Client Stories
In their own words…
Money & Self-Worth
At each session, I got to know myself more deeply, while I learned how to stabilize my business.
“Before working with Michelle, it was hard for me to sustain the rhythm of monthly income as a business owner. I had so much fear around spending or receiving a big amount of money and I could not enjoy spending money on the things I want or investing to grow my business. I felt like I was not good at making money. It was fascinating to learn about my money archetypes. At each session, I got to know myself more deeply, while I learned how to stabilize my business. Michelle not only has much knowledge and experience as an entrepreneur, but I love the fact she is very caring and intuitive. After only a few sessions with Michelle, I felt a big shift in myself. I started to pay more attention to what’s important in my life. I discovered new, practical business strategies and perspectives at every session. I have also found a good balance and rhythm to sustain my monthly income. All these achievements make me feel more confident, and they help me to fall in love with and trust myself again.”
Hitomi Nagawa
If you are interested in understanding what lies beneath your attitudes and relationship with money, this is your chance to excavate those secrets.
“Michelle’s evaluation of my Money Archetypes was really ‘spot on’! If you are interested in understanding what lies beneath your attitudes and relationship with money then this is your chance to excavate those secrets. Michelle deftly supports a dialogue with self which reveals what really is going on in our inner world. I cracked that illusory world today and know that I’m on to something life changing.”
Joyce Marthaller, Canandaigua, New York
Michelle’s teachings are LIFE CHANGING.
“Frankly, our work together has released me from limiting beliefs I didn’t even know I had. I truly didn’t think I had any issues with money. I’ve been making six figures since negotiating a $27,000 raise back in 2010. After I left that job to strike out on my own, I quickly ramped back up to six figures. And I’ve never looked back. With Michelle’s expert help — and amazing intuitive guidance — I’ve learned that I was blocking myself in ways I didn’t even realize. My work with Michelle has given me the courage and confidence to go BIGGER than I ever imagined. And it’s shown me how to use my natural money strengths to build the ideal business for me. It’s even helped me effectively talk money with my husband — no fighting or hurt feelings! — and make our marriage stronger than ever!”
Julie Weinen Withrow
Building & Growing a Business
Beyond her wise, spiritual advice, she is practical. She helped me understand my failures and where the real opportunities are.
“When I began working with Michelle I was struggling to expand my Reiki practice. I could not find my voice as a practitioner and was shy and insecure when it came to teaching and leading circles. Michelle helped me gain insight into the fears that were blocking my path. Her incredible experience helped put many things into perspective. Beyond her wise, spiritual advice, she is practical. She helped me understand my failures and where the real opportunities are. I think the most meaningful breakthrough was finding my voice. It allowed me to integrate my Reiki practice into my life but also my life into my practice, giving depth to my classes and relatability. A lot has changed! I used to hide. Now I offer weekly Reiki + meditation classes, leading Reiki 1 classes and I’m launching my first book on Reiki as a spiritual practice!”
Nathalie Jasper
Laser-like questions that come from deep listening and a calm, supportive presence.
“These are a few adjectives that come to mind when I think of my experience working with Michelle. I love the group dynamic as well! Michelle is great at holding the container for growth; she sets the agenda for each session but allows for each participant to bring up whatever is compelling for them in that moment. There are such useful nuggets of wisdom that I come away with each session, from not only Michelle but other members of the group. I highly recommend group coaching with Michelle!”
Kris Haley, Mind/Body Educator, Oakland, California
I had no idea what was holding me back from moving my business forward, and Michelle helped me bring the issue out of the shadows and into the light.
“As a coach myself, I deeply believe that talking with another coach can help me stay in the flow as I grow my practice. Well, I was stuck in a big way on an emotional level when I met Michelle. Long before our Discovery Session was over, it was clear to me that she was the perfect coach for what ‘ailed’ me. We connected spiritually, emotionally and practically. I had no idea what was holding me back from moving my business forward and Michelle helped me bring the issue out of the shadows and into the light. The amazing part is that it happened so quickly. A huge weight was lifted for me. Michelle helped me integrate my shadow into my life, so it was no longer a sticking point! With Michelle’s guidance, I was able to make plans for my coaching practice that previously caused me great concern — could I really do this? I was no longer fearful, but full of confidence. I’m so grateful for Michelle’s intuitive approach, broad use of coaching techniques and for her kind heart. With Michelle, I’m safe and sound!”
Maria Tomas-Keegan, Divorce Recovery Coach & Mentor for Women
Michelle’s Clarity Coaching Package was just what the doctor ordered. It’s the perfect blend of creative brainstorming meets strategic business planning.
