Juan Bendaña: Confidence Cycle

High-energy confidence expert who turns uncertainty into opportunity, helping leaders and teams thrive through change with energy, clarity, and purpose.

Quick Facts:

Highlights:
  • One of the most engaging and high-energy keynote speakers in North America.
  • A decade of experience on stage presenting to category-leading companies such as Disney, Sotheby’s International, and Sony Pictures.
  • Over a decade constructing bespoke programming for category leading companies such as Disney, American Express & Zillow.


Formats Available: Keynotes (45-60min), Full-Day Workshops (e.g., leadership retreats)

Preferred Audience Sizes: Intimate boardrooms (25 executives) to stadium-scale keynotes (25,000+ leaders)

Outcomes:
  1. Leaders gain a framework to build courage daily, not just in moments of crisis.
  2. Teams walk away with strategies to move from ideas to impact—fueled by clarity and energy.
  3. Individuals and teams feel empowered to navigate disruption with adaptability and a growth mindset.

Keynote Topics

THE SECRET TO EVERYDAY ENGAGEMENT & MOTIVATION

In a world of rapid change and increasing demands, it’s easy to feel uncertain, disengaged, and overwhelmed.

But what if there was a way to elevate your energy, re- energize your team, and re-ignite your confidence for both personal and professional growth?

Based on his ground-breaking framework, this keynote will encourage attendees to thrive through change in an uncertain world. Through actionable tools for higher levels of confidence and motivation, Juan will share his signature framework to feel inspired and engaged (even on the hard days).

We are in charge of how we show up in the world, and that choice directly influences our performance and impact.

This interactive keynote is designed to inspire your people to overcome self-doubt, find the determination to keep moving forward, and ignite excitement for the future.

With the right mindset, your team will leave energized, ready to tackle their goals with renewed passion, and feel motivated to keep going, no matter what challenges are thrown their way.

As a result of this keynote, attendees will:

  • Build a growth plan for everyday confidence
  • Learn how to leverage their own psychology for higher engagement
  • Take charge of how they show up in the world
  • Unlock the mindset for overcoming challenges with confidence
  • Connect to a higher level of enthusiasm and passion for their role
  • Feel excited for the future and be encouraged to keep going

ENGAGING AND INSPIRING HIGH PERFORMING TEAMS

The world is moving faster than it ever has before, creating disruption, uncertainty, and unexpected change for organizations and their people.

Traditional leadership methods where we point and demand are no longer effective, leaving people feeling disengaged and uninspired. In this keynote, attendees will discover how to develop leaders who can inspire peak performance, even in the face of challenge and change.

By moving beyond ideas into action, they will leave inspired to build towards transformative future, inspiring growth and confidence across their teams.

Through engaging story- telling and actionable takeaways, your people will leave with the drive to perform at the highest level, all while making them feel like a valued part of the organization.

Whether you’re looking to inspire confidence in your team or to develop a leadership culture where everyone’s voice matters, this keynote will provide the tools and mindset needed to lead with purpose and passion, ultimately driving extraordinary results.

As a result of this keynote, attendees will:
 

Learn how to move beyond ideas into action

  • Unlock the X-factor that inspires high performing teams
  • Leave with the skills to unite their teams for a transformative future
  • Reignite the drive for growth within your organization
  • Have the tools to instantly boost engagement and enthusiasm

BREAK THROUGH BARRIERS & UNLOCK ACHIEVE PEAK PERFORMANCE

Unlocking the next level performance requires more than just ambition; it demands action.

In this engaging keynote, your attendees will learn how to raise their standards with clear and actionable goals, turning today’s barriers into tomorrow’s breakthroughs.

This high-energy keynote will help your people identity the barriers to growth and provide the actionable 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 deliver exceptional results.

Through engaging stories and actionable strategies, your audience will learn how to continuously find growth opportunities and how raising the standard to extraordinary can unlock the high performance needed to take your organization to the next level.

