Juan Bendana
Juan Bendana is the author of Confident By Choice and a highly sought after speaker who has spent a decade as a coach to top CEO’s, Olympians, Actors and Fortune 100 Leaders– helping them activate the mindset to lead with confidence, thrive through change, and ignite extraordinary growth.
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In a world of relentless change and uncertainty, waiting for stability is no longer an option—we must create it within ourselves. The pace of disruption is accelerating, challenging organizations and individuals to adapt like never before. Instead of wishing for more certain times, we need to create more certain people. Leadership and confidence expert Juan Bendana helps leaders activate the confidence mindset to lead boldly, thrive through change, and ignite extraordinary growth.
- Over a decade constructing bespoke programming for category leading companies such as Disney, American Express, Fidelity, RBC, Nationwide & Zillow.
- Author of Confident By Choice (Penguin Random House 2025)
- Coach to top CEO’s, Olympians, Actors and Fortune 100 Leaders.
- Researched over 250,000 leaders where he developed his Confidence Cycle framework to help individuals and teams reach their full potential.
- A dynamic keynote speaker with a decade of experience on 650+ stages, captivating audiences from boardrooms of 25 executives to stadiums of 25,000 leaders.
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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 and his team constructed bespoke programming for category leading companies such as Disney, Fidelity, American Express, Nationwide, Sony Pictures & Zillow.
Juan 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.
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.4
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
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:
- 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
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!
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