In August of 2024 I returned to Burundi, Africa with a two-prong goal. First, I was reconnecting with 6 young adult orphans involved with Sister Connection https://sisterconnection.org/ who I have not only taught first aid skills to but have invited them on the adventure of learning....
I often say in my medical or safety classes that, "by definition, emergencies are not planned! But you can plan for emergencies." I, also, have spent much of my working years in emergency and/or wellness related industries. So, I have become focused and passionate about...
Since September of 2022, I have been facilitating a WhatsApp group which includes 4 Young Adult Burundian orphans who have been trained by me in basic first aid. It has been an amazing adventure and remarkable learning experience for all involved. Several months...
In the midst of some very unpredictable weather this year, and as I found myself in a Costco looking to buy some supplies to carry in my car to offer those less fortunate than I, I found myself pondering this very question - if I...
"You're so ignorant!" How often have we heard someone in America use that phrase? It seems that many use it as some ultimate put down; a pronouncement of some superior ability and/or intelligence from the person making the claim. Ignorance has nothing...
Shawn was commissioned to research, write, and teach a basic first aid class for widows and orphans associated with Sister Connection in Burundi Africa http://sisterconnection.org The Initial teaching took place in April of 2022. Shawn is returning in August of 2022 working with a...
Historically, audiences used to be seated on flat ground and the theater’s stage was “raked” on an incline. Downstage was closest to the audience, upstage further away. To “upstage” someone has come to mean that I divert attention away from someone when the focus should...
DUI: Driving under the influence of alcohol.. DUI: Driving under the influence of sleep deprivation. https://youtu.be/H2oKUSJPxzs Shawn Ritchey L.I.V.E. provides dynamic, practical and tailored Driver Awareness education in both classroom settings or one-on-one behind the wheel, Driver Observation. https://shawnritchey.com/educator/ ...
Movement is Good, Unless it’s Not As a Presenter/Speaker I genuinely want what I share to be impactful to those listening. So, as I seek to grow in my craft, I have come to discover that presenting/speaking can be similar to tires in that both can...
by Shawn Ritchey. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB_M-f_aU1lrkPTBYl514fw This article is also featured on OneAccord blog: https://www.oneaccord.co/blog/great-presentations-improv-myth Previously I’ve shared the idea that presenting or speaking is similar to tires in that both can become over-inflated or under-inflated frequently causing a negative outcome. I view over-inflation, when relating to speaking,...