A positive workplace that improves your bottom line

Speaking, cohort programs, advisory, and coaching to help your team flourish

The message is clear. The tide has turned, and the usual way of doing things just isn’t going to cut it anymore. Your employees want — heck, they need — to feel valued, inspired, connected, and supported. And satisfying those needs will turbocharge their motivation, productivity, and performance, as well as their health and happiness.

How will you deliver?

Enter JC Coaching & Consulting.

Drawing on her expertise in positive psychology, human motivation theory, executive coaching, and transformational leadership, Jordana helps organizations create institutional change that maximizes employee engagement, satisfaction, and potential.

Through engaging presentations, coaching, advisory, and cohort programs, Jordana will equip your team to build a positive workplace culture that benefits both your employees and your bottom line.

Ready to shake up the status quo?

  • "Jordana's keynote was hands down the best, most practical talk I’ve ever attended on well-being. We will absolutely have her back!"

    Erica Murphy, Chief Human Resources Officer, Ropes & Gray LLP

  • "If you get the chance to work with Jordana – take it! It is rare that you will find such a gifted and knowledgeable speaker in the very specific cross section of self-development and the legal industry that is so very needed. Jordana’s artful delivery of relatable yet science-backed information is truly a superpower."

    DeAnna Englezos, Business Development Innovation Manager, Vinson & Elkins LLP

  • “Jordana Confino’s expertise in positive psychology, the science of human flourishing, and her ability to communicate its practical applications are exceptional. Her presentation was engaging, informative and relatable, making the concepts accessible to our audience. She consistently brings a wealth of knowledge, a deep sense of empathy, and boundless positivity, ensuring that our [team’s] efforts are impactful and effective.”

    Kristen Snyderman, Senior Manager of Human Resources, Reed Smith LLP

  • "Jordana's energy and passion for the topics she presents on match her impressive content. I received feedback that 'this was the best program I have seen in the 10 years I have been at the firm.'"

    Alicia Kappers, Professional Development & Integration Director, Frost Brown Todd LLP

  • "Partnering with Jordana to design and deliver the “Mindset Mastery” course for our attorneys and staff was an outstanding experience. She brought exceptional expertise and a thoughtful, engaging approach that made the concepts practical and relevant for our attendees. From start to finish, she was collaborative, professional, and genuinely committed to helping participants gain actionable take-aways. The program was extremely well received, and the content has already had a meaningful impact on how our attorneys and staff approach uncertainty, stress, and professional growth. We couldn’t have asked for a better partner in creating this transformative learning experience."

    Krista Larson, Director of Well-Being, Stinson LLP

  • "Jordana’s content resonated perfectly with our law firm employees – both legal and operations staff, alike. The exercises were not only engaging and thought-provoking, but fun as well! Our internal webcast attendance even exceeded our expectations across multiple states. We are looking forward to partnering with Jordana again for our next year’s wellness programming."

    Carrie Isaacson, Benefits Specialist, Fish and Richardson, P.C.

  • "The three presentations Jordana delivered for Gibson Dunn sparked some of the most meaningful and engaged conversations we have seen around perfectionism, psychological safety, and sustainable high performance. What makes Jordana's work so powerful is that it is not just inspiring — it is deeply evidence-based, practical, and human. In many ways, Jordana is helping redefine what high performance can and should look like in law. The level of engagement from attorneys and staff across our offices spoke volumes about how deeply this topic resonates. The profession is better because of the work she is doing, and it has been an honor partnering with her."

    James Keshavarz, Chief Wellness Officer, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Speaking & Workshops

Engaging keynotes and interactive workshops that give your team science-backed insights and strategies for elevating well-being and performance, along with hands-on opportunities to put them into practice.

Cohort Programs

Multi-month programs, customized for your organization, that pair 1:1 coaching with facilitated small-group sessions to give your people the personalization, peer support, and reinforcement they need to turn insight into enduring change.

Coaching

One-on-one and small-group coaching sessions that inspire and empower your employees to ignite their passion, overcome obstacles, and realize their full personal and professional potential.

Advisory

Guidance for you and your leaders on crafting policies and building mentorship, well-being, and leadership development programs that leave all members of your organization feeling valued, inspired, and supported.

Popular workshop and keynote topics

  • Foundations for Flourishing: Leveraging Positive Psychology To Boost Well-Being, Resilience, and Performance 

  • Secrets for Success: Unpacking Perfectionism and Cultivating Your Superpower Mindset

  • Mindset Mastery: Boosting Resilience in Times of Change and Uncertainty

  • Mentorship That Matters: The Art and Value of Cultivating Meaningful Mentorship Relationships

  • Positive Productivity: Harnessing the Power of Positive Psychology for Peak Performance

  • Moving Beyond the Superwoman Trap: Sustainable High-Performance for Female Leaders

Looking for a topic that’s not on this list? Jordana is happy to customize a program that meets the unique needs, goals, and values of your organization.

