Denis Johnson, Ph.D. Executive Director


Founder of Concept Training Seminars, Inc., Dr. Johnson has designed and conducted training programs in communication skills, stress management, and management/supervisory development throughout the country for more than fifteen years.

A graduate of Rutgers University with a Ph.D. in Psychology, Dr. Johnson taught college for 18 years before establishing Concept Training. Dr. Johnson taught at Rutgers University as well as Montclair State University during his career as a college professor.

Dr. Johnson is a consultant and trainer for Human Synergistics, an international consulting firm, and a management and communication consultant to the New Jersey Chapter of the American Institute of Banking. A powerful motivational speaker, Dr. Johnson has conducted numerous executive workshops and retreats.

Dr. Johnson is in much demand as a dinner speaker. His mini-programs in listening, speaking, writing, and stress have delighted, entertained and educated many audiences of professionals. His program, Listening to Learn has been utilized by many colleges to improve faculty instruction and interaction.

Dr. Johnson has also conducted seminars in conjunction with The Sea Pines Academy of Golf in Sea Pines (Hilton Head Island, SC), working jointly with Don Trahan, PGA (one of Golf Magazines top 50 golf instructors). These sessions combine human resource training with golf instruction for a delightful combination of instruction.

Dr. Johnson resides in Nutley with his wife, Barbara; a golf enthusiast who sports a 3 handicap.