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New York City Bar Association PodcastMindful Lawyering Episode 6 – Caregiver FatigueIn this episode of Mindful Lawyering we explore the emotional, mental, and physical toll of caregiver roles, particularly in the legal profession, and share practical strategies for managing stress — including seeking support, realigning priorities, and practicing self-compassion. Jordana Confino, a former practicing attorney and founder of JC Coaching and Consulting, is joined by Robbie Margolius, Director of Wellbeing at Arnold and Porter. The episode concludes with a self-compassion meditation led by Nancy Batterman, Deputy General Counsel at NYC's Department of Housing, Preservation, and Development.
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“41 percent of parents say that most days they're so stressed they can't func...2025-03-1952 min
ILTA Voices#0068: (CCT) Be Your Best Coach: Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs and Negative Self TalkCritical thinking is prized by lawyers and technologists alike. When applied inwardly, however, self-criticism can undermine our self-esteem.
Join us for this engaging podcast to kick off the new year. Our guest speakers, Jordana Confino and Dave Lu, will share insights, personal experiences and scientifically proven tips to help you tame your inner critic and unleash your potential.
Moderator:
@Christine Dauchez - Director of Knowledge & Innovation, Paul, Weiss
Speakers:
Jordana Confino - Founder and CEO, JC Coaching & Consulting
Dave Lu - Founder and Managing Partner, Hyphen Capital
Recorded 1-29-20252025-01-2940 min
Happier At Work®238: Reflecting on Happier at Work 2024 with Aoife O’BrienAre you looking to reflect on the growth and changes in workplace culture over the past year?In this special episode of the Happier at Work podcast, I bring us on a journey through some of the most impactful episodes of 2024. As part of the 2024 Recap, I highlight the key insights and advice shared by esteemed guests Jordana Confino, Caroline Collins, Ronan Gallagher, Fay Wallis, and Lucy Gernon. Each of these episodes delves into transformative concepts, from understanding the roots of perfectionism to leveraging the power of effective networking.I reflect on personal anecdotes and...2025-01-1021 min
State Bar of Michigan: On Balance PodcastPositive Lawyering: Cultivating Values and Compassion in the Legal ProfessionUsing positive psychology tailored to the unique needs of lawyers and law students, attorney Jordana Confino helps others in the profession improve their wellbeing and thrive in legal practice. JoAnn Hathaway and Molly Ranns talk with Jordana about her methods for cultivating a healthy self-care mindset amidst the pressures and stresses of legal work. They discuss the practice of identifying and prioritizing your core values, reining in perfectionism, and practicing self-compassion.Mentioned in this Episode:Chronicles of a Recovering Type A+ Perfectionist Blog — Jordana ConfinoJordana Confino is an attorney, professional coach, and fo...2024-11-1139 min
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsPositive Lawyering: Cultivating Values and Compassion in the Legal ProfessionUsing positive psychology tailored to the unique needs of lawyers and law students, attorney Jordana Confino helps others in the profession improve their wellbeing and thrive in legal practice. JoAnn Hathaway and Molly Ranns talk with Jordana about her methods for cultivating a healthy self-care mindset amidst the pressures and stresses of legal work. They discuss the practice of identifying and prioritizing your core values, reining in perfectionism, and practicing self-compassion.Mentioned in this Episode:Chronicles of a Recovering Type A+ Perfectionist Blog — Jordana ConfinoJordana Confino is an attorney, professional coach, and fo...2024-11-1139 minILTA Voices#0047: (CCT) Basic Survival: Future-Proofing Skills for Uncertain TimesFrom the pandemic to climate change, geopolitical unrest, macroeconomic instability, and technological disruption, we are living in a time of unprecedented uncertainty. How do we navigate these uncharted waters and move from surviving to thriving in these uncertain times?
My guest for this podcast is a seasoned finance and legal executive and growth advisor who will share invaluable perspectives on building the mindset and skills to lead through change and proactively shape the future.
