"Our team saw the audience's drive and excitement the moment they left the presentation."
- Savannah Leneker, Sales Manager, Leadership Day at Disney






















5 reasons to work with Juan
Experience a keynote speaker who delivers lasting impact, inspiration, and practical tools. Choose Juan for your next event and make a memorable impression on your audience
Passion
Juan's passion shines through in his delivery of life-changing principles, creating a memorable keynote experience that inspires confidence and change.
Real World Experience
Discover practical insights for lasting confidence with this keynote, rooted in real-world experience and science-backed research.
Energy
Experience an electrifying keynote speaker who understands the importance of high energy on and off stage for a memorable audience experience.
Science-backed strategies
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.
Humor
Humor is a secret weapon in crafting core keynote stories. With a background in comedy, improv, and live performance, this speaker leaves audiences in tears (the good kind).
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.

Keynote topics
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.
A Culture of High Performance
Transforming Culture through Confidence and Collaboration

In today’s world, low self-confidence is prevalent, with roughly 80% of the global population identifying with it. Unfortunately, this self-doubt often prevents people from sharing their ideas and pursuing their goals. The foundation of a high-performing team is built on confidence, but how can we foster genuine confidence without feeling like imposters?
Juan Bendana understands the struggle with confidence because he has personally experienced it. He spent years comparing himself to others and feeling inadequate. However, after extensive research and working with thousands of people, he has developed a repeatable framework for building authentic confidence that lasts – The Confidence Cycle.
In this high-energy keynote, Juan shares an evidence-based methodology for building lasting confidence, eliminating fear, and transforming lives. With humor, science, and real-world stories, he will make your audience laugh, think, and feel empowered to take action. Imagine if your team had the confidence to share their ideas without hesitation or self-doubt. Imagine if they had the belief in themselves to face challenges head-on and overcome them. Juan has witnessed the transformation that occurs when individuals step into their most confident selves, leading to a more energized environment, happier people, and a culture you can be proud of.
Juan’s keynote will delve into the practical steps that individuals can take to build their confidence and overcome self-doubt. He will explore the role of self-talk, mindset, and physiology in building genuine confidence, as well as the importance of practicing self-compassion and embracing vulnerability. Your audience will leave this keynote with a clear understanding of how to build lasting confidence, not just for themselves but for their team members as well. They will feel inspired and equipped with the tools to foster a culture of confidence, trust, and collaboration in the workplace.
Key Takeaways Often Include:
Amberley Motz
UAN Event Coordinator
Exhaustion to Engagement
Turn Exhaustion & Burnout into Engagement & High Performance

Understandably, people today are exhausted and teetering on burnout. In the US, 69% of workers experience fatigue. This costs companies $136 billion annually. Most of us are burnt out, tired and doing too much, all at once. But what if there was another way? What if energy wasn’t limited in supply? What if we were able to generate energy on demand? In this engaging, evidence-based, hilarious keynote experience, Juan shares science-backed insights on how we can feel more energized and deal with burnout regardless of what is happening in our lives.
The more energy we have for our work and lives, the more effective we will be at creating an engaged and connected community. After this high-energy presentation, your audience will leave with the tools to be more engaged and inspired to share that energy with the people who need it most.
Juan will share actionable strategies to generate more energy in both personal and professional life. With humour, science and engaging stories, he will help the audience realize that they are in control of their energy while giving them the tools to feel more engaged every day. If we have more energy, our work, relationships and mindset improve. To get the most out of life, we must demand the most out of our energy. Juan gives the roadmap of how to maximize energy, minimize burnout, and live a high impact life.
In addition to sharing actionable strategies for generating more energy, Juan also dives into the underlying causes of burnout and fatigue. He helps the audience understand why we feel drained and overwhelmed, and provides solutions that address these root causes. By taking a holistic approach to energy management, Juan shows that we can create sustainable habits that support our overall well-being and engagement. With his signature blend of humor and science, Juan inspires his audience to take control of their energy and reclaim their lives. Whether you’re a busy executive or a new employee, this keynote will leave you feeling motivated and empowered to make positive changes in your life.
Key Takeaways Often Include:
Kim Penny
Managing Broker, Sotheby’s International
The New World
of Leadership
How to Attract, Inspire and Retain a High Performing Team

In the rapidly changing world of work, traditional leadership methods may no longer be effective. To lead a high-performing team in the new world of work, leaders must adopt a different approach. In this uncertain world, people are looking for leaders with the courage to share their voice and pave a path towards a more positive future. People are looking for those of us that can weather the fear and still move forward. But how do we attract the right people and inspire them to become a high-performing team?
In this keynote speech, Juan Bendana shares his insights on how to attract, inspire, and retain a high-performing team in the new world of leadership. He draws on his extensive experience working with organizations such as Disney, Sony Pictures, and Sotheby’s International to provide evidence-based strategies that can be immediately implemented by leaders. Through engaging storytelling, humor, and real-world examples, Juan will empower your audience with the tools and knowledge needed to lead effectively in today’s rapidly changing world.
In this dynamic and interactive presentation, Juan shares actionable tools to empower your audience to step into leadership and align with the organizations vision. He shares his insights on how to attract, inspire, and retain a high-performing team in this new world of work. He draws on his extensive experience working with organizations such as Disney, Sony Pictures, and Sotheby’s International to provide evidence-based strategies that can be immediately implemented by leaders. Through engaging storytelling, humor, and real-world examples, Juan will empower your audience with the tools and knowledge needed to lead effectively in today’s rapidly changing world.
Leadership is not for the select few. It is for every person within an organization that has the courage to try. If everyone feels empowered to lead and believes their voice matters, it will create a more connected and engaged culture. Juan will dive deep into the key characteristics of a high-performing team, including engagement, communication, and collaboration. He will explore the importance of creating a culture that encourages innovation, risk-taking, and continuous learning. Juan will also discuss the role of leadership in employee engagement and the impact of employee engagement on overall organizational success. Your audience will leave this keynote feeling inspired, empowered, and equipped with practical tools to attract, inspire, and retain a high-performing team in the new world.
Key Takeaways Often Include:
Kim Penny
Managing Broker, Sotheby’s International
Going Beyond the typical Keynote.
Juan's approach goes beyond the typical 'in & out' keynote presentation. His customized approach will ensure that your audience walks away with exactly what they need in order to thrive. He makes it a point to create an engaging and exciting experience from start to finish. 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.
Video Call with Juan
Prior to the event, we will schedule a zoom call with Juan. This allows us to identify main objectives and customize his message to fit your event. And it is always a fun time to connect pre-event!
Detailed Review
Leading up to the date, our team will review and finalize all details to ensure a home-run. AV requirements, slideshow, audience details are all important elements for a successful experience.
Keynote Delivery
Sit back, relax and enjoy the hard work you’ve put into organizing this event. Juan will deliver a highly customized and unforgettable experience that will leave your audience energized and inspired.
Follow-Up Materials
To make sure each attendee walks away with value, you will get access to a in-depth guide based on topics covered in the keynote to continue the learning and create a lasting impact for your audience.
Happy Clients
Creating a successful event means choosing the right keynote speaker. Here's why Juan has left a lasting impression on his recent clients.

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Conference Coordinator

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Professional learning specialist

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Texas State University
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