Robin ML Johnson, DSL

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Change Leadership Consultant at DesignOrg Solutions

Aurora, Illinois, United States

Overview

Robin M. L. Johnson is a Principal Consultant at DesignOrg Solutions, specializing in preparing organizations for major change initiatives like M&A and restructures. She holds a Doctor of Strategic Leadership from Regent University and focuses on ensuring leadership alignment and employee readiness. People who have worked with her describe her as demonstrating active listening and targeted questioning.

Robin has a keen interest in the intersection of leadership and emotional well-being. Her writings often explore managing emotions like anxiety and regret, suggesting a focus on mindfulness and personal growth. She also shows an interest in leadership development through coaching principles, aiming to combat executive loneliness.

She is the author of two books on leadership, focusing on managing change during post-M&A integrations and leading like a coach.

Personality Overview

Rigorous & Demanding

Thorough Evaluator

Fast But Analytical

More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product.  They are very proud of what they do. They respond well to strong and respectful communication.

Topics They Care About

Change Readiness
Her entire professional focus is preparing the people side of an organization for change before it is announced, aiming to prevent the high failure rate of transformation initiatives.
Post-Merger Integration
She has deep experience leading M&A integrations and even authored a book specifically guiding leaders through the change management challenges that arise during this process.
Emotional Intelligence
Her social media posts and certifications (EQ-i 2. 0) show a strong focus on managing the emotional aspects of change, such as regret, anxiety, and frustrated curiosity.

Media Appearances

Robin has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2012
Change Leadership Consultant at DesignOrg Solutions
1-2025
Adjunct Faculty at University of Wisconsin-Platteville
10-2016 - 6-2019
Director, Organization Change Management at Breakthru Beverage Group
8-2014 - 12-2017
Adjunct Professor at College of Business – Concordia University Chicago
4-2008 - 4-2012
Organization Development, Sr. Manager at Kraft Foods

Education

Doctor of Strategic Leadership from Regent University
1999 - 2002
M.A. from Northeastern Illinois University

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Exp : 11 Location : Aurora, Illinois, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Change Leadership Consultant at DesignOrg Solutions
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