Build the confidence to thrive in a changing world

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If we want our people to thrive in today's uncertain world, the biggest investment we can make is in their Confidence.

With over 85% of people identifying with low Self-Confidence, the skills to boost our belief have never been more important. Juan has dedicated his career to answering the question people have been asking for years: How do I feel more confident?

Juan's speaking style was full of fresh energy and enthusiasm that reinvigorated our burnt-out organization. His message helped us refocus and provided tangible takeaways that were valuable for everyone. As a manager, I appreciated the peace of mind his contribution gave me.

Kim Penny

Managing Broker

Tackle the new world of work with confidence

We are living through the most uncertain times in recent history. That level of uncertainty brings upon burnout and self-doubt among organizations and their people. Juan provides a simple, science backed solution to building lasting self-confidence and engagement – The Confidence Cycle.

An easy-to-use system that makes confidence accessible to everyone. Imagine if your team showed up with engagement and enthusiasm every day? By developing the confidence of our people, we create an environment of community and collaboration.

Powerful Storytelling

Though engaging storytelling, hilarious moments and real world examples, Juan creates an experience the audience will remember far beyond the event. By sharing impactful stories, it allows the audience to align their own experiences with the concepts being shared.

Understanding of Psychology

Juan draws from the psychology of confidence and engagement to provide practical and tangible insights for individuals and teams. He shares actionable strategies for boosting engagement and confidence that the audience is able to use as soon as they leave the presentation.

Driving Organizational Growth

The growth of an organization is determined by how it's people show up on a daily basis. When your people have more confidence, they experience an increase in purpose, passion and drive for the work. When we build more confident teams, it allows us to drive long term growth.

Tackle the new world of work with confidence

We are living through the most uncertain times in recent history. That level of uncertainty brings upon burnout and self-doubt among organizations and their people. Juan provides a simple, science backed solution to building lasting self-confidence and engagement – The Confidence Cycle.

An easy-to-use system that makes confidence accessible to everyone. Imagine if your team showed up with engagement and enthusiasm every day? By developing the confidence of our people, we create an environment of community and collaboration.

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Powerful Storytelling

By combining personal experiences with actionable takeaways, this speaking style empowers the audience with practical insights. Through relatable stories, the audience is engaged and encouraged to see their potential for growth and success.

Understanding of Psychology

The speaker's deep understanding of the psychology of confidence and engagement provides practical and tangible insights for individuals and teams. Strategies for overcoming obstacles and building confidence are shared, drawing from the speaker's experience as a coach and psychologist.

Driving Organizational Growth

This speaking experience can lead to increased organizational success by inspiring and motivating your team, improving their leadership skills, and boosting retention. Empowering your team with the tools they need to succeed helps your organization thrive in today's competitive business landscape.

A world-class story teller and leading authority on engagement & leadership

Juan Bendana is a renowned speaker, trainer and entrepreneur. Every year, he delivers electrifying keynotes at conferences and trainings internationally. He speaks to over 100,000 people annually, helping them learn the strategies for lasting engagement and inspiration.

He is the creator of the Confidence Cycle— a science-backed framework to build enduring self confidence. Juan has built leadership programs for organizations such as Disney, Sotheby’s International, Sony Pictures & the Siegried Group.

He uses engaging storytelling, interactive activities & humour to create an inspiring & informative experience your audience will never forget. Going beyond the standard keynote presentation, Juan creates a customized experience that will have your audience leaving energized and inspired.

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If we want our organizations to thrive in this new world of work, it is not going to be through free coffee and a ping pong table. It will be through our people finding the confidence to share their ideas, show up engaged and consistently invest in themselves. The success of our organization will come from Confidence, not KPI's.

If we want our organizations to thrive in this new world of work, it is not going to be through free coffee and a ping pong table. It will be through our people finding the confidence to share their ideas, show up engaged and consistently invest in themselves. The success of our organization will come from Confidence, not KPI's.
“Our event was spectacular as a result of Juan being our speaker. Our team saw the  audience’s drive and excitement from the moment they left his presentation. He delivered so well that we’ve booked Juan on a national level for events over the next 2 years!“

Savannah Leneker

Sales Manager, Leadership Day at Disney

“What we enjoyed most about Juan as a speaker was the fresh energy and enthusiasm. As an organization, we all felt burnt out and exhausted. We all needed someone to help us hit the reset button. Juan’s message helped us refocus as an organization and as individuals. As a manager, it gave me peace of mind knowing that Juan is providing valuable information and tangible takeaways for every member of our team.”

