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EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 24 MIN

Ep. 174 How Organizations Can Close Leadership Gaps and Improve Performance with PPS International Ltd Co Founder Kelly Fairbairn

from Business Growth Spotlight · host Heidi Schalk

Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk welcomes Kelly Fairbairn, Co Founder, President, and CEO of PPS International Limited. With more than twenty five years of experience in talent development and leadership consulting, Kelly shares insights into how organizations can build stronger leaders and improve performance across teams.PPS International works globally with organizations to deliver leadership assessments, training programs, and development solutions that help individuals and teams perform at a higher level. Kelly explains how the leadership landscape has evolved over the past two decades and why today’s leaders must develop new skills to navigate uncertainty and rapidly changing environments.Heidi and Kelly discuss the leadership gaps companies are facing today, how businesses can align leadership development with real business outcomes, and the trends shaping the future of corporate learning. Kelly also shares the strategies PPS uses to maintain strong client relationships, grow through referrals and thought leadership, and adapt to new technologies and hybrid work environments.If you are a business owner, executive, HR leader, or someone responsible for developing people within your organization, this conversation offers valuable insight into building leadership capacity and driving meaningful organizational growth.Bio*Kelly Fairbairn is co-founder, President and CEO of PPS International Limited, a consulting firm that partners with regional and global organizations to build leadership talent through customized training, assessments, coaching and more.Before co-founding PPS, Kelly was a Director of Human Resources and Manager of Instructional Design for several manufacturing, financial services and technology corporations.Kelly holds many certifications and she and her team have won awards related to the creation and implementation of learning, including several Brandon Hall, HCM Excellence Awards for Innovative Learning and Development Programs.PPS International Limited is a nationally certified, Women-Owned Small Business Enterprise, is Ecovadis certified for sustainability and a Fortune 5000-ranked organization.In addition to her work in talent development, for 20 years, Kelly has served as Vice Chair of the Board for Project HOPE Foundation, a nationally-recognized organization providing a lifespan of services for individuals with autism.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:PPS LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/pps-international-limitedKelly's LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellylawasfairbairn/PPS YouTube:   https://www.youtube.com/@ppsinternationallimited-sy4711Connect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/🎁 Grab your Spotlight to Scale Blueprint:  https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint

Show Notes: In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk welcomes Kelly Fairbairn, Co Founder, President, and CEO of PPS International Limited. With more than twenty five years of experience in talent development and leadership consulting, Kelly shares insights into how organizations can build stronger leaders and improve performance across teams. PPS International works globally with organizations to deliver leadership assessments, training programs, and development soluti...

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