“Unlock your full potential with courses designed to transform how you learn, think, and achieve.”
What sets us apart is our integration of neuroscience and psychology-based coaching through NBI Brain Profiles, which ensures every course is personalized and impactful.
Our courses
SPEED READING & MATERIAL MASTERY
This in-person, two-day immersive course is designed for professionals and students seeking to excel in their careers, academics, and personal lives. The NBI Brain Profile is included as a standard part of the course, providing you with a detailed analysis of your unique strengths and insights on how to leverage them effectively. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of how your brain works and learn practical tools to harness your specific strengths in all areas of life—whether it’s your career, business, relationships, or personal growth. This course doesn’t just teach you about yourself—it equips you with strategies to work smarter, not harder. You’ll learn how to: •Read Faster: Improve your reading speed by up to 300%, enabling you to process large volumes of information quickly. •Comprehend and Retain Information: Develop techniques to understand, interpret, and remember complex material effortlessly. •Think Critically: Apply the knowledge you gain effectively in real-world scenarios. In addition, the course provides proven techniques to master heavy workloads, making it ideal for professionals and students who manage substantial amounts of information daily. With the NBI Brain Profile as a foundation, you’ll discover how to optimize your learning style, retain critical information, and maximize your potential. Walk away with the skills and confidence to thrive, a deeper understanding of yourself, and the tools to achieve long-term success and fulfillment in every area of life.
SPEED READING & STUDY SKILLS
This two-day in-person course is designed for school learners, focusing on learning, subject choices, and building confidence. A key feature of the program is the NBI Brain Profile, specifically tailored for kids to help them understand their learning preferences. Using this insight, we teach students personalized study methods and learning techniques to suit their unique brain profiles, helping them perform at their best. Our SMART Learning Approach has been proven to boost grades by 20-25%, equipping students with the skills to succeed in today’s fast-paced world. In South Africa, only 47.8% of matric students qualify for university entry, and 50-60% of first-year university students drop out due to poor subject choices or a lack of alignment with their strengths. This course helps learners: •Improve focus, memory, and retention. •Develop study habits and time management skills. •Gain confidence and improve grades. We also guide students to make better subject and career choices, ensuring they are prepared for success in school, university, and beyond.
BRAIN PROFILES & COACHING
With the NBI Brain Profile, you’ll receive a 2-hour consultation and presentation, which can be done in person or online, to explain your unique thinking preferences and strengths. This session can also serve as aptitude testing for subject or career choices, guiding you to make decisions that align with your natural talents. Our specialized NBI Brain Profile analysis and coaching sessions provide invaluable insights for professionals, students, adults, and school learners. These profiles are a powerful tool to help you understand yourself better, make informed decisions, and effectively manage everyday challenges. The NBI system offers a variety of profile options, including: •Children’s Profiles: Tailored for learning and study strategies. •Adult Profiles: For personal growth and better self-management. •Relationship Profiles: To improve understanding and communication. •Leadership Profiles: Ideal for business professionals and managers. •Career Guidance Profiles: Helping you align your goals with your strengths. Our accredited brain practitioners and behavioral coaches use these profiles to help you navigate school, career, relationships, and personal life challenges. By understanding how you think, you’ll gain clarity, confidence, and practical tools to excel in all areas of your life. For individuals with ADHD/ADD or those who are neurodivergent, we provide customized strategies to harness creativity, manage challenges, and turn neurodivergence into a strength. Our approach builds confidence, improves academic and professional performance, and equips you with the tools to thrive in today’s fast-paced world. Whether you’re looking to boost grades, enhance leadership skills, or improve relationships, the NBI Brain Profile is your first step to unlocking your full potential.
Brain Profiles
BUSINESS & TEAMS
For businesses, professionals, teams, management, and team leaders, understanding individual thinking preferences improves teamwork, leadership, and decision-making. A business’s success relies on effectively leveraging the skills, knowledge, and insights of employees, clients, and suppliers. These profiles help organizations improve communication, enhance productivity, and foster collaboration. Includes: Skills Profile, Leadership Style, Desired Job Profile, Business Relationship Style, Client Relationship Style.
EDUCATION & PARENTING
Our thinking preferences begin to develop in childhood and shape the way we learn, process information, and interact with the world. In today’s competitive environment, education is more important than ever, and the NBI® profiles help children, parents, and educators create a tailored learning experience that supports academic success and emotional well-being. By identifying the thinking preferences of children, parents, and teachers, study methods and learning environments can be adapted to create the ideal space for learning. This not only enhances comprehension and retention but also improves communication and reduces conflict between students, parents, and educators. Includes: Parenting Style Profile, Young Child Indicator, Learning Style Profile, School Learner Profile, Student Profile.
