PRAXIM PURPOSE
In a rapidly changing world, traditional performance metrics often overlook the fundamental driver of success:
the way we exist and interact.
Praxim exists to bridge the gap between human potential and organisational results by applying Ontological methodology to professional environments. We believe that by transforming the "Observer" that we are, we can unlock more constructive ways of engaging with work and life.
Our mission is to equip individuals and teams with the conversational technology needed to eliminate coordination waste and build high-performance cultures rooted in emotional intelligence.
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It’s not a career, it’s a calling.
Who is
Leah Newman?
With over two decades of experience in the financial services industry, Leah Newman has navigated the complexities of corporate dynamics firsthand. After completing her studies at the University of Cape Town in 1999, she spent years acquiring a deep wealth of investment knowledge. However, it was her transition into Ontological Coaching that redefined her career path.
In 2017, Leah earned her Graduate Diploma in Ontological Coaching & Leadership from The Ontological Coaching Institute. This pivotal moment led her to become the first and only Certified Ontological Practitioner permanently employed within a major South African corporation. During her tenure, she developed and spearheaded the transformative RP² program. Today, through Praxim, Leah moves from corporate employee to entrepreneur, making these powerful behavioural and cultural change tools accessible to a broader range of organisations seeking to optimise human performance.
UNDERSTANDING ONTOLOGY
The Science of Being
and the Art of Performance
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PRAXIM: RECONCEPTUALISING PERFORMANCE
A 10-Week Ontological LEARNING Program
11 group workshops, daily self-observation practices & a minimum of 4 individual coaching sessions
In an era of relentless flux, the most valuable skill isn’t just technical expertise, but the ability to navigate complexity with poise, precision, and personal agency. Praxim is a rigorous, 10-week ontological immersion designed for high-impact individuals ready to move beyond "knowing" more information and into "being" a more effective observer of life.
Through practical application and real-world practice, this program deconstructs the hidden structures of language, mood, and embodiment that dictate your daily reality. By shifting the way you observe the world, Praxim empowers you to reclaim your power, refine your leadership, and design a professional & personal life that aligns with your highest intentions.
THE 10 WEEK ROADMAP
week 01
The Genesis of Change
Group Workshop 01
Full-Day Intensive
Curriculum: We begin by opening the door to Ontological Learning, a profound exploration of how we exist in the world through the triad of language, moods, and the body. This week is about mastering Metacognition - the art of "observing the observer." By paying intentional attention to these three domains, you will discover how to optimize your growth and reclaim your personal power, creating a foundation to navigate a rapidly changing world with newfound appreciation.
week 02
Individual Coaching
1.5 Hours
week 03
Linguistic Action
Group Workshop 2 to 4
3-Day Intensive
Curriculum: In this intensive, we challenge the traditional view of communication to explore the notion that language is an active, generative process by which we literally create our reality. You will learn to move beyond the "autopilot" of habitual listening to become more influential and precise. By distinguishing between Basic Linguistic Acts - the essential building blocks of all human interaction - you will acquire the tools to drive effective action, resolve ambiguity, and increase your sense of professional fulfilment.
week 04
Individual Coaching
1.5 Hours
week 05 - 06
Physiology of Moods
Group Workshop 5 to 8
4-Day Intensive
Curriculum: Here, we dive into the "physiology of moods" by exploring how mood management and conversational practices serve as vital tools for navigating professional breakdowns. This workshop is designed to facilitate genuine transformation, equipping you with somatic and emotional tools to generate fresh perspectives. You will apply these insights to a meaningful real-life challenge, learning how to shift your "Way of Being" to open up new possibilities for action that were previously invisible to you.
week 07
Individual Coaching
1.5 Hours
week 08
Transformative Conversations
Group Workshop 9 to 10
2-Day Intensive
Curriculum: In this workshop, we move into the apex of the program by exploring the generative, transformative power of conversations to create a life of enjoyment, satisfaction, and professional accomplishment. By bringing attention to the conversations leaders commonly step around—where discomfort, ambiguity, or fear can quietly constrain action—you will learn to design high-stakes dialogues that move beyond simple information sharing to decisive action that shapes outcomes.
week 09
Individual Coaching
1.5 Hours
week 10
From Experience
to Expression
Group Workshop 11
Half Day and 1-Hour Wrap-Up
Curriculum: This session creates space for participants to reflect on their learning experience and articulate the impact of the program on their work and way of being. It invites expression of key insights, lived outcomes, and meaningful shifts, while gathering feedback to support the program’s ongoing evolution. The final closing conversation with invited guests offers a moment of witnessing, where learning is spoken, impact is acknowledged, and the program is brought to a celebratory close.
The Genesis of Change
Curriculum: We begin by opening the door to Ontological Learning, a profound exploration of how we exist in the world through the triad of language, moods, and the body. This week is about mastering Metacognition - the art of "observing the observer." By paying intentional attention to these three domains, you will discover how to optimize your growth and reclaim your personal power, creating a foundation to navigate a rapidly changing world with newfound appreciation.
Group Workshop 01
Full-Day Intensive
Individual Coaching
Duration: 1.5 Hour
Linguistic Action
Curriculum: In this intensive, we challenge the traditional view of communication to explore the notion that language is an active, generative process by which we literally create our reality. You will learn to move beyond the "autopilot" of habitual listening to become more influential and precise. By distinguishing between Basic Linguistic Acts - the essential building blocks of all human interaction - you will acquire the tools to drive effective action, resolve ambiguity, and increase your sense of professional fulfilment.
Group Workshop 2 to 4
3-Day Intensive
Individual Coaching
Duration: 1.5 Hour
Physiology of Moods
Curriculum: Here, we dive into the "physiology of moods" by exploring how mood management and conversational practices serve as vital tools for navigating professional breakdowns. This workshop is designed to facilitate genuine transformation, equipping you with somatic and emotional tools to generate fresh perspectives. You will apply these insights to a meaningful real-life challenge, learning how to shift your "Way of Being" to open up new possibilities for action that were previously invisible to you.
Group Workshop 5 to 8
4-Day Intensive
Individual Coaching
Duration: 1.5 Hour
Transformative Conversations
Curriculum: In this workshop, we move into the apex of the program by exploring the generative, transformative power of conversations to create a life of enjoyment, satisfaction, and professional accomplishment. By bringing attention to the conversations leaders commonly step around—where discomfort, ambiguity, or fear can quietly constrain action—you will learn to design high-stakes dialogues that move beyond simple information sharing to decisive action that shapes outcomes.
Group Workshop 9 to 10
2-Day Intensive
Individual Coaching
Duration: 1.5 Hour
From Experience to Expression
Curriculum: This session creates space for participants to reflect on their learning experience and articulate the impact of the program on their work and way of being. It invites expression of key insights, lived outcomes, and meaningful shifts, while gathering feedback to support the program’s ongoing evolution. The final closing conversation with invited guests offers a moment of witnessing, where learning is spoken, impact is acknowledged, and the program is brought to a celebratory close.
Group Workshop 11
Half Day and 1-Hour Wrap-Up
THE 10 WEEK ROADMAP
FEATURED
BOOK
PRACTICAL ONTOLOGY FOR PERFORMANCE
Download the definitive guide to Ontological performance. This comprehensive resource, compiled by Leah Newman, serves as the foundational text for our program. It explores the intersection of philosophy and practical business application.
OUR PROGRAM GRADUATES
CREDIBILITY
Graduate Diploma in Ontological Coaching & Leadership
Bachelor of Social Sciences & Humanities
Professional Member of the Newfield Institute
Foundation
Member
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