Motivation

The Confidence Cycle

The Secret for Everyday Engagement and Motivation

Designed specifically for:

Leaders

Motivation

Inspiration

PARTNER WITH JUAN

The Goal

Thrive through change with confidence, boost engagement and feel motivated to excel in an ever-changing world.

The Key Idea

As the pace of change accelerates, staying confident has never been more difficult. The future demands people that lead with authentic confidence by taking charge of how they show up in the world, inspiring others to do the same.

Keynote Overview

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.

Key Takeaways

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

Who is this for?

• Leadership Conferences

• Annual Meetings

• Trade Show General Sessions

• Professional Development Day

• Company-Wide Retreats

• Association Conferences

What recent clients say about Juan

“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, Lindt

"Juan’s session was outstanding! He was rated #1 in our post-conference survey for content, and attendees gave him fantastic reviews. The keynote address was incredibly meaningful and left a lasting impact. His personal story and insights resonated deeply. I’ve even caught myself reflecting on his advice that I don’t have to be THE best, but I should always aim to be MY best."

Jennifer Perry

Director of Sales & Marketing, CCS Medical

“Been in business 23 years and today was exactly what I needed. Highly engaging, spoke volumes for real estate agents. You should have been there!”

Eric Stanley

Managing Broker, Remax

“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, Allstate

"Juan brought the energy as keynote speaker at an event we hosted for our top partners. We wanted these partners to leave with motivation to go from top performer to the next level beyond that, and Juan delivered!”

Alex Schroeder

Lead, 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, Leadership Day at Disney

"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 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

"Juan captivated the audience with his humor, charm, and authenticity. His passionate and engaging presentation offered practical insights and relevant examples. He exceeded all expectations, and I highly recommend him for any organization seeking to inspire and entertain."

Jennifer Makowski

Global Business Partnership Manager at American Express

“He is relatable, authentic and gives some great tips on how to find energy, momentum, courage and confidence within yourself. Strengthening your confidence helps you lead a more ambitious, intentional and successful life. You will feel his energy, courage and confidence throughout his presentation, and leave encouraged to find your own and improve your self-belief.

Sarah Fullhart Troeger

Principal, Global Agencies at American Airlines

“Juan was the perfect ‘closer’ as our annual meeting keynote speaker. His energetic and personalized message not only engaged and inspired our members, but the many takeaways from his presentation will have a lasting and positive impact on one’s personal life objectives as well as their professional career track. I highly recommend and endorse Juan as mainstage keynote speaker for any professional or career track event.

Jeff Olson

CEO, Dakota Credit Union Association

"If you are looking for an engaging, inspirational speaker with a message tailored to your audience, then select Juan. He listens and he delivers. A few comments from our conference attendee evaluations were – invigorating, inspirational, meaningful, impactful, a real life message with humor and impact. For our opening keynote, he was just what we were looking for and more."

Eleanor Warmack

Chief Executive Officer, FRPA

“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

What people say about Juan

Alex Schroeder

Lead, StreetEasy Partnerships

Savannah Leneker

Sales Manager, Leadership Day at Disney

Kim Penny

Sotheby’s International

Jennifer Makowski

Global Business Partnership Manager at American Express

Sarah Fullhart Troeger

Principal, Global Agencies at American Airlines

Jeff Olson

CEO, Dakota Credit Union Association

"I am so glad we invited Juan to speak at our annual company event. Our team was engaged, laughed A LOT and left inspired to take action. Juan’s message is simple, direct and on point."

Heath A. Hostetler

President, CR Architecture + Design

"His energy is infectious. He is able to take exactly what you’re looking for and weave it into his message."

Amberley Motz

UAN Event Coordinator

Juan's Speaking Resources

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