Need a Quick Pick Me Up?
Grab a delicious cup of tea and settle into your favorite comfy chair.
This is your hub for snackable inspiration that can shift your mood, mindset, and life.
Whether you’re looking for a great book on well-being, simple ways to live more fully, or evidence-informed tools to uplevel your game, you’ll find ideas here to spark curiosity, calm your mind, and nourish your heart.
Introducing What’s Possible: A Podcast for People Who Want to Communicate Better, Connect Deeper, and Lead with Well‑Being
What’s Possible is a podcast for leaders who want to communicate better, connect deeper, and lead with well‑being. Join Ilene Schaffer and industry experts as they share practical, science‑backed strategies you can use in your work and life.
What’s Possible Podcast Series: Coaching, Energy, Connection & Pinnacle Moments
In this four‑part series of What’s Possible, Ilene Schaffer and Professor Christian van Nieuwerburgh explore the ideas that shape how we live, lead, and connect. Through personal stories and practical tools, they dive into growth, energy, authentic connection, and the pinnacle moments that bring our lives into alignment.
Secrets for an Exceptional Life
Longevity secrets from Deborah Szekely (age 103), founder of Rancho La Puerta.
Well-Being Books Worth Reading
This book list is dedicated to my Rancho La Puerta friends - as promised, these are the additional books I shared during our time together! Happy reading ;)
Five Hours. One Life. Connection at 30,000 Feet.
They were ordinary people just like the rest of us. Walking down the aisle, finding an overhead compartment, squeezing into a seat, and buckling in. Like us, they likely just finished a relaxing Hawaiian vacation and were headed home.
That’s how our flight began.
Living with Intention: How to Create a Life of Meaning, Purpose, and Lasting Imprints
Where are you investing your time, energy, and heart? Feeling lost? This step-by-step process will help you recalibrate and focus on what matters most, ultimately leading to a life well-lived.
The Outsourced Life
Energy management is about more than efficiency. It’s about noticing what feeds your internal battery—and what slowly runs it down.
Refilling Your Confidence Tank
Confidence doesn’t come knocking on your door. And, it’s not reserved for the naturally outgoing or professionally accomplished. Let’s explore how to refill your confidence tank.
The Power of Mindful Connecting: Whose List Are You On?
Imagine a world where more of us took the time to be present, to listen, and to care—even briefly. That’s mindful connecting. That’s what builds belonging, one moment at a time.
Life Edit: How to Bring Back Your Spark
Just like the closet, your life can get crowded—with tasks, relationships, and responsibilities that once served you, but no longer do. When everything crashes down—metaphorically or literally—you’re faced with a choice: Spoiler alert: The right choice leads to the sparkle.
The STA³R Inventory: A Daily Check-In to Stay Grounded and Thrive
Feeling off your game lately? I get it! Many of my clients—especially those navigating transitions—tell me they feel overwhelmed, scattered, or stuck. That’s why I created The STAR Inventory—a quick, powerful daily tool to help you show up as your best self, even in uncertain times.
Walk Your Stress Away
When we walk, we get out of our own way, and open our minds to greater possibilities. This isn’t magic—it’s movement.
Feeling Stuck? Ask Yourself These 5 Clarity-Boosting Questions
Ever feel out of sorts? Like you’re not quite yourself, and everything ahead feels… blurry? In these moments of uncertainty, it’s easy to freeze or feel overwhelmed. Try these five grounding questions—to bring back calm, clarity, and forward motion.