I’m Diego Elías from Peru. Do you remember me? Exactly a year ago, I was arriving at the hospital in Houston for my heart surgery the following morning. It’s incredible to think that so much time has passed since that day we met and started chatting in French when I was in the ICU post-surgery. Although the situation was difficult at that moment, those little conversations made a huge difference in my spirits.
And what can I say about the vision board you gave me with pictures of France and Lyon? I’m writing to you from here, Lyon! A year after the most challenging situation of my life, I’m now making my dream come true of being here in France and having an unforgettable experience. This city is beautiful, and I’m having a great time here. But I have to tell you, Paris is magical! From the moment I saw the Eiffel Tower, Paris became my favorite place in the world. I’ve already been there three times during these two months I’ve been here, and by the time I return to Peru, I will have been to Paris about six times!
A year has passed, and everything is going great. I know how much you supported my dad and mom during that time in Houston, as well as me, and although we’ve already thanked you, I want to express my gratitude again for everything you did to help us through it all. Rest assured that when I visit Houston, I will come to see you!
Thank you for everything! A big hug,
- Diego Elías from Peru
"Atala is an amazing person, her soul is crystal clear. Her good vibrations are transmitted every where she goes and that has a very positive effect in all of us specially the patients that she has helped for many years at the hospital and outpatient setting. She has been an outstanding support for our patients, she establishes a liaison between the patient needs, fears and expectations and the health care provider expectations of the patient understanding the procedure and the sequence of events. Her smile and kind words recomforts the patient and the patient family in difficult times when a love one is sick and explains the pathway to recovery. She is always available to help and she is an amazing team player looking for the best possible outcome. Her communication skills are outstanding, specially knowing that she is fluent in multiple languages English, Spanish, Italian, French. Having work with Atala has been a great opportunity for all of us and for all our patients that she has transformed a difficult experience into a better one."
- David Paniagua, MD, FACC, FSCAI, Interventional Cardiology-Cardiology-Noninvasive Cardiology, at Mount Sinai Medical Center Miami Florida USA from Costa Rica
"I've known Atala since 2013 when I started working with her and she has been since then the best colleague and a true friend. She is one of the kindest people I've ever been lucky enough to know. She is a great listener and very supportive. She always gives the best advice with the most beautiful smile. She is always positive and calm even when she faces difficult situations. I'm so Thankful to have such a caring and compassionate friend and a great coach who I can always count on. I love you Atala :)"
- Nathale Wehbe Lebanon Advocacy Liaison International Services Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center
"Atala has a very sensible approach to help a person navigate through difficult situations. I had the opportunity to discuss personal matters that would have been difficult to resolve without her advice. I am very grateful to have her as resource in my life."
- Jaime Salazar,
Business Relationship Manager, MBA
"Thank you Atala for your excellent advice and wise words that feed my being! Just hearing your sweet and still voice reassures me! You are an angel on this earth that is transforming lives. You have the gift of touching the deepest part of our being, the most beautiful, so that all the love we carry within comes out."
- Blanca Cervantes from Colombia
"Thank you for helping me to be calm while I was having a panic attack. Not even the best psicológist helped me like you did. You have helped me to shift my negative thoughts and create a new perspective by discovering the best in me. You can wake up from death with your words. You are like an ER doctor specialized on emotional healing."
- Elba Mondshine, Mexico, Financial Consultant, USA
"Atala has given me the gift of a lifetime.. I had been searching for answers to my unhappiness in every corner - from family and friends to therapy. Since I met Atala I feel stronger than I ever have before. She was the dose of positivity that I didn’t know I had been missing. Every week I have looked forward to our coaching sessions for a dose of refreshment in my life. The set of skills that I have gained in each of my sessions with her are not just helping me navigate through my current emotional struggles but also giving me the emotional intelligence to be stronger for whatever else comes my way in life. Her wisdom has become an invaluable part of my daily life. Healthy habits have never turned my life around so much. Atala is systematic in her method of helping people individually craft a new story and come out even stronger. She is passionate about helping people live a fresh and positive life not just where they find themselves at that moment but well beyond the coaching sessions..."
