Lydia Johnson, MD, DipABLM, TIPC

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Board-Certified Dermatologist at Forefront Dermatology

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Overview

Lydia Johnson is a board-certified dermatologist with degrees from Stanford University and the University of Virginia School of Medicine. An experienced medical leader, she has expertise in practice efficiency and quality from her time as Chair of Dermatology at VCU Health System.

She is deeply invested in her community, serving as the 2024 Richmond Christmas Mother. This ambassador role supports a major philanthropic campaign in partnership with The Salvation Army and Feed More to provide resources for families and children in Central Virginia.

Dr. Johnson is uniquely board-certified in both Dermatology and Lifestyle Medicine, underscoring her commitment to wellness and chronic disease prevention.

Personality Overview

Value Driven

Assertive

Example Seeker

They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting information.

Topics They Care About

Lifestyle Medicine
As a board-certified Lifestyle Medicine physician and certified health coach, she is a visionary committed to transforming healthcare toward wellness and disease prevention.
Community Philanthropy
She was chosen as the 2024 Richmond Christmas Mother, leading a regional philanthropic campaign to provide resources for families and children in need.
Physician Coaching
As a certified Trauma-Informed Professional Coach, she serves as an instructor for courses on trauma-informed concepts and best practices in the workplace.

Media Appearances

Lydia has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2023
Board-Certified Dermatologist at Forefront Dermatology
5-2023
Instructor and Senior Faculty at Lodestar Consulting and Executive Coaching, LLC
2023
Coach and Lifestyle Medicine Consultant at Beacon Consulting and Coaching, LLC
6-2018 - 12-2022
Chair, Department of Dermatology at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
6-2018 - 12-2022
Medical Director at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System

Education

1989 - 1993
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Stanford University
1993 - 1997
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from University of Virginia School of Medicine

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Insights For Selling To Lydia

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.
  • Build rapport, it will come handy to handle hard questions later
  • Share testimonials from known people and give multiple examples of product value

DONT's

  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • Avoid making offhand commitments

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Lydia is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important to them, relationships will have some weightage.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Lydia

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Lydia move?

  • They like to perform full analysis and can take time to make any decision.
  • Can Lydia take some risk or not?

  • They evaluate their decisions systematically and are less likely to take risks.

You And Lydia

Personality Compatibility


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