The Ridiculously Human Podcast RHP#015. Shaun Fuchs, ex- School Principal. Educationalist and Entrepreneur
Educationalist. Orator. Eternal Optimist. Mentor. Powerlifter. Entrepreneur. Coach. Man of the People. World Traveller. Mr Fuchs one of life’s great humans.
It goes without saying that the role and responsibility of a teacher, of any sorts, is of great importance. Yet, it’s an unfortunate circumstance of being a school teacher, that in most cases, you will most likely never end up seeing what your ‘finished product’ is.
One of the reasons that we started the podcast, is that we recognise that human relationships are one of the most important things to us personally. Our guest on this week’s show, Shaun Fuchs, is a long-time friend and past school teacher of Gareth’s.
Shaun is not your average human and he does not fit into any stereotype whatsoever. He has certainly had a very colourful life, full of adventure, controversy, learning and success. His honesty, openness and stories are what makes this chat so intriguing. You’ll laugh, cringe, and be in disbelief. More importantly, you’ll educated and inspired too.
He grew up on a smallholding in North Riding, Johannesburg, and speaks fondly of growing up with his parents and three siblings. From a young age, he cultivated the skills of negotiation. While his older brother would bring him along as back-up for fisty cuffs, he would often find a way to discuss and negotiate their way out of fights.
After his tertiary studies at WITS University, he attended the army in South Africa to complete his compulsory conscription service. It was there that his passion for powerlifting emerged, where he to attained his provincial colours as well as losing two of his fingers…!!
Shaun grew up in the South Africa, in an era when apartheid was still widespread and prevalent. His parents and his friends parents, were people who fought in World War II. Those conversations and times were one of the reasons he took such a keen interest in history and politics.
Together with his husband, Gordon, they started their first business together, a school tour travel company. It has allowed them to show the world to 1,000‘s of young students as well as providing themselves with the opportunity to explore the world.
In his spare time, Shaun loves to escape to his humble abode in Pringle Bay, with Gordon and their dogs. Long walks on the beach, cooking great food, being with close friends, having good conversations and a nice big glass of red wine are where and how he finds his solace.
It’s beautiful to hear what a positive and profound impact he has had on so many lives.
We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did.
Let’s find out what it means for Shaun Fuchs to be Ridiculously Human
Your fellow beings
Craig and Gareth
SHOW NOTES
Background, Context & Reference
- Fourways High School
- Bryanston High School
- Northcliff High School
- International confederation of principals, Canada
- Sunday Times Newspaper
- Boskop Primary School
- Apartheid
- 1976 Soweto uprisings
- Jeppe Boys High School
- Parktown Boys High School
- Reddam House, Australia
- National Conscription in South Africa
- Oudtshoorn, South Africa
- Leftenant (lieutenant) ranking
- Powerlifting, South Africa
- LMG - Light Machine Gun
- Carmel - Army Tank
- Comrades Marathon
- Fourways Health and Racquet Club
- Hillbrow, Johannesburg
- 1980 - Mr Olympia in SA
- Crawford Schools
- Australian vote about gay marriage
- G1K1 - Medical clearance in the army
- Angolan War
- Cultural Anthropology
- 1920’s vote for women
- Pringle Bay, South Africa
Music By
- The Bambuseae Rhythm Section - Check them out here
People Discussed
- Jennifer James
- Frank Zane
- Lou Ferrigno
- Franco Columbu
- Reg Park
- Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Charlize Theron
- Will Smith
- Morgan Tsvangirai
- Robert Mugabe
- Nelson Mandela ‘Madiba’
- Cyril Ramaphosa
- Jacob Zuma
- ANC
- Thuli Madonsela
- Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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