Paul Johnson
Teams and Leaders Trainer and Facilitator and Culture Coach
“We create the patterns of our society through our choices and beliefs and practices. As such, the path to a future in which humans can be in an authentic and accountable peace with each other is fractal–we must be willing to practice authenticity and accountability at the small scale of ourselves and…in our immediate relationships.”
– Adrienne Maree Brown
About Me
I partner with leaders and organizations to advance inclusive, people-centered cultures rooted in psychological safety. My work sits at the intersection of leadership development, equity and belonging, and systems change. I approach transformation with both empathy and strategy, centering the experiences of those most impacted. My goal is to help organizations build cultures that are both human and high-performing.
What others like and admire about me
- I have a deep sense of justice
- I care about making an impact
- I am introspective and self-aware
- I value honesty and authenticity
- I am endlessly curious
Whats important to me
- Creating psychologically safe environments where individuals and teams can thrive
- Open and honest conversations
- Getting to the root cause of an issue
- Supporting leaders in building values-aligned, human-centered cultures
- Approaching change through systems thinking
- Work/life balance so I can spend time with my family and do the things I love
How to best support me
- Be honest and direct with me about what you’re thinking and feeling. I’d rather be in open conflict than let things fester
- Allow space for expansive and generative thinking; I shut down quickly if I’m met with “You’re doing too much” or “That’s not possible.”
- Frame things in the form of a problem or challenge when you can; it helps me process better
- Provide clear direction and timelines
- Please understand that if I’m frustrated or distant, it’s not personal. I tend to take things seriously and can get caught in the process and lose sight of relationships
- I can easily get overwhelmed and fall prey to analysis paralysis; help me break things down into manageable steps
- Understand that my questions are about clarity and quality, not resistance
- Give me creative freedom and agency to try new things