No Participation Trophies: The Hard Truth About Courage & Confidence
The Determined Society with Shawn French | Mindset, Adversity & Growth
What if courage wasn't something you're born with—but something you could build like a muscle?
Juan Bendana, renowned keynote speaker, leadership strategist, and author of Confident by Choice and others, joins Shawn French for a raw and energizing episode of The Determined Society.
From the stage to boardrooms, Juan has worked with leaders across industries—and now, he's bringing his message of courage, confidence, and peak performance to you. In this conversation, Juan unpacks the frameworks that help people transform fear into fuel, create authentic confidence, and step into their most powerful selves.
This episode covers:
- Why courage is a skill, not a gift
- The "fear formula" that keeps people stuck—and how to break it
- Tools for building confidence in high-pressure moments
- The connection between storytelling and leadership
- Why authenticity beats perfection every single time
- The mindset shift that separates the determined from the distracted
Are you hesitant, doubting yourself, or wondering how to show up bigger in life? Yes, this episode delivers the blueprint.
Connect
Raw Description
<p>What if courage wasn’t something you’re born with—but something you could build like a muscle? <p>Juan Bendana, renowned keynote speaker, leadership strategist, and author of Confident by Choice and others, joins Shawn French for a raw and energizing episode of The Determined Society.</p> <p>From the stage to boardrooms, Juan has worked with leaders across industries—and now, he’s bringing his message of courage, confidence, and peak performance to you. In this conversation, Juan unpacks the frameworks that help people transform fear into fuel, create authentic confidence, and step into their most powerful selves.</p> <p><strong>This episode covers:</strong><br /> -Why courage is a skill, not a gift<br /> -The “fear formula” that keeps people stuck—and how to break it<br /> -Tools for building confidence in high-pressure moments<br /> -The connection between storytelling and leadership<br /> -Why authenticity beats perfection every single time<br /> -The mindset shift that separates the determined from the distracted</p> <p>Are you hesitant, doubting yourself, or wondering how to show up bigger in life? Yes, this episode delivers the blueprint.</p> <p>Connect with me :<br /> https://link.me/theshawnfrench?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaY2s9TipS1cPaEZZ9h692pnV-rlsO-lzvK6LSFGtkKZ53WvtCAYTKY7lmQ_aem_OY08g381oa759QqTr7iPGA</p> <p>Juan Bendana<br /> https://www.instagram.com/juanbendana/</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Show Notes
What if courage wasn't something you're born with—but something you could build like a muscle?
Juan Bendana, renowned keynote speaker, leadership strategist, and author of Confident by Choice and others, joins Shawn French for a raw and energizing episode of The Determined Society.
From the stage to boardrooms, Juan has worked with leaders across industries—and now, he's bringing his message of courage, confidence, and peak performance to you. In this conversation, Juan unpacks the frameworks that help people transform fear into fuel, create authentic confidence, and step into their most powerful selves.
This episode covers:
- Why courage is a skill, not a gift
- The "fear formula" that keeps people stuck—and how to break it
- Tools for building confidence in high-pressure moments
- The connection between storytelling and leadership
- Why authenticity beats perfection every single time
- The mindset shift that separates the determined from the distracted
Are you hesitant, doubting yourself, or wondering how to show up bigger in life? Yes, this episode delivers the blueprint.
Connect
Raw Description
<p>What if courage wasn’t something you’re born with—but something you could build like a muscle? <p>Juan Bendana, renowned keynote speaker, leadership strategist, and author of Confident by Choice and others, joins Shawn French for a raw and energizing episode of The Determined Society.</p> <p>From the stage to boardrooms, Juan has worked with leaders across industries—and now, he’s bringing his message of courage, confidence, and peak performance to you. In this conversation, Juan unpacks the frameworks that help people transform fear into fuel, create authentic confidence, and step into their most powerful selves.</p> <p><strong>This episode covers:</strong><br /> -Why courage is a skill, not a gift<br /> -The “fear formula” that keeps people stuck—and how to break it<br /> -Tools for building confidence in high-pressure moments<br /> -The connection between storytelling and leadership<br /> -Why authenticity beats perfection every single time<br /> -The mindset shift that separates the determined from the distracted</p> <p>Are you hesitant, doubting yourself, or wondering how to show up bigger in life? Yes, this episode delivers the blueprint.</p> <p>Connect with me :<br /> https://link.me/theshawnfrench?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaY2s9TipS1cPaEZZ9h692pnV-rlsO-lzvK6LSFGtkKZ53WvtCAYTKY7lmQ_aem_OY08g381oa759QqTr7iPGA</p> <p>Juan Bendana<br /> https://www.instagram.com/juanbendana/</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>