Kim Penny

Managing Broker, Sotheby's International

Engaging leadership keynote speaker

Whether it is a keynote in an arena for 10,000+, or a deep-dive training for an executive leadership team of 20, Juan will create an high-energy experience tailored for your audience. His dynamic presentation style  ensures that your audience will walk away with key insights they can use immediately after the presentation is done. His engaging keynotes are the perfect blend of inspiring, humorous and insightful. Leaving your audience feeling both empowered and ready to take on the new world of work.

As a speaker and facilitator with over 10 years of experience on countless stages, Juan knows exactly what is needed for each event. He paires real-world experience, science-backed strategies and engaging storytelling to help your organization boost engagement and retention. He has helped organizations such as Disney, Sony Pictures and Sotheby’s International to create a culture of confidence and engagement, leading to increased productivity, innovation, and overall success.

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Juan delivers keynote presentations on Leadership, Engagement & Retention, and High-Performance to organizations across North America. All presentations are 100% customized to best fit your audience’s needs. Juan will work with you and your team to design a home-run experience.

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Trusted by clients to deliver a home-run experience

Selecting a keynote speaker for your event can be a daunting task, requiring significant effort, time, and financial commitment. The aim is to create a successful event where the keynote speaker leaves a lasting impression. Here are what a few of Juan’s recent clients have to say about him as a keynote speaker:

“Juan was truly the best possible keynote speaker we could have hosted at our first conference back in-person. We knew we needed to bring in someone truly noteworthy and I am still receiving positive feedback about him! All day at our Leadership Conference I had people telling me how much they needed to hear his story and how he connected with them. I appreciate how much energy he brought to our event and the genuine way he connected. For so many who have never been to an in-person conference I think this is one they will remember for years to come – so much of that is thanks to Juan.”

Paxton Cavin

Oklahoma State Advisor

“What we enjoyed most about Juan as a speaker was the fresh energy and enthusiasm. As an organization, we all felt burnt out and exhausted. We all needed someone to help us hit the reset button. Juan’s message helped us refocus as an organization and as individuals. It helped us clear away the day to day clutter and get back to the core of who we are. As a manager, it gave me peace of mind knowing that Juan is providing valuable information and tangible takeaways for every member of our team.”

Kim Penny

Sotheby’s International

“He encompassed what a true keynote speaker should be, poised, relatable, confident, inspiring and humorous. I have worked with numerous keynote speakers for over a decade and Juan was easily a standout. “

Christina Burcelis

Conference Coordinator

“Working with Juan was a complete blast from start to finish. His energy is infectious and was exactly what we were looking for for our event. we really wanted someone who was going to recharge our attendees, remind them of what matters and help them make changes in their life- Juan did just that. His genuine excitement for life comes through even in a virtual setting. It literally reaches through the computer screen and hooks you in!”

Amberley Motz

UAN Event Coordinator

“Not only is Juan engaging and hilarious, but he knows exactly how his words impact each and every listener. As an event coordinator, it is a huge relief to work with someone who is not only prepared, but understands how important it is to stay on topic and on time. We hosted our first statewide conference this year and he stole the show! Participants hung onto every word and kept the positivity going for days after.”

Kathleen Bates

Texas State University

“WOW! We are blown away by Juan’s keynote! He was flexible in the delivery and GENUINELY excited about helping.  He is one of the most passionate and genuine speakers I’ve had the pleasure of working with. I cannot speak highly enough about Juan and the keynote experience he’s delivered to our audience. His message is inspiring, and his polish as a speaker is top notch!”

Derryn Johnson

Professional learning specialist

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Through hilarious storytelling and captivating activites, your audience will be taken on a journey that will leave them feeling engaged and inspired.

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