Moderator:
@Christine Dauchez - Director of Knowledge & Innovation, Paul Weiss
Speaker:
@Jordana Confino - Founder and CEO, JC Coaching & Consulting
Recorded 10-22-20242024-10-2328 min
Law Subscribed(95.5) Break Free from Perfectionism and the Billable Hour with Jordana Confino of JC Coaching and ConsultingLearn about JC Coaching and Consulting and connect with Jordana Confino.Check out my new show, the Law for Kids Podcast.Get Connected with SixFifty, a business and employment legal document automation tool.Sign up for Gavel using the code LAWSUBSCRIBED to get 10% off an annual subscription.Visit Law Subscribed to subscribe to the Substack newsletter to get notified about every episode, listen from your web browser, and for additional content.Follow @lawsubscribed everywhere.Sign up for the Subscription Seminar waitlist at subscriptionseminar.com.Check out Mathew Kerbis' law firm Subscription Attorney LLC. Get full access to Law Subscribed at www.lawsubscribed.com/subscribe2024-10-2248 min
the kozēkozē podcast385. IVF First Trimester with Jordana ConfinoJordana Confino is BACK to share all about her successful IVF transfer, and reflect on her first trimester of pregnancy. This episode is entirely kismet as our host, Garrett, is one week away from her first IVF transfer! Your questions around what to do and not to do, from a mindset perspective and of course, a physical one, are answered!
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Counsel to Counsel - Career Advice for LawyersWinning in Your Own Court with Dena LefkowitzIn this episode of Counsel to Counsel, host Stephen Seckler welcomes Dena Lefkowitz, a professional coach and former practicing attorney who helps lawyers navigate the complexities of career development, marketing, and finding professional fulfillment. Dena practiced law for over 20 years before transitioning to coaching and has authored the book Winning in Your Own Court, published by the American Bar Association. The book has garnered notable recognition, including the Nautilus Silver Award for Inner Prosperity & Right Livelihood. Together, Stephen and Dena discuss key insights from the book, focusing on how lawyers can take control of their careers, improve w...2024-10-1433 minCounsel to Counsel - Career Advice for LawyersNaïs Mouret on Emotional Intelligence, Physical Well-being, and the Practice of LawIn this episode of Counsel to Counsel, host Steve Seckler interviews Naïs Mouret, a global leadership advisor and certified emotional intelligence consultant. Naïs shares insights on the critical role of emotional intelligence (EI) and physical well-being in the legal profession. Drawing on her experience working at the United Nations and her extensive background in leadership consulting, she highlights how empathy, resilience, and mindfulness are essential tools for both professional success and personal satisfaction. Naïs emphasizes the importance of developing EI to better connect with clients and colleagues, particularly in high-pressure environments like law firms. Naï...2024-09-1431 min
The Sparking EntrepreneurFlourishing Beyond Limits with Jordana Confino: Transforming High Achievers
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jordana Confino, Certified Professional Coach and founder of JC Coaching & Consulting. Jordana, a former lawyer and Positive Lawyering professor, reveals how she overcame limiting beliefs and transformed her life using positive psychology and human motivation theory. Discover how her innovative approach helps lawyers and high-achieving professionals achieve greater satisfaction and sustainable success. Tune in to learn how to break free from constraints and flourish both personally and professionally.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.c...2024-08-2734 minCounsel to Counsel - Career Advice for LawyersConquering Perfectionism in the Practice of Law with Jordana Confino In this episode of the Counsel to Counsel podcast, host Stephen Seckler is joined by Jordana Confino, a certified professional coach and founder of JC Coaching & Consulting. Together, they explore the pervasive issue of perfectionism within the legal profession, discussing how it often leads to anxiety, burnout, and career stagnation. Jordana shares her personal journey from practicing law while grappling with perfectionism to discovering the transformative power of positive psychology, which helped her redefine success and well-being in her career and life. Jordana delves into the cultural and psychological roots of perfectionism in la...2024-08-2442 min
FixableHow to fight perfectionism (from The Happiness Lab)On Fixable, we're always trying to help listeners solve problems in the best way possible, but holding yourself to impossibly high standards is the other side of the coin that can make solving any work problem miserable. We’re sharing an episode of The Happiness Lab, hosted by Dr. Laurie Santos where she hears from researcher Thomas Curran about a worrying growth in perfectionism in society, and asks "recovering perfectionist" Jordana Confino how to tackle the nagging voice in your head telling you to always psh yourself and work harder. Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos has studied the...2024-08-1230 min
the kozēkozē podcast371. Perfectionism and IVF with Jordana ConfinoJordana is a certified professional coach, Positive Lawyering professor, and founder and CEO of JC Coaching & Consulting, a company devoted to helping lawyers and other high-achieving professionals achieve greater satisfaction and sustainable success in their lives and work.
