Shawn Fair

Shawn Fair (born November 24, 1971) is an American business leader, training expert, motivational speaker, and leadership coach. With over 14 years of experience, he has trained more than 300,000 leaders globally and established himself as a renowned authority in leadership, management, and executive coaching.
As the founder and CEO of The Fair Consulting Group, he has created the highly acclaimed Leadership Experience Tour, a pioneering platform for aspiring speakers in the United States. His expertise and genuine approach have made him a sought-after corporate leadership and management consultant for major corporations across the United States, Canada, and Europe.
Additionally, Fair is the founder of the exclusive Leadership Experience Tour program, a prestigious club for speakers. With his captivating speeches on leadership, vision, sales, and productivity, Fair has graced significant stages in the training industry, leaving a lasting impact on his audiences and being recognized among the best in the speaking world.
==Early life and education==
Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Fair attended Lutheran High School East and graduated with a degree in finance from the Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University in 1989.
==Career==
===Fair Consulting Group===
Fair founded The Fair Consulting Group, a United States-based speaking and training firm, in 2009. As the organization’s CEO, Fair brings a diverse background from his previous roles in small and large corporations, where he held positions ranging from customer service to vice president of sales and marketing and national executive trainer to senior training executive.
The Fair Consulting Group introduced the Leadership Experience Tour program, providing speaking, coaching, and consulting services for corporate leadership and management. Through instruction, coaching, and exposure, the organization aims to expand its reach, establish a solid platform, and enhance the presence and visibility of new, emerging, and established speakers. It caters to individuals seeking information, insights, and resources and to decision-makers searching for talented individuals to join their organizations or platforms.
In addition, Fair has extended the stage of the Leadership Experience Tour to the screen by launching the Shawn Fair TV Channel. The channel enables a wider audience to access the valuable content and insights provided by the Leadership Experience Tour. Available on platforms like Onstage Plus, Roku, Amazon, Apple TV, and more.
Fair has brought on board influential corporate leaders, including Cynthia Gallardo, Joy Calloway, Cam Anthony, Yolanda K. Davis, Brandy Nicole, Dr. Bridget Leonard, and Dr. Tabatha Russella, among others, to speak on his platform. The cover of the fall issue of Keynote Magazine showcased Fair alongside 40+ aspiring speakers associated with the tour.
Furthermore, Fair has established the exclusive Leadership Experience Tour program, which involves a rigorous audition process. Selected speakers are entitled to contribute to Speakers Magazine and appear in virtual leadership shows produced by the Fair Consulting Group. The program has gained media coverage on prominent platforms such as ABC, NBC, and Fox News, cementing its reputation as a prestigious platform for speakers.
===Speaker, Trainer, & Coach===
As a motivational speaker, Fair is frequently invited to conferences and events, covering a wide range of topics including leadership, vision, sales, business development, productivity, time management, and coaching.
With over 14 years of experience, Fair has trained over 300,000 leaders globally, establishing himself as an esteemed authority in leadership, management, and executive coaching. His dynamic presentations, seminars, keynotes, and programs have had a profound impact on executives, managers, and salespeople in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Hungary.
Notable companies such as The John Maxwell Team, bizzie, Pressed 4 Time, CRDN, The Huntington Company, AT&T MobileLife, USAA, Vaughan Industries, Jarvis Construction, IMAAC, Farmers, and others have benefited from his training and development programs.
Fair has conducted training sessions for executives and corporate leaders in 47 out of the 50 US states, as well as in Canada, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and various European countries. His expertise as a corporate leadership and management consultant is highly sought-after, leveraging his extensive experience with renowned brands nationwide.
His presentations have earned him accolades and prestigious speaking opportunities, including stages at the Rio Grand Hotel Casino in Las Vegas and the Sound Board Room at the Motor City Casino in Detroit, MI. He has also garnered recognition from media outlets such as Fox 2 News Detroit, Philadelphia, Dallas, Memphis, Franchising.com, National Clothes Line, My 29, WFTC TV, and the Oakland Township Patch.
Additionally, Fair is recognized as a John Maxwell speaker and coach, showcasing his expertise in leadership development. He is a distinguished member of the Forbes Coaching Council, lending his insights and guidance to corporations across different industries.
Furthermore, Fair has made significant contributions by founding and developing Physically Fit 4 Hoops, a prominent non-profit sports and fitness program catering to young athletes aged 8–18 in Michigan. The program focuses on promoting physical fitness and basketball skill development among the youth, making a positive impact in their lives.
===Author===
Fair is also a published author renowned for his books "Stories of the World’s Greatest Speakers" and "Effective Leadership: The Antidote to Corporate Dysfunction."
==Bibliography==
* Stories of the World’s Greatest Speakers (April 2023)
* Effective Leadership: The Antidote to Corporate Dysfunction (February 2020)
==Awards and recognitions==
* Pinnacle Award Winner (2022)
* Leadership Speaker of The Year Award (2022)
* DW Leadership Award (2023)
==In the media==
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==References==
==External links==
* Fair Consulting Group
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* Shawn Fair on IMDb
Category:1971 births
Category:American businesspeople
Category:American motivational speakers
Category:Alabama A&M University alumni
Category:People from Detroit, Michigan