About Pendragon
Meet Pendragon Solutions
Phil & Kirsty Duncan moved from the Southwest of England to Red Deer, Alberta in 2014. Phil and Kirsty have been together since 2003 and met playing Judo! They got married in 2008.
They created their company; Pendragon Solutions Ltd in 2017, giving them the ability to bring their business skills and international experience to the Central Alberta market. Since then, the business has grown and taken the opportunity to work with local companies across a wide variety of sectors including; nutrition, massage, real estate, hairdressing, food services, dry cleaning, construction & renovation, non-profits, IT, home inspection services, driver training schools and international networking groups.
So where does the name “Pendragon Solutions” come from? Pendragon is the traditional last name given to the legendary King Arthur. Phil has loved the Arthurian myth since he was a little boy. He has visited all the sites in Britain, wrote his history degree thesis on him and even proposed to Kirsty in Avalon! You can see his sword Excalibur proudly mounted on his office wall! Given Phil’s passion; that part of the company name wrote itself! Kirsty, however being ever practical, insisted on including Solutions to the name; highlighting our desire to solve our clients’ business goals and objectives.
And finally; for those of you who know your Arthurian history, the company tagline should come as no surprise being that Arthur himself is known as the “The Once and Future King”.
Meet Phil Duncan
Phil is our Owner & Director. He is our business consultant/coach and specializes in working with small businesses, entrepreneurs, start ups and charities.
He is the leading performer in the BNI (Business Networking International) Red Deer Corridor Chapter; and has won numerous local and regional awards including Notable Networker of the Year for Southern Alberta. Phil holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Modern Languages, Post Graduate Diplomas in European Enterprise Management from Bournemouth University in England and Poitiers University in France, a private pilot’s license, Diplomas in Carpentry and Advanced Driving and is a Master Scuba Diver!
Phil spent 8 years working for Moët Hennessy UK primarily as their Trade Development Manager. He also held the position of Sales and Marketing Director of Driving Force UK for almost 10 years. These positions alongside his years as the Business Development Director of Black Rock Therapies and the Senior Business Developer for Alair Homes here in Red Deer, have given Phil the perfect blend of experience to make a real difference to the small companies he now works with.
Phil is able to provide creative business solutions, is a great sounding board for advice and guidance, and can tap into his extensive network of other business owners and contacts to help move your business to the next level.
In his spare time Phil loves rugby, enjoys clay pigeon shooting and has a strong sporting background. Phil has a passion for learning and was a French and History teacher at a school in England for 11 years and a Deputy Head teacher of Sixth Form (16-18 year olds) before moving to Red Deer in Alberta, Canada.
Meet Kirsty Duncan
Kirsty is our Owner, Director & Secretary Treasurer. She currently works as a Global Supply Chain Leader for Baker Hughes. With over 12 years’ experience in Quality Assurance and Management. She has led or joined trade teams across North and Central America, Europe and Asia. Kirsty holds a degree in Biochemistry from the University of Manchester and a Charted Quality Institute Diploma. She also attended a Leadership course at Harvard!
She specializes in writing policies, procedures, employee handbooks and operations guides for small to medium sized businesses within Red Deer and the surrounding area. This hugely important task helps business owners structure their operations and reduce training time for new (or current) employees. Kirsty’s advanced operations management skills also include statistical process improvement, through Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma applications.
Kirsty is a dedicated Yogi. She loves to practice several times a week at a local studio here in Red Deer. At other times, you will likely see her cooking plant-based meals to support her vegan diet!
Our personal project this year – to develop our golf games!
