Success Stories

I’m pleased to recommend Duncan Redman of Dare to Dream. Duncan is an exceptional business coach, and I hope anyone reading this considers using his services. When we wanted to sharpen our focus, align individual and team goals, and scale our sales operations, Duncan helped us turn things around. Working with Duncan enabled us to increase productivity and establish a much clearer leadership structure within just a few months. His approach was supportive, practical, and stress-free. I hope others who read this choose to take the journey with Duncan, a truly outstanding business coach. David Walsh - Budget Print Group

We have worked with Duncan for over 9 years now and we credit him to the success of our business (and our marriage!) His advice is always honest, his knowledge of business is exemplary, and we always come away from meetings with renewed energy and practical homework for our business (and mental) health. Duncan is always reassuring and supportive of the directions you want to take as business owners. He has been an invaluable asset and we are always grateful for his time and input.

I've had a few sessions with Duncan and each one has left me feeling both empowered and clearer about my next steps. What sets him apart is how practical the sessions are, rather than just talking about goals, he had me take real action on the spot, and I ended up booking a room to host my event during one of our sessions. Duncan strikes a great balance between genuinely listening and giving honest, useful feedback. He creates space to work through ideas and doubts, but keeps things moving toward concrete outcomes. I've come away from each session more motivated and confident about what's possible. If you're looking for someone who is encouraging, insightful, and will actually get you taking action rather than just planning it, I'd highly recommend working with Duncan.

Connected through a friend, I have had the gift of meeting Duncan. With a change in my support network and feeling isolated and overwhelmed Duncan has been listening generously and with a depth of wisdom informed by his personal and lived experience. I feel seen and understood in my challenges and appreciate the way Duncan invites me to witness myself and reflect, question and be curious about my beliefs, values, needs, desires and visions. This kind of business support is invaluable. I’m excited and open to daring to dream and experiencing the journey of that path. Thank you Duncan for your help and support so far.

I had a really valuable session with Duncan yesterday and came away feeling encouraged and challenged. The conversation helped me think more deeply about my long-term vision and what I want my business and life to look like. I appreciated the balance of listening and honest feedback. He created space for me to talk through ideas and fears, but also pushed back on some of the self-doubt that has probably been limiting me more than I realised. I left feeling more motivated and confident about what’s possible moving forward. If you’re looking for someone who is insightful and able to challenge your thinking in a constructive and encouraging way, I’d recommend working with Dare to Dream.

very inspiring and great to talk with Duncan Redman.

Duncan has a unique ability to create a safe space while asking the right questions to get to the core of what really matters - all without it feeling forced. Our initial interaction had a profound impact on both my personal and professional life. There was alot unpacked in a short space of time, yet everything landed with clarity and purpose. I walked away feeling realigned, with a clearer sense of direction and a renewed confidence in my next steps. Anyone seriously considering this - please just take that leap! I highly recommend D2D.

I spoke to Duncan yesterday for an initial consultation in regard to my current position with my business and the issues I am having. Duncan spoke at length about his background and was raw and honest about his shortcomings and issues he had in his past. This put me at ease and a lot of what he said I associated similar feelings so I felt I could express honestly what I was feeling without being judged. I spoke to Duncan about my issues with the business and how it was making me feel and the frustrations I was feeling. Duncan was able to listen and give constructive thoughtful feedback, and I was appreciative of his raw honesty, and I could feel his empathy and his wanting to help me. I would recommend Duncan for anyone having frustrations, feeling lost and being stuck or just a mentor for their business. He is very patient and has a friendly, at ease type personality, so it's very easy to talk with him. I will be talking to him again soon

Duncan offers business coaching that will knock your socks off. He creates a comfortable space for sharing ideas and your career goals. Mostly he has the ability to extract what is closest to your heart v mind and work out some tangible steps to narrow your focus and lead you in this direction. I highly recommend Dare to Dream services.

I recently had my first meeting with Duncan and walked away with an absolute treasure trove of information. I’m no longer thinking about what the next few months will look like but instead what the next 5 years will. He gave me the space to share my journey and has put me on a path that I am positive will lead to success. Cheers, Duncan!

Attended my First Meeting with Duncan today regarding a Business Idea I got. He is a good listener, paid great attention to how I narrated my ideas and provided correct and much needed guidance towards how to approach the whole business process. I will definitely recommend him if you are someone just like me thinking of consulting a Business coach.

I recently had my first discussion with Duncan and was incredibly impressed. Duncan created a space that felt supportive, encouraging, and genuinely inspiring. He listened deeply, asked thoughtful questions, and offered insights that were both practical and empowering. He doesn’t shy away from asking the challenging and often difficult questions that not everyone wants to face - but does so with empathy and a genuine desire to help you grow. What stood out most was his clear understanding of the unique challenges that come with running a family business - his insight in this area made the conversation feel especially relevant and valuable. I left our conversation feeling motivated, empowered and clearer about our next steps. Highly recommend to anyone looking for guidance, growth, and a meaningful mentoring experience!

Sound advice.

With a long list of possibilities accumulating for the New Year 2025 - which to prioritize? Duncan has a very strong business background and in previous meetings, he has always homed in on the simple things that hold me back from time to time - getting to the core of what's important to me, why I established my business and why it has thrived now for a decade. Thank you so much Duncan for another insightful session. Here's to a year of exciting opportunities!

