JD Johnson, MBA, ADKAR, ACC, DBA Candidate — Co-Founder
After working under 30+ different managers, I saw a frustrating pattern: people were being promoted for their technical skills but were never taught how to lead. The result? Declining morale, frustrated teams, and overwhelmed new managers who were great at their last job but struggling in their new one. In each of those roles, I became the informal leader my colleagues turned to for advice on how to manage up and navigate difficult team dynamics. I learned that true leadership is built on influence, not authority. That's when I decided to turn my passion for solving these people-centric problems into my profession. At J² Elevate Consulting, we fix this broken system from the inside out.I've turned my 20+ years of work experience including project, program and change management into a practical, data-driven framework to equip leaders with the emotional intelligence skills they've never been taught. We help organizations: ✅ Transition high-performing individual contributors into confident, effective people leaders. ✅ Develop the people-centric side of leadership with transformational emotional intelligence skills. ✅ Build a culture of psychological safety where teams feel empowered and engaged. My expertise includes: 🔹 Leadership Development & Coaching (ICF ACC Credential, PCSI & Coaching Business Teams - CoachU) 🔹 Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Frameworks 🔹 Change Management (Prosci ADKAR Certified) 🔹 Team Cohesion & Performance 🔹 Project & Program Management (MBA, Project Management Certification - Seneca Polytechnic) This work is more than a business; it’s a mission to operationalize empathy and ensure no one's potential is wasted under a leader who wasn't set up for success. It's about "Fixin' Crowns" and building bigger tables for everyone. Ready to equip your new leaders for success? 📧 Email me: jd.johnson@jsquaredelevateconsulting.com 🎙️ Listen to the Podcast: https://j2elevateconsulting.com/FYCB-Podcast-Central-Hub 👉Explore Programs: https://j2elevateconsulting.com/Programs-and-Investments
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Leadership Development Consultant specializing in emotional intelligence and change management.
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Experience: 17 yrs 6 mos
Skills
- Leadership Development
- Coaching
- Change Management
- Project Management
- Process Improvement
- Strategy Development
- Marketing
- Customer Experience Management
- Data Analysis
- Quality Management
Career Highlights
- Founder of J² Elevate Consulting with 20+ years of experience.
- Expert in leadership development and emotional intelligence frameworks.
- Designed innovative coaching programs and podcasts for leaders.
Work Experience
JSquared Elevate Consulting
Founder (1 yr 10 mos)
Propeller
Consultant (6 yrs 11 mos)
Health Plan of San Mateo (HPSM)
Project Specialist II (9 mos)
TLOE
Project Management Consultant (1 yr)
IXL Center - Center for Innovation, Excellence and Leadership
Strategy Consultant Internship (8 mos)
Morrison Lamothe Inc.
Marketing Project Coordinator/ Manager (1 yr 4 mos)
Empathica
Customer Experience Project Administrator (1 yr 3 mos)
Bell Canada
Project Analyst (1 yr 2 mos)
Data Analyst (3 yrs)
Quality Coordinator (2 yrs 7 mos)
Education
Doctor's Degree at BSB - Burgundy School of Business
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at Hult International Business School
Professional Certificates at Seneca Polytechnic
Bachelor of Arts at York University