Courageous Decision Opiniões 

I reached out to Dean at a moment when I thought my boyfriend and I could no longer talk about a topic we were struggling with without ending up fighting. He listened to us very kindly, and after seeing hope in his feedback, my boyfriend and I decided to go through a program he personalized for us. We decided to do some one-on-one sessions and some together.

I highly recommend working with Dean, as he gave us practical tools to better understand each other and communicate in a way that helps us avoid triggering each other and instead connect and relate to one another.

I ended up realizing that his coaching helped me even more personally than I had expected. While it helped with the original reason I reached out to him, it also gave me a deeper understanding of myself: why I react in certain ways, what triggers me, and how past experiences can shape how I respond to life.

I will always be grateful for the awareness I gained through his coaching. I became more connected to who I am and to the life I want to live.

One of the things I appreciated most was how genuinely he cared about creating a safe space where I could be myself and work through whatever I was experiencing. His guidance became especially important as I went through a whole new chapter in my life and moved to a different country.

Having his support during such a big transition was key in helping me understand how I was relating to people and how I approached new situations that could trigger old experiences. But now, I was able to approach relationships and challenges differently.

God blessed me with Dean, as he came into my life at such an important time. I truly recommend working with him if you want to better understand yourself, feel more confident in who you are, feel encouraged, and develop healthier, more conscious and loving ways to relate to others.

So grateful to have a coach like Dean. He has given me more than advice. He’s helped me see life with a more positive perspective and reminded me of the beauty that can come from understanding myself and my relationships.

Coach Dean has a special way of listening and guiding without judgment. His words have helped me through difficult moments, given me clarity when I needed it, and encouraged me to believe in myself and in the possibilities life has to offer.

What I appreciate most is that he doesn’t just teach about relationships. He genuinely cares about people. His kindness, wisdom, and positive energy have made a meaningful difference in my life.

Im grateful to have had his support and guidance. He brings light, encouragement, and positivity into my life and has helped me in more ways than he probably realizes. I would wholeheartedly recommend Dean to anyone looking for support in understanding themselves and their relationships.

May you help more people Dean God bless 🙏🏻

My experience working with Dean was phenomenal. He helped me completely change the trajectory of how I was going to handle a very tense, and delicate situation in a relationship. Without his coaching and guidance during this, I think events could have turned out really badly.

This event stressed me out more than I can ever remember being before. Yet he helped me navigate those waters, do what was right regardless, and it paid off massively by doing so.

After him helping me resolve this, my business immediately started to pick up where it is now doing better than ever, making multiple 6 figures easily.

Whether you need help in a romantic, business or casual relationship like a friendship, Dean is a master at navigating these dynamics in a mature and high conscious way. To the point where I look back at the situation he helped me with and am so happy with how it was handled.

Thank you Dean! Keep sharing your gifts and helping people in the powerful ways you are. I can't recommend working with him enough.

I’ve known Dean for many years and observed his journey to transforming himself into a one of the most insightful and authentic relationship advisors. There is something about him that draws people to him when they are at their most vulnerable point in life. I never could explain why that is, but when I found myself in such place, I did not hesitate to turn to him for guidance and support. I felt confused, I felt devalued and lost. These were not my typical emotions as I pride myself on being strong, self-aware, certain and confident.
The energy that Dean approached me with was compassion and kindness. I felt safe to be weak, to grieve, to sit in the pain and allow it to pass through me. He helped me process and accept the loss. He never said ”you can do it, you’ll be ok”. Instead, he allowed me to internalize my feelings and find learnings and growth in pain in my grief. This was the most valuable process, to “drain the wound” entirely, not to let it infect my mind and soul and poison my next relationship.
This way of dealing with a break up allowed me to find back my strength and optimism, to not fall into blaming the other or shaming myself. I could look back and be grateful and at peace with it. This helped me clear the path and gain confidence in myself.
When I share my experience and perspective with others, they find it incredible how I found strength to deal with a break up with so much grace and love. But the truth it – I would not, if Dean wasn’t there for me. If he did not guide me and helped me see the more empowering way through – I would not find it myself. I had to re-listen to our conversations to just get the affirmation, to lean in and trust him and he never failed. I trusted Dean, I followed his advice and I am ever grateful for it. If you are looking for someone to help you navigate without judgement, with compassion, with kindness and with empathy – look no further. He will do all he can to help you, he will find the way to deliver the message in the way that will resonate with you and pull you out of the darkness. Sometimes, we just can’t do it ourselves and having Dean by my side landed me on a bright side of my future.

