# skill development (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover skill development. Page: Feed: --- ## [Coaching Millennials and Gen Z Clients](https://transformationacademy.com/2026/08/18/coaching-millennials-gen-z/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=coaching-millennials-gen-z) _2026-08-18 · Joeel & Natalie Rivera · Transformation Academy_ Younger clients want coaching that fits their world. Learn how to connect with Millennial and Gen Z coaching clients authentically. The post Coaching Millennials and Gen Z Clients appeared first on Transformation Academy . ## [How to estimate gold loan repayments with a digital gold loan calculator](https://www.onmanorama.com/news/business/2026/08/18/how-to-estimate-gold-loan-repayments-with-a-digital-gold-loan-calculator.html) _2026-08-18 · Sponsored_ A gold loan calculator estimates repayments and compares options, aiding financial planning before applying for a gold loan. It provides an estimate only. ## [Beyond the skyline: Why Kozhikode is becoming the preferred address for global Malayalis](https://www.onmanorama.com/news/business/2026/08/13/beyond-the-skyline-why-kozhikode-is-becoming-the-preferred-address-for-global-malayalis.html) _2026-08-13 · Sponsored_ Malayali professionals in the Gulf, accustomed to cosmopolitan lifestyles, are increasingly returning to Kozhikode for premium homes offering space, nature, and wellness, a stark contrast to dense Gulf cities. ## [ABOUT TO THE POWER OF X²](https://servicesseta.org.za/about-to-the-power-of-x%c2%b2/) _2026-08-12 · Lebogang Kotsi · Services SETA Website_ ABOUT THE POWER OF X² To The Power of X² is a national Services SETA initiative creating 20 000 structured, 24-month internship opportunities for eligible unemployed graduates across South Africa. \[…\] ## [How to Coach High-Achievers Effectively](https://transformationacademy.com/2026/08/11/coaching-high-achievers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=coaching-high-achievers) _2026-08-11 · Joeel & Natalie Rivera · Transformation Academy_ Your client walks into the session already knowing what they should do. They've read the books, listened to the podcasts, and probably have a five-year plan written on a whiteboard somewhere. They're successful by most people's standards—six-figure income, impressive title, enviable work ethic. The post How to Coach High-Achievers Effectively appeared first on Transformation Academy . ## [Invitation to Serve on the Audit and Risk Committee](https://servicesseta.org.za/invitation-to-serve-on-the-audit-and-risk-committee/) _2026-08-10 · Lebogang Kotsi · Services SETA Website_ The Services SETA invites qualified individuals to serve as independent non-executive members of its Audit and Risk Committee, including as Chairperson, from September 2026 to March 2030. Applications must \[…\] ## [Trauma-Informed Coaching: What Every Coach Must Know](https://transformationacademy.com/2026/08/06/trauma-informed-coaching-what-coaches-must-know/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=trauma-informed-coaching-what-coaches-must-know) _2026-08-06 · Joeel & Natalie Rivera · Transformation Academy_ As a coach, you will encounter clients carrying trauma. It’s not a matter of if—it’s a matter of when. Whether your niche is career advancement, relationship coaching, or personal transformation, your clients bring their whole selves to your sessions, and that includes their wounds, fears, and survival patterns. The post Trauma-Informed Coaching: What Every Coach Must Know appeared first on… ## [July 2026 Services SETA Pulse Newsletter Now Available](https://servicesseta.org.za/july-2026-services-seta-pulse-newsletter-now-available/) _2026-07-31 · Lebogang Kotsi · Services SETA Website_ The July 2026 edition of Services SETA Pulse is now available. This month’s edition leads with the Services SETA’s commemoration of Nelson Mandela International Day. More than 30 employees spent \[…\] ## [Opening a savings account online for an emergency fund: Features that matter more than you think](https://www.onmanorama.com/news/business/2026/07/30/opening-a-savings-account-online-for-an-emergency-fund-features-that-matter-more-than-you-think.html) _2026-07-30 · Sponsored_ For an