“My business was successful the first half of the year and I wanted to ensure that I would have the same or greater success moving into the second half. I’d worked with Michelle multiple times over the past 5 years, so I had confidence that Michelle was the one to help me address my dreams and vision, the tangible steps to execute and my personal barriers. Michelle held space for my many new ideas, while helping me discover my priorities and how to approach them, so I can move my vision forward. Her intuition helped me see where my resistance was coming from, so I could take action on my ideas and business plan. One of the things I value most about working with Michelle is that she supports me to work in a way that honors my nature, which most business coaches do not do. Her ability to effectively coach creative, intuitive female entrepreneurs sets her apart from many other business coaches and their programs. With Michelle’s support I began interviewing potential team members, tweaked my ideal client avatar, adjusted my pricing, got clear on exact steps to execute an offer that includes a dream trip to Paris, and created a second new offer that lights me up beyond words. I now have a three-tiered suite of offers that mix and match beautifully together and I can’t wait to begin enrolling. I highly recommend Michelle Atlas if you want a more fully expressed and balanced approach to your business so you can thrive and prosper in a way that truly honors your nature, highlights your talents, and creates that abundance in your life with clarity and fun and ease!”
Tania Sterl
I could feel it holding me back, but I didn’t realize what it was until my conversation with Michelle.
“I sold my business after experiencing personal challenges and was looking for a new direction. As I was working with Michelle on what is preventing me from moving forward, I had a breakthrough. I uncovered a fear and a sadness around something I never even considered before! I could feel it holding me back, but I didn’t realize what it was until my conversation with Michelle. It instantly became clear why I wasn’t moving forward with my next business idea, and this clarity gave me the confidence to make a decision. It was brilliant because I never verbalized this fear before. Thank you, Michelle! It was SO tremendously helpful! I immediately got into action after our call.”
Milana Leshinsky
Life Transitions & Self-Discovery
I thought the coaching with Michelle was going to be about money, but it is so much bigger!
“When I began working with Michelle, I was recently retired from a successful career. My life revolved around my family’s needs and fear and anxiety about whether I would have enough money. I was uncertain of what kind of life I wanted to create. Through the coaching with Michelle, I can barely believe the changes that have occurred within me and in my life. I now make decisions from a place of self-trust and clarity. The new decisions I make, open space and are changing the trajectory of my life in major ways. I am creating a life based on happiness rather than fear. I found my true voice, and by strengthening this voice and communicating in an empowered way, my relationships have been transformed and I have achieved unexpected results. I thought the coaching with Michelle was going to be only about money, but it is so much bigger! I feel like I’ve got my life back and there is so much opportunity for me. This has been an amazing process. I’m going to tell all my friends about Michelle, because this work is so powerful.”
Linda, New York, NY
I thought the coaching with Michelle was going to be about money, but it is so much bigger!
“When I began working with Michelle, I was recently retired from a successful career. My life revolved around my family’s needs and fear and anxiety about whether I would have enough money. I was uncertain of what kind of life I wanted to create. Through the coaching with Michelle, I can barely believe the changes that have occurred within me and in my life. I now make decisions from a place of self-trust and clarity. The new decisions I make, open space and are changing the trajectory of my life in major ways. I am creating a life based on happiness rather than fear. I found my true voice, and by strengthening this voice and communicating in an empowered way, my relationships have been transformed and I have achieved unexpected results. I thought the coaching with Michelle was going to be only about money, but it is so much bigger! I feel like I’ve got my life back and there is so much opportunity for me. This has been an amazing process. I’m going to tell all my friends about Michelle, because this work is so powerful.”
Jean K Stephens, Artist, Works Road Studio, Honeoye Falls, NY
Through her coaching, I felt awakening, and I have been able to implement strategies in my personal, spiritual, financial and professional life that have led to massive results.
“I no longer feel victim of any situation, despite how hard it may appear. I allow myself to dream, be creative and act on my ideas. I have removed my old glasses of scarcity, and I live in an abundance mindset. I met Michelle at the Summer Institute for Intercultural Communication in 2015, at Reed College. She was teaching ‘Developing a Culture of Resiliency.’ I felt an instant connection. From the first session, I noticed her truthfulness and ability to identify my needs. Within a short period, my mindset started shifting. I quickly incorporated change in my behavior and actions. I decided to travel from Portland, OR to Rochester, NY to participate in a retreat she led. It was an amazing experience, full of richness. Michelle is simply the BEST!!!”
Pilar Montejo, Portland, Oregon