I had a great meeting with Duncan today. He started by asking insightful questions about my business, which helped me reflect on my goals and challenges. From there, he quickly identified the stage I’m at and guided me on how to align my personality with my business direction. This conversation really helped clear up the confusion I had and gave me a fresh perspective. What I appreciated most was how engaging and efficient the discussion was. The questions he asked encouraged me to think deeply, and instead of just giving me answers, he helped me find clarity on my own. He really understands my business and aspirations, and the way he structured the conversation naturally led to practical steps I need to take to grow both personally and professionally. If you’re looking for a business coach who can help you gain clarity, align your goals, and take actionable steps, I highly recommend Duncan.

I can wholeheartedly recommend Duncan as an outstanding Business Mentor. Duncan supported me over a 7 year journey from the beginnings of my business to it delivering a sustainable livelihood and significant joy. Duncan's encouragement, honest challenge and wise guidance provided a critical part of the foundation upon which I built my business. Duncan's has a wonderful gift for fostering belief in yourself and your dreams to build and run a business.

When I first met Duncan, I had newly started running my clothing business, unsure of how to navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship. From the very beginning, Duncan’s deep knowledge of business principles, combined with his fresh approach to measuring success in a way that aligns with your actual goals, rather than just perceived goals, transformed the way I viewed why I was doing what I was doing. Duncan’s mentorship early on in my career instilled in me the importance of creating businesses that served me, and to not end up serving my businesses. I have carried this ethos with me ever since and it in turn has served me, many times. What makes Duncan such an asset to any business owner, is not simply his breadth of expertise in traditional business principles, but his ability to help you understand your why - the heart of everything you are doing. His mentorship has been instrumental in gaining an understanding that I had limiting beliefs, and it was those core beliefs about myself and what I could achieve was what needed my focus, not just another sale to tally. Duncan is also a connector, and over the years has connected me to so many people of quality. Duncan’s net is far reaching, and welcomes all. I take no hesitation in saying that of anyone I have come across in my entrepreneurship journey, there is not a single other person I would hope to have in my court supporting me through running my business more than Duncan. The single best thing you can do for yourself and your business is to work with him. I am so deeply grateful for the role Duncan played in helping me find in myself the business leader I am today.

I had come to a place of confusion, accompanied by what seemed an inability to move forward in both my business and personal life. With a lot going on in my life I felt as if I was treading water in a muddy pond, with my nose just above the water line. After returning home from a week long retreat there was a consistent rhetoric going on in my mind that wasn’t going away “it is time to step fully into and live my best life.” Enter Duncan from Dare to Dream Mentoring. On the Dare to Dream Mentoring website there is a statement that offers a no-obligation discussion and it was asking me personally… “Are you ready to re-discover your passion, re-align your actions, and create a business that supports the life to which you truly aspire?” I took up that offer and was blown away its impact. For the first time in ages I was guided back to touch my “why”, why I was so passionate about what I have to offer those who grace my door, along with the “how” I arrived there. My heart is excited The one thing Duncan guarantees is that you will think differently - and for me he was true to his word.

I can't fully express my gratitude for the incredible guidance and support I've received from Duncan as I embark on my journey of opening my new business. From our very first session, Duncan's positive energy and motivation have pushed me out of my shell and helped me find the inner confidence to truly thrive in my industry. As someone who has always struggled with self-confidence, I feared these personal insecurities would hinder the growth of my business. However, with Duncan's mentorship and support, I now feel more than confident in my ability to tackle anything that comes my way. If I could give a 100-star review, I would. Duncan is truly exceptional. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to grow both their business and themselves personally. Thank you Duncan!

I had nervous expectations about meeting with Duncan. I knew I had a lot of questions and wondered if he would listen and really take me seriously. He did. He asked for a full history of my work life and what led me to start my own business. He then challenged my thought patterns and asked me to look deeper to figure out what I wanted to do. It was only the first meeting so I can't comment much more than that; but I recommend meeting with him if you "dare to dream".

Duncan provided not just guidance, but a profound insight into my capabilities and potential. His approach was uniquely tailored to my personal goals, and challenges, blending practical strategies with motivational support. Thanks, Duncan!

It was great to catch up with Duncan yesterday and share with him how my business evolved and the successes and failures that I have experienced. Duncan has been my mentor since he ignited the spark and challenged me to pursue my dream. I discussed yesterday what I am looking to do and he gave me a clear and measurable method to focus on starting with 'where do I/we want to be in 5 years' time first and then plan the 'how' with positive language and milestones. Thanks Duncan for challenging me to 'dare to dream' and make the dream reality!

It really was a pleasure meeting with Duncan today. He showed his passion for helping people by giving friendly, objective and insightful ideas/leads about my work and life in a manner that gave me more confidence to take the next steps. Thank you Duncan. I now dare! Dare to have a coffee and chat with Duncan... you won't be disappointed!

I had a coffee and chat with Duncan, where he shared valuable new insights about my views on life, career, and my own business. I appreciate Duncan's approach in helping me see things from a new perspective.

Duncan's experiences, processes, insights and candour have provided material value to how I think about and approach my business. I better understand the phases of business development and the opportunities and threats that I need to understand and manage to be successful. Duncan's insights have enabled me to focus on the essential elements and be more proactive and deliberate.