Empowering all minds to thrive
Practical skills coaching, neurodiversity training, and personal development programs that help individuals, families, teachers, and organisations understand strengths, build resilience, and unlock potential.
Welcome to The School Of Life SA – South Africa’s Top Life Skills Coaching Centre
At The School of Life SA, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to understand themselves, develop practical life skills, and live with confidence. Founded by Tracey Pinder, a neurodivergent coach and counsellor with over 20 years of experience, our programs support individuals navigating ADHD, autism, executive functioning challenges, emotional regulation, and life transitions. Through coaching, training, and workshops, we help people move from overwhelm and confusion to clarity, confidence, and capability.
But what is Neurodiversity?
Neurodiversity refers to the natural differences in how people think, learn, and experience the world. It includes people with:
- ADHD (including the previously termed ADD)
- Autism
- Dyslexia
- Dyspraxia
- And other differences in attention, learning, and processing
Who we help
Individuals & Young Adults
Coaching support for neurodivergent individuals who want to build life skills, improve executive functioning, develop confidence in daily life.
Teachers & Schools
Creating inclusive classrooms with practical strength based strategies. Professional development on neurodiversity training and executive functioning coaching.
Parents
Guidance and strategies for supporting neurodivergent children and teens with understanding, structure, and compassion.
Coaches & Professionals
Accredited training programs for individuals who want to become Neurodiversity Life Skills Coaches and Life Skills Coaches.
Our Core Services
Coaching & Counselling
- Neurodiversity & Life Skills Coaching
- Counselling
- Trauma Counselling
Training
- Neurodiversity Teachers Training
- Parent workshops
- Corporate Wellness
Certification
- Neurodiverse Life Skills Coaching
- Life Skills Coaching
- SACE Accredited Courses for Teachers
Adults
Build practical skills, increase self-understanding, and navigate life and work with greater confidence.
Parents
Gain the understanding, tools, and confidence to support your child — and yourself.
Children and Teens
Support that builds confidence, self-understanding, and practical skills for school and everyday life.
Why The School Of Life SA is Different:
- Over 20 years of experience supporting individuals and families
- Neurodivergent-informed coaching approach
- Practical strategies that work in real life
- Training programs used by coaches, parents, and educators
- Compassionate, strengths-based approach to neurodiversity
- We believe neurodiversity is not a deficit — it is a different way of thinking, learning, and experiencing the world.
- Our role is to help people understand themselves and develop the tools they need to thrive.
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Coaching
Schools
Corporates
Certifications
NPO
Meet The Founder
Tracey Pinder is a neurodivergent coach, counsellor, and educator dedicated to empowering individuals through life skills and personal development.
After navigating her own personal challenges, including cancer recovery, Tracey developed a deep passion for helping others build resilience, self-understanding, and confidence.
Through The School of Life, she has trained coaches, supported families, and worked with educators to create more inclusive and supportive environments for neurodivergent individuals.
Ready to Take the Next Steps?
Whether you are a parent, teacher, coach, or individual seeking support, we would love to connect with you.
Free resources & community
- Walk of Life Support Group – A facilitated monthly group for young autistic adults — a safe, respectful space to connect, build confidence, and grow alongside peers.
- Free Resources – Practical, neurodiversity-affirming tools and guidance designed to reduce overwhelm and support everyday life, home, and work.
- NPO – Through our NPO, we extend accessible support and community-based programmes to individuals and families who may not otherwise have access to services.