Empower your team to flourish

  • "We were so fortunate to have Jordana present to both our attorneys and operations staff on “Foundations for Flourishing: Leveraging Positive Psychology to Boost Well-Being, Resilience, and Performance”. We regularly plan wellness related CLE programs for the firm and felt Jordana was the ideal presenter; professional, experienced, prepared, and responsive. Jordana’s background itself is impressive, but her engaging presentation style assured that our attendees were listening, participating, and receptive to the important topics being discussed. From the initial consultation to the date of the program, Jordana was responsive and helpful. She listened to our concerns and topic “wish-list” to assure our visions aligned and the program met the needs of the firm. Jordana supplied great materials to supplement her presentation and also shared a follow-up for the attendees. We received positive feedback on both the topic and her presentation style. We would love the opportunity to work with Jordana again!"

    Tatiana Cios (Professional Development Manager) & Samantha Lia (Legal Recruiting Manager), Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

  • "Jordana's presentation is hands down THE best 60 minutes I've ever invested in learning about attorney well-being (applicable to anyone who holds him/herself to high standards) and I'm still experiencing the positive impact 2 days later. Jordana's kinesthetic approach to teaching small, incremental, immediately applicable skills to boost well-being had an immediate, positive effect, and I'm looking forward to continuing down this new road. At this moment, I'm happier in my own skin than I've perhaps ever experienced. I can now go to bed at a healthy hour (instead of revenge procrastinating & fearing tomorrow's workload), face my to do list with a sense of "I can do this!", and I no longer dread looking at my inbox (i.e., for the dreaded "why haven't you done X yet). Should you have the opportunity to learn from Jordana, seize the opportunity! You won't regret investing the time in your future self."

    Audrey Todd Heilprin, Senior Counsel, Fortinet

  • "Jordana presented an excellent CLE on Leveraging the Science of Positive Psychology to Find Greater Success and Satisfaction in Your Law Practice. Hundreds of our members attended to learn more about this important topic, and Jordana provided concrete paths to success, and, critically, provided scientific and psychological evidence to back up claims and recommendations (something skeptical attorneys always appreciate!). Moreover, Jordana was a pleasure to work with behind-the-scenes; one of the most detail-oriented, responsive, and flexible educators I have worked with. We hope to have her back soon!"

    Gregory Binstock, Director of Professional Development, New York City Bar Association

  • "Jordana’s Foundations for Flourishing course is one of the best CLE’s we’ve run at Axiom. Not only have we received rave reviews from our clients and lawyers, but Jordana was a pleasure to work with as well. She was timely, communicative, and personal. I look forward to partnering with her again."

    David Fishman, Senior Manager of Customer Marketing, Axiom Law

  • "The Positive Lawyering programs offered to our Summer Associates and First-Year Associates were an outstanding addition to our professional development curriculum. Geared toward helping junior talent leverage the principles of positive psychology, these sessions provided invaluable tools to support mental health, enhance well-being, and cultivate a greater sense of satisfaction as they navigate the early stages of their legal careers. Jordana’s facilitation of these sessions was a particular highlight. She is incredibly well-prepared, deeply informed, and wonderfully engaging. Her thoughtful approach and ability to connect with young professionals made the content resonate in a meaningful way. The tools and frameworks she shared are practical, accessible, and designed to be used throughout the long arc of a legal career. These programs delivered on their promise to empower our junior lawyers not only to succeed but to thrive, and we look forward to continuing to build on this momentum."

    Melissa Meyer, Director of Associate Recruiting, Venable LLP

Going deeper: Cohort Programs

A great keynote changes how people think. Changing how they work is a different undertaking.

For organizations that want lasting behavior change at scale, Jordana's cohort programs combine evidence-based training, individual coaching, facilitated peer learning, and structured experimentation to help participants apply new ideas to the real challenges they're facing — and keep building on them over time.

What cohorts do differently

  • They normalize what feels shameful. Most lawyers assume they’re the only one struggling. When someone names out loud what everyone else has been carrying privately, the question shifts from “What’s wrong with me?” to “How are other people handling this?”

  • They foster genuine connection. Colleagues get to know each other on a more human level than they would have in the ordinary course of work, strengthening relationships, belonging, and ties to the organization.

  • They create accountability. Knowing they’ll be asked to share what they tried when the group reconvenes makes it much more likely that participants will actually put new strategies into practice.

  • They give ideas time to become habits. Participants leave with something to try, return having tested it, and ground the next conversation in what they learned. Each session compounds the impact of the one before it.

How it works

Each cohort brings a small group together over several months, with a structure designed to turn insight into lasting change. A typical cohort program includes:

  • Opening 1:1 coaching sessions to clarify each participant’s individual goals and obstacles and connect the program directly to their situation

  • Monthly facilitated cohort sessions, each tackling a different dimension of thriving in a demanding profession

  • Structured practice between sessions, where participants test what they’ve learned against real challenges and bring the results back to the group

  • Closing 1:1 coaching sessions to reflect on individual progress and create an action plan for building on it

Content is tailored to your organization, your participants, and what the group surfaces along the way.