Dean is absolutely fantastic. He has a true knack for driving productive introspection and effective communication. My girlfriend and I worked with him jointly, and it was nothing but a beneficial experience for all us. I highly recommend Dean and Courageous Decision! Without any reservation.

Dean is very wise, caring and respectful. He gently guided me to see the root of the problems I had and also gave me the tools to work on them. I tried books, podcasts and many more before seeing him, but I feel things really started to positively change after seeing him. I definitely recommend him.

Dean has an incredible natural ability to hold space and be fully present, creating an atmosphere where you feel completely safe to express your emotions, doubts, fears, and challenges. He has a unique gift for translating complex ideas into simple, practical insights you can apply in everyday life. No matter what you’re going through, he meets you with genuine care, attentiveness, and compassion. Time and again, his wisdom, energy, and experience have helped me find clarity and make even the toughest decisions with ease.

Taking this workshop was a transformative experience. It helped me develop tools to engage in deeper, more conscious conversations, coming from a place of listening, emotional validation, and without judgment. I learned to recognize when something triggers me and how to communicate it assertively, without hurting others or shutting down. This has positively impacted my relationships, both with friends and with myself.

Dean and Janet’s way of teaching was clear, honest, and very grounded. Listening to how they apply these tools in their own relationship brought the content to life—it helped me truly understand how to use them in real, everyday situations.

Understanding attachment styles also helped me make sense of how I relate to others and where my reactions come from. I loved taking it and highly recommend it.

I loved the experience! I 100% recommend the workshop. It helped me understand why it's so important to know how to communicate what you want and feel with your partner, whether it's to improve the relationship or to get out of toxic situations.

What helped me the most was realizing and truly comprehend my response to conflict. I constantly felt very provoked and had no desire to have any kind of relationship with no one. Knowing this was like bringing a deep awareness of my wound and being able to express it in a mature way, instead of preferring to run away. When I put this into practice with my partner, it opened the path of mutual understanding and it felt that he was really on my side and not against me. This strengthened our bond and allowed me to relate in a way I'd always wanted to relate. I felt very understood by Dean and Janet; both of them transmit such empathy that they truly support you in the workshop!

I finally found the tools to communicate assertively not only with a romantic partner but in all my relationships. I firmly believe that if we were thought this when we were kids, all our relationships would be way simpler. This workshop helped me be aware of my own truth and being able to communicate it without attacking or invalidating others. When put into practice, there´s a clear difference between the difficult conversations I used to have and the ones I have now. I feel more in control, being able to react differently when Im triggered and in general I just feel calmer. Thanks Dean and Janet for sharing this powerful information with so much love.

Taking this course was a game-changer for how I approach communication in my personal and professional relationships. Dean and Janet created a safe and insightful space to reflect on how we express ourselves and connect with others on different levels.

One of the most valuable aspects of the course was gaining awareness of certain communication opportunity areas I hadn’t noticed before. Through thoughtful guidance and practical exercises, I was able to recognize patterns that were holding me back from expressing my emotions clearly and receiving feedback openly.

Dean and Janet’s teaching helped me feel more confident and grounded during difficult conversations. I now find it much easier to articulate my needs, listen actively, and show up with more presence in my relationships. Their approach is both compassionate and practical, and I’m truly grateful for the growth I experienced during this journey.

Highly recommend this course to anyone looking to deepen their communication skills and strengthen their connections with others.

The Course with Dean was amazing and gave me so much insight in my personal life and behavior in my relationship . His sweet and knowledgeable approach feels very soothing and he is a great space holder during this very intimate encounter . I can highly recommend Dean and his work for everyone that would love to dig deeper in their own personality !

