Fadzai Zimbwa

Wellness coach with proven experience in one-on-one coaching, group facilitation, and program development. Skilled in creating wellness initiatives that improve employee wellbeing, support people managers, and embed healthy habits into daily routines.

Background in data analysis, stakeholder communication, and risk assessment. Passionate about using evidence-based approaches to drive engagement and measurable outcomes.

Wellness Coach at Self-Employed (2022-01 – Present)

• Provide one-on-one coaching sessions covering stress management, goal setting, resilience, work-life balance, and healthy habit formation.
• Develop personalised wellness plans using behaviour change techniques with regular check-ins to track client progress.
• Create awareness of mental and physical wellbeing resources, encouraging self-development and personal ownership of health.
• Evaluate coaching effectiveness using client feedback and self-reported metrics, adjusting approaches accordingly.

School Guidance Counsellor at Arundel School (2021-01 – 2022-12)

• Delivered one-on-one counselling to students on personal challenges, study stress, peer relationships, and career planning.
• Facilitated group workshops on resilience, time management, and emotional wellbeing.
• Supported teachers and parents in understanding student wellbeing needs, building transferable experience in coaching people managers.

Online Tutor – English & Mathematics at Tutors24 (2019-01 – 2022-12)

• Trained students individually, adapting communication styles to build confidence and motivation.
• Tracked progress and provided structured feedback, demonstrating ability to use data to guide interventions.

Loans Officer at Fafacash & MPowa Finance (2017-01 – 2025-01)

• Analysed client financial data to assess risk and provide recommendations, building data-driven decision-making skills applicable to wellness program evaluation.
• Maintained accurate records and generated reports, transferable to administering surveys and reporting on wellness metrics.
• Collaborated with credit managers and compliance teams, developing cross-functional stakeholder communication experience.

Medical Research Assistant at UCT Medical School (2015-01 – 2017-12)

• Managed clinical data in LIMS and REDCap, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in line with regulatory compliance standards.
• Contributed to TB/HIV research, developing a strong awareness of health prevention and screening methodologies.

BSc in Applied Biology & Microbiology – University of Cape Town

Certificate in 150-Hour Advanced TEFL/TESOL – TEFL Universal

Certification in Wellness Coaching – Self-directed professional training