Conrad was my growth coach in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme

He has a rare skill – he doesn’t tell you what to think, he asks the thing that makes you figure it out yourself.

By the end of 13 weeks I had a sharper vision, a clearer growth plan, and a much better understanding of our blind spots. A large part of that is down to Conrad’s leadership of our growth group.

If you get the chance to work with him, take it.

I would highly recommend Conrad without hesitation. He is extremely personable, genuinely caring, and invested in your success. His knowledge and expertise are invaluable, and he has a real talent for helping you see challenges more clearly and approach them with greater confidence.

Conrad significantly helped in my recent career transition, with greater empathy and active listening, empowering me with strategic mindset as well as some practical tools. He also stretched me not to lose sight of my longer term goal. I would highly recommend to partner with Conrad for those who are in the cross road of a career change.

Conrad helped me look at things differently.

Working with him on the programme was brilliant, he challenged my old ways of thinking and helped me build a strategic plan built around my North Star vision. This wasn’t fluffy stuff, the plan addressed the granularity needed to sets things up for success.

Thank you Conrad

Conrad, you really helped me to find peace in all the movement – to find clarity over what really matters to me and how to use that to guide my decisions going forwards. I wouldn’t have got there on my own and appreciate your unfailingly kindness and relentlessly creativity. Thank you.

He is always prepared for our sessions and occasionally gives me homework or small challenges to do ahead of the next one – which are always thought provoking and relevant. I particularly like this tailored approach

I really appreciate the emphasis on small changes and the unique perspective which has helped me see things differently. It’s honestly been a game-changer for me

I have worked with Conrad over the last 13-weeks as part of the Goldman Sachs 10KSB programme. Conrad’s approach is exactly what I needed. A strategic thinker/challenger, in the real world. He took time to understand our sector, my challenges as a founder and leader, and worked with me on building a business built to last in the real world. Highly recommend Conrad to any SME’s looking for a strategic COO.

I worked with Conrad at Deutsche Bank during a time the business we were in was going thru a critical turnaround transformation. I remember Conrad as influential in a particular way – he wasn’t the one to speak loudly at meetings yet he was setting the agenda. He was also nudging people (including me) into roles/positions where they could best use their skills and help the business, and generally setting an example of how to be an honest and sincere contributor. I appreciated Conrad’s congeniality and positive attitude mixed with a pragmatism and acumen about what was necessary for us to achieve, and his focus on the goals that brought us along and I think led to the required revitalization.

Conrad Da Cunha was my Growth Expert on the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Programme (Cohort 23) – and the single best thing I can say about him is this: he operates exactly the way his website says he does.

Trust, integrity, kindness – these aren’t just words on his homepage. They’re how he actually shows up. As the founder of Bankuet, I came into the programme carrying a lot of complexity – a social enterprise at a genuine inflection point, with big strategic questions on the table. Conrad met all of it with clarity, care, and no ego whatsoever.

He’s one of those rare advisors who makes you feel both challenged and supported in the same breath. I left every session thinking more clearly than when I arrived. He is also able to draw upon significant operational experience, meaning it’s not just about ideas – it’s about execution and carrying forward strategic decisions.

For any founder or leader looking for a thinking partner they can genuinely trust – Conrad is the real thing, and I’d commend him to you.

I speak up, I am heard and I feel empowered.
I can’t tell you how life changing that feels.
I did not make this change alone, I was able to make these changes in a safe space with Conrad, who guided me how to challenge my negative internal chatter of self doubt, to trust my instinct and go with my core values. I feel balanced, energised and extremely excited about my next steps in reaching my full potential 🙏

What I appreciate most is the delicate balance he strikes between support and challenge. He acts as a partner, encouraging me to discover my own insights

I have had the pleasure to work with Conrad in the past year as I am going through a career transition. From the start of our work together, I found Conrad very approachable. He clearly understood my objectives and helped guide me to recognise my core values and my “non-negotiables” which were the foundation for identifying the next step in my career. Conrad challenged me to think outside of my comfort zone and continues to provide me with tangible feedback and insightful tips to help me achieve my goals without compromise. I would highly recommend anyone looking to make a career shift to reach out to Conrad for a structured and yet fluid coaching experience.

Conrad is highly intellectual, courteous, patient and a fantastic listener. His analytical skills and ability to cut through the chaff and provide strategic business advice and counsel is second to none. Conrad was my growth coach during the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme, not only was he an amazing growth expert and coach to our group, but also provided guidance and insights to many others on our cohort. He has been invaluable, and has provided eye-opening insights into my business and what levers to pull and use in order to begin the growth journey my business deserves. He is a conscientious person that thrives on understanding people to the core, aand building on that. His ability to instil confidence in people and communicate with candour and transparency is something that I noticed throughout my time working with him. I look forward to maintaining a relationship with Conrad beyond the programme.

I count myself truly lucky to have had Conrad as a boss and continue to count him as a true friend. I can attest first hand that Conrad walks the walk – he is a fantastic coach and mentor who truly cares about people. Conrad helped me regain my lost confidence (actually it was pretty shattered at the time) and gave me the support and opportunities to grow professionally. I wouldn’t be where I am today without his fantastic leadership and support.

Thank you, I really enjoyed today; and thank you for distilling the noise from the truth. You are once again proving that you are very good at whatever you do

His guidance has not only sharpened my focus but also enriched my 2024 with a surge of motivation and drive. Conrad is easy to converse with, always ready to share insightful ideas and practical solutions. I couldn’t recommend him highly enough!❤️