich (since 2023)
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Co-Founder, Donki Nuggi Club (since 2021)
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Co-President, GLP Horgen (since 2021)