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In addition to keynotes for Fortune 500 companies, universities and non-profit organizations, I facilitate breakout sessions, moderate roundtables and appear on panels. I also work as a strategic consultant and advisory board member for companies of all sizes to take disruptive ideas to the next level.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING…

Whitney Johnson is an an engaging speaker with rich content, a powerful combination of practical advice based on experience and research.

— Boris Groysberg, Harvard Business School 

Whitney rocked at BIF-7.  She wowed our audience.  Everyone in the room thought she was speaking directly to them.   Whitney’s message and delivery are compelling and inspiring.  If you get the chance to hear her speak, drop everything and go.

— Saul Kaplan, Founder and Chief Catalyst, Business Innovation Factory

Thank you so much for being a storyteller during our inaugural Unleash:WD Summit.  We ventured to set a new agenda for the industry and your 18 minutes were instrumental to our success.  Your unique ability to challenge while inspiring individuals and businesses to disrupt themselves is priceless.  You have helped us individually and as an industry move towards greatness by finding the courage to jump from our comfort zones.

—Dirk Beveridge, UNleash: WD Summit, President, 4th Generation Systems

Whitney Johnson keynoted the Women Tech Awards 2012, which brought over 550 technology leaders, including men and women, together to support women in technology in the State of Utah.  Whitney engaged the audience with business insight, wit and humor to remind this seasoned audience that women are disruptive innovators.  Over 75 high school and university students also attended, giving these youth an opportunity to hear Whitney’s inspirational story of how she disrupted herself.  We were honored to have her speak and it was obvious to all that Whitney is one to watch.

— Sara Dansie Jones, Chair of Utah Women in Tech event

Whitney Johnson is an excellent speaker, and gave two great presentations on our college campus as part of our fall lecture series. Her afternoon talk for our first year seminars centered around her theme of “disrupt yourself” — she was witty, engaged, and dynamic, and the students responded very well. The evening event centered around Dare, Dream, Do, and was well delivered and received, and left the students with a great deal to talk about! Having organized and hosted over a dozen speaker series and lecture events on campus, it was one of the easiest programs to organize. Whitney and her team were extremely efficient, professional, and fun to work with. I would recommend her highly to colleagues at other college campuses as a great campus speaker in the areas of professional and personal development, career strategy, and student engagement. Given her themes, she would also be excellent in corporate or professional association settings.”

— Dr. Steve Bragaw, Professor of Political Science, Sweet Briar College

Whitney Johnson inspires everyone to follow their dream! She speaks eloquently of the challenges of navigating a highly competitive, male-dominated investment banking culture all the while driving herself to learn and succeed. She captivated her audience, men and women of all ages, with stories exemplifying her core idea of “disrupting yourself.” At Babson College, we celebrate entrepreneurs of all kindsâ„¢ and Whitney is certainly a fitting role model!

— Wendy Murphy, Professor, Babson College