Newmella & Associates

We empower leaders and teams with neuroscience-driven coaching, talks, and courses to foster emotional intelligence, resilience, and inclusive innovation.

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”As jobs are transformed by the technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, we need to reskill more than 1 billion people by 2030.
- WEF

Igniting Innovation, Unleashing Potential & Driving Profit.

At Newmella Holdings, we’re more than consultants, we’re partners in your journey towards innovation, sustainability, and prosperity.

We help organisations build a future-fit foundation by reshaping how they approach leadership and innovation. Through our unique blend of neuro-hacking techniques and cutting-edge leadership strategies, we empower leaders to embrace change and cultivate environments where innovation thrives, driving lasting success and profitability.

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How We Can Help

Equipping You to Lead with Agility

Coaching: We reprogram behaviours and mindsets through NLP & Executive Coaching. Our ICAT and PDMP assessments guide tailored coaching to build emotional intelligence, problem-solving, and confidence for lasting cultural transformation.

Keynote Talks: Inspiring talks on innovation, systems thinking, and emotional intelligence. Aligned with the UN SDGs, they equip leaders to foster inclusive innovation and lead with agility.

Online Courses: Neuroscience-driven training in Business Innovation, NLP, and Culture Realignment. We help organisations build resilient, future-fit leadership and embed sustainable innovation. See our Training offers for 2025.

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How We Unlock Growth

We help leaders and teams unlock innovation by combining neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and inclusive leadership practices. Our approach builds resilience, strengthens decision-making, and transforms organisations for sustainable growth.

Neuro-hacking skills to foster psychological safety and innovative thinking.
Empowered teams that embrace change and drive innovation.
Smarter decisions that catalyse success and resilience.
Problem-solving mindset to turn challenges into opportunities.
Future-proof offerings by transforming services and products for a dynamic market.

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Measurable impact for leaders, teams, and organisations:

Innovative & empowered workforce with fresh thinking for idea generation.
Cohesive & collaborative teams aligned around shared purpose.
Transformed culture that drives engagement and leadership alignment.
Smarter innovation leading to new products, services, and improved customer experience.
Sustainable growth through higher efficiency, margins, and stakeholder value.

The Results Speak for Themselves:

90% of top performers have high emotional intelligence (EQ).
High EQ professionals earn on average $28,000 more per year (WEF, Dr Travis Bradberry).
A 15% increase in team cohesion doubles productivity (McKinsey).
Businesses with inclusive innovation grow 4x faster and deliver 10–14x higher long-term returns (Harvard, Tom Chi).

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Are your programmes accredited?

Yes. Our NLP training is accredited internationally, ensuring credibility and recognised qualifications.

How do your programs align with sustainable growth and the UN SDGs?

Our programs are designed to drive sustainable growth by fostering inclusive innovation, emotional intelligence, and resilient leadership. Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, our keynote talks and training emphasise inclusive practices that enhance stakeholder value, improve efficiency, and create long-term returns, ensuring your organisation thrives in a dynamic, purpose-driven market.

What kind of support do you provide after the program is completed?

We offer ongoing support to ensure lasting impact, including follow-up coaching sessions, access to online resources, and periodic check-ins to track progress. Our goal is to embed sustainable change, so we provide tools and strategies to maintain momentum, ensuring your team continues to innovate and grow.

How do you measure the success of your programs?

We measure success through tangible outcomes like increased team cohesion, improved emotional intelligence, and enhanced innovation metrics. Using our ICAT and PDMP assessments, we track progress against your goals. Clients typically see results like a 15% increase in team productivity or higher margins from smarter innovation, as outlined in our Expected Outcomes.

Need an Intervention?

Choose the full Inclusive Innovation Programme or select your preferred Programme tool that best meets your needs

Whichever option you choose, we will design a transformative programme for your needs

Programmes are billed based on the number of assessments and intervention contact hours

Overview: Inclusive Innovation through Culture Transformation Detail: Inclusive Innovation through Culture Transformation OR Create your own Interventions using our Assessments 2025 Pricing Schedule

Why Choose Newmella?

