Development In Action Program

A highly interactive experience designed to elevate performance, build confidence and turn inspiration into excellence.

Tap into sustainable momentum, set a new standard for performance and grow as a leader both personally & professionally.

Juan Bendana keynote speaker for leadership growth

You’re In Good Company:

Professional performance starts with personal development. Juan’s engaging approach helps teams tap into their best so they can achieve their most daring goals.

His long-term programs are designed to take the inspiration and energy for Juan’s keynotes, and turn it into a tangible personal growth system for lasting change. With a blend of actionable tools and engaging activities, your team will be challenged to look in the mirror and prioritize their own growth. Ultimately, people will leave the sessions not only feeling inspired, they will leave feeling ready— ready to take on whatever the world, market, economy, people, or life throws their way.

Integrating Alcon’s Values

A great keynote is one thing. One that truly resonates is another. Here’s a brief overview of how Juan would work in Alcon’s refreshed values into the program:

Inspire Each Other

Juan shares how Confidence can be used as a form of capital. He will give practical strategies of how to inspire confidence in others.

Own the Outcome

Ownership is at the core of what it takes to raise our level of belief. The more confidence we carry, the more we own the results we get in work and life.

Innovate for Impact

One of Juan’s core theme’s is to go beyond what’s possible. When we push past our comfort zone, we find untapped potential and can harness that energy to achieve our biggest goals.

Win with Excellence

Many people have a level 10 ambition and a level 2 belief. Juan gives practical tools to raise the standard of how we show up in the world. Resulting in a renewed sense of energy and purpose.

The Program

Here is preview of your team will experience as a part of the Development in Action program.

Deep-Dive Leadership Content

These sessions are designed to be highly engaging, practical, and immediately applicable to real leadership challenges. Leaders don’t just learn concepts, they practice thinking, communicating, and deciding differently in real time. Every session builds confidence through clarity, conversation, and action.

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LIVE Interactive Coaching

This is where real barriers get addressed in real time. Leaders receive focused coaching on actual challenges they’re facing, from difficult conversations to high-stakes decisions. When one leader gets coached, everyone in the room gains insight, confidence, and perspective on their own life and work.

Highly Engaging Group Activities

Leaders will have the opportunity to interact with each other to share ideas, create accountability and collaborate on a vision for the future. This is where we get to work. Pen to paper, working through the challenges we face and how to move through them with courage.

Leadership-in-action Challenges

Confidence is built through action, not theory. These challenges translate each session into small, intentional leadership moves that stretch comfort zones and build proof. Every completed challenge reinforces trust in your ability to lead effectively when it matters most.

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Development in Action Program Delivery

PREP WORK: Discovery

This phase creates clarity around the top challenges we are looking to address and the key objectives of the Development in Action program. Through assessment and discussion, we will uncover strengths, blind spots, and patterns that impact performance and design the program around it.

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SESSION #1: Develop Unwavering Confidence

Here, leaders begin strengthening the mindset and skill sets required for high-performance leadership. They will learn how to build unwavering confidence during uncertainty in a constantly changing world. Personal growth begins with the belief that a better version of us exists and that we can access it.

SESSION #2: Activate a Growth Mindset

This is where learning turns into action. Leaders apply what they’ve learned through real-world challenges, conversations, and engaging activities. Confidence grows as leaders see themselves execute effectively in situations they once avoided or overthought.

SESSION #3: Perform with Excellence

Performance becomes intentional rather than reactive. Leaders show up with clarity, authority, and composure even when pressure is high. This session focuses on sustaining high standards without burnout or hesitation.

SESSION #4: Sustain Inspiration and Impact

The final session ensures growth lasts beyond the program. Leaders lock in systems, habits, and mindsets that support long-term confidence and impact. The goal isn’t short-term motivation, it’s personal growth that lasts far beyond the 4 sessions.

Juan is the antidote to the fear and uncertainty that comes with organizational transformation.

As a senior leader of a large organization, I have had the opportunity to hear many of the world’s great speakers. Juan has been the only one to hit home on likely the most important topic for leaders today, confidence. Our group came away not just with motivation, but with real tools to elevate their confidence and perform their best. Our leaders still quote his presentation when talking about important development topics, and he has left a lasting impression on our group. We will definitely hire him again for other teams in our organization.”
Marty Minshull, CFP, Senior Vice President
Juan was a standout keynote speaker at our largest annual event. He was energizing, relatable, and completely in tune with our audience.

His ability to combine storytelling with practical takeaways made his session both inspiring and actionable. If you're on the fence about bringing Juan in, don't be—he's the real deal. He not only delivers on stage but also takes the time to understand your audience and event goals. People walked away feeling motivated, empowered, and more confident in their ability to lead, connect, and take ownership of their growth.”
Ashley McCann, Events Director
Juan Bendana brought exactly what we needed to our keynote session of our global leadership summit – energy, engagement and action!

His style brings the audience in and he provides thought provoking storytelling to inspire action. He was wonderful to work with and overdelivered in terms of what we hoped to achieve with our keynote. We were thrilled with the outcome and feedback we received from our participants.”
Kim Osborn, Chief Administrative Officer Merchant Payment Services
Juan brought the energy at an event we hosted for top partners.

We wanted these partners to leave with motivation to go from top performer to the next level beyond that, and Juan delivered! The message of bringing positivity and excitement to every encounter resonated with me and our audience. I strongly endorse Juan to bring energy and inspiration to an event!"
Alex Schroeder, Lead of StreetEasy Partnerships
Our event was spectacular as a result of Juan being our speaker.

Our team saw the drive and excitement from the audience the moment they left the 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 OF Leadership Day
Having been in corporate America for 15 years, I have seen many Keynote Speakers.

The buzz following Juan's presentation amongst our sales team was different. The vast majority of people were energized; citing the key concepts and how they can apply in their own lives.”
James Talmadge, Sales Team Lead
Attendees walked away feeling motivated and empowered, but more importantly, they left with a sense of clarity and purpose.

His messaging was relatable and actionable, giving people real takeaways they could apply both personally and professionally. His authenticity left a lasting impression that made his words more than just inspiration—they became tools for success.”
Alexa Mutchler, Conference Planning Senior Consultant
Despite being the last speaker on a jam-packed agenda, Juan instantly captivated the audience and brought new life to a room that had every reason to be exhausted.

His ability to re-engage and energize our attendees was nothing short of remarkable. By the time his session ended, the room was buzzing. People were inspired, motivated, and ready to take on the world. I truly cannot recommend Juan enough… in fact, I already have.”
Taylor Hendrickson, Event Director