Testimonials Every creative person, regardless of their level of success, goes through periods of uncertainty and confusion about how next to proceed. As a screenwriter, I've been on the fence countless times, both in terms of creative blocks and business hurdles. That's when I know it's time to contact Bonnie Buckner. Her simple, focused approach to pushing past artistic and career roadblocks always gets me moving again. Bonnie has a way of listening, of compassionately zeroing in on those polarizing internal blocks, and then offering grounded, logical solutions to achieving real results. And after working with her, I always feel calmer, creatively unblocked, more than ready to take on that next career challenge. She gets me back on the path to writing and makes the journey fun. Bonnie is an invaluable resource, a sort of chiropractor for the artist's soul, and I recommend her highly. - Robert Payne, screenwriter Bonnie Buckner has an uncanny sense of business. Her acumen for assessing business opportunities, where to focus, what questions to ask and how to get a deal is exceptional. My experience with Bonnie has been long, varied and always effective. She uses the ability of each one of her clients to help them envision different perspectives and possibilities so that doors open naturally. She has helped me navigate through business opportunities and discern which ones would meet my objectives and which ones I need to avoid. Bonnie shows in her own life a model of how to handle oneself in business. It is easy to see that she has the capacity to give valuable and multiple insights in each one of the working steps towards her clients successes. - Rohanna Salom, OMD Dear Bonnie, I'm writing to thank you for your wise counsel and beautiful nature. I was definitely stuck and unable to proceed in what was a very challenging negotiation. But, I came to the right person. What a breakthrough! You have a grand gift for cutting through the tangles of too many people and too many views, when in fact, I just needed to get to what I wanted out of this situation. You make winning seem easy! I know several people who would benefit from a few sessions with you so don't be surprised if your phone rings off the hook. With gratitude, Rita Stafford, PhD CEO, Hotel Big Orange Los Angeles City College Bonnie Buckner has helped me tremendously in crafting my career as a television writer. She's guided me through tricky negotiations and delicate staff and partnership issues. She's given me excellent criticism on my writing assignments and talked me down when I've stressed about certain projects -- always asking penetrating questions that encourage me to get to the deeper issues at hand. She has a unique knack for pointing out and helping me shift patterns that can hinder career development, and she never lets me settle when she knows I can do better. From helping me devise the wording of an important email to coaching me on how to proceed from a position of power and good inention, the best thing about working with Bonnie: She will challenge you to challenge yourself. - Barbara Schwartz, Emmy Award-winning TV writer "Im a licensed General Contractor in CA who has been running my small construction business in the same fashion for over 20 yrs. While that has been satisfying it has not entirely filled me and brought me to my full potential. As I am working towards new business models and new endeavors, I have been fortunate enough to have had the council of Bonnie Buckner in my quest to reach my potential. I am impressed with Bonnie as she has been able to listen first to what I have done in my life and business and what my future dreams are. She then helped me to clarify specifics of what I was saying so that I could see a clearer vision that I wanted to pursue. We were able to put together an action list that gave me the immediate confidence that my goals were attainable. I feel that she offers just the right balance of vision and manifestation. With Bonnie's extensive and varied business experience I know that her council is based on real life instances that were gained only by her having taken the necessary chances and successfully achieved her own goals. As I continue to adapt to a new green models and practices in my profession I take comfort in knowing I have access to a real innovator and forward thinker. - David Hanson, owner, David Hanson Construction Bonnie Buckner has an uncanny intuitive sense that allows her to penetrate possible obstacles standing in the way of your business. Obstacles she will discover can be anything from partner relationships to unrealistic budget projections. With her wide business background in the entrepreneurial world she is able to quickly assess your business at its vision building stage and give unbiased practical advice. While being very shrewd in her assessments, Bonnie is incredibly supportive of you and your business. She is able to assess your strengths and guide you in ways to capitalize on those strengths. She automatically helps build your confidence and inspire you to take great daring moves that will help you reach your goals and beyond. I am so grateful to Bonnie Buckner with all of her support with my business venture. I will continue to use her services for ongoing and future ventures. Thanks Bonnie! - Cherisse Lanier, Attorney, Producer I have had numerous insights about myself and my life as a direct result of working with Bonnie. She has a keen sensibility that is truly authentic. I have enjoyed working with her 100% of the time! - Estee Huff, Writer & Photographer