Harnessing the transformative power of
connection
Our workshops foster a new way of relating that leaves team members feeling seen, understood, and appreciated.
Who We Are
Our mission is to harness the transformative power of authentic connection to enhance the well-being of our clients, and to train professionals to do the same.
We work with groups and individuals to strengthen the bonds of connection to self, team, community and mission.
our Approach
We create an environment of inclusive involvement where everyone is empowered to contribute their unique strengths and leadership traits.
Research shows that teams reach their highest potential when each individual feels genuinely understood, valued, and connected.
Our services are intentionally designed to address these basic human needs.
We don’t present at, but rather engage with our clients in a humanistic and organic manner.
methodology
Leadership Empowerment
Strengths-Affirming
Healing-Centered
Culturally Competent
Driven by Transformative Learning Exercises
A dynamic blend of:
Fun and Interaction
Practical Knowledge & Tools
Meaningful Dialogue
PRINCIPLES
Empathy
Equity
Connection
Growth
inclusion
Our services
relational wellness workshops
Transformative bonding experiences for teams, businesses, and organizations
training workshops
Professional Development training workshops for a wide array of adults and professionals
Parent & family Coaching
Virtual Coaching to strengthen relationships between parents and their adolescent children
Retreats
Powerful weekend experiences designed to accelerate your team members’ personal growth and group cohesion
Meet the founder
tj jordan
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
International Consultant and Trainer
TJ Jordan is a dynamic facilitator and mental health professional who has mastered the art of guiding groups toward deeper connection and cohesion.
TJ’s unique approach starts with experiential engagement, builds with reflection and productive dialogue, and culminates in deeper connections and authentic cohesion. His workshops and group programming meets participants’ need for meaningful connection to others, key social-emotional skills, and a deeper level of professional support, all in service of greater well-being and success.
In addition to his work with companies and businesses, his expertise builds on over 15 years of direct service in some of the most under-resourced neighborhoods of Chicago, including in elementary and high schools, universities, community centers, non-profits, and camps/retreats. He has also served clients in Brazil, Northern Ireland, and Canada.
He lives with his family in Chicago, IL and serves clients across the United States.
testimonials
clients served
“Our marketing and video production firm hired TJ as an executive coach to help iron out complex details between owners of our business. TJ facilitated a two-day workshop that I must say was so impactful for our group and for our company. His understanding of the complex dynamics involved in business and personal relationships, and his ability to read a group and know what it needs is his superpower. Through structured talks, thought exercises and reigniting genuine connection between our ownership group, he led us to a resolution that I'm positive was not possible without him. TJ's work is essential for business leaders. I recommend him constantly.”
Adam Wisneski
testimonials
Partner at HardPin Media
“TJ Jordan is easily one of the most masterful group psychotherapists I have ever had the privilege to witness and work with. He not only tracks the group, skillfully and compassionately encouraging members to open up, but he is one of those rare facilitators who guide group members to engage one another directly in powerful and healing ways; group members essentially run the group themselves. This led to a more organic, gracefully paced process that empowered the group members, nurtured emotional intelligence, and taught relationship skills more quickly and safely than anything I've ever experienced.
TJ is also an incredible teacher and leader. He explains himself clearly, with perfect pacing and an entirely calm, caring, and confident presence. I’ve never met anyone who so fully embodied the qualities of a natural-born counselor (much less group therapist), teacher, and leader, all at once, and I looked forward to every interaction I had with TJ. After experiencing his work firsthand, my psychotherapy skills improved significantly for my individual and couples clients (and I've been a psychotherapist for 19 years). I cannot recommend Mr. Jordan more highly to anyone looking to experience his group facilitation or learn his facilitation style.”
Uri Talmor, LPC
Founder & Psychotherapist at Conscious Heart Integration Center
“TJ has been a tremendous asset to the young men in our program at YPC. He is an excellent facilitator with top-notch engagement abilities. He bridges significant cultural differences and is able to make genuine and impactful connections with our young men at YPC. They are always engaged, having fun and learning when TJ is leading a group session. I highly recommend him!”
Wendy Jones
Executive Director at Youth Peace Center of Roseland
“I enjoyed the interactive activities and discussion. TJ is a great instructor and his strength is creating a safe environment. He was calm and engaging and built up our team’s confidence and morale.”
Educator
Alternative Schools Network
“When it comes to working with diverse youth, TJ is relationship focused and has demonstrated a natural ability to effectively connect with youth. When you combine his ability to connect with youth and his range of clinical counseling skills, you receive proven goal- oriented results. I highly recommend TJ if you’re seeking parent coaching consulting! ”
Christian Saenz, LPC
Dean of Students at Rolling Meadows High School
“Both of my sons and I have had the chance to work with TJ in recent years, and have found him to be an excellent coach that has allowed us to navigate the adolescent years. TJ is approachable, inquisitive, and likes to probe for blind spots. Our family has greatly benefited from working with him.”
Ryan Kerrigan
Finance Executive
“TJ is a wonderful parental coach and support. His passion for educating and helping parents while maintaining a high standard of supporting the healthy development of children, is the perfect combination. The nonjudgmental compassion that he embodies makes it safe to be vulnerable and share your struggles and challenges. ”
Mary George
Educator at Premier Charter School
“TJ is skilled at engaging youth and creating a supportive safe space where they can connect to one another and gain valuable SEL skills. He did excellent work with some of our most challenging middle school students! ”
Whitney Fink
Assistant Principal at Belmont-Cragin Elementary School
“I had such a wonderful and impactful experience working with TJ. His expertise, compassion and kindness is impressive. TJ has a unique ability to actively listen and help in such a kind manner. He takes the time to listen and really focus in on what the issue is, and always has solutions. I come out of every session feeling reinvigorated and ready to take action and be the best version of myself. He has had a tremendous impact on my teenage son as well.
I would highly recommend TJ for his expertise and the care and attention that he gives each of his clients.”
Amit Kakar
Owner & Pharmacist at Avalon Pharmacy
“I loved this program! It changed my life for the better and I became closer with the girls here. I enjoyed sharing with the group, the connections we built, and the love and encouragement I felt when I needed it most.”
“College Connect” student participant
Northeastern Illinois University
“I built a family with these guys. I enjoyed coming every week. It helped me be more accountable to my goals and to support others as well”
“College Connect” student participant
Northeastern Illinois University
“not i, not anyone else can travel that road for you. you must travel it for yourself”
Walt Whitman
But with Authentic Connection Services, you won’t have to travel it alone.
We would be honored to be your guide alongside on this journey through life…
Contact us
For inquiries about our services, please feel free to reach out here.
You can also email us directly at: info@authenticconnectionservices.com