Success stories

“I said to my wife "I love my job." Not everyone gets to say that, and not many get to do what they are truly passionate about, and for me, that is helping businesses achieve their best.  

Dan - I honestly don't think I would be professionally as well positioned today as I am, without you in my corner. I will be eternally indebted to you.

Thank you Coach!"

Eoin Loftus GAICD | CEO, Loftus Business Advisory

I would highly recommend Dan Kuss to anyone that has even the slightest inkling of wanting to change their life path for the best.

I am a scattered and creative person by nature so my previous attempts at goal setting were often far too imaginable and were done in such a way that never actually held me accountable to achieving any of them.

So, over the years these unachievable goals really started to get me down, to the point where even the smallest of tasks were just so overwhelming, and I was often lost as to what decisions to make.

So, I came to the conclusion that I needed to seek guidance from a goal-setting expert, but I also came to the conclusion that I needed to seek guidance from someone who essentially got it. Meaning someone who not only understood [me], but wouldn't judge what most of society would call unachievable or unattainable goals or life aspirations.

And after working with Dan I can tell you he gets it!

He has this unwavering passion and energy that he used to support and encourage me throughout the whole process.

He was there through all the highs and the lows and the moments, that often come with this work. And that is what I loved about working with Dan – he was there every step of the way. And he put in the hard yards with me so that at the end of the course, I came out with the absolute best plan of attack.

And as a bonus, I also came out with this triple dose of self-empowerment, which was just incredible.

It's been two or three months since finishing the course and Dan still follows up on me, checks in with me, making sure that I am taking those little baby steps towards these bigger dreams of mine.

And I could not be grateful enough for stumbling across him and for having that 20 seconds of courage just to, you know, reach out and ask for his help.

Seriously one of the best decisions I've made. Could not thank you, Dan, enough.

Lauren Krelshem | Actor

I’ve completed the most insightful, most enlightening and most enjoyable experience that I’ve had in a long time. You are a wonderful individual who knows his craft very well and I am glad I made the call to you and overcame the ‘Little Voice’ in my head that was saying “You don’t need anyone’s help, just get on with it!”

As a small business owner it’s so easy to fall back on ‘I know I need help and guidance but I'll ask for it tomorrow’ and tomorrow never seems to come with all we bestow upon ourselves. We battle through each day, meeting ends but the cycle never stops until one day….it’s potentially too late!

The Little Voice Mastery course, from the Blair Singer Training Academy, was far more than I expected and would recommend to individuals, teams and business owners of all levels. The way Blair guides you through the process of recognising the voice inside your head and how to deal with it is amazing. Dan, the way you guide us with passion, enthusiasm and sincerity is equally as wonderful. To be honest, it was far more than I was expecting from a business coach. But hey…I’ve since learnt…that’s you and your dedication to want to achieve and see success for your clients means everything to you. It’s a wonderful virtue of yours, Dan.

Dan, I will go this far for you: if you have a potential client who’s considering your services but isn’t sure about joining the AMAZING outcome they'll reach and all you offer, get them to call me. I am so grateful for all I’ve learnt and how I feel. The smile I have on my face, the encouraging, positive outcome I’ve reached for myself…I am happy to share with others. I’m testament to the process and all you and it has to offer.

Finally, to now call you a friend and embark on the next steps with you for me and my business incites me with excitement. I look forward  to your guidance and reaching even greater heights of success! Can’t wait to share the wins along the way.

Dean Fenwick | Director, Visible Projex

Coaches need coaching.  

As a coach myself, finding a personal coach, like Dan, who is able to connect with me where I need it most, and support my professional growth and momentum, is invaluable. Working with Dan has supercharged my own coaching practice and personal development.  He is brilliant at engaging with my design thinker and reminding me that I am a creative at heart.  

When goal setting with Dan this creative thinking approach encourages me to live my life in sync with my values in pursuit of my dreams.  

Dan’s coaching approach wills me to shine, and challenges me to honour my authentic, worthy self in service to others.

Andrea Gonzalez | High Performance Coach

Facing hugely daunting tasks, I was feeling very overwhelmed and lost with no sense of direction.

One word sums it up HELP!!! So what was the next step? 

Dan Kuss’s coaching gave me clarity and confidence at a granular level to identify the number one goal I needed to focus on and then map out the journey to that destination.

This process gave me the clarity and confidence to take control of the little voice in my head to only provide answers and positivity, not reasons to procrastinate and fear.

Dan holds you uncomfortably accountable which forces the truth to rise to the surface and clear away the mental roadblocks. Highly recommended!

Rob Newman.

I recently attended a conference where Dan talked about overcoming your weaknesses and focussing on your natural strengths for success not only at work but in life in general. Dan’s style was highly energetic and engaging. I found the content fascinating and I left the session wanting to learn more!

Ana Gozalo | 2019 Educate Plus SA/NT Chapter Conference Chair | Philanthropy Engagement & Stewardship, Scotch College Adelaide

Working with Dan has given me the space to think about what I really want and prioritise over the noise that was going on in my business and my life. I now have more direction and clarity about where I’m going and can actually enjoy my weekends, instead of stressing about work. Understanding my strengths, working on my little voice and being held accountable has helped me to set and achieve meaningful goals.

