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Whitney Johnson

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Transform workplace innovation with Whitney Johnson, speaker and disruptive innovation expert. Whitney works with organizations to accelerate growth, develop talent, and build resilience, recognized among the top 50 global business thinkers by Thinkers50.

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Award-winning Marketing Strategist
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Author of Bestselling Book on Digital Marketing Strategy

Whitney Johnson is a leading authority on disruptive innovation and personal disruption, recognized as one of the top 50 business thinkers globally by Thinkers50. As the CEO of Disruption Advisors, she leverages her expertise to help organizations and individuals harness the power of disruption for growth. Whitney's insights are grounded in her experience as a co-founder of the Disruptive Innovation Fund with Harvard's Clayton Christensen and her tenure as a top-ranked Wall Street equity analyst. Her acclaimed books, including "Disrupt Yourself" and "Build an 'A' Team," provide actionable frameworks for personal and professional transformation. Whitney's engaging talks inspire teams to embrace change, fostering innovation and resilience in today's dynamic business landscape. Book Whitney Johnson to empower your organization with the tools to thrive amid disruption.

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Smart Growth – The Key To Growing Your Company

In her keynote, Whitney Johnson emphasizes that the key to your company's growth lies in the learning and development of your people. However, jobs often stifle this innate desire to learn, leaving employees feeling bored and stagnant. Whitney introduces the S Curve of Learning™, a model for smart growth, and addresses why starting growth can be challenging, how to maintain momentum, and why people outgrow roles quickly. Attendees will learn to understand the growth process, identify where each person is on their S Curve, and support them effectively. Grow yourself to grow your people, and ultimately, your company.

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Whitney offers your team insights from a top-tier marketing strategist and bestselling author. Her proven track record with giants like Kraft Heinz ensures actionable strategies, fostering innovation and driving success. Elevate your team's potential and achieve your goals with Whitney's transformative expertise.

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The audience was blown away. They loved Whitney's genuineness, which shined through every word. They took to heart Whitney's reflections and observations. An absolute homerun.

Martin Lindstrom

NY Times

Thank you, Whitney! And thank you for agreeing to speak at JA's Global Leadership Conference and being such a good friend to the organization. Your weekly email updates are quoted by JA staff more often than you might believe!

JA Worldwide

I just wanted to thank you for a clear, practical and well-delivered presentation during Brand Minds earlier this June in Bucharest. You were a great surprise to me, given I haven't interacted before with your content, and it was my favourite moment from the event because I could immediately use them in my team. Thanks again and I'm looking forward to following your activity.

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What topics does Whitney Johnson specialise in?

Whitney Johnson specialises in discussing team development, personal growth, leadership and more.

What is Whitney Johnson's speaking style like?

Whitney delivers engaging, insightful presentations that inspire teams to embrace change. Her practical frameworks empower organisations to innovate, adapt, and thrive in dynamic business environments. Audiences leave motivated and equipped for growth.

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