- Elif Dundar, Turkey, Senior Research Coordinator BCM, USA
"Atala is a professional in every sense of the word, a perfect scientist in her area, a tireless social fighter, inspirer of dreams for many, fearful of God and with a humbleness that characterizes her. Thank you for the love and support provided to me and my family during very difficult moments in our life."
- Alcimar I. from Venezuela
"Atala I have always appreciated the motional, affective and environmental support given by your service. The Patients, everyone, at the time of hospitalization really need to be guided, helped in a thousand small and big things, and "embraced" .... only in this way in the difficult moment of the illness does not add problem to problem, and you give all this with so much professionalism, love and humanity! I sincerely thank you on behalf of many."
- Mario Trivellato, Cardiologist from Italy
“Atala I admire and respect you from the bottom of my heart, your help, guidance and emotional support was unique in one of the most difficult moments of my life. Thank you for sharing your energy, positivism and ways of always seeing the good in everything. I definitely know you were born to touch souls, hearts and transform lives."
- Johana Alburguez, from Venezuela
"Atala posses a unique ability to emphasize with the joy and suffering of others and a profound awareness of your needs. By fthe moment you met Atala you are amazed by her positive outlook on life and by the energy and goodwill you sense in her. Atala has been a gift from God, a gift that never stop giving. She brings the best out in you and makes you aware of the possibilities ahead of you. If you are lost, if you don’t have a clue as to what you want to do with the rest of your life, Atala will guide you and most importantly show you what talents you posses and how to best uses them. She will do it with love and understanding. Atala empowers you, restores your confidence and belief that you are capable and deserving to have a fulfilling and happy life."
- Eva Breston from United States
“Atala was God sent. I met her a few months before embracing a difficult change in my life, I never share it with Atala everything that was going through my life and one day out of the blue Atala would begin to encourage me. The words were as if she and I had a previous conversation but, we didn’t. She is just such as inspiration to my life. She is a faithful mother, friend, and community Ambassador for everyone. She is always thinking of a way to show gratitude. Atala has such a big heart for those needing to forgive, love, to have gratitude. Her ways of leading others brings you to a place in life to a NEW BEGINNINGS."
- Cornelia Coleman, from United States, Touchstone Communities Transitional Care Liasonn
"I was going through one of the most difficult times in my life and while I had clinical help, no one knew how to help me, until I met Atala, my Life Coach! She will always hold a place in my heart because of her faith, strength and passion for life which are truly addictive. She brought me back to where I needed to be, and for this I am forever grateful❤️"
- Julie Charros-Betancor, Chairman, U.S. Mexico Chamber of Commerce Houston / The Woodlands / Gulf Coast Chapter
“I have the privilege of knowing Atala for over 15 years, and she has consistently been a blessing in my life and the lives of many others.
Through her compassion and beautiful heart, she has built a powerful foundation as a Woman, Leader, Speaker and Coach in a world that is always in need of wisdom and inspiration.
Thank you, Atala for allowing me to be part of your life and for adding value to so many people in this world.”
- Jackie Garzon Photographer from Colombia / United States
Atala's existential approach to coaching compromises of mindfulness-based cognitive and behavioral techniques that left me feeling renewed, whole, and a newfound, elevated sense of purpose. Atala brings a soothing, spiritual panache that cultivated acceptance, pondered new perspectives, explored empowering possibilities, clarified what's important to me, and also doing what matters. I highly recommend Atala for any and all coaching sessions for a lifetime!
- James Dawn, USA
"Atala Tovar is an extremely bright, intuitive woman. Her wisdom and insight come not only from her own interesting background and wide range of experience, but also seem to be God-given gifts. Atala has helped me immensely over the years that I have known her. Always honest, kind and approachable, Atala has a very wise, yet refreshing way of seeing the world and our journey through it. She excels in helping her clients navigate the many roadblocks and challenges which life bring to us all."
