Our Purpose
We spark the Kindhearted Power, Imagination, and Wonder that promotes Human Flourishing.
We teach purposeful living through the mastery of Imagination, Kindhearted Power and Wonder, which when practiced, become powerful strategies to accomplish great things.
We infuse your world with nourishing options and the toolkits for Positive Imagination, as a prerequisite to improving this world, Kindhearted Power, as an antidote to bullying, and Wonder as a scientifically proven method to accomplish incredible things while enjoying the shared ride.
During my lifetime, being a kindhearted soul has been met with reluctance, mistrust, humiliation, and fear. Yet, sharing my life as an enthusiastic, cheerful, optimistic, and kindhearted human has incessantly revealed the depth and treasure of this life strategy.
And we want you, too, to witness and claim your brilliance.
To learn about flourishing, Illuminating Humankindness guests access a curated treasury of uplifting ideas, skill sets, and life hacks that balance, animate, and nourish your life, relationships, and mend the world.
At Illuminating Humankindness, we polish the rocks that drop in the pond and send out the ripples. An appreciation of truth, respect, and honor is woven into our treasury of content for those seeking to bring out the best in their life and world.
We provide tool sets that promote a natural sense of wholeness to combat the influx of negativity from news cycles, bullies, social media, and cultural confusion.
We explore with and empower those willing to create something truly remarkable.
To Intentionally Thrive!
Our History
Unveiling a New Chapter: Illuminating Humankindness
Since 1988, Michelle Sherman, VAST Institute Founder, and Creative Director, has been a guiding force for business leaders seeking clarity in their professional and personal journeys. Now, she's taking her expertise beyond the executive suite to touch the lives of Young Adults 18+, Lifelong Learners and Educators.
Introducing Illuminating Humankindness
To address the most common challenges we currently face and impart positive changes, Michelle Sherman has founded Illuminating Humankindness. This 501C3 non-profit organization is dedicated to cultivating Kindhearted Power, Imagination, and Wonder that fosters Human Flourishing.
Kindhearted Power: Your Path to Fulfillment
Kindhearted Power is more than a concept; it is the development of an integrated skillset that infuses trustworthiness, respect and mutual benefit into your daily life. With it, you gain a renewed sense of purpose and a concrete roadmap to propel you forward.
Sharing Knowledge Beyond the Boardroom
Michelle has generously extended the reach of her wisdom by licensing the VAST Institute knowledge base to Illuminating Humankindness. This VAST Treasury of Light contains over three decades of proven leadership strategies that develop clarity, boost confidence, and spark imagination. These invaluable insights have guided countless professional leaders and are now available to Young Adults, Lifelong Learners, and Educators. We're shaping tomorrow's leaders with the same expertise that has driven success in the corporate world.
Explore Our Programs
You can visit our Program Details to explore the curriculum developed with the Vast Institute knowledge base. Each offering is tailored to empower individuals with the tools and insights to flourish personally and professionally.
Join Us on this Journey
We invite you to be a part of this transformative experience. Embrace Kindhearted Power, Imagination, and Wonder that serve to illuminate your path toward achieving dazzling outcomes.
If you have any more questions or want to get involved, please feel free to Contact Us.
