Denise Johnson

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

Director of Learning at Johnson & Johnson

Sanford, Florida, United States

Overview

Denise is a senior learning and development leader who defines scalable learning strategies for major organizations like Johnson & Johnson and PwC. She specializes in instructional design, ed tech, and leading global remote teams through change. Colleagues describe her as a strategic, supportive, and empathetic leader.


She recently earned a certification in "AI Agents in Action: Microsoft 365 Copilot, " highlighting a focus on emerging technology.

Personality Overview

Friendly But Fast

Achievement-Oriented

Assertive

A combination of speed and relationship gets the best response from them.  They will fight for you if they come to believe in you. They are not against taking risks and can make tough decisions when required.


Topics They Care About

L&D Strategy
Leads learning and development strategy at Johnson & Johnson, focusing on scalable solutions that support employee performance and organizational growth.
Ed Tech Innovation
An expert in deploying high-quality digital learning content for adult users, identifying as an "Ed Tech Innovator" in her professional focus.
Enterprise Upskilling
At PwC, she led the content and creation strategy for a major upskilling product designed to reskill talent across the enterprise.

Media Appearances

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Work History

10-2024
Director of Learning at Johnson & Johnson
10-2022 - 10-2024
Learning Leader and Stratigist at Johnson & Johnson
2-2021 - 10-2022
Learning & Development Strategist and Curriculum Development Operations Leader at PwC
5-2018 - 2-2021
Director of Learning and Development at Oxford Global Resources
1-2017 - 5-2018
Learning Architect and Curriculum Strategy Leader at PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS

Education

1996 - 1999
48 Doctoral Hours from University of Florida
2006 - 2006
MBA Certificate Program from Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College

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Insights For Selling To Denise

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them visualize the impact of their decision
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage

DONT's

  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill
  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Denise is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Denise

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Denise move?

  • They can reach decisions quickly if they develop trust and confidence in the product.
  • Can Denise take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Denise

Personality Compatibility


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