As a result of this keynote, attendees will:
 

  • Learn how to take their lives to the next level personally and professionally
  • Identify the barriers to growth and learn actionable tools to move through them  
  • Develop the mindset to show up and be extraordinary
  • Unlock the next level of high performance for themselves and their teams  
  • Raise their standards with actionable goals to supercharge growth

Talent Short Bio

Juan Bendaña is a dynamic keynote speaker, leadership expert, and author of Confident by Choice who has guided through his words and coaching, CEOs, Olympians, actors, and Fortune 100 leaders toward peak performance. Emerging from social anxiety and imposter syndrome, Juan transformed his personal challenges into a mission: closing the gap between self-image and aspirations. His research with over 250,000 leaders laid the foundation for his signature “Confidence Cycle,” a science-backed, repeatable framework that nourishes everyday courage, resilience, and growth.

For more than a decade, Juan has crafted bespoke leadership programs for top-tier brands like Disney, American Express, Zillow, and Sony Pictures. His hallmark style described as a “walking shot of espresso” combines high energy with humor, compelling storytelling, and practical strategies that stick. Whether he’s on stage with 25 people in a boardroom or addressing 25,000 in a stadium, his message resonates. Audiences leave uplifted, inspired, and equipped with tools to lead with confidence, break through fear, navigate uncertainty, and ignite transformation in themselves and their organizations.

Juan Bendana is a dynamic and highly sought-after confidence keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and coach who has helped transform the lives of some of the world’s most influential leaders. With a decade of experience in leadership development, Juan has built a career on empowering top CEOs, Olympians, actors, and Fortune 500 leaders to lead with confidence, vision, and purpose. His work has touched countless lives through his innovative workshops, keynote speeches, and bespoke programming for category-leading companies such as Disney, American Express, and Zillow.

As the founder of his own leadership development company, Juan has consistently demonstrated his ability to inspire high-achievers and business leaders to unlock their full potential. His keynotes focus on helping individuals develop unshakable confidence, conquer fear, and create lasting impact. Juan’s approach combines practical leadership strategies with profound personal development, leaving audiences equipped with actionable insights to elevate their personal and professional lives.

Juan Bendana’s expertise as a confidence keynote speaker stems from his vast experience in leadership, personal development, and high-performance coaching. He started his journey over a decade ago by founding a leadership development company that has since become a go-to for industry leaders looking to cultivate confidence in their teams. Juan has a deep understanding of the challenges faced by top performers and has honed his ability to guide them in overcoming obstacles, making decisions under pressure, and enhancing their leadership skills. His unique background includes working directly with top-tier clients, including Disney, American Express, and Zillow, where he constructed leadership programming that was specifically tailored to the needs of their executives.

Juan’s hands-on approach, coupled with years of research and practical experience, gives him a distinctive edge in the field of confidence-building and leadership development. His expertise goes beyond theory—he knows firsthand what it takes to lead with confidence in high-stakes environments. His ability to relate to CEOs, athletes, and performers at the highest levels of their fields makes him a trusted authority in personal growth and transformation. Additionally, Juan’s collaboration with Fortune 500 companies highlights his ability to adapt his knowledge to diverse industries, providing tangible and lasting results.

What sets Juan apart is his genuine commitment to the personal and professional development of his clients. He builds strong, authentic relationships with event planners and audience members, ensuring that every presentation is tailored to meet their specific needs. His reputation for integrity and dependability has made him a go-to speaker for organizations looking to invest in confidence-building and leadership transformation.

Juan Bendana is a powerhouse keynote speaker who specializes in empowering individuals and teams to build unshakable confidence and achieve remarkable success. With a wealth of experience working with top CEOs, athletes, and Fortune 500 companies, Juan brings a unique blend of personal development and leadership expertise to every event. His dynamic storytelling, practical strategies, and ability to connect with diverse audiences make him a sought-after speaker for events worldwide.

For event planners looking to inspire their audiences with a message of confidence, leadership, and growth, Juan Bendana is the ideal choice. His proven track record, coupled with the professional support of Speakers Inc, ensures that every event he speaks at will be a resounding success. Book Juan Bendana today to bring a transformative experience to your next conference, summit, or corporate gathering.

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Travel & Fee Range:**

  • Travels from: Miami
  • **Fee range: $10,000 - $15,000
  • Domestic: $12,500

$1,500.00 flat travel buyout (inclusive of airfare and professional home ground transportation); plus professional event city ground transportation and hotel.

  • Europe: $17,500

Plus $5,000 flat travel buyout plus local expenses

  • Asia: $25,000

Plus $7,500 flat travel buyout plus local expenses.