I'm Dani, and I joined the workshop feeling a bit insecure. It was all new to me, and honestly, the idea of sharing personal feelings felt scary. I’d been feeling unheard in my relationship, like my partner just didn’t understand me, and that left me sad and frustrated. But the tools I learned in the workshop completely opened my eyes to what healthy communication really looks like. I started to see my patterns more clearly and became aware of the stories I was telling myself, how I spoke to myself, and how I expressed my feelings. That’s when I realized, this was the missing piece in how I communicated. I began using these tools with my partner. At first, nothing seemed to change. But within a day, something shifted, she picked up on my new approach, and it felt like a sunrise breaking through between us. I’m truly grateful for this new self-awareness and the transformation it’s brought to me and my relationship. This experience has been a turning point!

Thank you for that mind changing experience, it made me realize all the passive and hurtful ways of communication that I had in my relationship with myself and my partner. Mostly caused by me thinking he was the problem!
Just last week my relationship was ending after already months of many arguments and break ups. We both wanted to be together but were frustrated in our ways of relating and hurting each other. There was a lot of resentment, disconnection and both didn’t feel appreciated. I felt stuck. We were tired of fighting and sad, not knowing what to do anymore because no matter how much we tried to figure things out it kept making things worse.
The communication tools I learned in the Workshop with Dean already changed my relationship only within a few hours!! And it was just me who changed my approach and my partner naturally followed. Because of the different way I could express myself after the workshop and it took our connection to a completely different level.
I applied the tools directly in the way I communicated with myself and my partner. Which brought us closer together and understanding the other.
I went from fighting to working as a team within hours. And that just because I changed my ways of communicating after the eye opening observations I could make about myself with your instructions.
I realized I was stuck in blaming my partner for all my and our problems and trying to control him instead of trusting and working together. I’ve been living like that for so long that I didn’t notice those were my thought patterns where I was victimizing and hurting myself.
Seeing the different ways of communication that are possible and looking at the way I’ve been doing it till now made me realize I was a huge part of the disconnection with my partner and myself. Now with this more loving approach and mindset everything has changed. Not just with my couple but also with myself. We all deserve to treat ourselves loving and not judging like we learned before. So I’m endlessly grateful for the support and guidance through this process and this incredibly fast transformation.
Thank you so much, you will be able to help many!

Dean's depth of knowledge and his genuine empathy & authenticity are evident. His unique ability to blend personal experiences with professional expertise creates an environment where learning feels natural and engaging.

Dean challenged and coached me on several personal topics. I was impressed by his ability to identify some of my patterns that were not serving me. In the end I was able, with the guidance of Dean, to let go of some of these patterns and replace them with new behaviours. This made me feel more alive and free.

Dean walks the talk, having gone through the growth that he supports others with. He's a practitioner, someone who has mastered ideas & tools for personal growth because he has used them in his own life and to support others. He can empathise but also challenge you. Courageous decisions create aliveness and Dean exudes that. I've learnt a lot from Dean over the years, and am lucky to call him a mentor and friend.

I believe the greatest exploration anyone can go on is the exploration and discovery of ones authentic self. Until you discover your authentic identity, you are only living in the shadow of who you were meant to be. Dean has been a fantastic coach on this journey of self-discovery. I am most grateful to Dean for his ability to intuitively lead me to uncover deep seated beliefs that held me back and to discover my authentic self. Working with Dean at Courageous Decision has transformed my life. I am eternally grateful to Dean for helping me get in touch with my inner self, to uncover my limiting beliefs, to create a new empowering identity and to live a more harmonious, fulfilling, joyous and authentic life.

Working with Dean was a beautiful, liberating and transformative journey! He introduced me to new ideas and frameworks that empowered me to uncover personal truths and to take practical steps to be authentic in my daily life. He is very opened to listen. I always felt that my viewpoints were given due consideration. He has an amazing ability to empathize with my challenges and pain, but also offer impactful guidance and perspectives that set me free.
Irene Aguilera Monroy

My journey with Dean was both an intellectual and emotional one. He has an incredible way of simplifying the transformational process by providing structure, concepts and sharing from his own authentic experiences. Through my work with him I dove into my emotions, identifying barriers that hindered my growth and discovered my potential. It inspired me to make new courageous decisions that have had a ripple effect throughout my life, relationships and career.