About Me

Emily Ávila, ACC

From Silicon Valley to São Paulo, I have guided hundreds of leaders and their organizations through their highlight reels — the celebratory milestones that defined their trajectory. I have also coached them through serious challenges and setbacks.

Whether it was preparing researchers for FDA hearings or advising CEOs before investor conferences, I have been a trusted advisor and coach to executives at some of the world’s largest organizations.

Using a proprietary framework that I have refined over two decades, I help leaders develop memorable messages that stand up to tough questions. 

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As a certified coach through the International Coaching Federation, I leverage coaching methodologies to help clients find their voice and take ownership of their stories.

I am an author, a former columnist and reporter, and a devotee of cooking and wine.

I work across all industries and sectors, with a specialty in health care and life sciences. From biotech start-ups to global pharmaceutical companies, my professional experience and industry knowledge guides clients in framing their complex collections of data into compelling narratives.