Juan Bendaña

Speaking topics

Presentations listed below include in-person and virtual keynotes, as well as workshops, fireside chats, and other presentation formats.

• Lead Through Change: How to Build Confidence, Develop Trust. and Inspire Authentic Leadership

  The pace of change in today’s world is relentless — disruption, uncertainty, and unexpected challenges are the new normal. Traditional leadership methods are no longer effective; they leave teams feeling disconnected, uninspired, and stuck. But what if uncertainty wasn’t something to fear but could become a catalyst for growth and transformation?

  In this dynamic and high-energy keynote, Juan Bendaña delivers a blueprint for thriving in the face of change. Drawing from his work with Fortune 100 leaders and top-performing teams, he inspires attendees to embrace uncertainty by showing up with authenticity, leading with confidence, and inspiring a deep sense of trust, and empowers leaders to turn challenges into opportunities for growth and build a culture of confidence where every team member feels valued and engaged.

  This keynote is a game-changer for leaders who want to ignite excitement, foster collaboration, and create a forward-focused culture that move towards a common goal. Whether you’re looking to reinvigorate your team, develop resilient leaders, or navigate change with clarity, this keynote provides the tools, mindset, and motivation to take your organization to the next level. Bendaña’s contagious energy, powerful storytelling, and practical strategies leave audiences ready to step into leadership, inspiring extraordinary results and a future filled with possibility.

  As a result of this keynote, attendees will:

  • Feel empowered to show up with authenticity.
  • Develop a leadership style that inspires trust and collaboration.
  • Learn how to move ideas into action.
  • Unlock the X-factor that inspires high performing leaders.
  • Leave with the skills to unite their teams with an aligned vision.
  • Reignite the drive and excitement for growth within the organization.
  • Have the tools to boost everyday engagement (even after your event is done).

• The Confidence Cycle: The Secret for Everyday Engagement and Motivation

  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 Bendaña delivers the tools to transform moments of uncertainty into catalysts for growth, engagement, and high performance. He draws from his ground-breaking research of over 250,000 leaders to equip attendees with actionable tools to overcome imposter syndrome, elevate confidence, re-energize teams, and embrace change with trust and authenticity.

  Through inspiring stories, humour, 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. Bendaña’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.

  As a result of this keynote, attendees will:

  • 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.
  • Unlock the resilience mindset for overcoming challenges.
  • Connect to a higher level of enthusiasm and passion for their role.
  • Unlock new levels of courage to face uncertainty with confidence.

• Making Confidence Your Competitive Advantage: Break Through Performance Barriers to Reach the Next Level

  Unlocking the next level performance requires more than just ambition; it demands action. But with changing customer expectations, leaders are struggling to be effective and as a result, have lost the motivation to reach new heights. The old approach to growth is a thing of the past. And, while many hold on to the way things used to be, to exponentially grow, we must adopt a new mindset.

  Drawing from his work with category leading companies such as Disney, American Express, and Zillow, Juan Bendaña empowers leaders to set clear and actionable goals with confidence, turning today’s barriers into tomorrow’s breakthroughs. This high-energy keynote will help your people identify the barriers to growth and provide the tools to move through them with confidence.

  All high performers understand this simple truth — confidence is our competitive advantage. Whether you’re heading into a negotiation or presenting why you and your team are the right choice, confidence is required to convey and deliver outstanding value. Through engaging stories and actionable strategies, your audience will learn how to continuously find growth opportunities and discover how raising the standard to extraordinary can unlock another level of performance. It’s time to raise the bar.

  As a result of this keynote, attendees will:

  • Boldly adapt to a changing world with unwavering confidence.
  • Identify the barriers to growth and learn actionable tools to move through them.
  • Develop the mindset to show up and be extraordinary (even on the hard days).
  • Unlock sustained high performance for themselves and their teams.
  • Learn the science of confidence and how to leverage it for long-term growth,
  • Raise their standards with clear goals to supercharge results.

• WORKSHOP: ALL-IN Leadership

  In this full-day retreat, learn how to re-energize your organization to maximize growth, build trust, and find the motivation to take action.

  Leadership today demands more than just managing people — it requires inspiring them to trust, connect, and rise to new levels. In this immersive full-day experience, Juan Bendaña guides leaders through a transformative journey to unlock authenticity, foster collaboration, and drive sustainable growth within their organizations.

  This highly engaging retreat blends the energy from a keynote, with the interactive and actionable tools of a workshops to ensure participants don’t just learn — they practice and implement strategies in real time.

  Attendees will explore how to navigate change with clarity, align their teams with a shared vision, and build a culture of confidence and trust that fuels long-term success. Through captivating storytelling, practical insights, and powerful exercises, Bendaña equips leaders with the tools to elevate their impact, embrace challenges as growth opportunities, and connect authentically with their teams. This full-day experience will leave participants energized, aligned, and prepared to lead with intention and purpose, ensuring their organizations are ready to thrive in today’s fast-changing world.

  As a result of this keynote, attendees will:

  • Build deep connections with their team and inspire one another to grow.
  • Develop an authentic leadership style that inspires trust and builds lasting connections.
  • Master the tools to align teams with a clear and compelling vision for the future.
  • Cultivate the mindset needed to approach challenges as opportunities for growth.
  • Learn practical strategies to foster collaboration and ignite engagement across teams.
  • Practice actionable tools and create a personalized growth plan for long-term success.
  • Go through a “belief breakthrough” experience where they will get to physically break boards as a metaphor for limitations in life!