Catharsis Group | NeuroVantage

Behaviour isn’t the problem — it’s the lever.

Executive coaching, behavioural recruitment, and parenting guidance rooted in NLP, CBT, and philosophy — delivered with logic, clarity, and empathy.

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Who I Am

About Leon

I’m Leon van Niekerk, behavioural coach, NLP practitioner, and founder of NeuroVantage. I work with executives, teams, and parents to help them build high-performing lives and systems by understanding how behaviour actually works.

Originally from South Africa and now based in New Zealand (with a soft spot for San Diego), I bring an uncommon combination of logic, empathy, and behavioural science to the table. My methods blend NLP, CBT, and philosophy with real-world coaching, behavioural recruitment, and mindful parenting.

“Real change starts when you stop trying to change people — and start changing how you see them.”

What I do

Catharsis

Executive Coaching

Build the mental and functional capacity to lead, grow, and decide.
I work with leaders who want clarity, precision, and real outcomes, not fluff. Together, we use NLP, CBT, and philosophical tools to make sense of the chaos and move forward with purpose.

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NeuroVantage

Behavioural Recruitment

Hire for future behaviour. Design for function.
I help companies identify mavericks, high-performers, and future-fit talent using behavioural and functional profiling. No more guesswork, just people who fit the work and are driven to succeed.

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Mindful Parenting Academy

Mindful Parenting

Tools for raising grounded, self-aware kids; neurodiverse or not.
Practical, research-based, and deeply personal. My parenting work draws on lived experience, behavioural science, and mindful habit design. Find Online tools, a community, and real guidance.

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“Leon has one of the most brilliant minds and is a recognised expert in neuro-linguistic programming. His expertise has been instrumental in enhancing my own negotiation skills, and he has taught me how to positively influence others through keen observation. My life has been enriched by Leon’s boundless enthusiasm for understanding human behaviour. Thanks for the learnings!”
CEO
NZ Large ISP

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“Leon has been a great executive mentor over the last few months. Firstly, by drilling down into what we want to achieve together, then helping focus on these outcomes. Leon comes with a great set of tools that I have been able to immediately apply in my professional career, and has had a direct impact on how successful I have been.
Leon gets business and understands how to train and achieve influence and ultimately helped me with my professional growth.
I would highly recommend Leon as a mentor, coach, and friend.”
IT Executive
Enterprise

FAQ

What makes my coaching different?
Unlike many generic coaching programmes, I don’t offer surface-level motivation or abstract frameworks. My work is grounded in neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and practical philosophy; blended into tailored sessions that deliver real outcomes. I focus on behavioural levers, not buzzwords. It’s about clarity, function, and progress, not just positivity.
Do you only work with executives and professionals?
Not at all. While a large part of my work focuses on leaders, teams, and recruitment, I also work with parents through the Mindful Parenting Academy. My approach flexes across contexts, because whether you’re leading a business or raising a child, you’re shaping behaviour and navigating complexity. Same principles. Different stakes.
What is behavioural recruitment?
It’s a smarter way to hire. Instead of hiring based on CVs and gut feel, I help businesses identify people based on how they behave, what functions they can perform, and how they’re wired to think. We look beyond identity to capability; building teams that actually work together, not just fit on paper.
Do you offer one-off sessions, or only long-term coaching?
I offer both. Some people need a quick, high-impact session to break through something specific. Others want a longer arc to support change over time. I’ll always recommend what’s most useful, not what’s most profitable. We start with a conversation and go from there.

Still have more questions?

No problem — I’d love to hear them.
Whether you’re curious about how I work, wondering if this is the right fit, or just want to unpack a challenge you’re facing, I’m happy to talk.
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