ExcellentBased on 42 reviewsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Lane Bratt2024-06-18I just completed the first level of Pendragons professional development training. All I can say is wow! It was very eye-opening to see where I needed to grow. But also where my strengths are as a leader and coworker. I highly recommend Phil and Kristy's training. They are flexible, kind, and understanding. Phil also has quite a background in education, so he knows how to deliver information depending on your learning style. Five stars 🌟Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Jennifer Dixon2024-06-17UPDATE: I recently completed the Fundamental Business Skills Training Course offered by Pendragon Solutions, and I can't recommend it highly enough! As a small business owner in Red Deer, I was looking for comprehensive coaching and advice to help take my business to the next level. This course exceeded all my expectations. The expertise and insights provided by Pendragon Solutions were invaluable. The trainers were incredibly knowledgeable and offered practical, actionable advice that was directly applicable to my business. The course covered essential areas such as financial management, marketing strategies, and operational efficiency, and many more, all tailored specifically for small businesses. What truly set this course apart was the personalized approach. The team at Pendragon Solutions took the time to understand my unique challenges and provided customized solutions that fit my specific needs. Their small business coaching in Red Deer is top-notch, and I feel much more confident in my ability to navigate the complexities of running a small business. In addition to the excellent training, Pendragon Solutions offers ongoing support through their small business advisor services in Red Deer. This continued guidance has been a game-changer, ensuring that I stay on track and continue to grow and succeed. If you're a small business owner looking for consulting and coaching in Red Deer, look no further than Pendragon Solutions. Their dedication to helping small businesses thrive is evident in everything they do, and I am incredibly grateful for the positive impact they've had on my business. Highly recommended! First Review: Pendragon Solutions Ltd is a fabulous small business coaching business in Red Deer. As a female entrepreneur who was searching for a small business advisor in Red Deer, I was lucky enough to find Phil. He has an abundance of knowledge and went out of his way to connect me with strategic marketing partners, helped me craft ideas for my website and create a marketing plan for my professional organizing business. His genuine love for helping small businesses succeed is very clear. I look forward to continuing our work together! I highly recommend Pendragon Solutions Ltd!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Dale Joyal2024-06-07Pendragon solutions is absolutely amazing. They will give you so much knowledge in even just one session with them which I really love and appreciate. They don’t hold back and try to string things out that you don’t get a lot of progress from even just one session. They give you so much value from your time with them And appreciate how much they care!! Phil Will also make you feel so welcome with his special touches. You will definitely make a good investment working with themTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Sherisse Corcoran2024-04-30Pendragon Solutions Ltd. is a fantastic small business coach, right here in red deer. I was looking for a business advisor with a personal touch. Phil really digs deep into what you really need to take your business to the next level. I look forward to our next consulting visitTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Tyson Shearer2023-12-13I took Pendragon Solutions Ltd's professional development training and it has given me wonderful insight and direction as a small business owner. It taught fundamental business skills which came as a surprise how far behind I was. Plus I qualified for the Canada Alberta Job Grant for great value in the course. Highly recommended to business owners!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Loudia Laarman2023-10-10I started working with Phil at Pendragon Solutions about 3 months into starting my new business. After finishing school as an RMT I wanted to take the plunge and start my own business journey as female business owner in a saturated industry. I knew I had to do it the smart way on the right foot. Being a new business owner there were a lot of hats and roles to fill and lots of things about business to learn and it was pretty overwhelming. Pendragon helped me immensely with things like how to optimize my business cards and website, my brand voice and targeting my clients and business goals. From my first sitdown with Phil at Pendragon the information and knowledge was incredibly valuable and felt like gettig 2 yrs of business school and hours of business books jam packed and explained to me in concise and useful information in 1.5hrs. The information was extremely relevant and specific to my business and my goals and I learned a lot of new and creative ways to think about growing my business n target my clients. I was hestitant about seeking out business consulting because of the costs as a new business owner but I found it to be very affordable and invaluable to my new business. If you are starting out a new business or in a rut of figuring out how to get your business out of a plateau I would highly recommend sitting down for a consultation with Phil Duncan at Pendragon Solutions.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Gasper urassa2023-03-22Power supply and HD camera are in a good quality and excellent.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Chad Carruthers2023-02-13This man Phil is amazing at what he does. Not only does he help with growing my business, he also helps with making my business to run smoothly and keeps a sharp eye on little things that can make a big difference on getting the clients that you want and need. Once again thank you Phil for your expertise.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.samuel antwi2023-01-08Needed a specific tailored plan for our business as we start a new year . Pendragon Solutions helped us with a strategic plan geared towards improving our customer base and providing better services for our customers.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Elle Physiotherapy And Pelvic Health2022-11-01Working with Phil has been a game-changer for me and our business. Having someone give an objective perspective and practical tools and tips to improve efficiency has been invaluable. Phil is extremely personable and passionate about helping others succeed. Each time I leave our meetings, I feel encouraged and ready to tackle the next step in growing my business.