emergency fund, compare savings account features like digital banking, security, and access, not just interest. Use calculators and set regular deposits to build your fund. ## [Coaching for Introverts: A Quiet Superpower](https://transformationacademy.com/2026/07/30/coaching-for-introverts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=coaching-for-introverts) _2026-07-30 · Joeel & Natalie Rivera · Transformation Academy_ There's a persistent myth in the coaching world—one that's held back countless talented introverts from pursuing this incredibly rewarding career. The myth says you need to be loud, outgoing, and perpetually energized by people to be a great coach. The post Coaching for Introverts: A Quiet Superpower appeared first on Transformation Academy . ## [Daily plans, scheduled by AI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/a7B6UyA96xiI) _2026-07-30 · **Sponsored**_ AI-made daily plans that schedule tasks and protect focus time. ## [Help Shape Workplace Learning Opportunities](https://servicesseta.org.za/help-shape-workplace-learning-opportunities/) _2026-07-30 · Lebogang Kotsi · Services SETA Website_ Services SETA is inviting employers operating within the services sector to participate in the Employment Tax Incentive (ETI) Awareness Survey. The survey is being conducted to assess employers’ willingness and \[…\] ## [Kerala must become a global destination for higher education, says CM at JAIN University's Deeksharambh](https://www.onmanorama.com/news/business/2026/07/27/jain-university-chief-minister-satheesan-kerala-higher-education-hub.html) _2026-07-27 · Sponsored_ Kerala's Chief Minister inaugurated initiatives aiming to make the state a global higher education hub, fostering innovation and addressing brain drain with evolving curricula and lifelong learning. ## [Managing your mutual fund SIP with the right investment app](https://www.onmanorama.com/news/business/2026/07/27/managing-your-mutual-fund-sip-with-the-right-investment-app.html) _2026-07-27 · Sponsored_ Investment apps simplify mutual fund SIP management by enabling digital access, automated features, and real-time tracking, aiding consistent wealth building through disciplined, goal-oriented investing. ## [PK Kunhalikutty says AI will create new jobs, praises Jain University's AI programmes](https://www.onmanorama.com/news/business/2026/07/24/pk-kunhalikutty-says-ai-will-create-new-jobs-praises-jain-university-s-ai-programmes.html) _2026-07-24 · Sponsored_ Kerala's Industry Minister stated emerging technologies like AI will create more jobs long-term, despite initial challenges, as universities integrate AI into curricula to prepare students. ## [Is a Life Coach Certification Worth It? An Honest Answer](https://transformationacademy.com/2026/07/23/is-life-coach-certification-worth-it/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-life-coach-certification-worth-it) _2026-07-23 · Joeel · Transformation Academy_ No, you don't legally need a life coach certification to become a coach. But for most aspiring coaches, certification is absolutely worth it—not because of the certificate itself, but because of the skills, confidence, credibility, and business foundation that quality training can provide. The post Is a Life Coach Certification Worth It? An Honest Answer appeared first on Transformation Academy . ## [What does pet insurance actually cover? Accident, illness, OPD | Explained](https://www.onmanorama.com/news/business/2026/07/22/what-does-pet-insurance-actually-cover-accident-illness-opd-explained.html) _2026-07-22 · Sponsored_ Pet insurance covers accidents, illnesses, and outpatient care, but policy terms, limits, and exclusions vary, so review them carefully. ## [Do You Need ICF Accreditation to Be a Life Coach?](https://transformationacademy.com/2026/07/16/do-you-need-icf-accreditation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=do-you-need-icf-accreditation) _2026-07-16 · Joeel · Transformation Academy_ No. You do not need ICF accreditation—or any accreditation—to become a life coach. Life coaching is an unregulated profession, which means there is no legal license required to coach clients. ICF accreditation can be valuable in certain situations, but it is not a requirement