Testimonials
Your message of inspiration and improved self- awareness was really well received by all and led to more discussions than any of our usual Spine talks. It certainly raised our appetite for working more with you! And at our regional conference you were outstanding again! You have such a gift with people- the OR nurses in attendance were all so impressed with you as a speaker and as a human being!
Jens Chapman, M.D., orthopedic spine surgeon, Swedish Neuroscience Institute
Danna Beal’s book, The Extraordinary Workplace, focuses on the core of team-building. Each person must take responsibility for all of their actions and not blame others. She makes practical suggestions how to accomplish this somewhat challenging task. Since about 70% of workers are not thrilled about their work, these are important concepts. Become happy first and you will flourish in all aspects of your life, including work. She has a delightful approach.
David Hanscom, M.D., orthopedic spine surgeon, Swedish Neuroscience Institute, author of Back in Control
Danna Beal’s important new book, The Extraordinary Workplace, gives you essential insights to transform your workplace by rebuilding relationships with trust and integrity.
— Bill George, professor, Harvard Business School and author of True North
Reading The Extraordinary Workplace could just be the solution to bringing harmony and peace to the workplace. It’s an important book.
–Wally Amos, The Famous Cookie Man and author of Watermelon Credo
Danna has created an exceptional process to facilitate much needed enlightened leadership for these times. Her work is highly original and offers a unique, fresh and very effective way to view the workplace.
—Robert Beale, president, Beale International, Inc., Denver, CO
BRAVO!! The book is magnificent. You look into the eyes of so many critical mistakes in corporate life, and you stare them down with a stunning form of connectivity, compassion, and human caring. This work should turn tattered from use in the hands of every executive in the world.
–Mike Cogdill, Emmy Award winning television journalist, author of She-Rain
I so enjoyed meeting you! I love your message and how you are able to get the content across. So good!
–Linda Sahlin, Director of Education, Seattle Science Foundation
Danna Beal’s book puts relationships in the workplace under the microscope and offers practical, helpful, spiritual nuggets as ways of healing the workplace.
–Gerald Jampolsky, M.D., author of Love Is Letting Go of Fear
Anyone in today’s workplace would derive benefit from Danna’s wise advice and counsel. Follow it and watch your business prosper.
–Carol Howe, author of Never Forget to Laugh: A Personal Recollections of Bill Thetford, Co-Scribe of A Course in Miracles
Really, Danna, as I readily noted, your writing conveys a kind of spirit that rises above the daily mechanical grind and inspires a sense of values, connecting not only to other people but also to the very basic questions as to why we are here on earth.
–Sue Romanick MD, Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Lecturer on fibromyalgia, arthritis and pain, back pain, osteoporosis and autoimmune disorders
Great talk and so many points we all could relate to!
–Rod Oskouian, M.D., orthopedic surgeon Swedish Neuroscience Institute
Danna Beal walks the talk about creating an extraordinary workplace. Her new book outlines practical ways to make you feel right at home in your job. Danna is truly extraordinary and so is her book. If you want to make a transformational shift at work, get this book!”
–Leonard Szymczak, author, TedX Speaker, The Roadmap Home
Danna spoke at our hospital Grand Rounds. in Oakland and St. Rose, CA Due to their strong personalities, addressing healthcare professionals and physicians can be a challenge. Danna delivered an important message that transcended any rank or authority that existed in the room. Egos aside, we all have a common goal of delivering quality care to our patients.”
–Julie Adams RN MSN PHN, Director of Utilization Review, Case Management & Social Services,St Rose Hospital, Hayward CA
I apply her principles in my daily work. It is a very inspirational book.
–Anders Berglund, IKEA, former co-owner, Seattle, WA
Thank you for your wonderful participation at our international conference. You have a message that begs to be heard, and the evaluations from our attendees confirm that to be the case. Quite simply, you were great!
–Tom Gibson, President/CEO, Association Management Bureau/IntellEvents, Inc., Washington DC
The Extraordinary Workplace is a book for anyone who works no matter what your role in the organization. Discover how you can find peace in today’s chaotic workplace.
–Russell Bishop, Managing Partner, Bishop & Bishop and author of Workarounds That Work
Danna Beal is an engaging speaker and wonderful author. Her book is easy to read and implement! I highly recommend Danna as speaker, motivator and author. Since working with Danna, our office team is more effective and efficient.
–Daniel B. Rodis, DC., Chiropractor
I am now seeing how my job is teaching me the skill of being more detail oriented and time and quality conscious. I can tell now, that the stress I’ve been creating in my body, is just my inner teenager rebelling. Thanks for teaching me this, Danna. I’m finding gifts… :-).
—Don Wells, Tucson, AZ
I was fortunate enough to attend Danna’s seminar about five years ago and have referenced her message many times, both in my personal relationships and with co-workers. Danna’s ability to engage a group, through memorable storytelling and realistic examples, leaves a lasting impression. Her positive attitude and generous spirit inject that spark that is so needed in many splintered work environments today.”
–Anne Simpson, Issaquah, WA
Every time I have a mastermind/coaching session with Danna I expand my confidence and courage to step into the unknown with my new ideas for my team. I end up creating better results and having more fun doing it.
–Julie Hutton, Realtor, Coldwell Banker Bain, Kirkland, WA
Danna is a genuine caring individual. Her training, her insights, her dedication are all reflections of her respect for the human condition, her belief that there is a better way to collaborate, and her commitment to contribute to the goal of a happier work place for all.