Her journey out of perfectionism and high achieving ways set her up for a better experience with IVF, as fertility is not something you can simply "achieve." Today she walks us through her story of healing, IVF and surrender.
In her blog, Chronicles of a Recovering Type A+ Perfectionist, Jordana shares stories and offers science-backed tips and...2024-07-011h 11
Dot to Dot Life Connected™From IVF to Inner Peace: Shattering Perfectionism's Chains with Jordana ConfinoThe discussion delves deep into the paradoxical nature of perfectionism, exploring how it often leads to hiding our struggles and hopes out of fear of disappointment or perceived failure. Jordana reveals how keeping challenges secret, particularly in sensitive situations like IVF, can actually deprive us of crucial support rather than protect us from disappointment. Throughout the episode, Fiona and Jordana explore the importance of selective vulnerability, the power of social support, and the journey of overcoming perfectionist tendencies. They disxuss how society feeds us with certain beliefs that we pursue They touch on various aspects of personal growth, including...2024-06-2747 min
Status Check with SpiveyDear 1L with Amanda HaverstickIn this episode of Status Check with Spivey, SCG Pre-L Consultant and Fordham Law professor Jordana Confino has a conversation with legal writing coach and Dear 1L author Amanda Haverstick about legal writing and tackling your 1L year.
You can learn more about Dear 1L here, connect with Amanda via LinkedIn here, or email her directly at amanda@dear1L.com.
You can listen and subscribe to Status Check with Spivey on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. You can read a full transcript of this episode here.2024-06-1234 min
Inside The InspiredJordana Confino: A Masterclass on Designing Your Reality from ScratchCan a positive mindset truly impact your professional success? In this enlightening episode, we delve into the transformative power of positive psychology with Jordana Confino, founder of JC Coaching and a professor at Fordham Law.
Discover how this emerging field is revolutionizing the legal profession and learn practical strategies to enhance your own performance and well-being.
In this episode, you'll learn:
The science behind positive psychology and its impact on high achievers.
Jordana Confino’s journey from Yale Law to becoming a po...2024-06-1257 min
The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie SantosHow to Fight PerfectionismHolding yourself to impossibly high standards is self-defeating and makes for a miserable life. Can Dr Laurie Santos find ways to tackle her constant perfectionism so she can perform better and have more fun? She hears from researcher Thomas Curran about a worrying growth in perfectionism in society, and asks "recovering perfectionist" Jordana Confino how to tackle the nagging voice in your head telling you to always push yourself and work harder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-06-0329 min
Amado EsposoHow to Fight PerfectionismHolding yourself to impossibly high standards is self-defeating and makes for a miserable life. Can Dr Laurie Santos find ways to tackle her constant perfectionism so she can perform better and have more fun? She hears from researcher Thomas Curran about a worrying growth in perfectionism in society, and asks "recovering perfectionist" Jordana Confino how to tackle the nagging voice in your head telling you to always push yourself and work harder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-06-0329 min
The Health FeastThe High Achiever's Guide to Self-Compassion with Jordana Confino, Professional CoachIn this episode of The Health Feast podcast, Dr. Rak welcomes Jordana Confino, a Yale Law School graduate, certified professional coach, and expert in positive psychology and well-being. Jordana shares her compelling journey from experiencing severe burnout in her legal career to transforming her life through self-compassion and positive psychology. The conversation delves into the impact of perfectionism on mental and physical health, and Jordana offers practical strategies for overcoming it. She emphasizes the importance of aligning personal values with daily actions and how small, actionable steps can lead to significant changes in overall well-being. Additionally, Jordana discusses the...2024-05-271h 24
Dot to Dot Life Connected™The Power of Trust, Vulnerability, and Self-Compassion with Jordana ConfinoJordana is full of energy, a joy to listen to and as one might expect of a Yale Law School grad she really "Knows her stuff". She's also brutally honest explaining her own struggles through a seemingly ideal life of high achievement and how much of her perfectionism stems from a mother who herself "was a ruthless perfectionist, and she tried to perfect me." Jordana and Fiona also discuss the critical role of trust and vulnerability in effective mentoring and more importantly in simply being human - highlighting how these qualities are often overlooked, especially by professions wh...2024-05-2356 minStatus Check with SpiveyWork Experience, Admissions Strategy, & Legal Employment: What You Need to KnowIn this episode of Status Check with Spivey, Anna Hicks-Jaco speaks with Pre-L consultants Rob Cacace and Jordana Confino (bios here) about the growing importance of work experience in admissions, why the impact of being a "KJD" (going "from Kindergarten through law school" without full-time work experience) has increased over time, and—importantly—how work experience (or a lack thereof) plays out during law school and in the search for legal employment.
