Join us, as a fellow human, contributor, mentor, donor or benefactor to spark the Imagination, Kindhearted Power and Wonder that promotes Human Flourishing.
Membership Subscription Portal provides unlimited access to the full range of digital resources from our Treasury of Light—your online library brimming with inspiring and confidence-boosting webinars, podcasts, exclusive live online sessions, and invaluable insights from the VAST Institute’s wealth of knowledge in leadership, relationships, problem-solving, and coaching—all thoughtfully curated alongside our community of Original Thinkers and Co-Hosts.
We offer two membership options, beginning with our First Steps Membership Plan, which introduces you to our Illuminating Humankindness content and includes a monthly 45-minute online group coaching session.
For those ready to elevate their journey, we offer the Luminary Membership Plan, encompassing everything in the First Steps Plan plus three additional monthly online interactive sessions that delve into advanced techniques for unlocking your full potential by blending imagination and creativity with practical execution.
This grants you access to a robust toolkit of empowering life hacks and the six core competencies essential for navigating life, enhancing your choices, and proactively designing a successful, impactful future.
First Steps Membership Plan
The First Steps Membership Plan includes unlimited access to the full range of digital resources from our
Treasury of Light—your online library brimming with inspiring and confidence-boosting webinars, podcasts, exclusive live online sessions, and invaluable insights from the
VAST Institute’s wealth of knowledge in leadership, relationships, problem-solving, and a monthly group online coaching session is included in the subscription.
Virtual Drop-In 45 Min. Group Coaching Sessions Scheduled
Every Fourth Wednesday at 11 am PST
Led by acclaimed success coach and mentor Michelle Sherman and supported by a team of mentors, who will guide you in exploring concepts that construct your road to fulfillment, with career, relationship, and personal mastery guidance and coaching techniques.
You will explore the hidden role and impact of imagination, wonder, and kindhearted power in expediting your soul’s growth and fulfillment. A practical and encouraging approach to building a life that honors, nourishes, and delights you.
We will explore in-demand topics listed below and highlight those suggested by our members:
- Cognitive Replenishment
- Positive Imagination
- Self-Awareness
- Emotionally Intelligent Leadership
- Healthy Relationships
- Nonviolent Conflict Resolution
Luminary Membership Plan
For those ready to elevate their journey, we offer the Luminary Membership Plan, encompassing everything in the First Steps Plan plus three additional monthly group online interactive sessions that delve into advanced techniques for unlocking your full potential by blending imagination and creativity with practical execution.
This grants you access to a robust toolkit of empowering life hacks and the six core competencies essential for navigating life, enhancing your choices, and proactively designing a successful, impactful future.
Virtual Drop-In
Join acclaimed success coach Michelle Sherman and her team of mentors as they help you create your path to fulfillment.
With guidance on career, relationships, and personal mastery, you'll explore how imagination, wonder, and kindness can accelerate your growth.
Experience a playful and practical approach to developing strategies for a life that honors and delights you!
Schedule - First Wednesday of the month, 11 am- noon PST. 45 minutes to answer your most pressing questions of the day.
Adulting with Confidence
Because life doesn’t come with instructions—but it can come with support, community, and a toolkit that actually works for you.
Be part of an intentional community learning to do life better—on their own terms, no fluff... just combined wisdom, energy, imagination, and skills that work.
"Learn how to navigate life as yourself, on your own terms.”
Let’s make adulting something you enjoy...
Schedule - Second Wednesday of each month, 11 am- 12:30 pm PST.
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Sneak out for an early lunch on Wednesdays to participate in this uplifting series.
Encouragement Labs
This monthly interactive virtual discussion explores topics of special interest recommended by our community as they seek to encourage themselves and one another.
Command a toolkit of life hacks, uplifting techniques, perspectives, ideas, writings, and music to enhance clarity, reduce stress, and nourish your soul.
Ignite your Optimism at these curated interactive salons on what is wonderful with you, life, and the world.
Schedule - Third Wednesday of each month, 11 am- noon PST
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Session List
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