Trish Pollock | Brand and Marketing Strategist | Brand Ark

You have been certainly a crucial person to my success in my life here in Australia. All the information and conversations about Strengths (superpowers) have helped me not just by better understanding myself and improving my self-confidence, but by being aware of my superpowers and using this evidence as my own value proposition. You helped me to realise and accept that that is me in a nutshell and how to focus on these valuable talents would make everything easier rather than focusing on the negatives (weaknesses). I am so grateful because I am sure that I couldn't have done it without you. I hope more people reach to you and get into this journey of self-awareness and personal growth that has nothing else but great outcomes. Keep growing, helping and smiling.

Shirley Banderas | Digital Services Delivery Manager, RAA

Dan presented to our business network group and we couldn’t be happier with the results. We were in need of a motivational and inspirational boost, and we were not disappointed. Dan also gave us some simple mental tools to aid with eliminating procrastination and prioritising effectively. I highly recommend Dan for any group or organisation who are looking to find an edge or conquer limiting beliefs and behaviour.

Doug Phillips | Freelance Copywriter

Group projects can always be tough, especially for 6 international inexperienced students who just met each other, had various backgrounds, and were expected to solve a real-world problem and deliver a business strategy report in 3 weeks. Yet, we were fortunate enough to have Dan as our mentor throughout the project.

With all his experience and interactive approach, Dan was able to see through the changing team dynamic quickly to empower us with the mindset we needed most as a group. Meanwhile, Dan could always provide us with some simple but very actionable and effective tips in terms of project planning, team communication, client relationship management, business etiquette, etc.

And most importantly, Dan was a mentor who really cared about his students and was willing to spend extra time to share his insights and support us. Collaboratively, the team was able to deliver above the client’s expectation. Moreover, all of us consider this group experience as the most valuable and inspiring one we’ve ever had, most of which can definitely be credited to Dan.

Hao Xu | AEWEN participant (Adelaide Engage Work Experience Network)

When I met Dan it immediately caught my attention that he had one of the coolest jobs I had ever seen–he was the Success Coach. Also, the fact that he is a very charismatic, energetic, driven, creative and fun individual.

It did not take me long to start my coaching sessions with Dan, and it surely paid off. Through Dan's coaching, mostly based on positive psychology and strengths-based approach, I have been able to identify what my deepest motivations are, take action, and follow through, to then repeat in a cyclic compass-calibrating process. This has benefited many aspects of my life - not only professional, but also relationships, health, and practical aspects of time and financial self-management

Dan has surely been one of the main contributors to my current personal situation, encouraging me to identify and make the decisions that empower me, and defining success on my own terms, pursuing goals that feel true to me, but that also provide me with a sense of greater contribution. Thank you, Dan.

Nicolas Correa | Geologist. MBA. Master of Project Management

Dan is an inspiring and engaging speaker that SA Tourism Industry Council (SATIC) were fortunate enough to have as a Motivational Speaker at the 2018 SA State Tourism Conference and Flinders Ranges and Outback Tourism Forum. His keynote presentation on 'Your natural talents are your superpowers for success' helped delegates be aware of their strengths and utilise their natural talents in both their career and personal life. His presentation style is filled with passion, energy, motivation and is highly interactive. I would recommend Dan to anyone looking for a Conference or Workshop speaker.

Abbey Buckham | Event Coordinator, South Australian Tourism Industry Council

Before working with Dan I was putting in long hours, wearing many hats, feeling stressed and always tired. The first thing we did was to set goals in several key areas of my life and business. We hired a general manager and introduced systems and key metrics to measure my businesses performance. 

I now have more time to work on my business and myself, instead of just in it. My fitness has improved, my wealth has grown and we even got a dog. I would recommend Dan to anyone looking to make improvements in their life and business who knows that they need guidance and accountability, or even a sounding board for ideas – especially when the heat is on.

Adrian | Adelaide

Dan recently gave a very engaging and valuable presentation on ‘Networking and Employability Skills’ at the Annual Rotary District 9500 RYLA program (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards). His presentation style was energetic and interactive, and inspired participants, aged 18-26, to believe in themselves and their ability to achieve their career goals by utilising their new found skills.

Of the 15 presenters we heard from throughout the week-long leadership program, many participants commented that Dan was their favourite because of his engaging presentation style and the useful and realistic tips he was able to provide.

Katey Halliday | Coordinator RYLA – Rotary Youth Leadership Awards

At a time in my life when my inner compass was broken, Dan was able to work through my thoughts to determine a positive direction and put me back on track.

Actually I came to the conclusion myself, but Dan asked the right questions to really make me think about what I wanted. It was through this systematic thought process and coaching through my brain clutter, I was able to determine very real goals and to finally find some meaning and focus.

It reinvigorated my drive to succeed; not just in my career, but in my family and personal life and most importantly in myself. He won’t do the work for you, everyone is accountable for their own destiny, no excuses, but with his coaching, he will ensure failure is not an option.

Prue Grund | Little Red Caboose