2019 CIRCLES are OPEN:
     I have been widening the CIRCLE so you can drop as often as you like. Come, change the conversation from doom and gloom to imagining what's possible and engaging the juicy questions of our times. I guaranty you will leave inspired and energized, connected with other amazing women in our community. So, the next question is: What kind of conversations do you want to be in?  It's easy to JOIN a CIRCLE:  https://SignMeUpforCircle.as.me/


  What is CIRCLE?
    A gathering of 8 women, who mindfully practice active listening, offer nonjudgmental compassion and provide genuine support. In Circle we turn off distractions to tune into what matters most.... We become our best selves by holding space for each other and being held.  Circle is a practice of slowing down to the speed of the soul to reflect and connect with our wise selves and... a time out of time to be courageously vulnerable together in a brave space. We gather regularly to stay aligned with what matters most. Circle includes: a facilitated conversation that is always juicy, mindfulness practices, and time for individual reflection. You will leave Circle energized, with more clarity, feeling seen and heard and deeply supported. There is absolutely no place like Circle and it is right here in your neighborhood.

WE CANNOT BECOME OURSELVES BY OURSELVES.

     CIRCLES operate much like SALONS did during the Enlightenment period in Europe, where people committed to reaching their own potential and helping others do so came together regularly to thoughtfully practice the art of conversation -- where being a good listener was as important as being a good orator.
     Read more about this fascinating chapter of history here:  www.publicspheresalons.com/whysalons/.

    BESIDES -- healthy conversations create healthy communities. And in this era where CIVIL DISCOURSE is nearly extinct, we need to practice the fine ART of CONVERSATION more than ever!
www.creatingwe.com/news-blogs/articles-blogs/1006-why-you-need-conversational-intelligence

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Testimonials about CIRCLES:
"For me it was such a blessing at just the right time! I think the two hour time frame is perfect to have deep  conversations and you did a great job giving everyone enough time to speak, every time. Your space was welcoming us with all of our senses: warmth, comfort, fragrance, and sound. It was always a pleasure to walk in and be greeted by you. I really enjoyed the handouts and homework. To me that part added a lot, and I would really encourage people to do at least one little thing if possible in-between sessions. You had a beautiful balance of preparation and a plan but also going with the flow of the moment. Your feedback to people when they spoke was always warm and encouraging while challenging us with a new twist or thought when possible. Thank you!"  Sanna

"Sue has a clear communication style and is an excellent listener! Working with her both 1:1 and in Circle, I find her encouraging, flexible, and willing to share so many creative ideas, which are helpful and eye opening One of her many gifts is helping to guide us into heart/soul space, She is a natural leader and someone who pulls goodness and purpose out of those around her. Sue, please keep doing what you do. The world needs you, and I appreciate you!" Mary Lisa

"My life is better because of this ongoing conversation on a deeper level." Laura

 "Being in Circle with Susan is very valuable.... she helps me stop and think... forces me to consider what matters most ....This is the other conversation I want to keep going on in my life." Ana

Contact me to learn more about joining a CIRCLE or to co-create your next facilitated event:

COLLEGE ESSAY WRITING: 
Interested in transforming the angst of the college application process into mindful meaning-making? Weaving together my skills as writer, editor, coach, purpose guide, facilitator and mindfulness practitioner/teacher, I create stress-free, supportive spaces for teens to discover their authentic voice, gather their unique stories and craft them into persuasive essays. Writing college apps may be the first time they face the BIG questions of life: WHO AM I? and WHY AM I HERE? Applying tips from wise advisers in the world of college admissions as well as my own personal experience with hundreds of teens, I have developed a practical process so students engage and enjoy this discovery.

Schedule 1:1 time at your teen's convenience

What my students say:
I highly recommend Mrs. Lucci. She was so helpful for the entire process from brainstorming through writing and editing. Sydney (Brown, Early Decision)

Mrs. Lucci is a great resource who will help you cultivate a final product you will be proud of for what it is as well as the success of being accepted into selective schools. Maggie (U of Illinois)

Susan is great at listening to your ideas and experiences and helping you craft them into a cohesive thesis and story. She is a great editor, too! Isaac (Stanford)

And a word from a proud parent, too....

Susan, you are one of the very best things that have happened to him in a long time. I am so grateful for your positive and encouraging spirit and your excellent writing support. He is so much more confident about this process. The essay was awesome! More importantly, he is thrilled. You pulled so much out of him. The essay caused me to pause and reflect on who he is developing into. I am proud of his perseverance. Thank You!!!!   --TU


 
ENGAGE ME TO FACILITATE YOUR EVENT and take the conversation up a notch... You can provide the content or we can co-create it. I have facilitated a variety of groups of people, for various purposes, in different settings. I love creating healthier conversations to create community and move people to action!

Here are some possibilities:
         At the ONE EARTH FILM FESTIVAL in Chicago (http://www.oneearthfilmfest.org/) I facilitate engaging dialogue around sustainability. There is little that I enjoy more than gathering a roomful of folks committed to making the world a better place together to dream up solutions!

      I have been trained to deliver the amazing, awakening, activating,  AWAKENING THE DREAMER SYMPOSIUM prepared by the Pachamama Alliance: http://www.pachamama.org/engage/awakening-the-dreamer. Engage me to deliver it to your neighbors, friends, family, or any group of people. It is simply THE BEST delivery system on the planet for awakening people to another possibility for our future and engaging them in empowering action. Together we can create an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling, socially just human presence on this planet!

       Be More Mindful. I have quite a bit of training and experience in MINDFULNESS as a practitioner and also having taught it to pre-teens, teens, moms, and grandmas. I love to explore this topic one-on-one, and also teach half-day and full-day workshops.

        I am also proud to be a CONSCIOUS AGING FACILITATOR with the amazing Institute of Noetic Sciences. I have so much fun exploring this material with WISE WOMEN in CONSCIOUS AGING CIRCLES and learned a lot and met wonderful co-facilitators at the 2015 IONS CHICAGO Institute.