Recommendations
Impressive Testimonials About Buna Dahal
"As any good speaker does, she inquired about our needs and the particular academic culture at the Colorado School of Mines. She did her homework and was prepared to face the twenty or so members of our faculty. As a result, her presentation was First Class."
- Ron Brummett, Colorado School of Mines
"Her spirituality, global thinking and desire to learn is evident from both what she says and what she does. Buna is able to be present with you as you unlock your own leadership ability. It is leading by example, but more importantly it is her humility that “we are on this journey” together that draws you in. She makes you feel comfortable that you are not alone, and that Buna does not have the answer book. She is creating it with you, as she is learning as well. I have worked with Buna for only eight months, but in that time, she has helped me reach new levels of leadership, beyond where an executive coach left off."
- Evon Holladay, Catholic Health Initiatives
"Buna is one of the few people in rehabilitation that I have known who has incredible knowledge and experience in placement and employment for the blind. She is a very dynamic individual. She has extensive knowledge, and she has a way to transfer this knowledge to the workshop and project participants."
- Fatos Floyd, Nebraska Center for the Blind
"I have known Ms. Dahal for many years. I recognized her as someone of special talents and abilities right off and I have never found that this belief was misplaced. In fact I have been amazed to witness her growth as a professional to the point that I now presume upon our friendship to ask her advice about my business on a regular basis. I have learned through experience that if I follow her advice I will not be sorry. Two years ago I was only getting paid for about half of my business activities. I am now getting paid for those same activities and finally thriving in my business. She has gently but persistently coached me in building my business as an artist and presenter."
- Ann Cunningham, Sensational Books!
"Buna’s outgoing personality and her passion to educate employers on the value of hiring people with disabilities is truly an asset for her, and this is because she can speak so directly about it. Buna has a great ability to put employers at ease when it comes to hiring people who might have a disability. She is able to effectively communicate with people at a very personal level, and does so by allowing people to ask uncomfortable questions, while providing thoughtful and real answers. Buna puts a 100% in to whatever she goes after and keeps her commitments. The Inverness hired a student based on Buna’s recommendation and through the entire process she was right there, coaching us, coaching her student and assisting the property in making key decisions on appropriate and reasonable accommodations. What we thought would be a difficult process ended up being seamless as well as educational. To date, that student is still employed with us and is an above average contributor to our team."
- Chris Ramos, The Inverness Hotel and Conference Center
"Our district had the opportunity to receive training in placement from Buna Dahal. Ms Dahal is a dynamic and energetic presenter who infused our staff with energy and a renewed sense of purpose. Her sincere and enthusiastic approach was contagious. She was able to establish rapport quickly, thus helping us to focus on activities that were positive and successful in our present approach. She provided new strategies and practical methods for moving clients along in the process which has helped our placement rates to grow dramatically. Our district has the highest number of placements this year."
- Connie Daly, Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
"Ms. Dahal understands how to appeal and motivate people to take action. With a smile I've heard people say the phrase, "No one says no, to Buna," and that is very true. She has the energy, enthusiasm, knowledge and desire to make good things happen."
- Daniel R. Weirich, GW Micro, Inc.
"Buna and I collaborated on one of my more challenging cases and I do believe had it not been for Buna’s determination and professionalism this case could have ended unsuccessfully. Buna tirelessly worked through the obstacles to employment with this individual, including technology needs, transportation concerns, and most importantly, attitude issues. This individual has now been successfully employed with the same employer for 8 years. It is true Buna and I have collaborated on just this one case, but given its complexities I am sure it reflects highly and accurately on her skills as an employment specialist for the blind."
- D.D. Addis, Jr., Montana Blind and Low Vision Services
"She is a dynamic, energetic, and caring person who has a passion for edifying everyone she comes in contact with. Her zest for life and “can do” attitude exhibits the fact that she has much greater “vision” than many sighted people. She is a delight to share time with and despite her diminutive stature, a real powerhouse. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone in need of her services."
- Ken Preuss, eTravel Unlimited
"Buna can truly inspire any age, as this was a group of retired professionals which ages range from sixty to ninety five. Buna is a remarkable woman with a powerful story. I have received nothing but positive feedback from our residents. Buna has a way of capturing the attention of everyone in the room and keeps the subject entertaining as well as meaningful. I highly recommend Buna to your group. She is an incredible speaker!"
- Kimberly Schutt, Cherry Creek Retirement Village
"Ms. Dahal is the Center staff member who originally approached me about the idea of having student interns do volunteer work at our library. Never having worked with the visually impaired before, at first I was skeptical about what they could actually do to help me in my office. Ms. Dahal quickly allayed my fears and soon we embarked on a mutually beneficial relationship that has been in place since the summer of 2000. Ms. Dahal is a persistent, fearless, and tireless individual who worked only in a positive manner to help the students at the Center find placements for intern training, and eventually, employment. Ms. Dahal has made connections with many professionals in the corporate and governmental sectors, and is in regular contact with them to keep the idea of training and hiring Center students in the forefront of their minds."
- Meredith Gipson, Edwin A. Bemis Public Library
“Buna, I am inspired and touched by your generosity of spirit and enthusiasm to help others stretch and reach for their heart’s path! You have left an indelible mark on me with your explanation of first learning and then teaching others to light a candle. As with so many other processes or procedures, all it takes is a change in perspective to bring the solution to LIGHT. I look forward to speaking and sharing with you again. I am sure that our paths will cross again soon. Until that happy day, pleaseTravel in Safety. Jane.”
- Jane Stanfield, Where Is She Heading, LLC
"Buna’s simple presence speaks volumes."
- Scott Friedman, Scott Friedman & Associates
"Buna was a speaker at the 2004 Littleton Leadership Retreat, where she held an audience of 100 spellbound as she described her journey from childhood in Nepal, through her years of schooling and struggle, to living fully independently in the United States today. Buna is familiar from first-hand experience with employment issues for people with disabilities as well as the challenges that immigrants to this country face. Whether working with corporations or nonprofit organizations, she serves as a positive and powerful role model. In her public speaking, she draws upon her own inner strengths and encourages members of her audiences to follow her example – to “spread their wings,” create opportunities for themselves, and live their dreams."
- Susan M. Thornton, Susan Thornton Associates
"Ms. Dahal, whose demeanor when in front of an audience is at once relaxed and commanding, gave a very effective presentation which staff spoke about for days afterward. They were all duly impressed with the insightfulness and life experiences that Ms. Dahal had to share. I would definitely recommend the speaking services of Ms. Buna Dahal, as she brings to her presentations a gentle but powerful message. She also possesses a great sense of humor which is a natural byproduct of her caring nature."
- Teressa A. McGarry, Arapahoe/Douglas Works!
“Once you connect with Buna, you have her for life.”
- Ann Pelner, Doubletree by Hilton Denver