- Mimi Hooper from United States
"Atala is an exceptional individual who possesses the remarkable qualities of human connection and cultural sensitivity. Her genuine empathy and compassion create meaningful interactions with others. She actively promotes inclusivity, respecting diverse cultures and backgrounds. Atala is a valuable asset, fostering an environment of understanding and collaboration. I wholeheartedly recommend her for her outstanding contributions to teams and clients alike."
- Amir Parpia - India/Business leader Maverick/Visionary/Manufacturing/C-Suite/Board Member Accounting & Financial Compliance Champion! ESG/Expertisel Mediator/Passionate learner/Speaker/From Human Being to Being Human/The Institute of Chartered Accountants
"Dear Atala I am so happy to have met you! Your kindness and sweetness allows you to always say the right words at the right time. You consistently manage to instill confidence and serenity in others. When I talk to you, I feel good. Thank you for given me a different and more positive perspective on life."
- Rosella D'Angelo from Italy
Recently, I went to the doctor, and they detected tumors, so they sent me to the emergency room. I was hospitalized for 8 days and had kidney problems because the tumors are affecting my kidneys and bladder, so they placed a catheter. During my hospital stay, they administered pain medication (morphine), and I experienced hallucinations and other symptoms. They discharged me without operating on the tumors. Afterward, I was referred to Oncology, which made me feel very nervous and insecure about my health. I was immersed in sadness and depression. However, coaching with Atala made me reflect on many things I hadn't even appreciated, like being grateful to God for having insurance to receive medical attention. It made me look at my problems from a different perspective, thinking positively, as our physical state also depends on our thoughts, and what we think is reflected in our bodies.
We have the power to choose which thoughts to keep, whether negative ones that harm our health, such as weakened immunity, stress, and palpitations, or positive thoughts that motivate us and help us get through difficult situations more easily.
I know there is still a long way to go, but I also know what kind of path I want to follow. Today, I am grateful to God for what he gives me every day, to my family and friends for their support, and to you, Atala, for helping me to feel more at peace, to embrace the habit of gratitude and for helping me to change my attitude and perspective in life.
- Elizabeth Torres, Mexico
Atala is genuine, heartwarming, and engaging. She has been an insightful and wise spiritual guide for many people.
Atala works with so much passion and kindness, I have witnessed in multiple occasions the wonderful patient care she provided to all her international patients and their families in Baylor St Luke’s. She listens and cares like she is dealing with her own situation or helping a family member succeed. She is a great coach. Atala can easily help anyone that is going through a difficult life transition to feel at peace. She listened to me very carefully and made me so comfortable. Atala is also extremely responsive and reliable. I can't say enough amazing things about her.
-Kate Ouad/ Morocco/Advocacy Liason Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center
"Reminding us of our worth and the importance of self-love. Her authenticity and encouragement created a transformative experience, empowering us with a renewed sense of purpose and awareness." Thank you for sharing your heart, compassion and expertise!
- Lavina - Director, Singapur
I’ve known Atala for nearly ten years. She has been consistently one of the calmest, most insightful, and compassionate people I’ve met. She has offered me advice and counsel on so many occasions that has profoundly transformed how I relate to my past, my present, and my future. Her counsel has been instrumental in helping me actively build the future I want. - with harmonious relationships, a healthy sense of self, and a dedication to service. One of the things that I love most about her approach is how holistic it is - her counsel to me has been wise and addresses all parts of my life - body, sprit, and relationships. Of the many people I’ve met in my life, I count Atala as one of the kindest, most insightful, compassionate, and wisest people I’ve ever known. Learning to love ones self and heal through self-compassion and reframing one’s experiences in light of new and more positive beliefs is truly transformative - and Atala has consistently been someone that I’ve come to innately trust. I can’t recommend her enough.
- David Alexander
2019 / 2020 Lone Star Emmy Award-Winning Producer / Editor / Motion Graphics Artist
"Reflecting on our journey fills me with profound gratitude. Your unwavering trust, courage to open your heart, and vulnerability have touch my soul. Remember that in moments of challenge, we uncover our inner strength and true potential. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your personal journey and spiritual growth."
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