to build a successful coaching practice. The post Do You Need ICF Accreditation to Be a Life Coach? appeared first on… ## [After India's real-money gaming ban, free casual play is where the growth is now](https://www.onmanorama.com/news/business/2026/07/07/after-india-s-real-money-gaming-ban-free-casual-play-is-where-the-growth-is-now.html) _2026-07-14 · Sponsored_ India's 2025 real-money gaming ban was expected to shrink the sector. Instead the non-betting market grew 17%, with free no-download casual games leading. ## [Minister Shibu Baby John inaugurates School of Future; says 'success lies in learning from failure'](https://www.onmanorama.com/news/business/2026/07/09/minister-shibu-baby-john-inaugurates-school-of-future-says-success-lies-in-learning-from-failure.html) _2026-07-09 · Sponsored_ Skill Development Minister Shibu Baby John inaugurated the School of Future, emphasizing learning from failure for entrepreneurial success and advising risk management. ## [Best Coaching Certification for Multiple Niches: How to Build a Flexible Coaching Career](https://transformationacademy.com/2026/07/09/best-coaching-certification-multiple-niches/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-coaching-certification-multiple-niches) _2026-07-09 · Joeel · Transformation Academy_ If you want to coach in multiple niches—or you're still figuring out where your passion and strengths fit best—the best coaching certification is one that gives you a strong coaching foundation and access to a wide range of specialized certifications you can add over time. The post Best Coaching Certification for Multiple Niches: How to Build a Flexible Coaching Career appeared first on… ## [Generate Viral Hot Takes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/HpoonwOQGyBx) _2026-07-09 · **Sponsored**_ Get platform-optimized hot takes and rebuttals to spark debate and engagement ## [BPC-157: A gastric peptide fragment in contemporary research](https://www.onmanorama.com/news/business/2026/07/09/bpc-157-a-gastric-peptide-fragment-in-contemporary-research.html) _2026-07-09 · Sponsored_ BPC-157, a gastric protein fragment, shows potential for vascular modulation, cellular repair, and broad regulatory signalling, influencing angiogenesis, cell migration, and neural pathways. ## [How to Choose the Best Online Life Coach Certification](https://transformationacademy.com/2026/07/02/best-online-life-coach-certification/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-online-life-coach-certification) _2026-07-02 · Joeel · Transformation Academy_ The best online life coach certification isn't the most expensive one, the most famous one, or the one someone else says is best. It's the program that helps you become a skilled, confident coach, fits your goals, supports the way you learn, and gives you the tools to actually build a coaching practice. The post How to Choose the Best Online Life Coach Certification appeared first on… ## [June edition of Services SETA Pulse now available](https://servicesseta.org.za/june-edition-of-services-seta-pulse-now-available/) _2026-06-30 · Lebogang Kotsi · Services SETA Website_ The June 2026 edition of the Services SETA Pulse Newsletter is now available to read and download. This Youth Month edition highlights the Services SETA’s work in advancing skills development, \[…\] ## [Services SETA Operational Update: Tuesday, 30 June 2026](https://servicesseta.org.za/services-seta-operational-update-tuesday-30-june-2026/) _2026-06-29 · Lebogang Kotsi · Services SETA Website_ Services SETA wishes to inform stakeholders that employees will work remotely on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, where operationally possible. This follows the planned march taking place on the day and \[…\] ## [Coaching Contracts: What to Include in 2026](https://transformationacademy.com/2026/06/25/coaching-contract-template/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=coaching-contract-template) _2026-06-25 · Joeel & Natalie Rivera · Transformation Academy_ Let me be direct with you—if you’re coaching without a written contract, you’re taking a risk that shouldn’t be necessary. I get it. Contracts feel formal, a bit stuffy, and maybe even contradictory to the genuine, supportive