Understand How Your Brain Is Wired to Think
Why Use Brain Profiling?
So often we guess:
Why am I unmotivated?
Why do I struggle with consistency?
Why do certain people frustrate me?
Why does one learning or health approach work for others but not for me?
NBI® Brain Profiling replaces guesswork with understanding.
It provides a personalised roadmap for growth — helping you work with your brain rather than against it, in your health, career, relationships, parenting, and personal development.
NBI® (Neethling Brain Instruments) Brain Profiling is a scientifically developed assessment that reveals how your brain naturally prefers to think, learn, communicate, and make decisions.
Rather than measuring intelligence or ability, it identifies thinking preferences — the mental patterns that influence how you approach problems, relationships, work, learning, habits, and change.
The instrument was developed by Dr Kobus Neethling, following decades of research into brain functioning and thinking styles, in collaboration with international academic researchers. Today, NBI® is used globally in leadership development, coaching, education, psychology, and personal growth, and is recognized as a highly reputable, validated assessment tool.
Its strength lies in its accuracy, simplicity, and practical application — offering real-world insight that can be immediately used to improve performance, wellbeing, and decision-making.
What NBI® Brain Profiling Measures
Your brain profile maps your natural preferences across different thinking areas, including:
• How you process information
• How you solve problems
• How you communicate with others
• How you make decisions
• How you learn and stay motivated
• How you respond to stress and change
There is no “right” or “wrong” brain profile — every style has strengths. The power lies in understanding yours and learning how to use it effectively.
The Benefits of NBI® Brain Profiling
Enhanced Self-Awareness
Understand how your brain naturally operates so you can leverage your strengths, recognise blind spots, and grow intentionally.
Improved Communication & Relationships
Learn why people think differently and how to communicate more effectively — reducing conflict and strengthening connection.
Better Decision-Making & Problem-Solving
Approach challenges more holistically and make confident, balanced decisions.
Career & Role Alignment
Gain clarity around natural strengths that influence job satisfaction, leadership style, productivity, and performance.
Team & Leadership Development
Build stronger teams, improve collaboration, and develop emotionally intelligent leadership.
Academic & Family Clarity
Support learning preferences in children and teens, improve parenting communication, and guide subject and career choices.
Eating Habits & Behaviour Change
Understand how your brain influences motivation, habits, emotional eating, and consistency — creating sustainable lifestyle change instead of short-term fixes.