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b Cause Work Doesn't Have to Suck

Release Date: 05/14/2024

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“What keeps people from doing the things that they want to do? It's a lack of energy and a lack of courage.” -Juan Bendana

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In this episode, we're unraveling the layers of energy, leadership, and confidence with Juan Bendana.

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Juan is an internationally recognized keynote speaker that helps leaders navigate uncertainty and exponential change by developing the unwavering confidence to thrive in any environment. Juan brings a decade of experience on stage presenting to category leading companies such as Disney, American Express and Sony Pictures. His Science-backed Framework, the Confidence Cycle, has helped over 250,000 leaders thrive both personally & professionally.

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In this episode, you’ll hear:

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1.) How to prioritize energy and not being a victim of it.

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2.) Two things NOT to do when someone else's energy is in the dumps.

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3.) A super powerful (and super easy) question to start meetings.

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4.) Three things people get wrong about confidence.

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5.) Two steps nobody talks about when pursuing big goals.

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6.) The spotlight effect and why it should matter to you.

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<p> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/juanbendana/">Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/juanbendana/ </a> <p>

<p> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-bendana-1a683694/">LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-bendana-1a683694/ </a> <p>

<p>If you’d like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple “plays” to stop selling out and start standing out at <a href="https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie">https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie </a> <p>

<p>To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected] <p>

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<p><em>DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.<p></em>

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“What are the things that actually light me up physically, psychologically, and environmentally?”

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“People meet your energy before they meet you.”

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"The more judgment you get, the more hate you get. Welcome the judgment. Welcome the haters. They're great. Give them something to talk about.”

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“What keeps people from doing the things that they want to do? It's a lack of energy and a lack of courage.”

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