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At the heart of our High Performance Code lies an earnest desire to help people

How it started 

Neurozone® was founded in 2011 by Dr. Etienne van der Walt and company director Tony Kirton.

As a clinical neurologist, Etienne was increasingly aware of the urgent need to develop innovative solutions for individuals and teams to reduce the risk of burnout and prevent brain-body system implosion. 

 

How it started
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The High Performance Code

To address this growing epidemic, Etienne conceptualized the first model for Brain Performance, delivering evidence-based interventions to

    • build resilience as the buffer against burnout, and simultaneously
    • unlock human capacity for high performance

The model then developed the Neurozone® High Performance Code as a paradigm for managing and optimizing the individual and collective brain-body system for High Performance and enhancing resilience capacity.

The Neurozone® High Performance Code provides organizations with invaluable insights into how underlying human performance drivers affect key business outcomes and informs all of the development of Neurozone® products.

How we work

We combine neuroscience, digital technology, and human facilitation in a scalable system to unlock resilience and high performance capacities needed to excel in the fast-paced landscape of a volatile world.

Our leadership journeys integrate:

  • Validated scientific analytics, like the 3-minute Resilience Index
  • Digital microlearning, delivered seamlessly via the Neurozone® App in bite-sizes, at a no-pressure pace
  • Human integration, through expert-facilitated sessions

This hybrid model turns insight into transformational action. 

Utilizing the latest scientific findings to implement solutions, we work with you, your teams, and your organization to build resilience, prevent burnout, and enhance high performance in every aspect of life.

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Why it matters

High performance resilience is the missing foundation in your leadership system.

In a world shaped by volatility, new technologies, and rising pressure, leaders need more than skills—they need a resilient system within.

Neurozone® enables leaders to:

  • Adapt rapidly without burning out
  • Lead with care and clarity
  • Execute with sustainable energy
  • Create conditions for innovation, psychological safety, and impact

We are passionate about helping you build a resilient and high-performing organization. As your long-term partner, we will help you identify the most relevant neuro-analytics tools for your organization’s needs while providing continued support after implementation.

The science behind us

We are the neuroscientists behind the system.

Founded by neurologist Dr. Etienne van der Walt, Neurozone® translates the science of the brain-body system into leadership impact.

Our work is based on:

  • Systems thinking from biology
  • Cognitive neuroscience
  • Psycho-neuro-immunology
  • Human performance analytics

Everything we build is designed to support leadership energy, clarity, adaptability, and long-term effectiveness. 

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Analytics that matter

Measure what moves performance, and transforms people.

Our Resilience Index provides a 3-minute diagnostic that is:

  • Scientifically validated
  • Repeatable
  • Actionable

It maps psychological resilience, an important aspect of High Performance Readiness, and helps track dynamic trends across your leadership population—informing both human and organizational growth.

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How we help you

Neurozone® has simplified science into practical, usable products that deliver measurable results.

Notably, we provide our clients with a scientifically robust, integrative lens into burnout risk, resilience levels, and interventions to improve performance outcomes.

We render products, consulting services, industry partnerships, and neuro-analytic partnerships to help you find a customized solution for your specific need.

How we help you

Our Core Team

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Dr. Etienne v/d Walt

Neurologist, CEO, and Founder
As a subject matter expert in clinical neurology, Etienne pioneers the way to high performance readiness using deep knowledge of how the brain/body system builds resilience. He leads the Neurozone team in their quest to unravel the Neurobehavioral Resilience Code and to translate it into high-value solutions for various markets.
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Olinka Leo

Head of Operations
Olinka is an expert at designing and managing efficient and effective systems at Neurozone. With over 30 years of experience, her expertise and dedication to her craft ensures that Neurozone runs like a well-oiled six-star ship.
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Tony Kirton

Industry partnership Consultant and Co-Founder
As a former director, consultant, and entrepreneur, Tony brings a wealth of international business experience to the Neurozone team. Together with Etienne, Tony co-founded Neurozone in 2011. Based in the US, Tony currently serves as Industry Partnership Consultant.
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Sue Kumar

Data Scientist
With an Honors degree in Statistics and Data Science, Sue specializes in analytics and data-driven decision-making. She brings a strong foundation in statistical analysis and machine learning to the team. Her work focuses on transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive business success.
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Tyler Phillips

Research Psychologist & Content and Research Consultant 
With a Masters degree in Psychological Research, Tyler consults on content development at Neurozone and ensures that our products and services are built on a highly credible scientific foundation.
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Hendri de Wet

Lead Product Developer
Hendri has years of experience in the software industry, including system- and product development. His main field of expertise and passion is mobile application development. Hendri has a keen eye for UI design, which makes him a valuable asset to the development team.
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Marina Pretorius

Head of Coaching & Organizational Development Consultant
Marina is a seasoned organizational psychologist and coach with a passion for building systemic resilience into organizations. As a consulting psychologist, she has worked in a wide range of industries and brings this experience to the Neurozone team to consult for  organizational integration of the Neurozone products.

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Experiencing any issues with one of our products? Interested in our FAQs or policies? Visit our Support page to find the assistance you may need 

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Neurozone® Making Waves

INTERVIEW

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Mental Resilience - Train your Brain

Watch Neurozone®’s CEO, Dr Etienne van der Walt, chat to the team of the popular South African talk show, Espresso Show, about the impact of the pandemic on mental health.  Etienne touches on the difference between burnout and pandemic fatigue and elaborates on the interesting findings in Neurozone®’s Dynamic Neurobehaviours in the Workplace Index.

The Dynamic Neurobehaviors in the Workplace Index covers critical learnings and recommendations for leaders, coaches, human capital managers and HR directors to develop a high performance culture based on a credible and insightful five-year (2016 - 2021) study of almost 15,000 leaders and high performing individuals globally.

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Expresso Show 

Health Advice: Preventing Burnout in 2022

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PEER-REVIEWED PAPER

International Journal of Testing

The development and validation of the Resilience Index

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What our clients say

Neurozone® High Performance App

"Neurozone® provided that holistic approach to my growth trajectory that I needed to embark on, because it offered a new way of thinking, well-being of my body and mind coupled with a depth of learning that I didn't anticipate. I am now a proudly certified Neurozone coach, and eager to do my part in guiding others on this course towards optimal performance."

Leah Kitoloh
Talent and Performance Strategist

Neurozone® High Performance Leadership Masterclass

“Dr. Etienne van der Walt provides profound insights into human performance.  His online masterclass facilitation course is a powerful tool for leaders and organizational development professionals seeking accurate and practical applications of neuroscience in business.”

Carlos Arce
Organizational development specialist, facilitator and company leader-customer experience at Elation

Neurozone® High Performance Course

“Understanding how the brain works helps leaders to better understand how processing information, problem- solving and making decisions impact those around us. Dr Etienne’s easy, conversational style of delivery and engagement makes the acquisition of knowledge and ability to apply simple and realistic, which definitely assisted me to assimilate the lessons learnt and capabilities acquired. Would recommend this to any leader striving to achieve success in their role and equipping themselves for the future!”

Liesl C Petersen
Group HR: Leadership and Management Development Specialist: Nedbank

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