Established in 2015, Newmella Holdings has empowered numerous organisations across diverse industries to reposition their brands for future growth.

Our approach equips leaders and teams with the skills, tools and mindset needed to drive sustainable growth. Our programs support leaders to effectively transform their organisations to be inclusively innovative in alignment with the United Nations (UN) 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Our impact reverberates in the success stories of our clients, including industry giants like Grindrod, Point Group, Lexis Nexis South Africa, Sanlam, Joe Public United and Hyphen.

With each partnership, we’ve redefined the way business is done, setting the stage for a future of untapped potential.

At Newmella, we understand people in business.

Testimonials

“Such a programme is critical not just for the growth and development of our business but for our people as well... The time, effort and commitment invested in LLI was exceptional, with the team pushing the boundaries and customising the content to align with our team and our business strategy within the legal industry.”
Naomi WilliamsDirector, Livingston Leandy

“Newmella have transformed our business, products, thinking and engagement.

I thought working with Newmella would be useful, I didn't think it would be critical.”
Gerrie ButlerCEO Hyphen Technology

“The content was innovative and compelling, the creative choice of visual material enabled a space for a more imaginative thinking process which was facilitated in a playful and focused way, and the delivery of the workshop was unconventional.”
Doung Anwar Jahangeer Founder:Dala, Art Architecture for Social Change

“Our Design Thinking sessions with Naretha were phenomenal! It was impossible not to feel energised and empowered by this creative and innovative method of problem solving.”
Naomi WilliamsDirector, Livingston Leandy

“Naretha has a powerful and highly energetic presence which kept me engaged throughout the session. Given the present situation with the Global pandemic when people are feeling stuck Naretha offers you the possibility of creating an alternative future through the lens of unleashing our creative thinking.”
Dr Rama NaiduGestalt facilitator and OD Practitioner Director, 6degreeshift

“A dynamic and self-motivated individual, she is professional and personable. One of her strengths is her ability to adapt to different business and cultural environments.”
Anchi LuiDirector, Big Media Group

“I have been engaging with Newmella over the past year. Each of my one-on-one sessions have thus far resulted in a personal breakthrough, which in turn have shifted my leadership style in a profound and positive manner.”
Pepe MaraisGroup Chief Creative Officer, Joe Public United

“Passion can often be quite an abstract idea to get your head around, but listening to Wendy it becomes quite clear: she exuberates passion. I enjoy having conversations with her as she truly cares about what she does, and most importantly, she does things with purpose.”
Naretha PretoriusCampus Navigator, Vega School Durban

“She is willing to continue where others would give up, and looking for solutions and new ideas where others would stop.”
Cindy CnossenMedia Plus Consulting

“Wendy's big picture, creative brain and positive — 'can do' attitude — always seems to find a way to overcome the inevitable challenges. It's really a breath of fresh air.”
Bradley SchmidtMarketing Alchemy

“Livingston Leandy (LLI) acknowledges the importance of investing wisely in the engagement of appropriate specialists who have the depth of skill and experience to assist a business in bringing about sustainable, exponential change.

Our experience of the Inclusive Innovation Program (IIP) confirmed our view that such a program is critical not just for the growth and development of our business but for our people as well. The time, effort and commitment invested in LLI was exceptional, with the IIP team pushing the boundaries and customising the IIP content to align with our team and our business strategy within the legal industry.”
ExecutiveLivingston Leandy

“We rely on each other to accomplish the purpose. SHERQ has put action steps in place to address areas of risk. This program is like ICU – it is so healing. Whoever doesn’t change with this program, something is wrong with them. I appreciate so much the person who came up with this idea to work with Newmella – this is what this country needs – I am changing to a better person with each session and see my purpose as an enabler of solutions.”
ExecutiveGrindrod Terminals

“The session was absolutely amazing! The amount of positive feedback I received from everyone in the session was incredible. A lot of people felt that this session hit home for a lot of them and they were all very grateful to you both for the insights you both provided.”
Human ResourcesPoint Group

“THANK YOU so so much for all the support and guidance. I am truly appreciative. I have learnt & grown so much because of all you have done!”
MancoIconic Collective