Bento C. Leal III

Bento is a certified relationship skills trainer and best-selling author. He has been fascinated by human relationships for decades, and nothing gets him more inspired than seeing people experience breakthroughs in their personal lives and with the people they love and care about.

From 2005 to 2020, Bento taught communication and relationship skills as an authorized instructor of several curricula for a statewide non-profit organization in California. He taught thousands of couples and singles in classroom-type settings in various venues throughout the state, including faith-based organizations, family resource centers, schools, county jails, and federal prison. Since he retired from that organization, he has continued teaching audiences and writing more books on the subject.

“I’m always thrilled when class participants have the big ‘aha’ moments when they realize the way they listen to others could be greatly improved, or how argumentative or judgmental their communication style has been, and then learn and practice the skills to transform themselves and the way they communicate,” he says, “That inspires me. And then they return later and tell me their lives have changed for the better. Nothing makes me happier. That fuels my passion and gives me the power and energy to keep doing this important work.”

Along the way, Bento has developed his own communication and relationship skills workshop - Enrich Your Relationships - and he followed this up with an illuminating book titled 4 Essential Keys to Effective Communication in Love, Life, Work—Anywhere!

“What I wanted to do with this book was trim down what I have learned to what I believe are the core essentials, the key skills every person can use to bolster themselves and their relationships—their marriage, their relationship with their child, with co-workers, with anyone.”

Bento recently wrote and published a children's book, "If I Were A Tree, What Kind Would I Be?". This beautifully-illustrated book is excellent for parents, grandparents, teachers, and others to read with a small child in their care. Kids love it!

When he isn't writing and teaching, Bento enjoys time with his family and the stunning California surroundings.

His website is www.bentoleal.com

Bento can be reached at bento@bentoleal.com