Whitney Johnson established herself as a leading voice in disruptive innovation and personal growth, initially co-founding the Disruptive Innovation Fund with Clayton Christensen of Harvard Business School. This experience provided practical insights into disruptive strategies, which she then applied to individual career development through her acclaimed ‘S Curve of Learning’ framework. Johnson authored her first two books, ‘Dare, Dream, Do: Remarkable Things Happen When You Dare to Dream’ and ‘Disrupt Yourself,’ both released in 2012. Her early impact was recognized with a Finalist nomination for the Future Thinker Award by Thinkers50 and the Schwab Financial Literacy Award from The Hot Mommas Project Case Competition in 2013.

in 2022. That same year, she authored her latest book, ‘Coach Me! Your Personal Board of Directors.’ Currently, Johnson remains at the forefront of the smart growth leadership movement as the CEO of Disruption Advisors, where she continues to apply her renowned ‘S Curve of Learning’ framework to foster continuous development within individuals and major corporations. Her ongoing impact in business thinking is underscored by her consistent recognition among the top 50 business thinkers worldwide by Thinkers50.