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Zander De Swardt

Zander De Swardt

A2Z HEALTH - Founder & Lead Health Coach
Remote

Summary

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

4
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Certificates
9
9
years of professional experience
40
40

Remote in 40 Plus Countries

12
12

Accreditations

Work History

Lifestyle Coach

Lyra MENA
Remote
07.2026 - Current

Clinical & Coaching Practice Competencies within EAP Frameworks

Deliver short-term, solution-focused coaching interventions within structured, goal-oriented EAP sessional models.

Establish clear counseling parameters during client onboarding while upholding rigorous confidentiality standards, professional duty of care, and ethical boundaries.

Facilitate seamless, ethical client transitions from short-term EAP interventions to longer-term private or specialized care.

Administrative, Workflow & Remote Delivery Competencies

Manage cross-border virtual caseloads across international time zones via secure video platforms, deploying multi-channel engagement strategies (Email, SMS, WhatsApp) to minimize drop-offs.

Execute rapid referral triaging and rigorous SLA adherence, consistently meeting 6- to 12-hour case acceptance and 24-hour initial client contact mandates.

Direct full-cycle clinical administration—including session tracking, attendance logging, and corporate EAP invoicing—while maintaining proactive communication with Care Coordinators.

International Virtual Volunteer

GoCrisis
06.2026 - Current

Volunteer virtual crisis responder - Key Responsibilities

Emergency Hotlines: Staffing virtual telephone inquiry centers to answer urgent calls from concerned families, passengers, or employees.

Information Gathering: Collecting, verifying, and distributing critical safety and situational updates to stakeholders and on-site emergency teams.

Emotional Support: Providing remote, compassionate psychological first aid to people directly affected by a critical incident or tragedy.

Logistics & Admin: Managing virtual welfare checks on displaced staff or coordinating the return and handling of victims' personal effects.

Neuro-Life Coach (NLP)

Private Practice
Bloemfontein, South Africa Or Remote
01.2025 - Current

Advanced NLP & Behavioral Interventions: Applied advanced NLP communication models (addressing information filtering, deletion, and generalization) across intensive 1-on-1 coaching modules, guiding 100% of assigned clients through cognitive-behavioral breakthroughs.

Rapid Rapport & Individualized Care: Utilized rapid rapport-building frameworks to establish clinical trust within the first session, delivering high-touch, tailored support to culturally and linguistically diverse individuals.

Personalized Assessments & Goal Attainment: Conducted in-depth cognitive assessments and designed structured coping protocols, achieving a 92% program completion rate across specialized behavioral and life-management modules.

Holistic Case Management & Resource Integration: Directed comprehensive care plans and connected clients with targeted external support resources, ensuring 92% treatment plan continuity and holistic care.

Multidisciplinary Partnerships: Cultivated collaborative partnerships with allied wellness professionals to deliver integrated, multidisciplinary support for complex client needs.

Clinical Documentation & Compliance
: Authored detailed case notes and treatment plans while maintaining 100% regulatory and ethical compliance in documenting client behaviors, progress, and session attendance.

Continuous Professional Development: Dedicated ongoing hours to continuous professional development, neuro-coaching accreditations, and clinical literature reviews to integrate evidence-based practices into daily service delivery.

Founder & Lead Health Coach

A2Z Health (Private Practice)
Bloemfontein, South Africa And Remote
01.2024 - Current

Global Virtual Care Operations: Deliver high-impact remote lifestyle, fitness, and behavioral coaching to a global client base utilizing modern video conferencing and digital messaging toolkits.


Specialized & Multidisciplinary Programming: Design and execute adaptive health protocols for aging, menopausal, and pediatric demographics, lead specialized 8-week prenatal modules, and collaborate with healthcare providers to integrate comprehensive, individualized treatment plans.


Corporate Wellness & EAP Consulting: Formulate and facilitate targeted workshops focused on stress mitigation, cognitive focus, and sleep hygiene to drive enterprise productivity and employee well-being.


System Architecture & Automation: Architected an internal, automated client-booking interface and secure data dashboard to manage case records, track session histories, and eliminate manual administrative overhead.


Operational Excellence & Compliance: Established robust clinical protocols and integrated automated technologies to streamline practice workflows while maintaining strict adherence to ethical standards and industry regulations.


Strategic Business Leadership & Finance: Founded and scaled the practice by identifying market gaps, executing targeted marketing strategies, and managing full financial operations—including budgeting and forecasting—to sustain profitability and brand growth.


Partnerships & Community Outreach: Cultivated strategic alliances with complementary businesses and local organizations to unlock collaborative growth opportunities and drive community health education.


Quality Assurance & Client Experience: Systematically analyzed patient feedback and addressed client concerns promptly to optimize service delivery, resulting in enhanced care quality and exceptionally high satisfaction rates.

Medical Practice Assistant

ISW Consultants Private Practice
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2017 - 12.2024

Administered patient billing and revenue workflows utilizing specialized medical practice management software (HealthBridge) and structured manual accounting procedures.

Upheld strict clinical confidentiality and data security protocols in full compliance with statutory privacy regulations (including HIPAA and healthcare data protection standards).

Managed the secure lifecycle of sensitive medical and financial records, executing precise digital archiving, file scanning, and confidential document disposal.

Supported daily clinical operations and practice efficiency by maintaining high-accuracy data entry, organized patient records, and seamless administrative workflows.

Pharmacy & Customer Care Assistant

Midstream Pharmacy / HealthChem
Midstream, South Africa
11.2020 - 01.2021

Holiday Placement

Served as front-of-house point of contact, operating automated queue-management systems to deliver high-touch customer service for discerning patient demographics.

Executed high-accuracy patient data entry and maintained digital databases, ensuring data integrity and seamless administrative workflows.

Proactively resolved patient inquiries and service issues in a timely manner, elevating overall client satisfaction and practice reputation.

Supported daily clinic operations by assisting with clinical inventory management, stock monitoring, and essential administrative relief during peak holiday periods.

Administrative Assistant

Retire@Midstream HOA
Midstream, South Africa
06.2018 - 12.2020

Partnered with the operations team during peak holiday relief periods to manage client communications, coordinate scheduling, and maintain accurate operational tracking logs.

Executed cross-departmental data capture, systematic document indexing, and general administrative maintenance to support seamless organizational workflows.

Upheld strict confidentiality and data security protocols across all workflows, managing secure filing systems and the high-security disposal of sensitive documentation.

Education

International Diploma in Personal Training (Platinum Package) - Personal Training, Nutrition, Lifestyle Coaching

Trifocus Fitness Academy
Remote
04.2001 -

International Certificate in Personal Training - Personal Training

Trifocus Fitness Academy
Remote
11.2024

Neuro-Life Coach - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching

School of Life
Remote
04.2001 -

Henselmans Certified Personal Trainer - Certified Personal Trainer

Menno Henselmans Science Program
Remote
04.2001 -

Basic Emergency First Aid Responder - Medical

St John Ambulance (2026)
Bloemfontein, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Applied Behavioural 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

Teamwork and collaboration

Proficient in AI Software and Technology

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
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thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Languages: English (Fluent/Excellent), Afrikaans (Fluent/Excellent).

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.

References

References: Available immediately upon request.

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.
Zander De SwardtA2Z HEALTH - Founder & Lead Health Coach