A small selection from the thousands of letters Chata has received:

Business Sector

"Chata radiates the confidence and style that makes her business the success it is."
Margaret Williamson - Business Day

"Chata has more confidence than it takes to run a country."
Linda Shaw - Sunday Times Newspaper

"The highlight of our lives was to attend one of your workshops. We will always treasure the knowledge you so generously share with us. Your makeovers are unbelievable, thank you for using "normal people" which we find so motivating. Your books and magazines are the most valuable in our collection. Our loss is Australia's gain, but beautiful memories will always remain."
Elizabeth and Michela Abt - First National Bank

"Your professionalism, style and graceful manner made a huge impression on the staff, we are inspired and motivated to improve our image."
Bev Reimer - SA Home Loans

"I have wanted to attend one of your workshops for three years, but they are always fully booked! I was so happy when my mother-in-law paid for all four of her daughters to attend, she also subscribed us to your magazine, which I will always treasure!"
Tracy Humphries - Rennies

"The effect on our staff has been nothing short of miraculous! Thank you for inspiring us."
Jackie Horvath - Arthur Schoeman Attorneys

"The week was a resounding success, we have been inundated with requests for further functions on a regular basis."
Angela Chapman - Standard Bank

"Thank you for your valuable participation in our leadership course. It was, indeed, a privilege to have someone like you there to, in such a simple way, explain the importance of projecting the correct corporate message."
Michelle Burgess - Department of Education & Culture

"Thank you for the wonderful set of workshops I had the privilege of presenting with you. Your professionalism, charm and elegance were evident in every aspect of each and every workshop."
Renette Buitendag - Rooi Rose Magazine

"It is only with the enthusiasm and support of businesswomen, such as yourself, that we are able to put together such an interesting and wide-ranging radio magazine programme."
Dianne Barnard - SAfm Radio

"Talking to a group of male accountants is not easy under normal circumstances – so discussing a topic that has been a controversial issue in our firm for years was a particularly difficult task. Your professionalism turned a group of joking men into genuinely interested clients keen to ask your advice and guidance in the matter of Corporate Dress Code. Congratulations!"
Janet Burrage - Andersen Consulting

"Now we have to make sure our advertising can match the high standard of your presentation!"
Josie Fisher - Hunt Lascaris TBWA

"The audience was thrilled with the experience of attending a Chata Romano Workshop. The only complaint was that it was too short, a real testament to your ability to connect with your audience."
Lisa Levy - Foschini

"I had overwhelming feedback. Thanks for the extremely efficient presentation."
Rosemary van Gernet - South African Foreign Affairs Women's Association

"Congratulations, you are really an encouragement to the woman of South Africa, a real inspiration."
R.A. Dettmer - Eskom

"Your presentation was polished and professional, your warmth made us all feel so much better about our figure problems. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us."
Trish Oxford - Fair Lady Magazine

"Thank you for your professionalism, hard work, unstoppable energy and enthusiasm."
Gabi Lowe - Woolworths (member of the Marks & Spencer group)

"I would like to extend my sincere thanks to you for all your efforts you put in towards making our Lancôme/Femina Magazine workshops a resounding success. Your series of presentations was excellent, the delegates certainly learnt an enormous amount."
Dot Milton - Lancôme

"The passion in you allows access to your participants, which is an excellent skill. I feel empowered to do the same for my customer, thank you."
Catherine James - Truworths

"I'm flabbergasted as to the wealth of knowledge I've gained in just 5 days. Your practical course has made me properly equipped for my customer, your enthusiasm has filled me with equal enthusiasm."
Natalie Dickson - Woolworths Retail

"Thank you for your encouragement, expertise and commitment you give our cause. Nothing is to big a problem for your company to accommodate; it was a great privilege to work with such a professional and caring company."
Cheryl van der Merwe - Cancer Association




Private Sector

"Your spectacular makeovers are nothing short of breathtaking. Thank you for making me believe that moths are butterflies too."
Wynne Calvert

"It is so refreshing to finally find someone who finds good in everyone, and if they have faults their self-esteem is not damaged by criticism, because you are constructive."
Joanne Kadish

"Thank you for being the person to ignite the flame that flickers in each of us!"
Debbie Wood

