Men’s Council (monthly)
with Mike Lerner and Jef Szilagyi
We know many men find themselves faced with isolation, unable to effectively share their thoughts, desires, uncertainties, and personal challenges.
Additionally, we know the wish men carry for real friendship and connection with other men is frequently blocked by outward pressures, lack of know-how, and matters of trust.
The Men’s Council is a monthly gathering over ten months that aims to be an antidote to these challenges. Together, we will endeavor to create a meaningful space for you to experience the unique energy that comes by being a part of an authentic circle of men.
With Mike and Jef’s guidance, you will share space and build a trusting community with other men where you can acknowledge the real matters in your life, your aims and aspirations. We will make time to investigate what your desires and purposes are at this juncture, so you can have support and clarity for what’s taking place and what’s to come.
In Men’s Council sessions we will use the practice of deep listening in order to tend our collective well-being and energy. Leaning into old wisdom traditions, we will give one another the time and support to delve into what is holding us back and find the power to better create a life with more meaning, more energy, more connection.
We’d love for you to join us on this journey.
Men’s Council Guides
Jef Szilagyi has an extensive background in faciliating circle work; including men’s circles, multicultural retreats, youth mentoring projects, and rites of passage guiding.
Jef is a practitioner of the Internal Family Systems approach to self-awareness and personal growth. He’s uses IFS practices with clients, helping them to grow in their lives and wisdom.
He’s excited to blend the wisdom of IFS, the support of a circle of men, and the power health and healing to the Men’s Council, allowing men to deepen in the road of life with know their authentic voice.
Mike Lerner is a chess grandmaster, at least from Jef’s point of view. He loves to jam on his guitar and open up his voice with friends. Mike is a elder who knows life’s contours—both the wonderous and the difficult.
Always listening and speaking from his heart, Mike is a man of many loves—family and friends are chief among them. He spent his working life as a dentist. Now retired, he focuses on giving his time and energy to the community through soulful projects like Stepping Stones and this here Men’s Council.
Mike has studied with medicine holder, Tom Pinkson for decades and has been a core member of the Wakan community witnessing the cycles of life unfold, playing his part with deep love.
Men’s Council Details
When: The 2nd Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 8:45 PM
Duration: 9/8/26 to 5/11/27 (10 months)
Location: Southern Marin - address provided with registration
Cohort: Limited to 12 adult men from all walks of life.
Fees: $1000 ($100 per session) - payment plans and sliding scale available.
Long time friends and collaborators, Jef Szilagyi and Mike Lerner.