You can listen and subscribe to Status Check with Spivey on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and Google Podcasts.
You can read a full transcript of this episode here.2024-04-2936 min
Happier At Work®Bonus Episode: Leveraging Strengths and Setting BoundariesThe main points throughout this podcast include:The importance of identifying and utilising our strengths at work to achieve happiness and alignmentThe prevalent issue of work-life balance and the challenge of juggling a busy professional life with personal commitments.The importance of questioning what truly serves our well-being and relationships.The significance of applying at least one thing differently in our work.Connect with LucyLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lucygernonWebsite: www.lucygernon.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/lucygernonDo you have any feedback or thoughts on...2024-04-2209 min
Playful Humans - People Who Play for a LivingFrom Perfectionist to Playfulness with Jordana ConfinoCould the secret to peak performance lie in embracing imperfection and playfulness? Find out as I join forces with Jordana Confino in a revelatory discussion that promises to dismantle your drive for perfection and rewire your approach to success. Jordana, a former type A legal eagle turned positive psychology guru, shares her personal awakening to a life beyond the relentless pursuit of flawlessness. Her insights shed light on the often misunderstood relationship between play, productivity, and well-being. This episode is a treasure trove of strategies for anyone looking to infuse their life and work with a sense of joy...2024-03-1933 min
The Legal BurnoutsEpisode 17. Unlearning Toxic Perfectionism With Coach Jordana ConfinoThis week, Kate and Rhia are joined by Career Coach and recovering perfectionist, Jordana Confino. Jordana shares her high achiever origin story, from chasing achievement in high school, to law school at Yale, to a series of career choices that kept burning her out. She then shares how she used science-backed, positive psychology to go from debilitating anxiety to thriving in a career where she helps others get out from under the thumb of their “inner drill sergeant.” If you feel li...2024-02-2855 min
The Hit of Happiness PodcastPerfectionism and Self-Compassion with Jordana ConfinoOn this episode of the pod, Brian sits down with coach, educator, and speaker Jordana Confino for a high-energy conversation on high achievers and perfectionism. After completing her JD from Yale and starting her career in law, Jordana worked herself to the bone before realizing she needed a shift. 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 is also an Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School, where she teaches a course on Positive Lawyering, which educates students on how they can...2024-02-161h 04
MindBodySpaceHow To Train Your Mind To Let Go Of Unhelpful Perfectionism With Self-CompassionLETTING GO OF PERFECTIONISM - A MEDITATION: Self-compassion is key for productivity and achievement without burning out. After a short recap of perfectionism, Dr. Juna leads listeners through a five minute guided meditation focus on self compassion to help dial back unhelpful perfectionist, tendencies.
An excerpt from a conversation with Elizabeth, Pyjov, JD meditation teacher and Founder of The Happiness. Sangha, gives instructions on how to make even short meditations, a powerful practice.
Main Discussion Points: -
- The difference between helpful and unhelpful perfectionism
- How self-compassion...2024-02-0910 minMindBodySpaceRecovering From Perfectionism With Jordana Confino, Yale Law School Graduate and Lifestyle Coach For High-Achieving ProfessionalsJust like all things in life, perfectionist tendencies can be good and bad for us, depending on how we use it. The key is knowing how to adjust the dials of perfectionism to make it work for us.
