Janet Preston is an attorney and coach who specializes in working with teams and individuals to identify strengths and build proficiencies at multiple points in high-stakes environments. Her coaching approach is methodical and grounded in skill development, seamlessly blending structured rigor with humor and pragmatic encouragement.

Having navigated both law firm and corporate dynamics herself, Janet offers a distinct advantage: she speaks the language of the legal practice natively. Having managed high-stakes matters, billable demands, and complex stakeholder expectations, she bridges the gap between high-level analytical legal minds and effective executive leadership.

For managing partners and general counsel, Janet can serve as a strategic partner to accelerate talent development, refine delegation and supervision habits, and elevate executive presence. She translates unique insights into actionable leadership strategies, helping firms and legal departments retain top performers, resolve internal friction, and cultivate high-functioning, resilient teams.

Janet strongly believes in the power of coaching to help professionals uncover their true capabilities, build essential leadership competencies through concrete milestones, and hit critical performance targets. She thrives on complex problem-solving and views career trajectory as a multi-dimensional strategy rather than a linear path. As a coach, Janet partners collaboratively with her clients, helping them navigate high-pressure transitions and unlock their full professional potential.

Janet earned her Juris Doctor from Vanderbilt University and her Bachelor of Business Administration from Emory University. She brings a deep understanding of corporate environments and complex legal frameworks from her foundational work as a corporate finance attorney and as a civil rights attorney focused on students with disabilities. Janet is also a CDR certified assessment professional.