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What We Do
We help leaders, managers, and business owners challenged with team productivity, staff attraction and retention, and low employee engagement and morale issues.
They are frustrated with the demands of training and developing their teams, annoyed by the constant drama and emotional outbursts, and perplexed about their teams’ difficulty in comprehending seemingly clear instructions.
We understand your challenges:
We Understand Your Challenges
Understanding the Complexity of People
Navigating the dynamic landscape of leadership requires constant adjustments to meet the evolving needs and expectations of those we lead. This challenge demands agility, empathy, and a keen understanding of what each team member needs to effectively guide and inspire individuals and teams towards shared goals.
Dedicated Time to Lead
There is never enough time in the day, leaving your needs and that of your team members unfulfilled. Practice skills that will give you and your team the time to communicate, grow, critically solve problems, and work towards autonomous contributions so you can focus on fulfilling your role as a leader.
Drive Productivity, Reduce Conflict
Conflict and emotional outbursts from team members can tank morale and engagement, and is a tricky situation to deal with as a leader. Discover strategies to enable discussions that make navigating through conflicts productive; manage different personalities with an effective and positive mindset and lead your team towards professional success.
From Insight to Impact
The Ultimate Leadership Development Program for Busy Leaders, Managers, and Business Owners to Motivate, Inspire, and Lead Their Teams to Increase Productivity, Meet Targets Without Stress or Anxiety, and Show Up with Authenticity, Consistency, and Presence to Achieve Greatness.
About John Zettler
President
John Zettler is the President of Fairwinds Training and Development.
He specializes in delivering tailored and engaging training solutions to individuals, teams, and Leaders. With over two decades of diverse professional experience in Human Resource Leadership, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role.
Before joining Fairwinds Training in 2018, John dedicated four years to Dale Carnegie Training, where he excelled in facilitating sessions in various areas including Leadership, Sales, Personal Development, Presentation, and Customer Service. Before that, he spent 15 years in progressive HR Leadership roles.
Recognized as a highly esteemed coach, facilitator, and People Strategist, John infuses his work with an authentic energy and unwavering passion. He is adept at designing and delivering outcome-oriented solutions to organizations, driving transformational change in those he works with.
When not working you can find John exploring the Maritimes with his wife, two children, and two dogs in their camper, or at the hockey arena, soccer pitch, or football field cheering on their teams.
About Alain Lefebvre
Partner
Alain has been with Fairwinds Training and Development Inc. since 2020. Alain came to Fairwinds by way of the Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS) where he spent a decade attracting and developing talent for Atlantic Canada’s construction sector. During which time Alain provided the strategic leadership for CANS’ industry leading Education and Training program and acted as the Provincial Administrator for the Canadian Construction Association’s Gold Seal certification program – responsible for administering the training, evaluation, and certification of construction management professionals.
Alain is an experienced Human Resources professional with particular focus in the areas of leadership development, workforce planning, talent attraction and development, effective communication skills, and coaching and performance management. An engaging facilitator, Alain is a firm believer that much of value in training and development is in the discussions with and shared experiences of the learners.
Alain holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Saint Mary’s University and an Advanced Diploma with Honours in Human Resource Management from the Nova Scotia Community College.
In his spare time, Alain can be found at the football field or the hockey rink coaching and cheering on his three boys.
Our Team
Associate
Laura Fair
Laura graduated from Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, where she completed her Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Employment Relations.
Associate
Brenda Fair
Brenda has been a principal of Fairwinds Training and Development since 1995 and in that time has worked with many local and national businesses and organizations. A graduate of Acadia University, Brenda received her Chartered Professionals in Human Resources designation through the Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations in 2001.
Associate
Rick Fair
Rick has been a principal of Fairwinds Training & Development Inc. since 1995. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree as well as a Bachelor of Education degree.
Throughout his career, Rick has drawn on his education whether it is in sales, coaching, facilitation or leadership. Rick was a former coach of the Canadian Canoe and Kayak team in the 1980’s where he worked with several World and Olympic Champions.
Associate
Stephanie Maillet
Associate
Troy Wallace
Troy has a passion for Leadership Development, Coaching and Sales Development. Based in Sussex New Brunswick, he has helped transform organizations across Atlantic Canada by building exceptional leaders, teams, and cultures that get results.
About Troy
Associate
Troy has a passion for Leadership Development, Coaching and Sales Development.
Based in Sussex New Brunswick, he has helped transform organizations across Atlantic Canada by building exceptional leaders, teams, and cultures that get results.
Troy was a Client Partner and Facilitator with FranklinCovey for 5 years, and Client Facilitator for 9 years prior. He has facilitated hundreds of workshops on individual and leadership development, sales performance and strategic execution
Prior to Leadership Development, Troy was a Director, General Manager, Corporate Trainer, Coach, Sales Manager and Sales Professional in the broadcasting industry. He is currently completing his ICF coaching certification.
Troy is a husband and father of 2 teenagers and lives and works from Sussex, New Brunswick.
Laura Fair
Associate
Laura graduated from Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, where she completed her Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Employment Relations. Always having a keen interest in studying organizations and people, her academic pursuits later led her to Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, United Kingdom where she earned a Master of Science in Business and Coaching Psychology. This globally recognized program holds accreditation from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and equipped Laura with formal training and practicum experience in coaching.
