Our story
ZaLife emerged from the visionary efforts of Jernej Picelj and the Rainbow Warriors initiative. Beginning with the workshop "If You Don't Know, Ask," Jernej and his team evolved this concept into ZaLife.
Our mission is to equip teenagers with the tools for real-life challenges and to enhance adults' relationships with the youth. We collaborate with schools, individuals, their families, and companies seeking to improve their employees' connections with their teenage children at home.
Our core inspiration
At ZaLife, everything we do is rooted in our core values. These foundational principles not only inform our day-to-day operations but also shape the powerful programs we develop. Dive deeper into our values, vision, mission, and purpose, and see how they inspire and drive every initiative aimed at nurturing and empowering teenagers.
Values
At ZaLife, empathy is at the heart of our interactions. We strive to deeply understand the unique experiences and emotions of teenagers, fostering a safe space for honest expression and connection.
We are dedicated to catalyzing significant personal and social change. Our programs are designed to empower teenagers to navigate their thoughts and emotions proactively, encouraging them to live fulfilling lives based on their commitments.
Integrity is the cornerstone of all our endeavors. At ZaLife, we commit to acting with honesty and consistency, ensuring that our actions always align with our words and values.
We embrace a proactive approach to life, encouraging teenagers, their guardians, and educators to take responsibility for their actions and their impact on the world around them.
Respect is fundamental at ZaLife. We honor the individuality and experiences of each teenager, their families, and our partners. This value guides our interactions and ensures a nurturing, inclusive environment where everyone’s voice is valued.
Our visionary leadership aims to inspire and guide. We are committed to shaping a future where young people are empowered to find and fulfill their purpose, transforming not only their lives but also the systems they engage with.
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Mission
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Meet the team
MENTOR
Jernej Picelj
Jernej Picelj is a husband and father of two exceptional boys. He has been actively working with young people since 2017. It started under the auspices of the Rainbow Warriors, and in 2023 it turned its activities into an independent ZaLife project. Through camps, workshops and individual mentoring, he has already supported more than ten thousand young people and adults from all over Slovenia. He sees his mission as empowering people to discover personal freedom and leadership.
MENTOR
Dejan Kocon
Dejan Kocon joined the team in January 2022. He draws experience from 15 years of work in sales and 5 years of coaching adults in programs for personal growth in an international environment. It defends the philosophy that people are bigger than their circumstances and responsible for creating and living life to the fullest.
MENTOR
Domen Bukovec
Domen Bukovec joined the team in June 2022. He supported the ZaLife project with his technical knowledge, as he has 10 years of experience in this field. He has also trained as a mentor who is dedicated to making each individual realize that he alone is responsible for his own life. Its goal is that everyone has access to the support and knowledge with which they can realize their life vision.
MENTOR
Jean Šuber
Jean knew from an early age that his mission lay in sports. When he conquered and fell in love with fitness and functional training, he wanted to share his knowledge and experience further. The smiles of satisfaction after the training and the final results he achieves together with the clients give him the impetus to do his job with excellence every time.
Collaborate with us
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of teenagers? Does our story inspire you? Join ZaLife in our mission to empower the next generation with comprehensive development programs. You can participate here:
If you're a parent, teacher or principal, enroll the teens in your life in our transformative programs.
We welcome partnerships with educational institutions to adapt our programs to special needs and thus increase the impact on students.
Contribute your unique skills in mentoring, coaching or any other area that supports youth development.
Work with us to create and implement innovative programs that resonate with our mission.
Help us spread our story by sharing our vision and programs in your community.
Contact us today
Interested in contributing to our story? If you would like to know more about how you can help shape the future of young individuals, please contact us. Together, we can create a supportive environment that encourages growth and success.
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