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What is a virtual Success Circle at True North?

  • An online gathering of women with a variety of backgrounds, interests, experiences, and perspectives.

  • Women who are just as dedicated to the other group members’ development and success as they are to their own.

  • A safe place to share goals and dreams with other women who can relate.

  • A group that helps each member transform perceived obstacles into the path to success, aka “brick walls to brick-paved paths.”

  • A group of women who cheer for you when you’re on top, and pass you a box of Kleenex when you’re down.

  • A place for personal and professional growth and support.

  • A Success Circle is NOT:

    • Therapy

    • A venting session

    • Group coaching

    • A class

What happens in a Success Circle?

  • Open discussions - 2x/month

    • Members take turns sharing a challenge or difficulty they’re facing in their personal and professional development and get feedback from the other members and Dr. McNeal.

  • Guided discussions - 1x/month

    • Dr. McNeal presents practical and useful information about topics that are of concern and interest to the group members and leads a discussion about how those topics are affecting them and what tools and techniques have proven to be effective.

    • Examples of topics are: burnout, perfectionism, procrastination, work/life balance, imposter syndrome, people-pleasing.

  • Coworking sessions - 5x/month *Coworking sessions are optional, but highly encouraged!

    • The group members meet online, turn on their cameras, turn off their mics and work on tasks that they’re feeling stuck on so they experience real-time accountability and keep making forward movement toward their goals.

    • Knowing you’re all in the same boat at the same time makes a difference. Sometimes just getting started gets the juices flowing!

    • Additional coworking sessions will be sprinkled throughout the week. Come to one or come to all!

  • Two group options - BIPOC/Women of color group or General group.

    • A group specifically for BIPOC/Women of Color 18 or older. You asked and we delivered!

    • A general group open to anyone who identifies as a woman and is 18 or older.

What does the facilitator do?

  • Dr. Janelle McNeal is a licensed psychologist who specializes in working with women who are entrepreneurs and professionals. She:

    • Meets with each member for an individual session to make sure you get the most out of your Success Circle experience

    • Selects group members with various careers and backgrounds to enrich the experience

    • Encourages and supports members

    • Facilitates and hosts all group sessions

    • Makes sure the group stays safe and supportive

    • Makes sure more quiet/introverted members have space to talk and talkative/extroverted members don’t take over!

    • Manages the time to make sure everyone gets the most value from each session

    • Provides useful resources including tips, book and podcast recommendations, webinars, tutorials etc.

    • Teaches her 5 M’s Framework to transform perceived problems into achieved goals

Would I be a good Success Circle member?

  • An ideal Success Circle member MUST BE:

    • a good team player

    • growth-oriented

    • equally invested in her own success as well as the success of the other group members

    • generous with help and support

    • committed to growth and development

    • dedicated to showing up for herself and the other group members

What other information do I need to know?

  • A Success Circle is made up of women 18 years and older who live anywhere in Kentucky.

  • Members are business owners, professionals, creatives, stay-at-home moms, caregivers, and students who have specific goals they would like to achieve.

  • Meetings are hosted virtually.

  • Members access Slack to stay in contact between meetings and maintain connection, support, and accountability.

  • One free, private, individual meeting with Janelle is held prior to joining the Success Circle to see if it’s a good fit, set goals, and prepare you to get the maximum value out of the groups.

  • The fee is $20 for your first month and any month you refer a friend who joins the Circle. $97/month otherwise.

  • Additional 30-minute individual meetings with Janelle are available by request for $100.

  • Participants will receive a complimentary copy of the book Playing Big by Tara Mohr.

Please fill out the form below if you would like to be contacted about joining a Success Circle at True North. We look forward to hearing from you!