Laura’s diverse work experience in Recruiting, Coaching, Training and Development, and HR Consulting have provided her with unique insights into the intricacies of the workplace with clients spanning local, national, and international settings. Her broad industry experience includes construction, engineering, architecture, biotechnology, financial technology, higher education, marketing and sales, information technology, human resources as well as accounting and finance.
In addition to working with Fairwinds Training and Development, Laura is a trained ADHD Coach and the owner of ABOUND Consulting which focuses on empowering neurodivergent individuals in the workplace and helping organizations to operate more effectively for everyone to be successful at work. Laura works with a diverse range of coaching clients both locally and internationally.
Brenda Fair
Associate
Brenda has been a principal of Fairwinds Training and Development since 1995 and in that time has worked with many local and national businesses and organizations. A graduate of Acadia University, Brenda received her Chartered Professionals in Human Resources designation through the Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations in 2001.
Brenda has served as a Director for both the Human Resources Association of Nova Scotia and the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. She is the Past Commodore of the Cheema Aquatic Club, a globally recognized Sprint Canoe and Kayak racing club and home of six Olympic athletes.
Brenda focuses her client work in the areas of leadership and team development. In addition, she provides HR consulting services and training in many other content areas.
Since 2009, Brenda has been a facilitator with Saint Mary’s University Executive and Professional Development. She is currently providing courses in New Management, Human Resource Development, Team Communication and Managerial Effectiveness in various certificate programs.
Brenda believes that any training program’s success is determined not only by the efforts of the client but also by the relationship that is formed between the client and facilitator. She sees the role of facilitator as one who helps the client discover their strengths, focus these strengths on their opportunities and as a result, contribute more to the success of their organization.
Rick Fair
Associate
Rick has been a principal of Fairwinds Training & Development Inc. since 1995. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree as well as a Bachelor of Education degree.
Throughout his career, Rick has drawn on his education whether it is in sales, coaching, facilitation or leadership. Rick was a former coach of the Canadian Canoe and Kayak team in the 1980’s where he worked with several World and Olympic Champions.
Rick currently works as a Mental Performance Coach / Mentor for several National Team Members preparing themselves for World Championships and Olympic Games.
Rick spent ten years within the petroleum industry for both Texaco Canada and Imperial Oil / Esso as a Marketing Programs Administrator specializing in the design, roll out and facilitation of performance enhancing programs. Rick was linked into the National downstream marketing department where he helped steward the branded partners, real estate development, market tactics, customer retention and value-added sales and services programs for his division.
Rick has also been trained and certified by the Merit College of Construction for their Supervisor Training Program as well as their Advanced Supervisor Training Program. Rick is highly qualified and is one of a few Atlantic Canadians qualified to deliver this program which is specifically designed for non-unionized construction shops.
Fairwinds has secured a mix of large to small clients in the 15 years it has existed, such as Bluewave Energy, Graybar Canada, Atlantic Lottery Corporation and the Construction Association of Nova Scotia. Rick has worked in the International Market with Pepsi Cola Bottlers in Russia in both 1997 and 1998, with their sales, retail merchandizing and management development teams.
Rick is a sought after conference speaker and has spoken at large business shows such as the Bingo World Gaming Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada on numerous occasions.
Stephanie Maillet
Associate
Stephanie is a native of the town of Moncton, New Brunswick. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the Université de Moncton (New Brunswick) as well as a doctorate in work and organizational psychology from the Université de Sherbrooke (Québec).
Since 2013, Stephanie has been a full-time professor and researcher in the Faculty of Business Administration at the Université de Moncton. She teaches management and HR courses, while her research focuses on psychological health and safety in the workplace.
Stephanie has been working as a workplace consultant for over a decade. She focuses her consulting work on organizational diagnosis and development, human resources management, training and development, as well as executive coaching in a variety of organizations.
Our Valued Clients
Fairwinds’ dedication to understanding individuals on a personal level and crafting tailored support plans truly sets them apart.
Working with Fairwinds is like connecting with an old friend. They are exceptional listeners who quickly instill trust by way of their genuine passion and energy for thie work, which is evident in every conversation we have had. This love of the work underscores a robust, individualized approach to coaching clients, blending science & data with personal reflection & growth. Fairwinds evokes those critical ‘a-ha’ moments by asking just the right questions at just the right time, allowing thier clients to go deeper into their understanding of themselves and of how they, in turn, impact others. You feel recharged after spending time with them. Capable. Motivated. Empowered. I highly recommend reaching out to Fairwinds to start your own conversation.
Working with Fairwinds has been a transformative experience. Thier approach goes beyond professional advice; it’s a deep personal dive into understanding goals, challenges, and aspirations. Fairwinds’ passion for building people shines through in every session, where they combine empathy with actionable strategies that foster real growth. What sets Fairwinds apart is thier exceptional listening skills. They don’t just hear; they understand, which allows them to provide tailored guidance that feels both insightful and supportive. Under Fairwinds’ guidance, I’ve gained clarity in my career path and the confidence to pursue ambitious goals. If you’re seeking a coach who genuinely cares about your development and has the expertise to help you achieve your potential, Fairwinds is the perfect choice. Their dedication to their clients and their ability to inspire growth makes Fairwinds an invaluable asset on any professional journey.