–Barbara Frank Frank Communications, Owner
I’ve known Danna for almost thirty years and I’ve always known her to be extremely passionate about working with others as she helps individuals and companies change and achieve greatness.
–Steve A Klein, CEO, PDC– PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER, Richardson, TX
Danna Beal is a highly competent, creative and empathetic professional who provides invaluable insights and tools to help employers and employees reach win-win solutions to workplace problems.
–Suzanne Shugar, Producer, Journalist, Social Media Strategist, Montreal, Canada
Danna has given a voice to those that struggle with the complexities of work politics and relationships. The struggle is felt by everyone from time to time and now there is a pathway for success, thanks to Danna’s insights and practical advice. It’s great to have Danna as the go-to resource to gain the understanding that leads to successful relationships.
—Maggi Broggel RN, VP of Clinical Services and Risk Management, Seattle, WA
THE EXTRAORDINARY WORKPLACE is a visionary roadmap for people who believe they can change their work environment and create a more meaningful work experience – and offers invaluable advice about how to do it.
–Colleen Anderson, Founder/CEO, Evergreen Energy Projects LLC
Danna is an expert in her presentation skills. She is an exceptional speaker based on the sheer amount of experience that she has. She is incredibly intuitive when it comes to people which makes it easy for her to walk into a workplace and see the changes that need to be made. She is professional and courteous and she is a leader amongst her peers. I will continue to use Danna for future opportunities.
–Bridget Barrington, Branch Manager, AVP, Peoples Bank, Mill Creek Office
Danna Beal spoke at our Rotary Club because of a recommendation from a fellow Rotarian in a different club. Her recommendation was right on the mark . Danna’s presentation received as many positive comments as any I’ve heard in my 18 years in Rotary. She’s insightful, thought-provoking, and entertaining.
–Chuck Morrison, American Red Cross, Snohomish Chapter
Danna Beal’s seminar to all our bank officers was extremely helpful in promoting teamwork and in preventing egos from getting in the way of sound business decisions and healthy working relationships.
–Randall L. Fewel, CEO, Inland Northwest Bank
Danna’s candid insight on issues facing the workplace is both timely and necessary. Companies that are able to take her information and infuse it into their values will be far ahead of their peers. In addition, they will have the satisfaction to know they have groomed a team that exemplifies trust and respect for one another. It doesn’t get any better than that.
–Keith Arnzen, CEO, Medical Imaging Northwest
Just once wasn’t enough. We invited Danna to open our annual convention and her enthusiasm was so contagious that we just had to have her back at a future conference. We did and our members were doubly delighted!
–Bud Green, Washington State Chiropractic Association, Program & Corporate Membership Director
Danna’s presentation to our employees cut right to the chase. Many employees recognized patterns in their behavior that resonated with the scenarios that Danna presented. The breakout sessions provided a useful and constructive means for people to work together regardless of title or position.
–Jamey Wallace, ND, Clinic Director, Bastyr University, Seattle, WA
A dynamic and inspirational speaker and teacher, Danna Beal not only writes and speaks about authenticity and enlightenment, she embodies those traits. Working with her was a joy, and her guidance has helped me make significant, positive changes in my life. Anyone who reads her book, listens to her speak or is coached by her will experience life-changing revelations and awesome results.
–Dava Esman, President, Dava Esman Public Relations, Inc., Seattle, WA
Danna’s book is written for leaders who have the courage and confidence to become vulnerable. Applying the principles in the book will foster integrity and enhance the quality of life for employees AND bosses.”
–Erich Steinbock, Vice President, Food and Beverage, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC, Chevy Chase, Maryland
The drama of egos inside Enron was like a growing cancer permeating the organization. Danna Beal’s book accurately diagnoses the source of the greed and sabotage, providing a deep prescription for healing and restoring integrity to the workplace.
–Lynn Brewer, Author, House of Cards: Confessions of an Enron Executive
–Maggi Broggel RN, LNC, Senior Regional Director of QS and Risk Management Mountain Division, Emeritus Senior Living
Today was the perfect day to hear you speak! So much of what you talked about is a huge part of my life and it helped me to know that am the keeper of myself, not others. Being authentic is what I want.
–Tammy Johnson, Sound Women’s Care
The most interesting aspect of Danna’s teaching is that its application in our personal lives is as pertinent and rewarding as in the business world. It truly serves as a guide with which to review our thoughts and interpersonal relationships in all facets of life.
–Walter Clayton, JD, LLM Tax, President, Sherwood Forest Farms, Seattle, WA
As the former president of a large utility company we often went through training programs to elevate the performance. It is difficult to create teamwork and an environment of trust when people are territorial and fearful of giving up their power bases. Danna’s program, I believe, has a model for understanding the source of these struggles between people, especially at the highest leadership levels.
–-Les Bryan, Former President Washington Water Power (now Avista)
Danna has the rare and unique talent for making complex issues simple and understandable. This isn’t just another business book. It goes to the source of power struggles, fears and insecurities bringing new insight for transformation.
–Chris Schnug, CPA, former partner, Moss Adams, Spokane, WA
Based on my last twenty plus years of experience as a CPA working with small to mid-sized businesses throughout the Pacific Northwest, I can tell you that this is a concept that is way overdue. Danna’s insightful guidance will hopefully revolutionize the spirit of how people do business.
–Lynn M. Jones, CPA, Spokane, WA