  • Virtual: $7,500

Talent Videos

Building Confidence to Lead – Juan Bendaña Keynote Highlights (assuming promotional reel style)

Juan ignites the room with infectious energy, weaving personal stories and psychological insights into a high-impact keynote on the mechanics of confidence.

Summary

We all have a narrative—and for most of us, it’s negative.
We’re wired to focus on what’s wrong. And the first place we usually look? Ourselves.

Think about it: how often do we set ambitious goals but fail to see ourselves as the kind of people who can actually make them happen?

We’re living in a time where change is accelerating, whether we like it or not. That creates uncertainty for organizations everywhere. Times are only becoming more challenging, more complex, more difficult.

Instead of wishing for certainty, what if we focused on becoming more certain people? Because we do have the power to become the best version of ourselves. The question is—how?

So I ask you: how would you show up if you weren’t afraid of what other people thought?

Raising the Standard
Today’s ceiling is tomorrow’s floor.
Today’s highest standard becomes tomorrow’s new normal.

That’s how we grow into inspirational leaders. Leaders who don’t run from challenges but run towards them. Leaders who don’t see self-doubt as a stop sign, but as an invitation to step up and grow.

When we take that first step toward our goals, we prove to ourselves that we are far more capable than we ever believed.

Because your team doesn’t connect to a perfect leader. They connect to an authentic one.

Our ultimate opportunity is to inspire confidence in others—especially in the midst of uncertainty.

Why not you? You are extraordinary. And when you tap into that truth, you’ll discover the most confident version of yourself—one that’s been there all along.

Thank you so much—it’s been a blast!

Key Moments

[0:00] Opening – Negative Narratives
We all have a narrative, often negative, focused on what’s wrong—usually ourselves.

[1:15] Introduction
Juan Bendaña introduced as top speaker, coach to leaders, described as a “walking shot of espresso.”

[2:20] Shark Diving Story
Fiancée suggests shark diving. Sharks circle boat. Captain says “Get in.” Terrifying but once in, fear disappeared.

[5:15] On Fear & Courage
Fear stops people before they try. Courage is stepping into fear. Confidence is moving forward despite doubt.

[7:40] Raising the Standard
Today’s ceiling is tomorrow’s floor. Leaders run toward challenges, not away. Self-doubt is a cue to grow.

[10:00] Closing
Teams connect to authenticity, not perfection. Inspire confidence in others. “Why not you? You are extraordinary.”

In this high-energy keynote, Juan Bendana reveals the three core principles that separate doubt-filled days from those when you’re unstoppable. Through humor, storytelling, and a cameo from his wildly enthusiastic puppy, Juan shows audiences how confidence isn’t something you wait for, it’s something you create.

Summary

I’m so excited to be here to share three ideas that build real confidence—the difference between those days when you doubt everything about yourself, and those days when you’re on fire.

Confidence is the missing piece between you and everything you want—being happier, building stronger relationships, overcoming fear. And by the time we’re done, you’ll have the three steps to becoming the most confident version of yourself.

But first, meet Brody, my puppy. He looks cute, but he’s a total psychopath—the most excited dog I’ve ever met. When friends come over, he gets so excited he actually pees on them. That’s his idea of a warm welcome. Rain or shine, market crash or pandemic—you cannot bring this guy down.

Here’s the difference between Brody and the rest of us: he doesn’t need a reason to be excited. Meanwhile, we make our energy conditional on circumstances. Only if I get that trip. Only if it’s the weekend. Only if I feel like it. We wait for moments of enthusiasm instead of creating them.

But high-energy moments aren’t found, they’re created. Confident people know the #1 skill is bringing great energy—even when it’s hard, even when they’re tired. Leaders show up even when they’re exhausted.

Here’s the truth: many of you have big goals, but we don’t rise to the level of our goals—we fall to the level of our energy.

So be the person who lights up the room. Bring so much fire that it lifts everyone around you. Because your energy is infectious, and it will help others find energy for their own lives.

