Biography

Lydia Johnson entered the world of sales when she was just 12 years old.

Since that time, Johnson has completed numerous management and leadership courses, and graduated from Queen's University's Executive Program, where her sales background met her strategic business focus.

She has more than 32 years of professional experience in the areas of banking and business.

She was the vice president of sales and service at Canada's largest credit union-Vancity Credit Union. In her role with Vancity, Johnson directed their 60 retail branch system, the mobile mortgage specialists team, as well as the national mortgage brokerage division for Citizen's bank, a subsidiary of Vancity. She has been a keynote speaker and a conference presenter in North America and overseas. She has spoken many times on the importance of inspiring purpose and igniting passion in business and sales.

Recently, Johnson launched her own consulting business that focuses on leadership development and sales management. She has also created various training programs to help people hone their skills in the areas of sales and leadership. Her sales motto is strength in people, strength in leadership, strength in organizations. She believes if you're not on the EDGE, you're taking up too much space!