Michael Woodard
About Michael Woodard
Michael Woodard is the Global Sales Excellence Leader at SC Johnson, with extensive experience in leadership and sales training roles at companies like PepsiCo, Georgia-Pacific LLC, Tenneco Packaging, and Gillette.
Global Sales Excellence Leader at SC Johnson
Michael Woodard currently serves as the Global Sales Excellence Leader at SC Johnson. He is responsible for overseeing the sales strategies and operations on a global scale. His expertise in sales excellence and leadership development plays a crucial role in driving the company's sales performance. Michael brings extensive experience and a deep understanding of sales training and development, which enhances the effectiveness and efficiency of SC Johnson's sales initiatives.
Past Positions and Roles
Michael Woodard has held various significant positions across major companies. He worked at PepsiCo as a Senior Manager, Customer Management University in 2009 for 11 months. At Georgia-Pacific LLC, he served as Director of Consumer Products University, North America from 2007 to 2010. Prior to that, he was the Manager of Sales Training at Tenneco Packaging from 2002 to 2009. He also worked at Gillette as Director of Sales & Leadership Training during the same period. Each role has contributed to his deep expertise in sales and leadership training.
Education and Professional Development
Michael holds a Master’s in Management from Webster University, where he studied Leadership Development from 1994 to 1996. He also earned a BSBA in Economics and Finance from Aquinas College - Grand Rapids, studying from 1981 to 1985. Michael has continued his professional development through various certifications and programs, including certifications from the ROI Institute, Lominger International, Interaction Associates, and other organizations. He completed the Harvard Kennedy Executive Education program on The Art and Practice of Leadership Development in May 2010.
Certifications and Training
Michael Woodard has a robust portfolio of certifications in various areas of leadership, training, and sales. These include certifications from organizations such as the ROI Institute, Lominger International, Interaction Associates, Vantage Partners, Solution People, and the Corporate University Enterprise. He is a certified facilitator for Development Dimensions International Content (DDI) and a certified professional training executive since 2000. His certifications span a wide range of skills from leadership development to performance consulting and project management.
Conference Speaker Engagements
Michael Woodard has shared his insights and expertise as a speaker at numerous professional conferences. His speaking engagements include the Chief Learning Officer Conference in 2005, 2007, and 2009, Elliott Masie’s Learning Conference in 2005, 2007, 2008, and 2009, The Conference Board in 2006, and ASTD Technology Conference in 2005. These engagements highlight his recognition as a thought leader in sales and leadership training, and his ability to contribute valuable knowledge and practical advice to his professional community.