“Gary has supported me through many ideas and several big decisions in my life.

When I work with him, I know I’m with someone who truly listens- deeply listens. Deep listening is a rare dying art and being in the presence of somebody who practices it allows me to explore ideas with greater depth and accuracy.

Gary doesn’t interrupt or listen just to respond—he listens so you can hear yourself more clearly.

He pairs that with thoughtful, well-judged questions that get to the heart of what matters. I always leave our conversations feeling confident that my ideas are in safe and capable hands.

Gary brings clarity to even the murkiest situations and holds me accountable to what truly matters. He’s also a pleasure to work with—fun, kind, and measured.”

“Gary instilled in us a greater sense of self-belief and confidence. He helped us see our work from different perspectives, expanding our thinking to focus on areas that will make our work more sustainable.

His approach is creative, enjoyable and transformative. He's able to communicate views and ideas that are not easy to hear but are necessary to understand.

One unexpected benefit of working with Gary is that it helped us (Tracey & Jon) become more aligned. We now have an even closer working relationship as colleagues because we share insights about our passions, work frustrations, and future possibilities as we look to ensure the long-term sustainability of our ministry.”

“Gary helped me move from financial stress and business fog to clarity and focus. I’m now more intentional with my creative work, freer with my time and more authentic in how I show up.”

“ ‘A life line’ …. is the best way I can describe what Gary has given me. You know when you pour heart, soul and every inch of being into your business idea but just can’t seem to move it forward?

And then I was introduced to Gary…the clouds started to clear.

The process gave me a sense of security and reassurance which, when you are a company of one, is important. 

I went from being alone to having someone that was genuinely interested in me and my idea, not as a customer but as a person.

I am so happy.

Gary thinks in a really logical way which gets you clear but also is hugely creative with idea development.

I would highly recommend him.”

“Ideas can be personal, private and at times fragile. Gary brings a wealth of experience from helping people from a very diverse spectrum. 

If you have an idea in your head or an idea that needs fresh thinking, I can’t recommend highly enough to share that idea with Gary. He will give you and your idea the care and attention that we very often forget to do ourselves, but most of all he will give you clarity. I think clarity is one of the magic ingredients that brings any idea to life! 

If you have come this far and are reading these testimonials, you could call any one of these people as a reference of endorsement of Gary and you will hear the same thing said in a multitude of different ways... do it!!!”

“The process was life-changing for me. A truly awe-inspiring (and sometimes scary) journey through various level of ‘being’- intellectual, experiential and spiritual.

It was a somewhat ‘Wizard of Oz’ like experience…. if you’re ready for it…. then follow The Yellow Brick Road to the land of Dojo Dunstan, (Japanese meaning of Dojo - “place of the way”).

What did I get out of it?:

1. Lost… then…. Found

2. Freedom

3. Truth & insight

4. Greater balance

5. A life-long friend and guide.”

“Working with Gary was the catalyst for a remarkable journey of clarification and confidence.

It has helped us face up honestly to our blockers, identify where to place our energy and make some very important business decisions. Gary supported us to see new opportunities and take bold steps in new directions — Thank you very much.”

“Gary has an incredible talent in helping people with ideas and identifying if they will work for them and their needs.

The process and its themes are incredibly thorough, offering an eye-opening and creative exploration of your idea, with you at the helm and Gary’s support and caring guidance the entire way through.

The clarity achieved at the end of the process is invaluable. In my case, allowing me to see why my idea was not working for me and helping me to walk away from it and towards something that was aligned with my values and needs.”

“Gary understood my ideas when they were still emerging, and helped me shape them into something that resonated with others more easily. Together we got clear on who we were trying to help, why and how, and to make courageous decisions about where to focus and what was outside of our domain. With this support my confidence in what was emerging grew, and allowed something beautiful to develop beyond anything I would have dared imagine. 

Gary's openness and generous attention, alongside his willingness to ask difficult and direct questions is a powerful combination. I'm so grateful for this support to gain insight and clarity, to find a way to contribute something in the world in a way that works for me and is aligned with my deepest values.”

“Working with Gary has been transformational.

He has helped me see off old demons, reflect and learn from past events, made me laugh, and held space with me in a way that enabled me to find solutions to problems and grasp opportunities.

Gary has helped me get things in perspective when I am buried in clutter.

A great enabler. 

Thank you Gary.”

“Gary’s ability to listen. question and simplify using his proven techniques has added value at various stages in my career, personal life and now in my voluntary work.

I can recommend Gary Dunstan without reservation.

There is also the advantage of getting to really know one of the nicest, most sincere and smartest people you will ever meet.”