Lead Through Change,
Pressure and Conflict,
Without Losing Your
Composure or Confidence
Most leaders don't struggle because they lack vision or ability.
They struggle when constant pressure and people dynamics demand skills they were never taught.
Signature Frameworks for Leading Under Pressure
SHOW UP ANYWAY™
A foundational framework that helps leaders pause, reset, and respond with clarity, rather than react from fear, overwhelm, or autopilot during change, conflict, and uncertainty.
Speak Without Losing It
A practical communication framework and guide that equips leaders to speak up, give feedback, and handle pushback with confidence, without shutting down, overexplaining, or becoming reactive.
R.E.F.R.A.M.E for Success
A decision-making framework for turning setbacks, conflict, and change into strategic opportunities so leaders can problem-solve, adapt, and lead through difficulty more effectively.
Together, these frameworks support leaders in strengthening self-management, communication, and decision-making, so their leadership holds up under pressure.
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Leaders From These Brands Trust Me to Speak, Motivate and Transform Their Audiences.
"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 to not only craft dynamic training but also 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
"Kandia is a results-driven, natural leader who quickly commanded the room of senior government leaders. She was committed to improving the effectiveness and efficiency of our Nation’s Government and its workforce by building consensus, helping the group balance competing priorities while cultivating productive relationships. She helped the team hone in on power words, tap into their creative side, and brought out the best in the team."
Michele Kubajek, M.Ed
Department of the Navy Office of Civilian Human Resources Training and Development Center of Excellence
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Kandia’s skill and eye for talent are just a few of her finest qualities.
She has not only developed an effective brand strategy for my company but also has enhanced my personal brand visibility.
As a result, I‘m a co-host on one of PBS’s longest-running cooking shows, America’s Test Kitchen, and my brand, SheChef Inc. is growing exponentially.
Elle Simone, Founder, She Chef,
America's Test Kitchen TV, Talent & Recipe Developer
Meet Kandia Johnson
Leadership Strategist + Executive Coach
Champion for Women + Garden Momma + Creme brulee connoisseur
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