"I've learned that, far from being a waste of time or counterproductive to my success, self-care and self-compassion are actually essential for peak performance. For so many years, I believed that my ruthless self-criticism was driving me forward. But I now know that it can more appropriately be viewed as a massive weight around my ankles that was holing...2024-02-0241 min
Happier At Work®Bonus Episode: Overcoming Perfectionism and Prioritising Well-BeingIn today's bonus episode of the Happier at Work podcast, I provide a synopsis of Friday's episode: Overcoming Perfectionism and Prioritising Well-Being with Jordana Confino.The main points throughout this podcast include:Finding fulfillment and well-being in the workplaceInvaluable guidance for navigating the modern workplace.The importance of aligning personal values with work tasks to foster a sense of identityPervasive impact of overachieving behavior and the toll it takes on well-being and relationships.The need for organisations to prioritise employee well-beingConnect with JordanaWebsite: https://www.jordanaconfino.com/LinkedIn...2024-01-2211 min
Happier At Work®189: Overcoming Perfectionism and Prioritising Well-Being with Jordana ConfinoDo you want to learn how to overcome perfectionism and enhance your well-being and performance in the workplace?In the latest episode of the Happier at Work podcast, I had an enriching conversation with career coach and founder of JC Coaching and Consulting Jordana Confino about the transformative journey of finding fulfillment and well-being in the workplace. Jordana's insights into overcoming perfectionism and prioritising inner well-being provided invaluable guidance for navigating the modern workplace.Jordana emphasised the importance of aligning personal values with work tasks to foster a sense of identity and intrinsic meaning, and...2024-01-1952 min
How I Lawyer Podcast with Jonah Perlin#128: How I Lawyer LIVE – Positive Lawyering in the Practice of Law with Eli Albrecht and Jordana ConfinoWelcome back to another episode of the How I Lawyer Podcast, where Professor Jonah Perlin interviews lawyers about what they do, why they do it, and how they do it well.
For today’s special episode (and the final episode of 2023), we bring to you How I Lawyer’s first-ever live-recorded episode featuring former guests of the podcast, Eli Albrecht and Jordana Confino, in a discussion about positive lawyering in the practice of law.
This episode was recorded LIVE at DLA Piper’s Offices in Washington D.C. with the support of sponsors Lateral Hub, LawPods...2023-12-2959 min
Lawyers with Depression PodcastPerfectionism in the Legal Profession & Its Relationship to Lawyer and Law Student Mental Health: An Interview with Jordana Confino
With a J.D. from Yale Law School, a B.A. in Psychology from Yale University, Certifications in Coaching and Applied Positive Psychology, two federal judicial clerkships, and a former Adjunct Law Professor of the Year award at Fordham, Jordana Confino understands the unique stressors and demands of the legal profession. And as a recovering perfectionist and overachiever, she is excruciatingly familiar with the limiting beliefs that prevent people from reaching their highest potential. Jordana transformed her own life by leveraging the science of positive psychology and human motivation theory, and she has seen these techniques work...2023-12-1336 min
Reinventing the Arena80. Powerful Tools to Combat Perfectionism with Jordana ConfinoDo you ever feel like your need to achieve dominates your life?
When you check something off your must achieve in life bucket list does it feel unsatisfying because you’re on to the next thing to achieve?
Then, my friend, you might be an overachieving perfectionist and today’s guest knows all about it.
Jordana Confino is not only an Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School, but a certified professional and Founder of JC Coaching & Consulting.
Having spent the bulk of her career working as a lawyer and in legal educa...2023-12-051h 02
Empowering WorkplacesHow to Find the Path to Self-Compassion if You're Struggling With PerfectionismJoin hosts Sanja Licina, PhD, and Maddie Grant in an eye-opening conversation with Jordana Confino, a certified professional coach and positive psychology professor, on the risks of perfectionism. Jordana, founder of JC Coaching & Consulting, shares her personal journey of breaking free from the shackles of perfectionism, revealing insights and actionable strategies.In this episode, Jordana examines into the misconceptions surrounding perfectionism. She distinguishes between healthy drive and the relentless pursuit of unrealistic standards driven by fear. Drawing from her own experiences as a lawyer, she identifies the negative impact of perfectionism on mental health, wellbeing, and overall...2023-11-2941 min
The Newfangled LawyerEpisode 15: Micro-Practices for Macro-Change with Jordana ConfinoJoin host Patrick Patino as he engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Jordana Confino, a thought leader in the field of positive psychology and its application in the legal profession. In this episode, they explore the power of self-compassion, breaking free from perfectionism, and redefining success in the legal world.
Jordana shares her personal journey from overachieving law student to a Big Law attorney and eventually finding her true calling in positive psychology. She emphasizes the importance of taking both external and internal positive risks to create a fulfilling career and personal life.
