In this episode of What’s Possible: In the Moment, Ilene Schaffer sits down with SVChange coach Alex Jack to explore practical, evidence-informed tools for calming your nervous system in real time.

This conversation is part of our new mini-series, Inside the Coach Toolbox, where Ilene interviews SVChange coaches about the practices they personally rely on when life feels overwhelming.

Drawing from positive psychology and lived experience, Alex shares five simple tools he uses regularly to reset stress quickly:

Intentional breathing
Music as emotional regulation
Grounding through sensory awareness
Movement and dance
Connecting with someone you trust

From watching Planet Earth to standing barefoot on grass, Alex explains how small, accessible practices can shift your state in seconds and why these tools are backed by research, not just preference.

If you’re leading a team, navigating uncertainty, or simply feeling stretched thin, this short episode offers practical ways to return to calm and clarity, starting now.

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Inside the Coach Toolbox is a special In the Moment mini-series from What’s Possible, where Ilene Schaffer sits down with SVChange coaches to explore the real-life practices they use to regulate stress, manage pressure, and stay grounded in high-stakes moments.

These brief, practical episodes offer science-backed tools you can use immediately — whether you're leading others or simply trying to show up as your best self.

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In the Moment: Inside the Coach Toolbox — A 10-Minute Practice for Stressful Moments