Client & Program Management: Skills in workout delivery, tracking reps/sets, and logging body metrics using platforms similar to Trainerize or TrueCoach
Zander de Swardt
A2Z HEALTH - Founder & Lead Health Coach
Remote,FS
Work Preference
Summary
Zander de Swardt is a Dynamic and highly credentialed Health and Wellness Professional, specializing in the integration of physical performance, metabolic nutrition, and applied neuroscience.
Expertise in designing comprehensive 'Body and Mind' wellness programs that yield measurable ROI for corporate wellness initiatives and Employee Assistance Providers (EAPs), effectively reducing absenteeism and presenteeism while enhancing workforce resilience.
Proven track record in virtual health coaching, secure clinical data management, and multidisciplinary healthcare support, enabling seamless virtual work across over 40 countries, including regions in Africa, Europe, the UK, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. Experienced Life Coach, adept at empowering individuals to cultivate essential life skills and navigate challenging circumstances with compassion and energy.
Overview
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Languages
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Certifications
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Years of Professional Experience
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Remote in 40 Plus Countries
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Accreditations
Work History
Neuro-Life Coach (NLP)
Private Practice
01.2025 - Current
- Apply advanced NLP communication models (addressing information filtering, deletion, and generalization) to guide clients through cognitive behavioral breakthrough strategies.
- Utilize rapid rapport-building frameworks to establish clinical trust within minutes, effectively identifying and replacing deep-seated limiting beliefs and self-sabotaging behaviors.
- Enhanced client self-awareness by conducting personalized assessments and providing insightful feedback.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Helped clients build life management and coping skills to handle daily needs and specific stressors.
- Connected clients with available resources to improve plan success.
- Documented behaviors, treatments and non-compliance issues.
- Built partnerships with other professionals in the wellness industry to offer comprehensive support services for clients'' holistic growth journey.
- Implemented creative problem-solving techniques with clients to identify innovative solutions for various life obstacles.
- Partnered with clients to develop effective strategies for work-life balance, leading to enhanced overall well-being and satisfaction.
- Continuously updated knowledge in the field of life coaching through professional development opportunities including conferences, trainings, and literature reviews.
- Empowered clients to achieve personal and professional goals through tailored coaching sessions.
Founder & Lead Health Coach
A2Z Health (Private Practice)
01.2024 - Current
- Virtual Care Operations: Deliver high-impact, remote lifestyle, fitness, and behavioral coaching to a global client base utilizing modern video conferencing and instant messaging toolkits.
- EAP & Corporate Consulting: Formulate and facilitate targeted corporate wellness workshops focused on stress mitigation, cognitive focus, and sleep hygiene to boost enterprise productivity.
- Clinical Data & System Design: Architected an internal, automated client-booking interface and secure data dashboard to manage client case records, session histories, and progress tracking safely.
- Specialized Programming: Conducted specialized 8-week prenatal fitness modules and engineered adaptive protocols for aging, menopausal, and pediatric demographics.
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and effectively resolving issues.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations while maintaining ethical business practices at all times.
- Improved operational efficiency, adopting new technologies that automated routine tasks.
Medical Practice Assistant
ISW Consultants Private Practice
04.2017 - 12.2024
- Administered practice management support including generating patient invoicing through specialized medical systems (HealthBridge) and manual workflows.
- Maintained strict clinical confidentiality protocols during the digital archiving, scanning, and secure shredding of highly sensitive medical and financial data.
- Part-Time
- Ensured confidentiality of patient information by adhering to HIPAA regulations and implementing secure data practices.
Pharmacy & Customer Care Assistant
Midstream Pharmacy / HealthChem
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Executed precise patient data entry, updated customer databases, and assisted in clinical inventory/stock control.
- Served as an automated queue-management point of contact, ensuring premium customer service in line with high estate demographics.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving issues in a timely manner.
- Holiday Placement
Administrative Assistant
Retire@Midstream HOA
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Managed cross-departmental filing, documentation indexing, data capture, and high-security file disposal.
- Supported the operational team with client communication, scheduling, tracking logs, and administrative maintenance.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Holiday Placements
Education
International Diploma in Personal Training (Platinum Package) - Personal Training, Nutrition, Lifestyle Coaching
Trifocus Fitness Academy
04.2001 -
Henselmans Certified Personal Trainer - Certified Personal Trainer
Menno Henselmans Science Program
Remote 04.2001 -
Neuro-Life Coach Masterclass Certification (NLP) - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Neuro-Life Coach Masterclass Certification (NLP) School of L
Remote 04.2001 -
Basic Emergency First Aid Responder Certification - Medical
St John Ambulance (2026)
Bloemfontein, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Applied Behavioral Neuroscience
Neuro-Life Coaching (NLP)
Exercise & Sports Science
Biomechanics & Functional Anatomy
Physiology & Periodized Strength & Conditioning
Injury Management & Rehabilitation
Advanced Metabolic Nutrition
Evidence-Based Sports Nutrition
Lifestyle coaching
Teamwork and collaboration
Proficient in AI Software and Technology
Improving well-being
Certification
Fitness & Exercise Science: Registered Exercise Professional South Africa (REPSSA Member No. 16350), ICREPs, and CIMSPA (UK). Legally authorized to practice across the UK, Europe, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UAE, and India.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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References
References: Available immediately upon request.
Software
Hybrid/Facility Booking: To manage in-person class schedules, recurring billing, and digital waivers
Wearable Data Integration: The ability to interpret client data from fitness trackers (Apple Watch, Garmin, Samsung) to adjust exercise volume and intensity
Meal Planning & Nutrient Tracking: Skill in generating automated, macronutrient-specific meal plans and analyzing dietary logs using software
Dietary Informatics: Using practice management systems like A2ZHEALTH for HIPAA/POPIA-compliant encrypted charting, automated food logging, and telehealth sessions
Food/Nutritional Analysis: Proficiency in platforms for detailed recipe analysis and dietary labeling
Client Onboarding & Retention: Proficiency in life-coaching CRMs to handle digital contracts, intake forms, and automated scheduling
Goal Tracking & Worksheets: Assigning digital journals, vision boards, and accountability tasks via platforms
Automated Booking & Payments: Using tools like Acuity Scheduling or Calendly linked to payment gateways (Stripe/PayPal) to eliminate manual billing
Visual Content Creation: Using Canva to create engaging social media posts, digital eBooks, and visually appealing client program slides
Video Telehealth: Comfort with Zoom or Google Meet for virtual sessions, alongside AI note-taking integrations to quickly transcribe and summarize client calls
CORE VALUE PROPOSITION
- For EAPs & Corporate Employers: Converts wellness from a passive benefit into a strategic corporate asset. Lowers healthcare utilization, curtails sick-leave costs, and improves talent retention through evidence-based behavioral intervention.
- For Clients & Patients: Utilizes a neuro-cognitive and physical training framework to reset behavioral blueprints, prevent burnout, optimize daily energy levels, and sustain long-term behavioral change.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Beginner (A1)