relationship you’re building with your clients. The post Coaching Contracts: What to Include in 2026 appeared first on Transformation Academy . ## [Withdrawal of EOI-25/26-05 and Re-advertisement: Impact Evaluation Research EOI](https://servicesseta.org.za/withdrawal-of-eoi-25-26-05-and-re-advertisement-impact-evaluation-research-eoi/) _2026-06-23 · Lebogang Kotsi · Services SETA Website_ The Services Sector Education and Training Authority hereby withdraws the previously advertised Expression of Interest (EOI-25/26-05) relating to the DG Grant Impact Evaluation. The Services SETA now invites suitably experienced \[…\] ## [How to Write a Coaching Bio That Gets Clients](https://transformationacademy.com/2026/06/18/write-coaching-bio/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=write-coaching-bio) _2026-06-18 · Joeel & Natalie Rivera · Transformation Academy_ Think about the last time you hired a coach. What made you say yes? I’d bet money it wasn’t a flashy marketing email or a random ad. It was probably a conversation—or at least something that felt like one. A page on their website. A bio that made you think, “Okay, this person gets me.” The post How to Write a Coaching Bio That Gets Clients appeared first on Transformation Academy . ## [May Edition of Services SETA Pulse Now Available](https://servicesseta.org.za/may-edition-of-services-seta-pulse-now-available/) _2026-05-29 · Lebogang Kotsi · Services SETA Website_ What does it take to turn skills development into real opportunity? The May edition of Services SETA Pulse brings together stories of partnership, access and impact across the services \[…\] ## [Services SETA Special Projects 2026/27 Call for Proposals Extended](https://servicesseta.org.za/services-seta-special-projects-2026-27-call-for-proposals-extended/) _2026-05-27 · Lebogang Kotsi · Services SETA Website_ Reference: SP2026/27-03 The Services SETA has extended the closing date for the Special Projects 2026/27 Call for Proposals. The extension follows technical glitches experienced on the system and enquiries received \[…\] ## [Services SETA Discretionary Grant Funding Window Extended](https://servicesseta.org.za/services-seta-discretionary-grant-funding-window-extended/) _2026-05-27 · Lebogang Kotsi · Services SETA Website_ The Services SETA has extended the closing date for the 2026/27 Discretionary Grant funding window following technical glitches on the system and enquiries received from stakeholders. Sector employers, employer associations, \[…\] ## [Open-source Screen Sharing with Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/JRk5fPe9j9mV) _2026-05-27 · **Sponsored**_ WebRTC screen sharing with simultaneous mouse & keyboard control; viewers join in browser. ## [Google Antigravity, so much wow](https://tryingthings.wordpress.com/2025/11/25/google-antigravity-so-much-wow/) _2025-11-25 · Sorin Costea · Trying things_ Using Google’s Antigravity agent turned out to be far more cumbersome than expected; frequent approval prompts, confusing workflows, repeated verification loops, and several internal errors made even simple tasks slow, unstable, and ultimately less efficient than doing the work manually. But maybe it's only me trying it for the first time, of course. ## [About building up skills](https://tryingthings.wordpress.com/2025/04/25/about-building-up-skills/) _2025-04-25 · Sorin Costea · Trying things_ AI can make seniors more efficient, but the future of juniors and their need for deep understanding in such a world of AI-assisted coding looks unclear. ## [About “vibe coding”](https://tryingthings.wordpress.com/2025/03/24/about-vibe-coding/) _2025-03-24 · Sorin Costea · Trying things_ AI software development: haha (for now). ## [About “Developer philosophy”](https://tryingthings.wordpress.com/2025/02/28/about-developer-philosophy/) _2025-02-28 · Sorin Costea · Trying things_ Thoughts on "Developer philosophy" post of qntm ## [APoSD vs Clean Code, a debate](https://tryingthings.wordpress.com/2025/02/25/aposd-vs-clean-code-a-debate/) _2025-02-25 · Sorin Costea · Trying things_ Thoughts after reading the debate between Robert Martin aka Uncle Bob (Clean Code) debating John Ousterhout (A philosophy of software design) over software design.