Want to deepen cohesion, safety, and inclusivity within your team but don’t know how?

It’s time to join the Good Folk Circle.

ABOUT Good Folk Circle

Whether in the workplace or community, we create a safe laboratory to come as we are and build an open, judge-free space that welcomes closeness and communication.

Through play-based exercises, we take the time to listen fully to ourselves and others by practicing being present—we play, laugh, and connect.

Based on your specific group and goals, we custom-create your program—scroll down to see a list of past workshop outcomes.

There is no succeeding or failing at this, all you need is you, an open mind, and the Good Folk Circle magic.

Workshop outcomes include…

Increased empathy
Improved group dynamics
Decreased social anxiety
Clearer communication
Better boundaries
Greater work return

ABOUT Workshop Creation

Be a part of the good folk magic

Workshops and retreat themes have included:

Building Trust and Teamwork
Connection and Empathy
Freeing from Judgment through Play
Values and Strengths Exploration
Listening Skills
Communication Skill Building
Storytelling and Vulnerability
Presentation Skills and Confidence

Together, we can custom-create the package you’re looking for.

Create your circle

ABOUT Facilitator

Morgan Lord (she/her/hers) is a lecturer at the Institute for Leadership Excellence and Development at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Business. She works with business students to help them learn to connect with one another, to effectively lead, to improve their communication skills and confidence.

She has facilitated improvisation and circle workshops at Red Bull, Stepping Forward LA, PCC Birth Center, Northwestern University, University of Illinois Chicago, Columbia College, and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago.

She is a Chicago-based teacher, improviser, and writer. She has written for numerous magazines and received her master’s degree from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. She has studied improvisation, comedy, and storytelling for the past two decades.

I’ve seen the power of play help people become more present listeners, effective communicators, and connected leaders. In my workshops, I create a safe space so we can get out of our own way and connect with the people around us.

Joy, play, and purpose are meaningful spaces for groups to operate from, so why not spark that and keep breathing into the flame?

Morgan Lord • Facilitator

What Good Folks Are Saying

“Life often gives heavy burdens and it takes a special mindset and determination to teach people how to lighten their own loads. Morgan does this with little effort using gameplay and empathetic listening to get everyone in tune.”

Crescenda Bramlett • author of The Self-Mothering Effect

“Morgan's warmth, energy, and enthusiasm were authentic, inspiring, and empowering. The combo of activities and facilitation made for a safe space wherein strangers became friends ... in 3-hours flat!

Erin Cigliano • urban community planner

Create the deeply connected community you seek.

Want to deepen cohesion, safety, and inclusivity within your team but don’t know how?

It’s time to join the Good Folk Circle.

Whether in the workplace or community, we create a safe laboratory to come as we are and build an open, judge-free space that welcomes closeness and communication.

Through play-based exercises, we take the time to listen fully to ourselves and others by practicing being present—we play, laugh, and connect.

Based on your specific group and goals, we custom-create your program—scroll down to see a list of past workshop outcomes.

There is no succeeding or failing at this, all you need is you, an open mind, and the Good Folk Circle magic.

Workshop outcomes include…

Increased empathy

Improved group dynamics

Decreased social anxiety

Clearer communication

Better boundaries

Greater work return

Be a part of the good folk magic

Workshops and retreat themes have included:

Building Trust and Teamwork

Connection and Empathy

Freeing from Judgment through Play

Values and Strengths Exploration

Listening Skills

Communication Skill Building

Storytelling and Vulnerability

Presentation Skills and Confidence

Together, we can custom-create the package you’re looking for.

She has facilitated improvisation and circle workshops at Red Bull, Stepping Forward LA, PCC Birth Center, Northwestern University, University of Illinois Chicago, Columbia College, and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago.

She is a Chicago-based teacher, improviser, and writer. She has written for numerous magazines and received her master’s degree from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. She has studied improvisation, comedy, and storytelling for the past two decades.

I’ve seen the power of play help people become more present listeners, effective communicators, and connected leaders. In my workshops, I create a safe space so we can get out of our own way and connect with the people around us.

Joy, play, and purpose are meaningful spaces for groups to operate from, so why not spark that and keep breathing into the flame?

What Good Folks Are Saying

“Life often gives heavy burdens and it takes a special mindset and determination to teach people how to lighten their own loads. Morgan does this with little effort using gameplay and empathetic listening to get everyone in tune.”

Crescenda Bramlett • author of The Self-Mothering Effect

“Morgan's warmth, energy, and enthusiasm were authentic, inspiring, and empowering. The combo of activities and facilitation made for a safe space wherein strangers became friends ... in 3-hours flat!

Erin Cigliano • urban community planner

Create the deeply connected community you seek.

Create the deeply connected community you seek. Create the deeply connected community you seek.

Create the deeply connected community you seek.