A proactive approach to change

“With gratitude for all you've opened my eyes and ears to - I couldn't have found a more perfect blend of - understanding & empathy - knowledge & experience - values & beliefs - contacts & tools to help me grow.”

“Because of your coaching, I am being as planned as I need to be. It has been helpful to have advice, talk things through and bounce ideas around. I am no longer stressed about the long-term role options I can have.”

“The mentoring walk with Duncan was a revelation. Walking together in nature brings a whole different depth to business meetings and an appreciation of what really matters. I left the session inspired , re-energised and with a changed perspective. Duncan is hugely experienced, insightful and generous with his knowledge. If you are looking for clarity on your next step, or know you want to make a difference and be a force for good, but not sure how, then I strongly suggest taking a walk with Duncan.”

“Duncan's mentorship has provided me with real pearls of advice and inspirational ideas to put into practice in my work as CEO. His style is both relaxed and challenging and after each session I come away feeling invigorated and inspired.I thoroughly recommend anyone to work with Duncan if your role involves leadership.”

David Brookfield, CEO Birchwood Highland

“I just wanted to say thank you for the coaching session on Tuesday. I always feel uplifted and energised by our coaching sessions. I thought you'd like to know I woke up the following morning with lots of energy and ideas flying around and a key phrase in my head… put simply coaching with you feeds my soul”

“Over the time we have worked together my role has been consolidated and we have expanded services, grown our team and we have got more solid. The impact of your coaching has been really helpful in how I report to the board on a regular basis and my non-executives have said that they notice me using my power well.”

Ruth McLennan, CEO Care for Carers

“Duncan has vast experience in supporting change management within a range of organisation types. He is able to review, assess and evaluate complex problems and organise factual and anecdotal information. He has a calm supportive style which encourages individuals and teams to reflect, produce self generated answers and accept accountability.”

Deborah Grant, CEO Indigo Childcare

“Duncan was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout.  He had a good focus on our common goal and avoided too much jargon or bureaucracy – very outcome focused which was very appreciated.“

Wendy Wilkinson Deputy Director, Scottish Government

“Thank you so much for your invaluable help.  It was so good that I didn’t need to do much else, except for know in my heart why I love this work”…

A recent client who as a result of a 1 hour interview coaching session got the job of her dreams.  

“Duncan Wallace is a fine coach, organisational consultant and trainer. Reap the benefit of his intelligence, insight and skill! He has shown great diligence throughout his professional life in pursuing learning and his commitment to his values.” 

Derek Raffaelli, Psychoanalytical Psychotherapist and Organisational Psychologist.

“Duncan takes a very person centred approach and worked with us in a way that we felt listened to and empowered to develop in ways that were essential for growth of our business. At no point did we feel merely instructed but supportively guided towards our own solutions, building skills to take away and re-use.  I would thoroughly recommend Duncan's method of coaching for entrepraneurs who want to understand their business better.”  

Louise McAllister, Co-Founder/Director at Green Aspirations

“Duncan Wallace has been a close colleague of mine for several years. I value working with Duncan for his sharp, clear thinking, his passion for social justice and his commitment to going the extra mile for clients and colleagues.” 

Joette Thomas, Lead Partner at Animate Consulting

“Duncan has enabled me to have confidence in my direction and decisions and has an excellent understanding of the wider external context within which the organisation operates” 

Fiona Sinclair, Volunteer Services Manager, Mental Health at NHSGCC

“Just attended an excellent two day refresher train the trainer course with Duncan. Gained lots if new ideas and given opportunities to reflect on (and redesign) some of my current practice. Thank you!”

Anne Crandles, Practice Management Consultant, Scottish Government