Juan Bendana
High-Energy Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur, High Performance and Leadership Expert, & Best-Selling Author of Confident By Choice
Juan Bendana
High-Energy Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur, High Performance and Leadership Expert, & Best-Selling Author of Confident By Choice
Biography
Juan Bendana is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, best-selling author, entrepreneur, and the behind-the-scenes confidence coach to Olympians, Grammy Award-winning artists, actors, CEOs, and Fortune 100 leaders.
For over a decade, he’s built custom leadership programs for world-class brands like Disney, Fidelity, American Express, Nationwide, Sony Pictures, and Zillow—helping their people lead with confidence and perform at the highest level.
Juan Bendana is the author of Confident By Choice, which has been featured in Harvard Business Review and Rolling Stone, and translated into more than four languages. 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 reach their most daring goals.
Often described as a walking shot of espresso, Juan combines high energy, humor, and practical tools to help individuals build unwavering confidence so they can show up as their best and unlock new levels of growth— both personally and professionally.
Speaker Videos
Juan Bendaña Speaking Reel 2025
Our Problems are Gifts
Why Fear Stops So Many People
Leaders Bring Great Energy
2023 Keynote Speaking Reel Juan Bendana
Speech Topics
Lead Through Change: Uncertain Times Demand More Certain Leaders
People aren’t speaking up. They’re holding back, second-guessing, playing it safe—while everything around them demands boldness, clarity, and presence. In this keynote, Juan Bendana gives leaders the tools to break through hesitation and lead with unshakable confidence. Backed by research with over 250,000 leaders, Juan shares practical tools to navigate change that turn technological disruption into transformational momentum. With powerful stories, humor, and real-world strategies, this keynote powers performance, adaptability, and breakthrough leadership in this new era of A.I and exponential change. Ideal for leadership conferences, employee development days and teams navigating change.
Takeaways:
- Show up with confidence in the era of technological disruption and uncertainty
- Reignite the motivation and mindset for growth and sustained performance
- Learn actionable tools to boost engagement and move beyond ideas into action
The Confidence Cycle: The Secret to Everyday Engagement & Motivation
In a world where self-doubt and change are relentless, Juan Bendana helps teams turn uncertainty into an opportunity for personal and professional growth. Based on his ground breaking book Confident By Choice, this high-energy keynote equips audiences with the tools to build unshakable confidence, overcome imposter syndrome, and cultivate a growth mindset in the moments where it matters most. Through powerful stories, humor, and actionable takeaways, Juan inspires your people to break through mental barriers, reignite motivation for their work (and life!), and step into bold, aligned action. Perfect for organizations navigating change, craving momentum, and ready to unlock their next level of growth and sustainable performance.
Takeaways:
- Develop the growth mindset for everyday confidence and courage
- Learn how to leverage their own psychology for higher engagement
- Take charge of how they authentically show up in the world
Make Confidence Your Competitive Advantage: High-Performance Mindset for Next Level Growth
In a world where expectations are rising and motivation is dropping, most leaders struggle to adapt to change and stay engaged with their goals. Unlocking the next level performance requires more than just ambition; it demands action. Confidence isn’t just a feel-good trait – it’s your organization’s ultimate competitive edge. With a track record of working with brands like Disney, American Express, and Zillow, Juan delivers an energizing keynote that empowers leaders to set clear and actionable goals, turning today’s barriers into tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Backed by his proven framework, audiences walk away ready to raise the bar, take aligned action, and achieve more than they thought possible. Ideal for sales kick-offs, annual meetings, and high-performance teams looking to achieve lasting results.
Takeaways:
- Boldly adapt to a changing world with unwavering confidence
- Identify the barriers to growth and set clear goals to move through them
- Develop the mindset to deliver extraordinary results (even on the hard days)
ALL-IN Leadership [FULL DAY Retreat]: How to Re-Energize Your Organization to Maximize Growth, Build Trust & Find the Motivation to Take Action
Leadership today demands more than just managing people—it requires inspiring them to trust, connect, and rise to new levels. In this immersive full-day experience, Juan Bendana guides leaders through a transformative journey to unlock authenticity, foster collaboration, and drive sustainable growth within their organizations. This highly engaging retreat blends the energy from a keynote, with the interactive and actionable tools of a workshops to ensure participants don’t just learn—they practice and implement strategies in real time. Attendees will explore how to navigate change with clarity, align their teams with a shared vision, and build a culture of confidence and trust that fuels long-term success. Through captivating storytelling, practical insights, and powerful exercises, Juan equips leaders with the tools to elevate their impact, embrace challenges as growth opportunities, and connect authentically with their teams. This full-day experience will leave participants energized, aligned, and prepared to lead with intention and purpose, ensuring their organizations are ready to thrive in today’s fast-changing world.
As a result of this keynote, attendees will:
- Build deep connections with their team and inspire one another to grow
- Develop an authentic leadership style that inspires trust and builds lasting connections.
- Master the tools to align teams with a clear and compelling vision for the future.
- Cultivate the mindset needed to approach challenges as opportunities for growth.
- Learn practical strategies to foster collaboration and ignite engagement across teams.
- Practice actionable tools and create a personalized growth plan for long-term success.
- Go through a ‘belief breakthrough’ experience where they will get to physically break boards as a metaphor for limitations in life!
Perfect for:
Company Retreat, Company Off-site