Grant D. Fairley

Chicago Seminars

Principal Presenter

With experience in the financial industry, education, charitable organizations, teaching, counseling, marketing, consulting and various technologies, Grant Fairley brings a unique combination of talents and commitment to people that is rooted in the real world.

His seminars are motivational and encouraging - no matter what the topic.

He has spoken to thousands of people over the past 25 years. He has also made a difference for people in small groups and one-on-one executive coaching from a Christian perspective.

As an IBM Business Partner, he includes an understanding of technology issues with a special focus on speech recognition and internet marketing technologies.

Grant is a graduate of Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois, USA.

Grant is a lifelong Chicago Bears fan. He is also a student of the writings of the Inklings including J. R. R. Tolkien.

Here's a short sample from a recent

Leadership Seminar with Grant Fairley

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Articles by or featuring Grant

Comments & Feedback

"I would highly recommend Grant Fairley of Strategic Seminars. He is one of the best presenters I’ve seen in his ability to engage an audience and invoke their contribution. His presentations have the right balance of content and “real life” application examples that make them entertaining, educational and relevant…I have always left Grant’s presentations inspired and with something new and valuable to bring back to my workplace and clients."

Ross Downing

Managing Director

KPMG Consulting

"In my capacity as Chairman of the IBM ViaVoice Dealers Association, I wish to thank you for the excellent job you have done as a speaker at our last two conventions in Boca Raton, Florida...Your presentation was very professional and well received..."

James P. Cox

President

Crown International

Varna, IL

"Grant Fairley's seminar was wonderful! Not only was it informative, but we also had a lot of fun! Good information presented in an entertaining way. Our staff really enjoyed it and I have received much positive feedback. Thanks!"

Misty M. Phillips, MBA
General Education Instructor
Faculty Development Coach
International Academy of Design and Technology
1850 Research Drive
Troy, MI 48083

"We have received nothing but positive and superlative comments on your ability to discuss sophisticated technology applications... your easy going manner, clarity of speech and your ability to allow the "average" individual to understand...We look forward to sharing the podium with you and your associates, once again, in the near future

Ontario Police & Fire Healthcare Summit

Jack Kennedy

Chief Executive Officer

Lifebridge Health Management Inc.

"Grant is an excellent communicator. He includes humor and many illustrations to make the subject understandable and enjoyable"

Michael Lanthier

President

Harcote Industries Limited

"Grant Fairley is truly a renaissance man. You can see and hear his liberal arts approach to life. His presentations are spoken through his experiences and perspectives that are both insightful and entertaining. "

Dr. Blair Lamb, MD

President

The Pain Reliever Corporation

"Thank you again for your presentation in Montreal last month. The group was entertained by your talk on Triangles and Circles. It helped us promote our business with them. One of the group commented that they were having fun referring to each other's personality shape...the next day. ...your seminar has made you and Strategic Seminars an important resource for our company..."

David E. Johnson, President

Canadian Insurance Vendor Registry

Last modified: February 19, 2008