Johnnie M. Jackson, Jr. - Executive Coach, Independent Consultant and Attorney

What people are saying:

"Johnnie is one of the best executive coaches I have worked with in my 25 year career. His experience in business, legal, executive, and corporate circles makes him incredibly adept at seeing through the complexity of being a leader in business today. One of his key strengths is he listens first and foremost, a rare trait in business today.

I attribute much of my success to his wise counsel and collaborative approach and would recommend him strongly to individuals and corporations who want to get a "A+ executive coach" on their team!"

(Senior Executive
Major US Insurance Firm NYC)

"I would agree that you have contributed much to the efforts to reshape Olin. I feel you have been one of the most creative and aggressive of all the General Counsel I have dealt with – pushing your outside law firms hard to maximize the value to Olin, but also accompanying those efforts with an underlying recognition of mutual loyalty and warmth of friendship that has given stability and strength to our relationships. It has been a pleasure to know you and work with you..."

(Senior Partner of Major International Law Firm
and former Cabinet Secretary, Washington, D.C.)

"I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Jackson on an in depth assessment and analysis of a complex, multi-state operation within our organization. This was a difficult project due to many variables, but was made even more so because there was a 6 week completion deadline. Mr. Jackson coordinated an outstanding and strong multidisciplinary team to work on this project. My interactions with Johnnie and the team from start to finish were stellar in every way. Every timeline, action, or commitment that was made was honored and exceeded. The results of the assessment were right on target and greatly assisted our organization in enhancing our operations to meet the demands of future growth. I highly recommend Mr. Jackson!! I would be privileged to work with him again because I know that every project he accepts will be met with professionalism, enthusiasm, intelligence, and sound business sense!!"

(Vice President of Government Relations for a Major National Non-Profit Organization.)

"When we pursued the development of www.BoardMemberServices.com board assessment and training services, we turned to Johnnie Jackson for corporate governance, risk management and regulatory compliance subject matter knowledge and consulting. Working one-on-one with Johnnie, I have grown to appreciate not only his knowledge of boardroom best practices, but his integrity that drives serving a higher good for our clients and personable communications skills in working with our clients. We call on Johnnie for expert board, director and executive coaching and pleased with his final output. We turn to Johnnie for our GRC prep work for Board Assessment, Director Training and Board related M&A, Public Offering or Reverse Merger work. If you have any corporate board management needs, I'm pleased to recommend Johnnie Jackson as a resource."

(CEO Board Member Services and CEO The Atkins Group)

"I don’t think there is anybody better equipped to talk to outside lawyers about their roles when working for their corporate clients or better able to advise them on how to work successfully within the structures of big organizations like law firms and major corporations."

(Managing Partner of a Large Midwestern Law Firm)

"This assessment is a terrific piece of work!"

(Board Member, Committee Chair,
A National Non-Profit Organiztion)

"My colleagues at the National Association of Corporate Directors and I would like to extend our sincere thanks for your contribution to the May issue of Directors Monthly. We deeply appreciate your partnership in our efforts to make each issue a valuable resource for our members."

(Editor-in-Chief, Directors Monthly)

"Johnnie not only understands how corporate law offices work (having run one, and having held leadership positions in organizations of chief counsel), he also has made a study of people, and how they work. He clearly has valuable insights to share. If the Executive Committee is looking for a program like the (Young Associates Program), I do not believe it could find a better presenter than JMJ."

(A partner at a large, prestigious New York City law firm.)

"I just wanted to let you know that I thought the Seminar was great. It was a combination of helpful, practical information as well as an entire approach to practicing law and managing relationships to become more productive, happy and profitable. It was motivational and gave me a lot to think about."

(A law firm associate early in her career.)

"It is official. I am working full time ... and it feels great. *** I must credit (you) with helping me get to a place where I was able to take advantage of the opportunity when it came. (Your) advice on the variety of matters one faces in transition was right on target!"

(A senior CT/NY attorney joining a NY law firm.)

"Thanks. I start in 30 minutes. *** By the way, the prep session came in incredibly handy for my last interview ... powerful."

(A CT general counsel on becoming general counsel of another a public company.)

"I didn’t get a chance to personally thank you last evening for your talk. I was racing home to my new baby. But I was so moved by the substance and sincerity of your message that I had to take the time today to thank you. I have heard quite a few career speakers since graduating law school in 1991 and I must say that I always felt there was something missing. A laundry list of tasks (update resume, network, etc.) can only carry one so far. I was inspired by your words to sit down with my husband and design an honest job (and lifestyle) description that we can live with, and that I will find fulfilling."

(A senior in-house lawyer thinking of a career change.)

"Thanks again for our dinner meeting and conversation. *** Your insight into some of the things I am dealing with was incredible and eye-opening."

(A mid-level in-house lawyer rising through the ranks of a major NY company.)

"...again, you were a tremendous help to me ...thanks for all your help."

(A senior level lawyer who became general counsel to a public company.)

"Thank you for all your help (advice, networking and coaching...). It was enormously helpful to have the kind of sensible advice and seasoned perspective that you provided. I very much appreciate everything you did for me."

(A mid-level attorney who changed law firms.)

"The transformation was incredible. After meeting Johnnie M. Jackson and working with him on just a few occasions, I was able to transform during my career search from a frightened senior attorney unemployed for the first time in 20 years to a dynamic executive exploring business opportunities that I never would have imagined. Unlike other career counselors who focus on the mechanics of the search and the number of people you can network with to obtain new employment, Johnnie focuses on the person. Through his guidance I was able to remain centered, focused and shed the fear, the insecurity and the desperation to chase every job with the right compensation. Today, even in this down turned economy, I am confident in my own abilities and the job opportunities are now finding me! Indeed, Johnnie's guidance provided an opportunity for me to positively transform every aspect of my life - and I did. I recommend him to you without reservation."

(A senior managing attorney now working in NY.)

"I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate the excellent advice you gave me last week ... (and) let you know now that because of you, I feel better about the whole process, as well as more in control, and for both I am most grateful."

(A lawyer in transition who became deputy general counsel of a public company.)