I had spent my adult years understanding that I am socially introverted, I am quiet in company, love and occupy my own space and time and would sooner have jumped of a sinking ship than have anticipate the thought of standing up in front of a room of filled with 10 adults .... to present a speech, needless to say at times, a room filled with hundreds or even more, adults – eagerly awaiting hearing my story .......
What happened to me, was an experience in my wildest dreams, I could never have anticipated.
Andrea keeps her audience gripping onto the edge of their seats as together they sail away on this incredible journey. Helping individuals turn tragedy into triumph, moving forward and recognizing new beginnings.
2020 Was a year that has changed the world. Overcoming Trauma, Resilience, Adaptation, Communication. Recognize the trials and tribulations and rejoice with the vision in the forefront.
Aftermath of tragedy, terrorism, war, floods and fires....
Now adding Pandemic to this list.
Coping with PTSD becomes lessons introducing determination, deliverance and strength.
Motivational and inspirational, the impact of this presentation will be memorable and life changing.
Resilience 101.
I had spent my adult years understanding that I am socially introverted, I am quiet in company, love and occupy my own space and time and would sooner have jumped of a sinking ship than have anticipate the thought of standing up in front of a room of filled with 10 adults .... to present a speech, needless to say at times, a room filled with hundreds or even more, adults – eagerly awaiting hearing my story .......
What happened to me, was an experience in my wildest dreams, I could never have anticipated.
Andrea keeps her audience gripping onto the edge of their seats as together they sail away on this incredible journey. Helping individuals turn tragedy into triumph, moving forward and recognizing new beginnings.
2020 Was a year that has changed the world. Overcoming Trauma, Resilience, Adaptation, Communication. Recognize the trials and tribulations and rejoice with the vision in the forefront.
Aftermath of tragedy, terrorism, war, floods and fires....
Now adding Pandemic to this list.
Coping with PTSD becomes lessons introducing determination, deliverance and strength.
Motivational and inspirational, the impact of this presentation will be memorable and life changing.
Resilience 101.
Tragedy to Triump
Andrea Davis tells of the trauma endured by herself and her husband Laurence during the sinking of The Costa Concordia on Friday 13th January, 2012. Filled with raw emotion, the chaotic events of that night leading up to their decision to leap into the frigid Mediterranean and their eventual rescue.
Their return to Giglio, six months later, turned tragedy to gratitude and bondage of friendship.
Andrea shares their 'celebration of life' and rejoicing...
Survival Was Only The Beginning - turning tragedy into triumph.
On Friday January 13th 2012, the cruise ship, Costa Concordia, ran aground spilling 3200 passengers and 1,000 crew members into the dark water of the Mediterranean. Thirty two people died and many more suffered physical and emotional scars that are still healing. Andrea and Laurence Davis, South African natives and Canadian citizens were unable to find space in a life boat and leading the way, followed by others, had to swim for their lives as the 2000 foot-long ship was rolling over on...
Resilience 101
Fate, Fortitude and Forgiveness
Pandemic to Prosperity
Blink and the world have changed in front of our eyes.
No two people live the same experience nor overcome the hardships of catastrophe in the same way.
What we do know is that we learn from one another, fate to fortitude.
Surviving and overcoming the trauma of sinking with a 2500 passenger cruise ship, I realized during the early days of the 2020 Corona Virus Pandemic that one's brain does not automatically change gears.
We must be the...