Toxic Co-workers: Navigate and Thrive through Negativity, Difficult People and Confrontation
Learn to stay positive and solution-focused around toxic coworkers, use key phrases that stop negativity, handle confrontation without getting defensive and calm upset people.
Speaker
Januarie Wood
Speaker and life coach · Certified life coach
Overview
Negative people thrive on pulling others into negativity. This 60-minute webinar on dealing with toxic coworkers teaches techniques for staying positive in a negative environment and taking things less personally, even when you're under attack.
You'll learn specific phrases that shut down negative talk and steer conversations toward solutions, plus ways to stay clear and on topic when someone gets personal. The session also covers how to avoid getting defensive, move through difficult topics with honesty, and calm people who are upset or escalated.
With practice, these skills build confidence and earn respect, so others see you as strong and diplomatic.
Why attend: If you struggle with angry or aggressive people, worry about getting defensive, or find negative environments draining, this session gives you tools you can use in the moment to stay in control of yourself and set your own mood. It suits anyone who deals with negativity, confrontation or difficult conversations at work.
What’s covered
- How staying positive under pressure earns respect and builds confidence
- Practicing positivity and self-control in every situation
- Key phrases that shut down negativity and guide conversations to solutions
- Techniques to stay empowered when confronted, attacked or belittled
- Staying clear, focused and on topic
- Moving through difficult topics with clarity and honesty
- Avoiding defensiveness when confronted
- Not taking things personally
- Quick ways to calm people who are escalated, defensive or upset
Who should attend
What you get
About the speaker
Januarie Wood is an award-winning speaker and international trainer. She has been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX news programs for her work in stress management, weight release, and related topics and has spoken for the following organizations:
Kansas City School Board
Tusculum College
Cal Polly State University
Justice Jewelers
Wichita State University
AHP Corp
Various Chambers of Commerce
and more
Featured articles written about Januarie's work can be found in Business Journals, 417 Magazine, The News Leader, Today's Woman, and others.
As a certified Seshim Reiki master and energy expert, she uses a variety of techniques to help clients transmute blocks that hold them back from experiencing the life they desire. She is the creator of MindMeditations, a highly-effective, multi-layered tool for change.
Januarie is also a HighVibe practitioner, communication specialist, hypnotherapist, and a certified life coach. She specializes in helping her clients understand and manifest their life purpose and live from a higher place.
As an international entrepreneur, Januarie offers intensive custom mentoring packages. Januarie speaks and conducts workshops internationally and resides in the Seattle WA area.
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