PERSONAL LIFE
Understanding how you think influences every aspect of your life—from how you solve problems to how you manage relationships and personal challenges. The NBI® personal life profiles provide insight into your cognitive preferences, helping you develop whole-brain thinking, enhance creativity, and build emotional resilience. These assessments help individuals overcome negativity, strengthen relationships, and make smarter financial decisions, while also providing tools for personal growth. With a clearer understanding of your strengths and thought patterns, you can take control of your mindset and apply practical solutions to both personal and professional challenges. Includes: General Adult Profile, Personal Negativity Profile, Relationship Profile, Personal Wealth Profile, Whole Brain Feedback Profile.
SPORT & LIFESTYLE
Elite athletes and sports professionals know that success is not just about physical fitness—it’s about mental agility, strategy, and teamwork. The NBI® sports profiles help athletes, coaches, and referees understand how personal thinking preferences impact training, game strategies, and decision-making under pressure. By identifying underdeveloped or underutilized mental skills, athletes can focus on areas that enhance performance, improve concentration, and build mental resilience. Whether you’re a player, a coach, or an official, these insights give you the competitive whole-brain edge to perform at your best. Includes: Eating Habits Profile, Rugby Profile, Netball Profile, Hockey Profile, Cricket Profile, Referee Profile, Golf Profile, Tennis Profile. This version keeps the content professional, engaging, and informative, ensuring that each section is clear and impactful. Let me know if you’d like any further refinements!
Course Overview
At GSSRI, we combine neuroscience and psychology-based coaching to deliver personalized learning solutions that unlock your full potential. Our courses are expertly designed to maximize focus, energy, and efficiency, enabling participants to dramatically improve their reading speed while maintaining accuracy and comprehension. This unique approach not only enhances your productivity but also strengthens your ability to identify and seize new opportunities in life. For school learners, our programs focus on study techniques, enhancing academic performance by improving learning efficiency and retention. Techniques such as visualization and mind mapping help learners process material faster and more effectively. By aligning study methods with left- and right-brain preferences, we create customized strategies that build confidence, alleviate academic pressure, and foster a lifelong love of learning by eliminating study helplessness. For adults and students, our courses are tailored to professional growth and productivity. Participants learn to process information quickly and accurately—whether it’s reports, contracts, or research—while mastering time management, memory techniques, and critical thinking. These skills enable better decision-making, increased productivity, and career advancement. The result is a more balanced life, reduced stress, and the ability to achieve personal and professional goals faster. GSSRI doesn’t just help you keep up; we help you get ahead. Through specialized techniques, we train you to harness your untapped potential and gain momentum in your life. In just two days, you’ll be on the fast track to achieving your most cherished goals, with skills that provide a competitive edge in today’s demanding world. Now is the time to unlock the possibilities within you—because with GSSRI, success is not just a goal; it’s a guarantee.
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How does the NBI Profile work?NBI Brain profiles are questionnaires that are done online. Your Qualified Brain Practitioner will send you a link with log in details and a unique code. The questionnaire typically takes 30-40min to complete and you can do it at home in your own time.
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What is a NBI Brain Profile?The Neethling Brain Instruments™ (NBI) are a suite of neuroscience-based assessments that provide insights into thinking preferences. Understanding your thinking preferences can give you a new perspective on yourself and those you interact with every day. NBI Brain Profiles help: you understand your unique thinking preferences, communication style etc. you better understand those you relate to on a daily basis parents understand and resolve conflict with their children students with their study styles and subject choices students make informed career choices resolve conflicts in personal and professional life make the best possible choice when wanting to redirect to a new career improve the level of creativity and leadership in business select the best-suited employees for new positions develop effective teams retain valuable employees develop the whole-brain mental edge in your sport
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What is Neurodiversity?Understanding Neurodiversity: A Different Way of Thinking Neurodiversity refers to the natural variations in how people think, process information, and respond to the world around them. A neurodivergent person has a brain that works differently from what is considered “typical†or neurotypical. This difference can affect areas such as learning, problem-solving, focus, and emotional regulation. Neurodivergence includes conditions like ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other cognitive differences, but it can also apply to individuals who simply think in unique ways without a formal diagnosis. How is Neurodivergence Different from Neurotypical Thinking? A neurotypical person’s brain follows expected patterns in areas like attention, organization, and social interactions. They can usually plan ahead, stay on task, and shift between activities without much difficulty. In contrast, a neurodivergent person may experience challenges in areas known as executive functioning—the brain’s ability to manage time, make decisions, and organize tasks effectively. Common Signs of Neurodivergence Many neurodivergent individuals experience challenges that can affect daily life, including: - Difficulty staying focused or being easily distracted. - Struggles with organization and time management. - Hyperfocus, where they become deeply absorbed in one task while ignoring everything else. - Emotional sensitivity, experiencing strong reactions to situations that others find minor. - Difficulty switching tasks, leading to frustration or avoidance. - Unique learning styles, requiring different approaches to understand and retain information. While these challenges can sometimes make tasks harder, they also come with strengths. Neurodivergent individuals often have creative thinking, problem-solving abilities, and deep focus in areas of interest, making them highly skilled in certain environments when given the right support. Why Understanding Neurodiversity Matters Recognizing neurodivergence helps individuals, parents, and educators create supportive environments that allow people to thrive. Instead of forcing neurodivergent individuals to fit into neurotypical expectations, the goal is to embrace their unique strengths, provide tailored strategies, and offer tools that help them navigate challenges effectively. By understanding and supporting neurodivergent minds, we create a world where everyone can reach their full potential—not by changing who they are, but by working with the way their brain naturally functions.
