Jonathan Bender

Jonathan Bender, MS, MFA, has coached and taught workshops to thousands, since 1996, focusing on self-expression, public speaking, personal growth, and "the performance of your life."

The founder of WholeSpeak, LLC, he spends his time teaching how to show up in life and on stage with authenticity, power, and dynamic presence. He also trains and certifies coaches in the WholeSpeak Method.

Jonathan is a professional theater director, actor. and writer. He holds an MFA in Theater: Contemporary Performance and a masters degree in Performance Studies and Speech Communication. Jonathan has been practicing yoga since 2012, and has taught voice, presence, and speaking skills to aspiring and experienced yoga instructors since 2007.