For individuals embarking on a new personal or professional journey—whether you’re a college student entering the workforce, an entrepreneur charting your next move, or someone seeking clarity in life’s transitions.

Amid the sea of workshops, seminars, and development programs, we stand out by combining practical insights with creative, soul-stirring methods. With a lighter, social touch, we turn self-discovery into an adventure, ensuring it’s as enjoyable and energizing as it is transformative.

We will make a difference by offering unique, memorable, and meaningful experiences that blend self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and personal growth with an environment that engages all the senses. We provide thoughtfully curated gatherings where the ambiance inspires, the food delights, and the moments shared bring laughter and connection. Our experiences are designed to be more than just workshops—they’re immersive opportunities to pause, reflect, and grow on purpose.

Because of the unique blend of expertise and passion brought by our co-founders, Jenny Bouchier-Hayes and Lisa Kjellström, we go beyond conventional methods, offering an approach where every detail matters—where reflection becomes purposeful, the setting is as inspiring as the insights, and the journey of growth is as fulfilling as its destination.

Jenny, with over 20 years of experience in higher education and leadership development, coupled with an MBA and MPM, combines her professional expertise with a deep passion for cooking, hosting and good food rooted in cherished childhood memories. As co-founder of The Reflection Institute, Jenny has dedicated her work to fostering self-reflection and purposeful pause. Now, with her second side hustle, P.O.P Crepes, she envisions a space where food becomes a unifying element for connection, learning, and growth.

Lisa Kjellström is a storyteller, facilitator, coach, and sourdough devotee with a twinkle in her eye and a love of curiosity that has taken her to work in more than 20 countries to date. Born in Ireland, she carries the spirit of the seanchaí — the traditional Irish storyteller — into every workshop, retreat, and coaching session she leads. Imagine sitting across from her at a kitchen table: there might be a cup of tea, a slice of fresh sourdough, and a story that begins with a tarot card, meanders through leadership insights, and ends with a laugh — or a moment of revelation.

Certified in the Archetypes at Work™ model, Lisa blends a cutting-edge understanding of human behavior with playful, creative tools — from tarot to visual storytelling — to help people uncover their values, clarify purpose, and step confidently into their full potential. Her approach is equal parts heart and strategy, (strong back, soft front as she often frames it..) bridging modern leadership practices with ancient wisdom and the joy of discovery. Whether guiding a Fortune 500 executive or a small group of curious souls, Lisa creates spaces where reflection feels delightful, connection is inevitable, and insight lands with the soft surprise of a story well told.

Over 18 years, she has guided leaders, teams, and communities across the globe — from Harvard Business Impact and Decker Communications to Archetypes at Work™ and California Public Sector HR (CPS HR) — helping individuals move from simply performing to fully thriving. Her life’s work is to share stories that engage, inspire, and equip others to believe in the magic of their own possibilities.

As co-founder of the Reflection Institute with her sister Jenny, Lisa turns pausing on purpose from a motto into a practice — full of curiosity, joy, and yes, sometimes a bit of mischief. She also serves on the board of Tangelic, empowering communities with clean energy and sustainability solutions.

When she’s not leading workshops or weaving stories, Lisa can be found experimenting with flavors, perfecting sourdough, and finding inspiration in the small wonders of everyday life. Every pause, every story, every shared laugh is an invitation to curiosity, creativity, and a little bit of Irish magic — an open door into the limitless possibilities inside each of us.