Rising Star Coach:
Here at Transformation Academy we are excited to announce our first Transformation Academy Rising Star – Shingirai Makosa! Our goal with this initiative is to recognize and celebrate group membership who demonstrate the heart and service of a coach. Each monthly recipient of this recognition will be selected for a unique reason. Some will be seasoned coaches who serve as valuable mentors within the group. Others may be just starting their coach-training journey and exude a contagious attitude or passion. Others may be actively supporting other group members, whether by providing resources, answering common questions, or providing moral support. Regardless of each of our wonderful group members’ background or experience, we all benefit from the mutual support and varied perspectives offered within this diverse group! The Rising Star initiative is a way to give a special THANK YOU to those who go above and beyond to share of themselves within this community. This month we would like to recognize Shingirai Makosa for his determination and quest for continued growth, despite life challenges! Shingirai has been a group member for 3 years. Since we met him, he has continued to inspire us and his fellow coaches by sharing about his journey, including overcoming injury and disability after a car accident. He lives the message to “turn your pain into purpose!” Shingirai never gives up and
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continues to not only learn and grow as a person, but help empower others who have been through similar challenges. His quest for knowledge has led him to complete more than a dozen of our life coach certifications, and many, many more! He has been a great example of authentic vulnerability through his willingness to share the truth of his struggles with the group, as well as practicing his videos and seeking honest feedback (which we can all agree is a brave thing to do!). Shingiria is a shining example of grace, resilience, and optimism. About Shingirai: Shingirai operates a coaching business under the name Department of Coaching with physical offices based in Summer Greens, Cape Town province of South Africa. He started coaching 3 years ago when he was involved in motor vehicle accident and spent more than one year in hospital and came out with disability from spinal code injury. With MBA and Psychology training, prior to pivoting in coaching he accumulated wide ranging training experience working with leadership in articulating organizational strategies, visions, missions, and values and helping to identify and crafting strategic initiatives to assist in attainment of short, medium, and long-term objectives of organisations. He is an expert in recruitment and selection and organization development. With certifications from Transformation Academy, he focuses on goals, transformation, and mindset. He has a passion for working with clients regarding their careers and business. Apart from the coaching business, he also runs a consulting company called Shimak Consultants which specialises in Organisation and Content Development. Below is an interview we conducted with Shingirai.
