It all began in the Canton of Vaud. I am originally from the Vallée de Joux and was born on August 1, 1979. From a family of farmers, work was my fundamental value and endurance, my passion.
It was only at the age of 5 that I spoke my first words, but the first time I skied, I was only 2 years old. I discovered physical effort and speed. I sought control of my body, endurance: a first duality that I struggled with, as emotions, impatience, and perfectionism often took over. At my own pace, I learned to trust myself.
In ’94, I experienced the turning point that would change my life. I was watching the Olympics on TV with my parents, and that day I told them, “In 2002, I’ll be there.” From then on, I won all the competitions in the region, my sole goal.
I finished high school at 16 and started my business apprenticeship at Audemars Piguet. Surrounded by mentors who inspired me throughout my career, I alternated work and training. I aimed for the Olympics. Four hours a day, sometimes more, I embraced the pain, learned to appreciate it. I conditioned myself, made resilience a second nature, and obstacles a motivation.
At 22, my dream came true. I won my Olympic medal at the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City. What I thought was impossible became possible. A new life began.
After this first major milestone, I went through a few low points, with injuries and illnesses. My sports career was a succession of ups and downs, which time and again, enabled me to rise after diving. That’s how I developed my mental strengths, which are now part of my DNA.
It was at the Vancouver Olympics that I experienced the toughest moments. Nevertheless, I pushed my body further, and in April 2010, after 15 years at the highest level, I ended my sports career at the age of 30, aware that it was time to stop.
I finished high school at 16 and started my business apprenticeship at Audemars Piguet. Surrounded by mentors who inspired me throughout my career, I alternated work and training. I aimed for the Olympics. Four hours a day, sometimes more, I embraced the pain, learned to appreciate it. I conditioned myself, made resilience a second nature, and obstacles a motivation.
At 22, my dream came true. I won my Olympic medal at the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City. What I thought was impossible became possible. A new life began.
After this first major milestone, I went through a few low points, with injuries and illnesses. My sports career was a succession of ups and downs, which time and again, enabled me to rise after diving. That’s how I developed my mental strengths, which are now part of my DNA.
It was at the Vancouver Olympics that I experienced the toughest moments. Nevertheless, I pushed my body further, and in April 2010, after 15 years at the highest level, I ended my sports career at the age of 30, aware that it was time to stop.
In the middle of my sports career, an encounter changed my life. His name was Philippe and he was 26 years older than me. His heart and soul were so big that I didn’t care about the age difference. Even my parents had to accept that. We lived nine intense years together. Philippe’s brilliance as a 3* Michelin chef opened doors to a completely different world for me, from which I still benefit today.
I was able to use all this experience in a new phase of my professional career, which began on May 1, 2010 at Audemars Piguet. I left behind independence, freedom, nature and sponsors, and ventured into a completely new professional world.
Then, in 2014, I took over a department, leading a team of over 20 people. Leadership seemed natural. I loved to see people grow, grasp their unknown strengths. Another duality: I was raised in an individual sport, yet I realized that we are stronger together.
2015: I am happy, a bright future in the horizon. But life had other plans. On July 8, Philippe tragically passed away and part of me died with him. It was the beginning of a long tunnel that would last almost 5 years.
This period allowed me to nurture my mind, soothe my soul, and emerge with a philosophy: “take everything that comes your way.” And above all, accept the duel with myself. Since 2019, a desire for independence has taken hold of me again. I met a new love, Marc, and felt the urge for a challenge, the desire to inspire through my experience marked by duality.
Today, armed with this philosophy and a new professional chapter offering renewed freedom, I challenge you to meet yourselves. It’s time. GEAR UP.
2015: I am happy, a bright future in the horizon. But life had other plans. On July 8, Philippe tragically passed away and part of me died with him. It was the beginning of a long tunnel that would last almost 5 years.
This period allowed me to nurture my mind, soothe my soul, and emerge with a philosophy: “take everything that comes your way.” And above all, accept the duel with myself. Since 2019, a desire for independence has taken hold of me again. I met a new love, Marc, and felt the urge for a challenge, the desire to inspire through my experience marked by duality.
Today, armed with this philosophy and a new professional chapter offering renewed freedom, I challenge you to meet yourselves. It’s time. GEAR UP.
