Jordan Bower creates more resilient and adaptive organizations by bridging the “soft stuff” of leadership, human dynamics and strategic communications with the hard realities of business, analysis and data.
As a sought-after facilitator, coach, and advisor, Jordan expertly navigates the intersection of strategic HR, leadership communications, group dynamics and adult development to equip organizations with the skills, narratives and mindsets required to succeed in a world of uncertainty, ambiguity and continuous change.
With a diverse client portfolio spanning executive and leadership teams at Fortune 500 companies, tech startups, global non-profits, and government agencies, Jordan brings a wealth of experience and insight to help clients solve complex challenges.
Jordan’s background includes formal education at the Richard Ivey School of Business, as well as advanced study in the fields of group facilitation, human development, leadership psychology, and somatic intelligence. He has won two silver medals at the world championship level of Ultimate Frisbee, traveled independently to more than 40 countries, and once walked on his own from Canada to Mexico.
Meet Jordan Bower
Narrative facilitator. Change consultant. Visionary guide.
Jordan’s story
My work and life have been a creative journey.
early explorations
After business school, I set out to discover the world.
Disenchanted by the conventional 9-5, I quit my job at 25 and traveled to India, where I spent many months exploring beyond the limits of my urban Canadian upbringing.
a passion for storytelling
I dreamed of establishing myself as a creative — I just didn’t know how.
With so much time on my hands, I threw myself into the study of storytelling — with the goal of becoming an artist, not knowing that it would one day be my profession.
a deep personal journey
Through a twist of fate, I found myself walking across America.
In the aftermath of a breakup, I decided that I would walk, on my own, down the West Coast from Canada to Mexico. This profound solo journey transformed me.
my burgeoning career
When I came home, I reimagined myself as a speaker and facilitator.
I fell into the idea of teaching storytelling in business — using my personal story as a way to help leaders build the confidence to emote and be vulnerable.
business storytelling explodes
By 2020, I was working with clients around the world.
With the rise of social media, storytelling had become one of business’ hottest buzzwords — and I began advising companies and delivering workshops globally.
halted by covid-19
The pandemic forced me to reimagine myself — again.
With travel curtailed during lockdown, my in-person training business was obsolete overnight. When lockdowns eased, I took another long walk to grieve and move on.
dancing with uncertainty
Today, I embrace the reality of chaos — in myself and my work.
I no longer see not knowing as a weakness. Instead, I celebrate the reality that my work and my life will continue to shift and change. This is what I share with clients.
🎙️ Creating Connection
Podcast: Sell True with Damien Woodfull (Ep. 14, Feb 22, 2024)
Summary: Jordan explores how to build authentic connection within high-performing teams — even under pressure. Topics include embracing uncertainty, cultivating adaptability, navigating personal growth, and leading with purpose in modern sales and workplace culture.
selected podcast interviews
🎙️ Rethinking Facilitation
Podcast: Workshops Work with Myriam Hadnes (Ep. 150, Feb 1, 2022)
Summary: Jordan and Myriam explore how facilitation can function as a kind of corporate therapy — surfacing emotion, navigating unspoken dynamics, and building trust in teams. Jordan introduces the concept of “accidental facilitators” and reflects on why presence, emotional safety, and relational intelligence matter more than any facilitation tool.
🎙️ How Stories Truly Connect Us As Humans
Podcast: Business of Story with Park Howell (Ep. 94)
Summary: Jordan reflects on the deeper purpose of storytelling — not just to persuade, but to create real human connection. Drawing on his Four Pillars of Storytelling and lessons from his West Coast walk, he shares how emotionally honest narratives foster trust and cut through today’s performative noise.
