Neil Wagstaff is a high-performance coach who helps individuals, leaders and teams unlock their potential by creating the foundations for sustainable success. With more than 30 years of experience across the health, wellbeing and fitness sectors, he brings a unique blend of science, coaching expertise and real-world business experience when helping people, in both their personal and professional life, perform at their best.
Throughout his career, Neil has worked with clients across corporate, sporting, clinical and fitness environments. He has supported individuals and organisations around the world to elevate their performance, strengthen their wellbeing and achieve their desired (and extended) results. As an international speaker, educator, coach and business owner Neil understands first-hand the demands of balancing high performance with the realities of modern life. As a husband and a father of three, he also appreciates the importance of creating practical, sustainable habits that can be integrated into even the busiest schedules.
Based in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, Neil is the owner and director of a successful health, fitness and coaching business, working with clients both locally and globally. Drawing on his background in sales, operations, training and development, he helps people move beyond their perceived limitations, build on their strengths and create lasting change.
Neil’s coaching approach is holistic, energising and deeply personalised. He believes that extraordinary performance is built from the inside out. His philosophy combines physical wellbeing, mindset, self-awareness and daily habits to create the lasting impact people come to him for. His work is underpinned by a strong scientific understanding of lifestyle management, human behaviour and epigenetics. These three elements help his clients gain greater clarity, energy and resilience.
A lifelong learner with more than three decades of study and professional development, Neil remains committed to staying at the forefront of emerging research and evidence-based coaching practices. Combined with extensive coaching experience and a passion for helping others grow, he brings both insight and practical knowledge to every coaching conversation.
As a certified 2b Limitless Accredited Coach Neil combines his expertise in health, wellbeing and human performance with the proven 2b Limitless coaching methodology, empowering individuals and teams to reach their next level.
Certifications
- 2b Limitless Accredited Performance Coach - Level 1
- Holistic Movement Coach - Advanced Level
- ph360 Endorsed Coach
- Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 1 (Chek Institute)
- National Certificate in Fitness - Personal Training Business Skills (Te Mahi Ako)
- National Certificate in Fitness - Exercise Consultant (Te Mahi Ako)
- Workplace Assessor (Te Mahi Ako)
- Spin Cycling Instructor
- Fitness Training Award (YMCA)
- Cardiac Rehabilitation (Phase III) Assessing, Prescribing and Guiding Exercise and Physical Activity (Keele University)
- Phase IV Exercise Instructor Qualification (British Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation)
Qualifications
- Diploma of Higher Education majoring in Sports Science and Fitness Evaluation (London Metropolitan University, England)
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“Working with Neil has been really positive for me. He brings a lot of experience to his coaching, and his programmes are built on a solid understanding of epigenetics. The sessions feel thoughtful and personalised, with a clear reason behind what we’re doing, rather than being a generic approach. Just as importantly, I genuinely enjoy working with Neil — the sessions are engaging and motivating. It’s been an investment I needed to make to stay healthy and keep doing the things I enjoy.”
“Neil is a catalyst for change. Had I not met him, I cannot begin to imagine the shape my life would have taken. The precision of the programme and coaching is staggering. By measuring my physical attributes, the programme provided unerring guidance on the nutrition, exercise, and biological rhythms I required. This biological rigor felt refreshing and, above all, deeply trustworthy. My lifestyle has since undergone a total transformation. I no longer chase universal methods or mimic the paths of others. I have discovered that listening to the voice of my own biological rhythm is the most direct path to performance, comfort, and fulfillment. There is a significant change in the way I carry myself. I live now in a state of quiet alignment with my true self. ”
“Neil Wagstaff recently ran a workplace workshop for our senior team which I highly recommend to any business wanting to improve performance. Neil is a highly knowledgeable specialist. From the moment Neil walked into the room his energy and passion shone through which immediately energised the team.”
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