Master Pushback Without Losing Your Composure

For Leaders Who Want to Transform Skepticism, Criticism, and Resistance at Work into Clear Conversations and Confident Decisions (Without Snapping or Shutting Down)

🗓 June 18, 2026 | Live on Zoom| 🕛 12 PM ET | 💻 Live on Zoom | Replays Included | $27 Early Registration (Regular $47)

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You’ve got the title and the track record of success. That's not the problem.

The challenge is what happens in the moment when:

❌ Someone questions your ideas, decisions, or direction

❌ You over-explain, get defensive, or shut down, and none of those feels like the leader you know you are

❌ You feel your internal temperature rising when you’re met with silence or those familiar phrases like, “we’ve always done it this way,” or “that will never work here,” and you can feel the energy shift around you

And later on, you replay it, thinking about what you should have said, and how you wish you had responded.

The frustrating part is not that you don’t know your work.

It’s that nobody ever showed you how to stay composed when someone challenges your work.

That’s exactly what we’re fixing on Thursday, June 18.

This workshop is designed to help you stay clear, composed, and confident, especially in the moments where conversations, emotions, and pressure all show up at once.

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Inside the Workshop, We Work Through Moments Like These:

✅ How to prepare for the pushback or resistance you know is coming so you’re not caught off guard when it arrives

✅ What to do when your mind goes blank in real time

✅ How to stay in the conversation when the energy shifts using proven techniques to stay grounded, and keep the conversation moving forward

✅ How to close the conversation, follow through, and maintain the relationship when the dust settles

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Why this matters more than you think:

Pushback isn’t the exception at work; it’s part of the job.

Any time you present an idea, make a decision, or introduce a change, someone is going to question it, challenge it, or see it differently than you do.

That’s not a problem; it’s part of how work actually gets done.

The people who navigate those moments well aren’t the ones who avoid pushback. They’re the ones who know how to stay steady in it—without losing themselves or the conversation.

Because when you don’t have a way to handle pushback with confidence:

🚩 Your ideas get dismissed not because they’re wrong, but because you couldn’t defend them in the moment

🚩 People stop challenging you and start going around you instead

🚩 You start second-guessing yourself before you even open your mouth

Ready to stop second-guessing yourself in the moment

and start leading through pushback with clarity and composure?

Join us.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 · 12 PM ET · Live on Zoom
Early Bird: $27 (through May 15) · Full price: $47

This Workshop Is For You If...

This free 7-day workshop teaches you how to overcome common challenges leaders face at work.

In 90 minutes, you’ll walk away with:

Every day for 7 days, you’ll receive an email with one task to complete. On average your task should take no more than 20 minutes to complete Yep. That’s It!

✔️You know what you want to say, but lose your train of thought when someone challenges it
✔️You tend to over-explain, react, or go silent under pressure, and want a better way to respond
✔️You want language you can actually use, not just a framework to remember
✔️ You’re navigating a team, client, or stakeholder who pushes back often, and you’re ready to handle it differently

✔️ Clear, usable language you can rely on in the moment
So you’re not searching for what to say when someone challenges you

✔️ A simple way to respond without over-explaining, reacting, or shutting down
So you can stay grounded and keep the conversation moving forward

✔️ A practical approach to preparing for pushback before it happens

So you walk in ready instead of hoping it won’t come up

✔️ The ability to stay composed while still holding your point
So you don’t lose your voice, your clarity, or your presence under pressure

✔️ A way to turn pushback into a more productive conversation
So you can strengthen your ideas instead of feeling like you have to defend them

Because real leadership isn’t about avoiding resistance, it’s about mastering your response to it.

Yes! Let’s Do This!

"This process gave me a new level of clarity about my approach to having tough conversations. I used to walk into a conversation ready to defend myself and get my point across. Now, I realize (1. honoring my pause!..lol Thanks Kandia ) starts and ends with me, and I’m able to lead tough conversations in such a way that I don't feel so defensive or overwhelmed.

— Sheila M., VP of People Operations

"Before I registered for Kandia's workshop, I thought I only needed techniques to feel less reactive at work, especially when dealing with staff, but this class helped me realize ways to manage stress at home too. "

— Cynthia S., Residential Program Director

Kandia has been my executive coach of 3.5 years. Her invaluable guidance and unwavering support have played a pivotal role in transforming my career, boosting my confidence, and revolutionizing my business processes.

She introduced me to frameworks and techniques that helped automate and maximize my efficiency.

Her ability to actively listen, provide constructive feedback, and offer practical solutions created a safe and trusting environment for open dialogue and growth.

Sarah Morgan, Vice President of Human Resources, VIVO Agency

While I would personally give her a 5-star rating, participants rated her sessions the highest among all other offerings provided during our national training meeting.

Kandia has the unique ability of being able to not only craft dynamic training, but engage and energize an audience. Her energy and passion for exceeding client expectations make her a partner that I hope to work with again in the near future.

Renee de Gennaro,

Group Vice President of Sales, Fresenius Medical Care North America

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Who This is Led By:

Kandia "Make It Happen" Johnson

I’m Kandia Johnson, Leadership Strategist, Executive Coach, and creator of the Lead Without Losing It Experience.

For over 15 years, I’ve worked with leaders across healthcare, government, manufacturing, and corporate environments—including the U.S. Navy, Fresenius Medical Care, and Foley Equipment.

I’ve seen firsthand what happens when strong leaders lose their footing in high-pressure moments—not because they lack knowledge, but because they haven’t been given the tools to stay grounded when it counts.

This workshop is built from that work, real scenarios, real language, and practical techniques that actually hold up under pressure.

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Master Pushback:

This isn’t about having the perfect response.
It’s about knowing how to stay present and choose your next move, especially when the pressure is on.

Let's Do This.