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Juan Bendaña

Transform leadership performance with Juan Bendaña, speaker and confidence expert. Juan works with Fortune 100 companies to develop unshakable confidence and breakthrough leadership, delivering science-backed frameworks trusted by Disney, American Express, and Grammy-winning artists.

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Juan Bendana, Speaker | Empowering Leaders to Thrive

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Juan Bendaña's biography

At a glance

  • Author of Confident By Choice
  • Confidence coach to Olympians, actors, Grammy award-winning artists and Fortune 100 CEOs
  • Keynote speaker on confidence, leadership and high performance
Juan Bendaña is a speaker, entrepreneur, and coach, renowned for his work with top CEOs, Olympians, Grammy award-winning artists, actors, and Fortune 100 leaders. With over a decade of experience in leadership development, he founded his first company to create tailored programmes for industry-leading organisations, including Disney, Fidelity, and American Express. His new book, Confident By Choice, guides readers on how they can build unshakable confidence, break through fear, and live an inspired life. Juan's insights are grounded in extensive research involving over 250,000 leaders from prestigious institutions such as Oxford, Penn State, and the University of Toronto. His science-backed framework is designed to help leaders cultivate a confident mindset, enabling them to lead with boldness, navigate change effectively, and drive significant growth. Juan's ability to empower individuals to consistently perform at their best, both personally and professionally, has made him a highly sought-after speaker and coach. By sharing his knowledge and experiences, Juan inspires others to unlock their potential and embrace the confidence necessary for success.

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Topics, sessions and talks

How To Build Confidence, Develop Trust, And Inspire Authentic Leadership
In this keynote, Juan Bendaña addresses the relentless pace of change and its impact on leadership. He challenges traditional methods that leave teams feeling disconnected and uninspired. By embracing uncertainty as a catalyst for growth, Juan shares strategies to lead with authenticity and confidence, fostering trust within teams. Attendees will learn to inspire collaboration, develop resilient leadership styles, and unite their teams with a shared vision, reigniting excitement for growth and engagement.
The Confidence Cycle
In this session, Juan Bendaña addresses the challenges of constant change and uncertainty that leaders and teams face today. Drawing from his extensive research and experience with top CEOs and Olympians, he provides actionable tools to transform self-doubt into confidence and engagement. Attendees will learn to build a growth plan for everyday confidence, foster trust, leverage their psychology for higher engagement, and develop resilience to embrace change with enthusiasm and courage.
Make Confidence Your Competitive Advantage
In his keynote, Juan Bendaña emphasizes that unlocking peak performance requires more than ambition; it demands decisive action. As leaders face evolving customer expectations, many struggle to maintain motivation and adapt to new growth strategies. Drawing insights from his work with industry giants like Disney and American Express, Juan equips attendees with the tools to identify and overcome barriers to growth. Participants will learn to confidently set clear goals, embrace change, and leverage the science of confidence to achieve sustained high performance.

Why we recommend booking Juan

Juan Bendaña transforms teams with his unique blend of scientific research and practical strategies, helping organizations like Disney and American Express convert barriers into breakthroughs with lasting confidence. Book Juan for your next event to give your team the research-backed tools they need to navigate change decisively and drive exceptional performance.

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Trusted by Walt Disney Company, Lindt, American Express, CCS Medical

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How do I book Juan Bendaña for my next event?
Email juan.bendana@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience. As speaker agents, PepTalk can secure Juan Bendaña for commercial and corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity brand endorsements & partnerships, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Juan Bendaña's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. Please note, for media interviews, autographs, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Juan Bendaña directly.
What is Juan Bendaña's speaking style like?
Juan energises audiences with his humour and authenticity, delivering impactful presentations that inspire and empower. His engaging style and practical insights leave a lasting impression on attendees.
What topics does Juan Bendaña specialise in?
Email juan.bendana@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience. As speaker agents, PepTalk can secure Juan Bendaña for commercial and corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity brand endorsements & partnerships, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Juan Bendaña's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. Please note, for media interviews, autographs, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Juan Bendaña directly.
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