Recurring themes include strategic self-care, reframing counterproductive thought patterns, shifting from perfectionism to a growth-oriented mindset, communicating with impact, and managing energy under sustained pressure.

Sample cohorts

  • Flourishing as a First-Year: Building confidence, resilience, sustainable work habits, and the relationship skills needed to thrive in practice

  • Thriving in the Middle: Navigating the shift from “doing great work” to managing people, priorities, and relationships, with a focus on sustaining well-being and performance as responsibilities expand

  • Leading with Purpose: Meeting the opportunities and challenges of leadership with greater clarity, confidence, and influence, while building an approach to high performance that doesn’t sacrifice what matters most

Proven at scale

Jordana has led cohort programs inside some of the world’s leading law firms, working with lawyers at every stage of their careers — from incoming first-years learning to find their footing, to midlevel associates stepping into supervisory roles, to senior lawyers navigating the demands of leadership. Multiple programs that began as pilots for a single group have expanded, both to reach more attorneys and to provide continued support as participants advance. Firms that have run these programs have earned national and international awards for their professional development and well-being work.

Cohort programs can stand alone, or serve as a natural next step after a keynote or workshop — giving participants the opportunity to move from “That was interesting” to “I’ve got support to make this stick.”

Feedback from past cohort participants

“This was the most valuable program the firm has provided in my time here so far. It should be mandatory for all associates to aid in retention and create a sustainable career.”
— Associate, AmLaw 50 firm

“Since the start of the program I've been able to spot thinking traps and reduce my anxious spirals, helping me maintain my focus and get more work done, especially when everything needs to be done at once and there's no time to spare. I've also gotten better about not personalizing feedback, and increased my courage to solicit feedback so I can keep getting better.”
— Associate, AmLaw 50 firm

“This year has been challenging. But there is no question I've been better able to handle the challenges because of this program. It's made me much more confident that I'll be able to go the distance in this job. I'm grateful to be at a firm that views this as a priority.”
— Associate, AmLaw 50 firm

Curious whether a cohort program could work for your organization?

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About Jordana A. Confino

Jordana is a sought-after coach, speaker, and advisor, valued for her expertise in positive psychology and well-being, and her rare ability to connect with and inspire everyone she meets.

Seven years after graduating from Yale Law School, Jordana founded JC Coaching & Consulting to empower lawyers and other high-achieving professionals to transform their lives and work for the better. Having spent the bulk of her career working as a lawyer and in legal education at elite institutions, Jordana knows that many successful people hold limiting beliefs that prevent them from truly flourishing. For much of her legal career, she was one of them. But Jordana transformed her life by leveraging the science of positive psychology and human motivation theory, and she is passionate about helping others do the same.

Jordana previously served as the Assistant Dean of Professionalism and an adjunct professor at Fordham Law School, where she taught courses on Positive Lawyering and Peer Mentoring & Leadership. She was voted Adjunct Law Professor of the Year in 2021.

Jordana co-led the 2024 Lawyer Perfectionism & Well-Being Survey — a first-of-its-kind study documenting the impact of perfectionism on lawyers — in partnership with NALP, Krill Strategies, and AmbitionProfile. The programs she has built for law firms have been recognized with multiple national and international awards.

Education

  • Yale Law School, JD

  • Yale University, BA, Psychology

  • NY Open Center, Certification in Applied Positive Psychology

  • iPEC, Certified Professional Coach, COR.E Dynamics Leadership & Transitions Dynamics Specialist

  • International Coaching Federation (ICF), Associate Certified Coach

Common Questions

  • While JC Coaching & Consulting is based in New York City, Jordana is available to travel domestically and internationally for in-person engagements. Jordana can also deliver any of her offerings virtually.

  • Yes, absolutely! Complete the Contact form to give Jordana an idea of what you’re looking for, and she’ll work with you to develop a program that meets your needs and vision.

  • Yes. Jordana knows that when it comes to transformational culture change, things are never “one and done.” Her Cohort Programs are built for exactly this, pairing 1:1 coaching with facilitated small-group sessions over several months so that new insights turn into lasting habits. She'd also be happy to develop a customized suite of offerings tailored to your organization, and equip you with the tools and support necessary to ensure enduring impact.

  • Contrary to popular belief, positive workplace culture and profitability are not mutually exclusive. In fact, fostering your employees’ well-being will maximize their engagement, and in turn their longevity, productivity, and performance. Jordana will not try to make you overhaul your entire business model or organizational structure. But she will give your employees strategies for fortifying themselves against the stressors and demands of the profession. And she’ll teach you how even minor tweaks and changes can make a big impact on your employees’ feelings of satisfaction, motivation, and belonging.

  • Yes! While Jordana’s background is in law, she knows that employee well-being and engagement challenges are by no means limited to the legal industry. Jordana believes that employees in all organizations could benefit from the techniques and teachings of positive psychology, human motivation theory, and transformational leadership, and she would be happy to work with you to determine the optimal offering for your team.

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