Don has represented various groups publicly over the years, continuously helping others to set goals; have hope in spite of the odds. He has been the feature speaker at numerous graduations and similar type exercises. Keenly observant of best practices wherever he goes, Don has facilitated professional development workshops for primary/secondary school teachers and other audiences, including university students and lecturers. He is also frequently called upon to further inspire and sometimes interview students at all levels of study.

Don willingly shares his life’s experiences and subsequent learnings with others and has written inspirational columns articles and  for various publications. Often called ‘The Word Man’, Don’s long service in the work of shaping character, resilience and self-esteem in people, and his skill in doing so with a high degree of dynamism and warm-heartedness, has earned him the respect of many. A respect which he cherishes and endeavours to live up to daily. Don La Foucade, who LOVES the eagle, is the author of three inspirational books: “FACING THE STORMS OF LIFE…IN FULL FLIGHT!”  a workbook compilation of inspirational articles published in 2012; “IN FULL FLIGHT!” published in 2008, which is also the name of his inspirational company and the ‘In Full Flight Note+Book!’ published in 2018 which is a unique notebook and a book in one. No surprise…Book #4 is actually on the way!