About - Ginger Johnson

About Ginger Johnson

Keynote Speaker & Chief Connecting Officer

seeks growth-minded leaders looking to build cultures of belonging

You want meaningful and long-lasting growth powered by connection.

I’m on a mission to connect the world: one to one, one to few, one to many.

Together we can:

Build cultures of belonging where every person feels seen, valued, and fully engaged.

Inspire your people to show up as their best selves and fully invest in your shared vision.

Re-energize and refresh your purpose by centering work around common goals and common ground, empowering everyone to contribute to a bigger picture.

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Generate a ripple effect of positive energy that extends beyond the workplace, impacting families, communities, and every person who crosses your path.

Invigorate your leaders, teams & audiences to remember why they love the work they do.

Cultivate spaces where trust, open communication, and fun lead to collaboration at every level.

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Develop lasting, human-centered practices that prioritize well-being and connection, reducing burnout and encouraging long-term retention.

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Have fun along the way! Prioritize joy, creativity, and lightheartedness to fuel connection, making every experience together a highlight.

Let’s create spaces and places where connection is more than an idea – it’s the fuel for thriving, forward-moving communities.

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Who is Ginger Johnson?

Connecting People with Purpose

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I believe that everything we want in life is powered by connection.

From my work today as a Chief Connecting Officer and keynote speaker to my roles as a former firefighter, middle school art teacher, and retail executive (to name a few!), I’ve learned that genuine connection is more than just “getting along.” It’s about building environments where people feel seen, valued, and energized to show up fully.

Today, I work with growth-minded leaders and organizations who understand that long-lasting, meaningful progress is rooted in fostering cultures of connection, belonging, and common ground. Together, we build experiences that make people feel part of something bigger—an inspiring reminder of why they chose to be there in the first place.

Through dynamic keynotes, hands-on workshops, retreats, and ongoing partnerships (an excellent way to work together!), my approach combines practical insights, engaging storytelling, and a strong dose of positive energy. They call me Vitamin G for a reason! I create interactive, memorable experiences tailored to your team’s needs, moving everyone toward a shared vision that’s authentic, energizing, and enduring.

When I’m not working, you’ll find me enjoying life in Montana, hosting lively dinner parties, and canning the latest garden harvest—all ways I live my belief that life is better when we’re connected and having fun along the way.

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What it's like to work with me:

"I love your energy!"

"I love your energy!" is the top comment people give me. Whether it's (literally) from an open window of a car, driving out of the lot after an engagement – this *just* happened! – to requests from ongoing clients who want positive energy (hence my Vitamin G nickname), the energy you get from me is unique. Everyone brings energy differently.

How I tailor my energy to you:

The Vitamin G Experience

I take it very seriously that you want me to lift and elevate the people you're assembling. In fact, some of the practices I employ with you fuel this expressly: dinners the night before the open or start, custom private primer videos for people to get a taste of what's to come, and availability to guests on-site so they can ask and share and enjoy the singular energy live events bring to all (this is true for on-premise and online, by the way).

Here's what that could look like:

"Loved it!" notes for Ginger

From the desk of

Annie Sparkman, Conference Planning Services

"Ginger Johnson is hands down the best keynote I've ever heard!!!

Our time together was interactive, fun, and the ZYXs of Connection have stayed with me!

I am focusing on greeting every human as our paths pass, and infusing happy moments and challenging moments with rich gratitude.

Fun & Funky Facts About Ginger

I worked as a volunteer firefighter, earned my red card, and briefly considered it as profession.

I sang live band karaoke with the rock group Cracker ("This One Goes Out To The Ones I Love")

I served as a beer judge in Mexico City; it’s harder than you think!

I won a three legged race as a kid (but I couldn’t tell you how). There's a picture somewhere of me tied up with my race partners at my Dad’s company picnic.

I played trombone in a competitive marching band and every Fourth of July we marched somewhere new: from New York, Boston, and Philadelphia, all the way to San Francisco and yes! Disneyland!

I've sold everything from snow blowers to loaves of bread to dog food.

My first business was the little pillow company and, to this day, people still come up to me and recite our tagline: “Because everybody needs a little pillow.”

I have sung both the American and Canadian national anthems at hockey games.

I was a college cheerleader on ice skates.

I was voted 2022-2023 Speaker of the Year by the MPI Greater New York Chapter.

Every day, I go with my fine husband who I adore, our two kids with four legs a piece (as it should be) to dip our toes in the Clark Fork River while birdwatching.

Let's have some fun!

Curious about what a client partnership could look like? I want to learn more about you! It starts with a phone call. Let’s connect.

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Might I suggest a connection companion?

Connectivity Canon

Why and How to Connect on Purpose

Purposeful and meaningful relationships begin by understanding the Elements of Connectivity, starting with Why + Mindset. The Connectivity Canon perfectly pairs with all my keynotes and workshops. Gift them to your whole team! (And be sure to treat yourself!) And continue cultivating a service mindset long after I say adieu.

Connectivity Canon book by Ginger Johnson

Your regular boost of Vitamin G

Read, listen, and watch Ginger's bite-sized bursts of inspiration

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