Jordana and...2023-11-0356 min
Legally Speaking PodcastPositive Lawyering: Science-Backed Strategies for Thriving Lawyers - Jordana Confino - S7E26Send us a text Discover the science behind happiness, the power of self-compassion, and the keys to unlocking your true potential. This week we're super excited to be chatting Jordana Confino, who has made a significant impact in the fields of law, psychology, and education. Her journey from a psychology major to a high-achieving lawyer and ultimately, a passionate advocate for personal well-being and happiness is truly inspiring. She played a pivotal role in establishing a comprehen...2023-10-3051 min
Movers, Shakers & RainmakersEpisode 50: Navigating Mental Wellness in Law - An Insightful Chat with Jordana ConfinoIn our latest episode of Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers: The Biglaw Lateral Market, we delve into the timely and crucial topic of mental health in the legal profession with Jordana Alter Confino, Founder of JC Coaching & Consulting and Adjunct Professor of Law at Fordham University School of Law. Jordana explained how the science of positive psychology helped her to transform her life and career—and how she is now using it to help others do the same. Covering both institutional reforms that law firms can adopt and small but important changes that individual lawyers can make, our conversation offers actionable ins...2023-09-1335 minMovers, Shakers & RainmakersEpisode 50: Navigating Mental Wellness in Law - An Insightful Chat with Jordana ConfinoIn our latest episode of Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers: The Biglaw Lateral Market, we delve into the timely and crucial topic of mental health in the legal profession with Jordana Alter Confino, Founder of JC Coaching & Consulting and Adjunct Professor of Law at Fordham University School of Law. Jordana explained how the science of positive psychology helped her to transform her life and career—and how she is now using it to help others do the same. Covering both institutional reforms that law firms can adopt and small but important changes that individual lawyers can make, our conversation offers actionable ins...2023-09-1335 min
The Thought Leadership ProjectEpisode 130: Jordana Confino on Well-Being and the Practice of Law
Episode 130: In this episode, Jordana Confino, Positive Lawyering professor, and founder of JC Coaching & Consulting, joins Jay to discuss well-being and the practice of law. They discuss Jordana’s journey from clerkships, to BigLaw, to academia, and her recent transition to entrepreneurship as founder of her own coaching and consulting firm. Jordana also shares her thoughts on how lawyers can build successful and sustainable careers by finding purpose in their work, detaching from work in order to refresh and revitalize, and much more.
Reading & ResourcesConnect with Jay on LinkedInConnect with Tom on...2023-09-0600 min
No Straight PathLessons Learned from Accidental Entrepreneurship with Ashley Menzies BabatundeEvery entrepreneur has a different origin story. For some, it’s a natural progression within their career, where they were always going to set out on their own, while others have dreamed of doing it their entire life and just needed the right opportunity. And for another set of people, it happens almost as if by accident. I never set out to become an entrepreneur, and in the beginning, it felt a bit odd calling myself that. My goal had simply been to make people feel seen and heard. But somewhere along the way, I found myself embarking upon my...2023-06-2828 min
Lawyers Who LeadLeading by Stepping Away From the Story with Jordana ConfinoIn this week’s episode, Sigalle interviews Jordana Confino, Assistant Dean of Professionalism and adjunct professor at Fordham Law School where she leads initiatives designed to promote student wellness, mentorship, and professional identity formation. She is also the founder of JC Coaching and Consulting, a company that partners with law firms and law schools to advance the well-being of the legal profession.
Jordana shares how the stories we tell ourselves can anchor us into taking actions that may not necessarily align with what we ultimately want. She illuminates how "stepping back from the story" provides the space we...2023-06-1944 minHow I Lawyer Podcast with Jonah Perlin#110: Jordana Confino - Lawyer Well-being & Positive Lawyering Expert, Assistant Dean of Professionalism at Fordham LawIn honor of Well-being Week in Law I speak with Jordana Alter Confino. Jordana plays many different roles but what they all share is a focus on the skills, well-being, empowerment, mental health, and growth of lawyers & law students. She is the Assistant Dean of Professionalism at Fordham Law where she oversees all aspects of the Professionalism Office’s work including the Law School’s wellness, professionalism, and peer mentorship offerings. Jordana also serves as an Adjunct Professor of Law, teaching Positive Lawyering and Peer Mentoring & Leadership. She was voted Fordham Law Adjunct Professor of the Year in 2021. She also...2023-05-0556 min
Reinventing ProfessionalsUsing Happiness as a Super Power in LegalI spoke with Jordana Confino, the founder of JC Coaching & Consulting, a company devoted to advancing the well-being of the legal profession. She is also the Assistant Dean and an Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School. We discussed why well-being matters in the legal profession, the impact of positive lawyering, how technology is affecting well-being, and the importance of creating a positive workplace culture.
