
Audiences Include:
Adult, College & Higher Ed Speakers, Educators & Staff Speakers, Grade 6-8 Students, Grade 9-12 Students, School Leadership Speakers, Student, Student Leadership Speakers
Topics Include:
Conference Keynote Speakers, High-Energy Speakers, Inspirational Speakers, Leadership Development, Professional Learning Sessions, School Assembly Speakers, Workshop Facilitators
Typical Fee: $15K-$17K
- Over a decade constructing high-impact programs for category-leading companies such as Disney, American Express, Fidelity, RBC, Nationwide & Zillow
- Author of Confident By Choice and Coach to top CEOs, Grammy Award-Winning Artists, Olympians, Actors, and Fortune 100 Leaders
- A dynamic keynote speaker with a decade of experience on 650+ stages, captivating audiences from boardrooms of 25 executives to stadiums of 25,000 leaders
Juan Bendaña is a top keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and the behind-the-scenes confidence coach to Olympians, Grammy Award-winning artists, actors, CEOs, and Fortune 100 leaders.
For over a decade, he’s built custom leadership programs for world-class brands like Disney, Fidelity, American Express, Nationwide, Sony Pictures, and Zillow—helping their people lead with confidence and perform at the highest level.
Juan is the author of Confident By Choice and one of the most in-demand speakers on confidence and leadership today. Based on his research of over 250,000 leaders at institutions such as Oxford, Penn State and the University of Toronto, his science-backed framework helps leaders activate the confidence mindset to lead boldly, thrive through change, and ignite extraordinary growth.
Often described as a walking shot of espresso, Juan combines high energy, humor, and practical tools to help individuals build unwavering confidence so they can show up as their best and get to the next level of growth—both personally and professionally.
Speaking Topics
Juan will customize any presentation to align with your event goals.
In a world where self-doubt and change are relentless, Juan Bendana helps teams turn uncertainty into an opportunity for personal and professional growth.
Based on his ground breaking book Confident By Choice, this high-energy keynote equips audiences with the tools to build unshakable confidence, overcome imposter syndrome, and cultivate a growth mindset in the moments where it matters most.
Through powerful stories, humor, and actionable takeaways, Juan inspires your people to break through mental barriers, find excitement 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.
Learning Outcomes:
- Build a growth plan for everyday confidence and courage
- Learn how to leverage their own psychology for higher engagement
- Take charge of how they authentically show up in the world
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!
Disney • School 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.
Backed by research with over 250,000 leaders, Juan shows how to inspire trust, energize teams during change, and turn disruption into momentum.
With powerful stories, humor, and real-world strategies, this keynote powers performance, adaptability, and breakthrough leadership in this new era. Ideal for leadership conferences, employee development days and teams navigating change.
Learning Outcomes:
- Feel empowered to show up with authenticity and inspire trust
- Reignite the drive and excitement for growth within the organization
- Have the tools to boost engagement and move beyond ideas into action
We had the pleasure of having Juan Bendana as our keynote for our annual after school conference here in Michigan. Our conference was virtual this year and Juan brought out all the stops to engage our audience, his stories and experiences were relatable to our field and his message was powerful to the afterschool providers. I would highly recommend Juan as a keynote for any educational event.
Michigan Afterschool Partnership • Professional Development

In a world where expectations are rising and motivation is dropping, most leaders struggle to reach a new level. Unlocking the next level performance requires more than just ambition; it demands action.
Confidence isn’t just a feel-good trait – it’s your organization’s ultimate competitive edge. With a track record of working with brands like Disney, American Express, and Zillow, Juan delivers a high-energy keynote that empowers leaders to set clear and actionable goals with confidence, turning today’s barriers into tomorrow’s breakthroughs.
Backed by his proven framework, audiences 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.
Learning Outcomes:
- Boldly adapt to a changing world with unwavering confidence
- Identify the barriers to growth and set clear goals to move through them
- Develop the mindset to deliver extraordinary results (even on the hard days)
Juan Bendaña was an absolute standout! His energy, authenticity, and engaging storytelling captivated the audience from start to finish. He delivered powerful insights with enthusiasm and left everyone inspired and ready to take action. Not only was his presentation outstanding, but he was also incredibly easy to work with—professional, flexible, and genuinely invested in making the event a success. A true 5-star speaker!
CityCURRENT • Leadership Teams

Every organization is different.
So why should every presentation be the same?
Juan will tailor his interactive workshop to address your organization’s distinct challenges and opportunities.
Your group will be motivated, inspired, and given practical tools (contextualized to your organization) that they can use immediately.
TOPICS OF FOCUS INCLUDE:
Energy/ Burnout
How to avoid burnout and let go of exhaustion through easy-to-use strategies for generating consistent energy.
Leadership
Practical leadership strategies and engaging activities to build influence and make an impact.
Confidence
This science-backed approach will help your audience build the enduring confidence and courage to thrive.
Public Speaking
Learn the tactics behind powerful public speaking with an interactive experience your audience will never forget
Decision-Maker Reviews
What other clients say about booking Juan.
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208 bookings
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From the initial booking to presentation day, Juan and his team were wonderful to work with. His presentation was fun, insightful, and left a lasting impression on our student body.
Erin G. | Leadership Advisor •
He encompassed what a true keynote speaker should be, poised, relatable, confident, inspiring and humorous. I have worked with numerous keynote speakers for over a decade and Juan, was easily a standout.
Christina B. | Conference Chair •
His messaging is very clear and simple – Put yourself out there, don’t be afraid, and get involved. His story of moving forward connected with every student in our building.
Mark C. | Principal •
Audience-Member Reviews
Real feedback from students and staff. See how Juan leaves a lasting impact—shifting mindsets, sparking change, and moving audiences to action.
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Confident by Choice
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