"I find it difficult to put into words the impact you have had on me - it was the best investment ever! In the past seven years I have grown from a stunning bride to an overweight mother of three and felt like I had ceased to exist. A friend told me I needed to attend one of your consultations for an injection of confidence. It, quite simply, bowled me over. I have since resigned from my job and started my own business. I have not lost all the weight I intended to, but I have really emerged like a butterfly from a cocoon. I need you to understand what courage and devotion it took, but I was determined. Thank you for being the invisible friend in my life. I am still not at the end of my destiny but through the constant motivation I receive in your books and workshops I know I will eventually taste sweet success."
Hanlie Delport

"Couldn't put your books down! I read till 2 am and was awake again at 6 am in order to gain more ideas before breakfast."
Anita Jennings

"I have cracked out of my shell and can now walk tall."
Susan Dalliah

"I didn't believe that it was possible to become the persona I wanted to be until I saw Chata's 1980 hippos, rhino and menagerie make the transition to the year 2000 as gazelles! I am still overawed at the sensual self-confident women that Chata unfailingly reveals with every makeover she does."
Samantha Jones

"I am increasingly gaining confidence as I realize that the trick is not to have the 'perfect body/face' but to use the correct clothing/make-up to make the best of what you have. Thank you for showing us 'real women' in your books, it is incredibly empowering and exciting!!!"
Joanne Mason

"We only discovered your wonderful books when the third title reached our newsstands. We would like to collect our very own complete reference library of "CHATA ROMANO', please could we have more!"
Rozanne Deysel & Rheda Vreken

"Your enthusiasm is contagious!"
Marlize de Villiers

"I have wanted a consultation for three years, but as a single parent I never permitted myself to spend money on myself. I finally decided to jump in at the deep end and had the most fantastic four hours of my life. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for what you offer to ordinary woman like me, it was a 'fairy-tale' morning."
Martine Storey

"You encourage women to see themselves positively, I am now filled with hope and encouragement."
Mary Stadler

The effect has been nothing short of miraculous! Thank you for inspiring us.
Jackie Horvath

"Thank you for changing my life. I feel good about myself for the first time in years."
Anfuza Roux

"Exceeded all my expectations. Chata, you are one of the most vivacious people I have ever met. Thanks!"
Annie van Jaarsveld

"You are an inspiration. My consultation was the best investment that I've ever made."
Pat Bouwer

"I now realize that making the best of what you are is a giant step towards becoming what you would like to be!"
Ina Hamilton

Chata's Training

"Inspiring; motivating and exiting. These are the words that took on a whole new meaning after attending Chata Romano's training seminar. Her wealth of knowledge amazed me. I now want to empower woman with my new found knowledge and show them how to look and feel their best! Chata is the most successful and insightful woman I have ever met."
Madelein Greyling

"Chata, thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge and experience - you have given me the opportunity to live my dream! It is an honour to work alongside you and your continued support and enthusiasm is greatly appreciated."
Caroline Roberts

"I always wanted to help women improve themselves but didn’t have the confidence to do it on my own. Chata’s system covers everything I needed to know; it gave me the tools to make women look really beautiful. Her training is very thorough and very exacting, a wonderful experience indeed. Being a Chata Romano Consultant is the best career move I have ever made and I love it more each day."
Sue Duncan

"The Chata Romano training seminar enabled me to follow my dream. Chata strives for excellence. I know that I am the best at what I do, because I was trained by the best."
Louise van Hees

"Chata is soooo passionate about what she does; what an honour to be selected and trained by her. Her warm personality and ability to really listen to a client with empathy has taught me a lot."
Carla Cronje

"You have opened up an amazing and fascinating new world to me. Your training skills, presented so passionately and with such knowledge, have inspired me to share my new found knowledge with my clients."
Maryna Allmann

"The passion in you allows access to your participants, which is an excellent skill. I feel empowered to do the same, thank you."
Catherine James

"Chata is an excellent lecturer with a wonderful personality that is not easily found. She has taught me to pay more attention to my client. Thank you Chata, for everything!"
Megan Adonis

"The manner in which Chata conducted the seminar was excellent; I was not bored or tired for a moment. The course content was practical and easy to understand. I have learnt a lot and am; therefore, confident I can sell a lot."
Patricia Carls

"A mine of information!"
Paula Bongers

"It's an experience I'll never forget. I have gained so much knowledge, now it's my job to make others feel better about themselves too!"
Raqual Goodman

"I'm flabbergasted as to the wealth of knowledge I've gained in just 5 days. Your practical course has made me properly equipped for my client; your enthusiasm has filled me with equal enthusiasm."
Natalie Dickson

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