Being a Meeting Professional is Hard
After 700+ events, I’ve learned my #1 role as a keynote speaker is to energize and inspire your audience while making your job (and life) easier.
The planning process leading up to a keynote is one of the most important elements to your event's success. We go the extra mile to understand your audience and create an experience that will be uniquely impactful for them.
You’re In Good Company:
Juan’s work has been featured by Harvard Business Review, Rolling Stone and used by category-leading brands in every industry.
Juan’s work sits at the intersection of personal growth, leadership, and peak performance—equipping audiences with the tools to not just navigate change, but thrive in it. With over a decade of experience and 700+ stages under his belt, Juan has developed a science-backed blueprint to help create certainty in times of constant change.
The Booking Process
Juan's approach goes beyond the typical 'in & out' keynote presentation. His customized message will ensure that your audience walks away with exactly what they need in order to thrive both personally and professionally. From the kick-off call up until Juan hits the stage, his commitment to helping your audience transform is evident every step of the way. Here’s what to expect when booking Juan:
1.Streamlined Booking Experience
Simply fill out the form below and our team will be in touch within 24 hours to confirm your date.
2. Pre-Event Content Call
Our team will schedule a call to identify main objectives and customize the message to fit your audience. And it’s always a fun time to connect pre-event!
3. Detailed Logistics Review
Leading up to your event, our team will review and finalize all details to ensure a home-run. A/V requirements, soundcheck and event syntax are all important elements for a successful experience.
4. High-Energy Keynote Delivery
Sit back, relax and enjoy the hard work you’ve put into organizing this event. Juan will deliver an unforgettable experience, leaving your audience energized and inspired.
Meeting Planner Resources
We know there are a lot of moving parts when it comes to hiring a keynote speaker. Instead of chasing each other around via email, we've put everything you may need into easy, downloadable PDFs.
A quick overview of Juan’s background and expertise.
Bio
Headshots
High-quality photos for promotional use.
Introduction
A pre-written intro for seamless event introductions.
Key themes Juan speaks about, tailored for your audience.
Topics
A/V Requirements
Technical setup and equipment needed for the talk.
Juan’s Speaking Topics
Engage your audience with an unforgettable experience filled with energy, humor and actionable insights.
Based on his work with over 250,000 people across 700+ events, here are Juan’s most requested speaking topics:
The Confidence Cycle: The Secret for Everyday Engagement and Motivation
In a world where self-doubt and change are relentless, Juan Bendana helps teams turn uncertainty into an opportunity for personal and professional growth. Juan inspires your people to break through mental barriers, reignite motivation for their work (and life!), and step into bold, aligned action. Perfect for organizations navigating change, craving momentum, and ready to unlock their next level of growth and performance.
Grow Through Change: Uncertain Times Demand More Leaders
People aren’t speaking up. They’re holding back, second-guessing, playing it safe–while everything around them demands boldness, clarity, and presence. In this keynote, Juan Bendana gives leaders the tools to break through hesitation and lead with unshakable confidence. Ideal for leadership conferences, employee development days and teams navigating change.
Make Confidence Your Competitive Advantage: High-Performance Mindset for Next Level Results
In a world where expectations are rising and motivation is dropping, most leaders struggle to stay engaged with their goals. Unlocking the next level performance requires more than just ambition; it demands action. Juan delivers an energizing keynote that empowers leaders to walk away ready to raise the bar, take aligned action, and achieve more than they thought possible. Ideal for sales kick-offs, annual meetings, and high-performance teams looking to achieve lasting results.
Trusted by over 715+ meeting planners, Juan delivers the perfect blend of engaging content and actionable tools, resulting in a home-run experience, every time.
Whether you're hosting an intimate meeting or a large-scale conference, Juan will ensure your audience is left with a memorable and transformative experience.
5 Top Reasons to Work with Juan
Juan goes beyond the typical keynote with high-level customization that speaks to YOUR audience. They will feel like the keynote is specifically for them.
Customization
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Juan leaves the audience with actionable tools that can be used as soon as they leave the room. They will walk away with simple & practical strategies to build confidence.
Actionable Takeaways
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Considered by many as a walking shot of Espresso, Juan will engage your audience with energy and enthusiasm. Like his dog Brodie, Juan will get the occasional zoomies.
Energy & Engagement
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Juan's keynote blends science-backed strategies and real-world experiences with engaging story-telling to provide audiences with the inspiration and tools for lasting confidence.
Science-Backed Strategies
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Humor is a secret weapon in crafting core keynote stories. With a background in comedy, improv, and live performance, Juan leaves audiences in tears (the good kind).
Humor
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Unlock Belief in a Better Future
In the age of AI, uncertainty and rapid change, growth and innovation require confident leaders with the courage to blaze a path forward.
As organizations navigate drastic change and disruption, they don’t just need new tools–they need more certain people. People who feel inspired to grow and adapt in the face of uncertainty. Juan has centered his entire body of work around helping leaders break through barriers and reimagine what’s possible by building unshakable confidence.
Imagine an organization where people are excited about the future instead of afraid. Imagine a culture where innovative ideas are shared, not held back. Imagine teams so connected, they’re ready for any challenge that comes their way.
That’s what confidence creates. It ignites a culture of growth and fuels next-level thinking. People stop holding on to the way things used to be and start moving boldly toward what’s next, energized by the journey ahead. They transform how they show up, creating momentum to achieve even the most daunting goals.
That’s the power of confidence.
It’s time to unlock the next level.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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“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!”
Alex Schroeder
Lead of StreetEasy Partnerships