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Juan Bendana is a highly sought-after speaker, entrepreneur, and coach to top CEO’s, Olympians, Actors and Fortune 100 Leaders. He started his first leadership development company over a decade ago, where Juan Bendana and his team constructed bespoke programming for category leading companies such as Disney, Fidelity, American Express, Nationwide, Sony Pictures & Zillow.
Juan Bendana is the author of Confident By Choice (Penguin Random House, 2025). Based on his research of over 250,000 leaders at institutions such as Oxford, Penn State and the University of Toronto, his science- backed framework helps leaders activate the confidence mindset to lead boldly, thrive through change, and ignite extraordinary growth.
Considered by many as a walking shot of espresso, Juan’s dynamic blend of energy, humor and actionable advice empowers individuals to build unwavering confidence so that they can consistently show up at their best both personally and professionally.
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The pace of change in today’s world is relentless—disruption, uncertainty, and unexpected challenges are the new normal. Traditional leadership methods are no longer effective; they leave teams feeling disconnected, uninspired, and stuck. But what if uncertainty wasn’t something to fear but a catalyst for growth and transformation? In this dynamic and high- energy keynote, Juan Bendana delivers a blueprint for thriving in the face of change. Drawing from his work with Fortune 100 leaders and top-performing teams, Juan inspires attendees to embrace uncertainty by showing up with authenticity, leading with confidence, and inspiring a deep sense of trust. Through powerful storytelling, real-world examples, and actionable takeaways, Juan empowers leaders to turn challenges into opportunities for growth and build a culture of confidence where every team member feels valued and engaged. This keynote is a game-changer for leaders who want to ignite excitement, foster collaboration, and create a forward-focused culture that move towards a common goal. Whether you’re looking to reinvigorate your team, develop resilient leaders, or navigate change with clarity, this keynote provides the tools, mindset, and motivation to take your organization to the next level. Juan’s contagious energy and practical strategies leave audiences ready to step into leadership, inspiring extraordinary results and a future filled with possibility.
As a result of this keynote, attendees will:
- Feel empowered to show up with authenticity
- Develop a leadership style that inspires trust and collaboration - Learn how to move beyond ideas into action
- Unlock the X-factor that inspires high performing leaders
- Leave with the skills to unite their teams with an aligned vision
- Reignite the drive and excitement for growth within the organization
- Have the tools to boost everyday engagement (even after your event is done)
Perfect for:
Managers/ Leaders, Leadership Conferences, Annual Meetings, Professional Development
Change is no longer an occasional challenge—it’s the new normal. In a world where uncertainty and increasing demands dominate, leaders and teams often feel overwhelmed and disengaged. But these challenges also present a powerful opportunity to grow, adapt, and thrive. Based on his work with top CEOs, Olympians, and Fortune 100 leaders, Juan Bendana delivers the tools to transform moments of uncertainty into catalysts for growth, engagement, and high performance. Drawing from his ground-breaking research of over 250,000 leaders, Juan equips attendees with actionable tools to overcome imposter syndrome, elevate confidence, re-energize teams, and embrace change with trust and authenticity. Through inspiring stories, humor, practical insights, and audience interaction, this keynote will prepare leaders and teams to break through barriers of self-doubt, cultivate motivation and ignite excitement for the future. Juan’s dynamic delivery will leave your team feeling inspired, engaged, and ready to tackle their biggest goals with renewed energy and optimism—no matter what the future holds.
As a result of this keynote, attendees will:
- Build a growth plan for everyday confidence
- Understand how to foster trust and collaboration across their organization Learn how to leverage their own psychology for higher engagement
- Take charge of how they authentically show up in the world
- Develop the resilience mindset to overcome challenges
- Connect to a higher level of enthusiasm and passion for their role Unlock new levels of courage to face uncertainty with confidence
Perfect for:
Association Conferences, Leadership Conferences, Annual Meetings, Company Retreats
Unlocking the next level performance requires more than just ambition; it demands action. But with changing customer expectations, leaders are struggling to be effective and as a result, have lost the motivation to reach new heights. The old approach to growth is a thing of the past. And while many hold on to the way things used to be, in order to exponentially grow, we must adopt a new mindset. Drawing from his work with category leading companies such as Disney, American Express and Zillow, Juan empowers leaders to set clear and actionable goals with confidence, turning today’s barriers into tomorrow’s breakthroughs. This high-energy keynote will help your people identify the barriers to growth and provide the actionable tools to move through them with confidence. All high performers understand this simple truth: Confidence is our competitive advantage. Whether you’re heading into a negotiation or presenting why you and your team are the right choice, confidence is required to convey and deliver outstanding value. Through engaging stories and actionable strategies, your audience will learn how to continuously find growth opportunities and how raising the standard to extraordinary can unlock another level of performance. It’s time to raise the bar.
As a result of this keynote, attendees will:
- Boldly adapt to a changing world with unwavering confidence
- Identify the barriers to growth and learn actionable tools to move through them Develop the mindset to show up and be extraordinary (even on the hard days)
- Unlock sustained high performance for themselves and their teams
- Learn the science of confidence and how to leverage it for long-term growth Raise their standards with clear goals to supercharge results
Perfect for:
Sales-Kick Off, Leadership Conferences, Real Estate Events, Sales Organizations, High Performing Teams
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