Explore our Values

At Proviatus, our name is inspired from the Latin via ("road") and viator ("traveler") — reflecting our commitment to guiding transformational journeys.

Our founder embodies this Viatus spirit — serving as both companion and catalyst for leaders navigating complex challenges. Through honest sparring and meaningful dialogue, he creates spaces where Executives and Board members cultivate a growth mindset essential for today's rapidly changing landscape.

His approach to executive coaching goes beyond conventional development, helping organizations nurture talent, design thoughtful succession strategies, and harness AI capabilities while keeping human wisdom at the center.

At Proviatus, we believe the most powerful journeys balance purpose with pragmatism — transforming not just how leaders perform today, but how their impact endures tomorrow.

Our Promise

We Establish Deep Understanding: We listen intently, analyze thoroughly, and identify precisely what matters most to your leadership journey.

We Transform Perspectives: We provide the clarity of an outside view that illuminates blind spots and reveals new possibilities for growth.

We Catalyze Meaningful Action: We don't just offer insights — we partner with you to translate awareness into strategic momentum that drives lasting results.

Why Proviatus ?

A Founder Who Leads by Example

Just as a viator carried crucial messages across great distances, our founder is deeply invested in guiding leaders and teams. With extensive experience in leadership, organizational behavior, and transformation, you're not just following a roadmap — you're traveling with someone who has navigated complex terrain and knows how to help you chart your own successful course.

Human-Centric & Evidence-Based Methods

We integrate validated psychological frameworks and leadership science to align people strategies with your organizational vision. From executive development to cultural transformation, our approach ensures every intervention balances human insight with data-driven precision for maximum effectiveness.

Sustainable Transformation Journey

We don't believe in quick fixes or surface-level change. Our commitment extends beyond immediate results to fostering enduring transformation that builds organizational resilience and positions you for continued growth in an evolving business landscape.

Measurable, Tangible Impact

From accelerated leadership capabilities to enhanced organizational performance, our results speak through tangible outcomes. Each engagement is meticulously designed with clear metrics and milestones, ensuring quantifiable impact that translates directly to business success.

"Our collaboration with Proviatus, and its founder Willi Studer, enabled us to overdeliver in an ambitious cost saving and service enhancement program. His change management expertise made a clear difference by ensuring a proactive stakeholder management, through crafting a clear and attractive story for change, and by involving concerned employees in the definition and the delivery of the new services"

Lorenzo Stoll, Former Vice President and Head of Western Switzerland at Swiss International Airlines