Endorsements

What people experience around the world

  • “Jeet and Ratika are phenomenal facilitators of empathic communication. Their workshops are deeply impactful, practical, and consistently loved by participants at our retreats. They have a rare gift for translating emotional intelligence into tools people can immediately use in daily life. Their sessions create real, lasting change.”

    Prakash Govindan | CEO & Co-Founder, Gradiant Founder | Global Body-Mind-Spirit Retreats

  • “I appreciate the sharings within the course. Listening to others allowed me to reflect on my own experiences. In addition, I really enjoyed the content of the course because I learned so much about my way of being in situations. The exercises challenged me to become aware of my chosen orientation in certain situations so that I can consider ways to pivot in later circumstances.”

    Antonette Bailey | Long Island, USA

  • “Studying the Drama Triangle and Non-violent Communication with Jeet and Ratika has been deeply inspiring. Their courses are thoughtfully crafted, blending traditional yoga philosophy with real-life experience in a warm, inclusive atmosphere. I now feel personally connected with them and trust deeply in the quality of their work.”

    Mangala Maja Vrieling | Durbuy, Belgium

  • “It has been a joy and honor to teach alongside Jeet and Ratika. I’ve seen how deeply they listen, how sensitively they respond, and how thoughtfully they address both spoken and unspoken questions. Their work goes beyond education; they nurture emotional resilience and inner growth in their students. I consider both of them to be my own teachers, as I continue to learn from their wisdom, empathy, and presence. I hope many more students have the opportunity to learn under their guidance.”

    Farzad Motishaw | Kolkatta, India

  • “Over the past five years, Ratika’s contribution to the Chinese education and training system has been sustained, deep, and truly transformative. What makes her contribution especially meaningful is not only the number of people she has reached, but the depth of impact she brings. Where there was once more focus on knowledge and external behavior, there is now increasing space for emotional awareness, empathy, and inner responsibility. What I respect most is the authenticity with which she embodies what she teaches.”

    Jenny Zhang | Gold Coast, Australia | Head of Education & Training System, China (ISKCON)

  • “Jeet and Ratika of The Atma Center for Empathic Leadership, LLC, are offering devotionally-inspired courses that equip individuals in the art and science of creating meaningful, growth-fostering relationships. I highly recommend them as mentors you can trust to guide you in your next adventure in learning.”

    Rambhoru Brinkmann, M.Div., MS, BCC | ACPE Certified Educator | Director/Founder, Karuna Care Association | Oxford Hindu Studies Fellow

  • "Ratika’s approach to leadership is both deeply compassionate and highly effective. She brings a rare combination of empathy, clarity, and steadiness to her work, particularly during complex and challenging moments. What stood out most was her ability to navigate difficult organizational realities, including periods of transition and resource constraints, with thoughtfulness and integrity. She consistently centered people while also ensuring that decisions were handled with professionalism and care. Her work reflects a deep understanding of the role empathy and emotional intelligence play in sustainable leadership."

    Skye Downing | Deputy Director, digitalLIFT

  • “Ratika’s courses didn't just teach me skills—they opened my heart. Thanks to her patient, real-life guidance, I now connect with people more deeply. Even more meaningful is how her guidance and expertise pulled my spiritual practice off the surface and rooted it deep in my heart, where it actually lives. I cannot recommend her enough.”

    Zhang Meilu | Shanghai, China

  • “The overall atmosphere was very pleasant, as was the interaction between the instructors and the students and among both instructors themselves. The entire approach was great; very substantive on one hand, yet filled with humor and personal insights on the other. I think your vibrant and honest approach is wonderful. I hope it'll spread like a virus”

    Martin Volder | Eindhoven, Netherlands

  • "The content they teach is very practical and applicable for everyday interactions in life. One thing I particularly appreciated was the use of real-life examples from personal experience, which made the concepts easier to understand and more relatable. They have excellent presentation skills with strong empathy toward participants, always making everyone feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and experiences."

    Lingaraju Pammina | Naperville, USA

  • “I loved the NVC method. My whole view of the world is slowly changing, and my relationships are becoming more peaceful. I keep repeating to myself: everyone is doing the best they can to fulfill their needs. When I remember this, my expectations drop. I’m also becoming kinder to myself. It’s incredible. During the course, the instructors shared personal examples, spoke honestly, and often brought humor into the sessions. Because of this, I felt engaged, relaxed, and inspired. It met my need for authenticity, clarity, and connection while learning the NVC model.”

    Emma Abdelkerim | New South Wales, Australia

  • “Their class was very interactive and grounding, the materials were crisp and extremely well-communicated. The course helped me understand myself a little better and I could relate with the struggles of others. They were really vulnerable and their sincerity and dedication was really evident. They truly have been inspiring, not only for the knowledge they have, but also in terms of keeping it real. They are God-sent.” “The way the instructors brought personal experiences as examples to the content made me comfortable to share my personal challenges too.”

    Srinivas Raghavan & Sugetha Chandrasekar | California, USA

  • “All course materials greatly help me understand myself and how I can change my perspective.”

    Ting-Yun Chen | Perth, Australia

  • “Ratika provided thoughtful coaching and played a key role in helping us navigate a particularly challenging time. What stood out most was her calm, strategic approach. She supported me and other directors in making sound decisions while also helping us build stronger, more sustainable habits as leaders. Ratika also facilitated regular staff workshops on topics such as navigating difficult conversations and improving time management, which were both practical and impactful. Her clarity, composure and steadiness had a positive, ripple effect across the organization.”

    Kami Griffiths | Founding Executive Director, digitalLIFT