Testimonials

Purchasing Manager, APEX Aluminum Extrusions
“Professional, empathetic and approachable”

Scott fuelled my passion to act as a business owner when he was my coach a couple of years ago. I was a newcomer to Canada with a lot to overcome, cultural challenges that could affect our day to day business operations, understanding the work culture, the language, and life in general. Despite everything,, Scott selected me to direct the busiest branch—the store with the higher revenue—because he saw much more potential in me beyond skills to keep the unit running efficiently.

Scott was an amazing coach, and most of all guided me in transferring my learnings to the rest of the team. His guidance and support helped me not to worry, but to care and grow without limits. My one-on-one coaching with Scott was more than a weekly performance review. He always kept his door open to coach me with empathy during difficult times in my life, and I’m very thankful for that. Scott is thoughtful, honest, empathetic and respectful, and a true role model for any professional developing their career. I will always be proud and greatly thankful for the opportunity to work with Scott.

Organizational Development Consultant
“A depth of expertise, with an open heart and balanced mind”

Gerhard is a fountain of knowledge and inspiring leadership. He brings a depth of expertise in leadership, mediation, facilitation (and so much more), along with a pragmatic approach to challenging situations. He has a knack for getting to the heart of issues, and is highly skilled at advising people on resolutions that help them feel engaged and inspired.
Gerhard leads with an open heart and a balanced mind, inspiring people to feel valued. His facilitation is like seeing magic in the making, whether in person or online. He deftly navigates challenging situations, kindly drawing out peoples’ concerns and interests to support collaborative success.
I highly recommend Gerhard to organizations seeking that seldom-found balance of kindness and directness that are both needed in complex situations, where relationships may be eroding. He thrives on strengthening the connection between people and leaders so everyone feels honoured and valued, and can thrive together.

Compliance Supervisor, Parq Vancouver Casino

“Professional, empathetic and approachable”

Scott was my coach for a couple of years and has helped me become a better leader, and discover more effective ways to work and communicate with my team. He has also helped me identify and focus on new personal and career-based goals. He is professional, empathetic, and very approachable. I highly recommend him for any coaching needs.

Executive Director, Vancouver Phoenix Gymnastics

“Innate wisdom and passion for leadership”

I first met Gerhard when I sought his expertise with a challenging employee relations issue. With his innate wisdom and passion for leadership, Gerhard was able to de-escalate a stressful situation, which helped me grow as a leader. He was able to resolve the workplace conflict using a humanistic approach—through coaching employees to self-reflect, and be part of the solution. Because of Gerhard’s deep understanding of organizational development, I asked for his help working with a non-profit organization experiencing rapid growth with little infrastructure. He was able to honour divergent ideas from a wide range of stakeholders, unite them in focusing the organization’s mission, and target organizational structure for long-term sustainability, while defining key partnerships, and encouraging inclusivity with stakeholders the organization serves.

Leadership Development Consultant
“Authentic, courageous leadership”

Gerhard Maynard is one of the most authentic, courageous leaders I know. I have often recommended him to clients who need someone who can lead them through challenging conversations with grace; who can help bring together a team that is struggling, or; who can step in, assess what they need and deliver it.

Everyone I have referred to Maynard Group HR has been thrilled with their ability to identify and guide them through their unique challenges, the quality of his training, and his straightforward approach.

Gerhard is a trusted colleague who I’ve had the privilege to work alongside for more than ten years. If you are looking for someone with extensive experience in designing and delivering engaging training, who has a thoughtful and direct approach to navigating sensitive workplace challenges, and who will deliver results… you’ve found him.

President, Canadian Media Guild
“Diplomatic, confident and strategic advice”

Working with Maynard Group HR has been a game changer. Gerhard and Scott have given us the HR expertise that a small organization needs, while saving costs and freeing up the executive team to focus on the future. Advice delivered diplomatically, confidentially, strategically and with masterful use of the latest technology.

Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Mental Health Association, Toronto
“Intelligent, analytical, and a great sense of humour”

During the ten years I’ve known Gerhard, we’ve served on a Board of Directors of a not-for-profit organization, participated in fundraising efforts for local charities, and developed a close and lasting friendship. Gerhard’s commitment to giving back to his community and building community connections is evident in everything he does. Whether he is supporting people to improve their curling skills, or sitting at the board room table helping ensure a not-for-profit organization is effective in reaching its mission… the depth of his compassion, knowledge and keen analytical skills are matched only by his willingness to bring appropriate humour and levity to conversations.
Gerhard gets the task or project done to exacting standards while having fun.

Artistic Director, Kick Start Arts
“Smarts, Kindness, intelligence”

I simply cannot speak highly enough of Maynard Group HR. I have worked with Gerhard over many years, and come back over and over again, because of the unbelievable attention to detail, highly professional nature, kindness, and intelligent interactions that always occur.

Not only does the team show exemplary knowledge in the leadership realm, but the support and insightfulness supplied to us in the process of applying for both our not-for-profit status—and more recently our charitable status—have been invaluable to say the least. If you want smarts, kindness, intelligence, and an ease of interactions, you will never be disappointed with Maynard Group HR.