Dan Doherty
LIFE & Business Coach
Design the life
and business
you want
Material success hasn’t delivered what you’d hoped.
The business takes too much of your time.
The people you love get the leftovers.
It’s time to make a change:
“Dan is a great business coach. He helped me navigate some crucial negotiations by giving me the confidence and strategies I needed, helping to increase our profitability.”
Helen Jackson-Wilding
Director, Sweetpea Catering Ltd
“Dan has a wonderful way with people. He is ready to get into the detail and asks searching questions. Highly conscientious and committed to getting results. I highly recommend.”
Steve Fox
Director, Fox Cycling
I coach business owners who want to be successful at work but also at home.
Leaders with the courage to design the life they want and do what it takes to get there.
Individuals who believe that life is too precious and short to waste.
About me
I’m the founder and current CEO of fundraising and communications agency Better Story. It began as a startup with no employees in May 2019, and has grown year on year to a current team of 13 staff. We help charities with turnovers of £80k to £8million to raise more funds for their amazing work by delivering a range of fundraising and comms services…
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Prior to that, I was privileged to lead international charity The George Muller Charitable Trust in my hometown of Bristol during a period of growth and change. During my time as CEO, we opened a custom-built museum, telling the story of our founder George Muller who cared for 10,000 orphans in the Victorian Era.
Until 2023, I co-led the European branch of the global fundraising movement illumiNations. That involved organising and hosting prestigious events for philanthropists at venues such as Gleneagles, Hampton Court Palace and Stirling Castle, helping to raise over £7 million for the partner organisations.
I live in Corsham, Wiltshire, with my two young daughters and labradoodle. Looking after all 3 of them is what inspires me to find, and help others find, a greater sense of purpose and balance in life and work.
Why talk to me?
It’s not hard to find a coach with years of senior experience at VP, Director and CEO level, like me.
But can you find one who is still growing a successful business, without getting sucked into it?
Someone who continues to model what you are aiming for:
Year on year growth
Working on the business, not in it
Building a resilient pipeline of leads
Prioritising people, first and foremost
Selling £100,000s of services each year
“Dan has been a true source of encouragement to me since I started my business. He has given me useful pointers as to the areas I should focus on and great advice on actions I can take to expand my client base.”
Funsho Ojo
Director, Brampton Financial Services Ltd
“I just wanted to say a huge thank you for your time and advice. Our hour together was so valuable. It really helped me crystallise the strategic priorities for Wild Shots. Thank you for all your wisdom and expertise – truly appreciated.“
Harriet Nimmo
Director, Wild Shots Outreach
The truth is…
…most successful business owners are so focussed on their work, they don’t have much time to help others along the way. And past entrepreneurs who’ve sold their businesses aren’t always up to date with the challenges we have right now.
I’m here to offer help in the thick of it!
Ready to go? Click to book a one-off coaching session or a block of six.
Want to know more? Book your free discovery call or send me an email.
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Topics we could cover:
Finding your ‘why?’
Financial freedom
Deciding a career move
Validation of start-up idea
Building a profitable side hustle
Increasing business profitability
Improving your work-life balance
Looking after your mind and body
Using LinkedIn for Lead Gen and Sales
How to thrive whilst growing a non-profit
“Dan’s background in business leadership, entrepreneurialism and pastoral care gives him a unique skill set to help professionals find the equilibrium between ambition at work and balance in their lives.”
Rob Morgan
Deputy Head, St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
“Dan's passion for fostering professional success as well as personal fulfilment is truly inspiring … his genuine care and expertise make him an excellent business coach to anyone seeking growth and fulfillment in all aspects of their lives.”
David Fedyk
Manager, Tesla
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