Helping leaders
build unshakable confidence
Confidence is the #1 skillset for leaders to thrive in this new world. With over 80% of the population identifying with having low self-confidence, the stakes have never been higher to learn the core skills of building lasting confidence & engagement.
Keynote speaker Juan Bendaña helps leaders turn doubt into confidence and burnout into energy through an engaging and science-backed keynote experience. As a keynote speaker and leadership expert, Juan Bendaña will use humour, engaging stories and proven strategies to help your audience feel energized & inspired, and provide them with the confidence tools to thrive in work and life.

From Socially Awkward
to Social Entrepreneur
Juan Bendana is a keynote speaker and leadership strategist speaks to over 100,000 audience members annually. But that hasn’t always been the case. For years, he struggled with social anxiety and low self-confidence. After spending 10 years researching the art & science of building confidence, he has dedicated his career to helping people turn their own doubt into self-confidence, just like he did.





Meet your next keynote
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 discover the strategies for lasting engagement and inspiration. He empowers high performing teams to thrive in this new world of work.
He is the creator of the Confidence Cycle— a science-backed framework to build enduring self confidence and engagement. Juan has built leadership programs for organizations such as Disney, Sotheby’s International, Sony Pictures & the Siegried Group.
He uses the art of storytelling, interactive activities & humour to create an unforgettable experience. Going beyond the standard keynote presentation, Juan creates a customized experience that will have your audience leaving energized and inspired.
A 10/10 Keynote Experience
Juan Bendana is a leading authority on leadership and engagement. With over 10 years of experience on countless stages, he has honed his skills and knows exactly what is needed for each event. Juan’s dynamic presentation style is tailored to the needs of your audience, whether it is a keynote in an arena for 10,000+ or a deep-dive training for an executive leadership team of 20.
Juan’s keynotes are the perfect blend of inspiring, humorous, and informative, leaving the audience feeling empowered and ready to take on the new world of work. He pairs real-world experience, science-backed strategies, and engaging storytelling to help organizations boost engagement and retention. His success in this area is evidenced by the fact that he has helped companies such as Disney, Sony Pictures, and Sotheby’s International create a culture of confidence and engagement, leading to increased engagement and overall success. In short, Juan Bendana is an expert in his field who can deliver an unforgettable experience that will leave a lasting impact on your organization.

Life off stage.
Hi there! Juan here. I wanted to take a moment and share my perspective on how I approach this work. I cap my speaking events at 40-50 a year. Why? 2 reasons. 1. I want to show up at the highest level possible for the clients I get to work with. 2. I don’t want to focus so much time on building a career that I forget to live a life. I have passions outside of speaking that I make time for so that I can continue to walk the walk. I can’t just talk about ‘facing fear’ or ‘leaning into challenges’ without doing it myself.
Whether it’s jumping off of a cliff on a snowboard, diving with sharks, climbing an active volcano, travelling to a new place, trying a new fitness challenge or just playing frisbee in the park with friends, getting the most out of life remains a priority. It is an integral part of every message I share on stage. It allows me to have new, exciting, terrifying experience that I can then share with the audience I have the honor of speaking to. As I push myself, I am learning new ways to help others do the same.
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