Key Moments

[0:00] – Opens with excitement: promises 3 ideas that build real confidence—the difference between days of doubt vs. days of crushing it.
[0:45] – Frames self-confidence as the missing piece to everything you want: happiness, relationships, overcoming fear.
[1:10] – Introduces his dog Brody: cute, hyper, and so excited he literally pees on guests.
[2:05] – Lesson from Brody: he doesn’t need a reason to be enthusiastic, unlike most people who wait for “only if / only when” moments.
[3:00] – Key idea: High-energy moments are not found, they’re created.
[3:35] – First confidence skill: bring great energy even when it’s hard, even when tired.
[4:10] – Truth bomb: We don’t rise to the level of our goals, we fall to the level of our energy.
[4:40] – Call to action: be the person who lights up the room—your energy is contagious and fuels others.

Juan Bendana challenges the old idea of “overcoming fear” and instead teaches how to build a better relationship with it. Through personal stories and powerful insights, he shows how courage and fear coexist and how confidence comes from stepping forward even when self-doubt is loudest.

Summary

I believe the reason fear stops so many people is because it doesn’t even let them judge the experience for themselves.

They have that dream, that goal, that thing they want to do — but they see it from a distance. It looks scary. They doubt themselves. And ultimately, they sit on the sidelines of their life.

It is not about overcoming your fears. I think that’s terrible advice. It’s about building a better relationship with them.

Brain scans show fear and courage actually coexist. Courage is found in your willingness to put yourself into the moment of fear. Confidence is being bold enough to say:

“I’m not ready.”
“Maybe I’ll fail.”
“What if they don’t like it?”
“What if I mess up?”
And moving forward anyway.

For all of us, one thing stands in the way between us and the ultimate version of ourselves: self-doubt.

Where have you been doubting yourself?
Maybe it’s feeling different.
Maybe it’s the fear of not being enough.
Maybe it’s a goal that feels out of reach.

Whatever it is, your weaknesses don’t define your life. They are potential strengths waiting for the voice of confidence to say:
“You’re worth it. You matter. You’re awesome.”

Confident people experience doubt like everyone else. The difference? They see doubt as a signal — a sign to keep going, to grow, to get better.

When I was younger, I was terrified of talking to people. My first speech was at 19, in front of 170 seventh graders, at 7 in the morning, while they ate breakfast. I forgot everything I said. It was awful.

But that’s the point. You have to invest in your weaknesses until they turn into strengths.

Leadership is showing up and being courageous, even when no one else will. Every failure of leadership is a failure of courage.

If you want to be more courageous, put yourself into the moment of fear.

Key Moments

0:00 – 0:30 Why fear stops people before they even try
0:30 – 1:00 It’s not about overcoming fear, it’s about building a relationship with it
1:00 – 1:40 Brain scans show fear and courage coexist
1:40 – 2:20 Confidence is moving forward even when self-doubt is loud
2:20 – 3:00 Weaknesses aren’t limits — they’re potential strengths
3:00 – 4:00 Personal story: terrified of public speaking at 19
4:00 – 4:40 Turning weaknesses into strengths through action
4:40 – 5:20 Leadership = courage when no one else steps up
5:20 – End Final challenge: step into fear to build true courage

Testimonials & Feedback

Summary

“I thought he was really funny and very engaging. Something he said to me was about confidence—when you have confidence, you’re basically giving the gift of confidence to everybody else around you.

I just love the way he interacts with the crowd, getting everyone involved and participating with each other. He was amazing, brought so much energy, and taught us that energy comes first—that it builds confidence, and how we can all gain that energy and confidence.

He was super inspirational, encouraging, and positive. A really good experience.

He did a great job, especially at the close of the meeting. He was great to work with and communicated really well.

If you’re thinking about bringing in Juan, you should definitely do it.”

Key Moments

0:00 – 0:20 | Funny, engaging, builds confidence in others
0:20 – 0:40 | Interactive style, involving the crowd
0:40 – 1:00 | Energy-first approach to building confidence
1:00 – 1:20 | Inspirational, encouraging, positive experience
1:20 – End | Strong closer, great to work with, clear recommendation

Talent FAQ's

A1: Yes his messages are customized to fit the industry’s unique challenges, objectives, and audience.

A2: While highly energetic and storytelling-driven, his talks include interactive elements such as guided reflections and real-time challenges.

A3: Typically 60–90 minutes; full-day workshop options available upon request.

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