2023-05-0415 minReinventing ProfessionalsUsing Happiness as a Super Power in LegalI spoke with Jordana Confino, the founder of JC Coaching & Consulting, a company devoted to advancing the well-being of the legal profession. She is also the Assistant Dean and an Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School. We discussed why well-being matters in the legal profession, the impact of positive lawyering, how technology is affecting well-being, and the importance of creating a positive workplace culture.
2023-05-0415 minNo Straight PathFinding Alignment with Your Values with Jordana ConfinoGrowing up, most of us will remember being asked what we want to be when we grow up, rather than who we want to be, conditioning us to base our identity on what we do rather than who we truly are and what we value. But focusing solely on achievement and prestige can lead you down a path of isolation that ultimately doesn't provide you with any of the happiness and satisfaction you thought it would. This was the position that today’s guest, Jordana Confino, found herself in. She had spent years tenaciously pursuing a prestigious law career, ea...2023-04-1942 min
The Thriving Lawyers PodcastJordana Confino, Prolific Purveyor of Professionalism and Positive LawyeringFolks, it just doesn't get any better than this. There aren't sufficient words to describe how relatable, inspiring, brilliant, encouraging, and delightful our friend Jordana Confino is. You may think YOU are a successful Type A Perfectionist, but chances are, you've got NOTHING on this double-Yalie, clerkship-getting superstar. She was hitting all the hot-spots on the highway to success and getting all the rings & accolades we are primed for in law practice--and yet she somehow realized that she wanted something completely different. The realization nearly wrecked her, as she shares in this lively discussion with Chris, but the...2023-04-061h 10Status Check with SpiveyReducing Stress & Increasing Happiness as a Student & ApplicantIn this episode of Status Check with Spivey, Mike interviews Jordana Confino, Assistant Dean of Professionalism at Fordham Law School, about ways that law school applicants and students (and in fact, any applicant or student) can healthily cope with and reduce stress and increase overall happiness and well-being. Jordana is a graduate of Yale University and Yale Law School, and in her current role at Fordham, she develops and delivers programs designed to promote student wellness, mentorship, and professional identity formation. She is also an Adjunct Professor at Fordham, teaching courses on “Positive Lawyering” and “Peer Mentoring & Leadership.” She was vote...2023-01-1350 min
Rebel Eaters ClubYou Might Also Like: The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie SantosIntroducing How to Fight Perfectionism from The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos.Follow the show: The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie SantosHolding yourself to impossibly high standards is self-defeating and makes for a miserable life. Can Dr Laurie Santos find ways to tackle her constant perfectionism so she can perform better and have more fun? She hears from researcher Thomas Curran about a worrying growth in perfectionism in society, and asks "recovering perfectionist" Jordana Confino how to tackle the nagging voice in your head telling you to always push yourself and w...2023-01-0900 minNew York City Bar Association PodcastMindful Lawyering Episode 3 - Positive LawyeringCommittee member Aimee Latorre speaks with Professor Jordana Confino of Fordham Law School. Jordana shares the wisdom of positive lawyering that she teaches to Fordham Law students, underlining the power and practices of self-compassion and a growth mindset.
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Ethereal Meditation by Maarten Schellekens is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. No changes were made to this track.2022-12-0646 minNo Straight PathNavigating Sales & Entrepreneurship with Jason BaySales may often be associated with highly outgoing and extroverted personality types, but today's guest has a slightly different story to tell. Growing up shy and introverted, Jason Bay, probably never envisioned himself starting a career and company based on cold outreach and customer conversations, and in this episode, we hear from him about how he accidentally fell into the sales field, and adapted his listening skills into a sales superpower. Jason is the Founder and CEO of Outbound Squad, whose mission is to help sales teams turn complete strangers into paying customers. In our chat with Jason, we...2022-10-1946 min
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