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What is ADHD?Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects how the brain processes attention, impulses, and organization. People with ADHD think, learn, and react differently than those who are neurotypical. While ADHD is often associated with being easily distracted, it actually involves a complex set of challenges related to executive functioning, the brain’s ability to plan, prioritize, and regulate emotions. ADHD is not caused by poor parenting, motivation or effort, or reduced intelligence. ADHD is a condition of neurobiological origin. In contrast, an ADHD brain processes information differently, often leading to: - Difficulties with impulse control, making it harder to pause before acting. - Struggles with organization and planning, making tasks feel overwhelming. - Inconsistent attention, where focus shifts rapidly or hyperfocus locks onto one task while everything else is ignored. - Emotional intensity, experiencing stronger reactions to stress or frustration. These differences are linked to dopamine regulation in the brain, which affects motivation, reward-seeking behavior, and the ability to stay engaged in tasks that don’t feel stimulating. Common Signs of ADHD: ADHD presents in three main types: inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, or a combination of both. While everyone may struggle with attention or restlessness at times, ADHD symptoms are persistent and can significantly impact daily life. People with ADHD often experience: - Easily losing focus on boring or repetitive tasks but being able to concentrate deeply on something exciting (hyperfocus). - Forgetfulness and disorganization, from misplacing items to struggling with schedules. - Procrastination and difficulty starting tasks, especially when they seem overwhelming. - Acting on impulse, such as interrupting conversations or making quick decisions without thinking them through. - Restlessness or an internal sense of urgency, making it hard to sit still or relax. - Difficulty regulating emotions, leading to frustration, anxiety, or outbursts. However, ADHD also brings strengths. Many individuals with ADHD are highly creative, excellent problem-solvers, and great at thinking outside the box. With the right support and strategies, ADHD brains can harness their unique way of thinking to thrive. Why Understanding ADHD Matters: ADHD is not just about being ”hyper” or ”distracted” it’s a brain-based difference that requires the right strategies to unlock potential. Whether it’s a child struggling in school, a student trying to keep up with assignments, or an adult managing responsibilities, recognizing ADHD allows for better support, tools, and approaches to help individuals succeed. The goal of an ADHD assessment is to help understand if the child or adult is struggling with the symptoms and if support or intervention would be beneficial.
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What is a Behavioural Specialist?A behavioural specialist or coach is a professional who works with individuals to understand, modify, and improve behaviours that affect their daily lives, relationships, and overall well-being. Their focus is on identifying patterns, triggers, and habits that may hinder personal or professional growth and providing strategies to create positive, sustainable changes.
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What is an Accredited Brain Practitioner?An accredited brain practitioner is a professional trained and certified to use neuroscience-based tools, methodologies, and assessments—such as the NBI (Neethling Brain Instruments) profiles—to help individuals, teams, and organizations understand and optimize their brain functioning, thought patterns, and decision-making processes. Their work is grounded in understanding brain dominance and how it influences behavior, learning styles, communication, and problem-solving.
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What is speed reading?Speed reading is a scientifically developed technique that helps you read faster while maintaining comprehension and retention. This is ideal for students, professionals, and lifelong learners who need to process large amounts of information efficiently.
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How can your study skills course help my child improve their grades?Our course teaches time management, memory techniques, focus strategies, and effective note-taking to help students study smarter, not harder. By aligning study techniques with the student’s Brain Profile, they become more engaged and confident in their learning process.
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Can your programs help children with ADHD or learning difficulties?Yes! Our coaching and study methods are particularly beneficial for neurodivergent students, helping them develop focus, organization, and personalized learning strategies suited to their unique thinking styles.
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Do you offer corporate training for teams?Yes! We offer customized corporate workshops designed to enhance team communication, productivity, leadership development, and conflict resolution using neuroscience-based principles. Our training helps teams develop emotional intelligence (EQ), improve presentations and communication, and understand team dynamics to foster a more collaborative and high-performing work environment. By gaining insight into how each team member thinks, leaders and employees can manage expectations more effectively, strengthen teamwork, and resolve conflicts with greater ease. This approach also equips management with the tools to lead with confidence, maximize team potential, and create a workplace where productivity and engagement thrive.
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Do you offer online coaching, or is it only in person?We offer both in-person and online coaching to accommodate clients all over South Africa.