Meeting/Event Information

In a world filled with uncertainty, pressure, and constant change, today’s leaders are expected to perform under extreme stress—without losing focus, integrity, or purpose. In this powerful and timely session, Jose Pereira, former CEO, international hostage survivor, and resilience coach, shares the proven tools and mindset shifts that define Unbreakable Leadership.

Drawing from his personal journey and decades of executive experience, Jose offers practical strategies to help leaders thrive through adversity, avoid burnout, and lead with clarity—both in business and in life. Whether you're managing a team, running a company, or navigating personal challenges, this session will leave you equipped, inspired, and ready to lead in today’s demanding world.

Learning Objectives

1. Develop greater self-awareness and emotional regulation
   Participants will learn how to recognize their stress triggers, build emotional resilience, and remain grounded under pressure—aligning with the ICF Core Competency of Embodies a Coaching Mindset and Cultivates Trust and Safety.
2. Strengthen leadership presence and decision-making in adversity
   Attendees will walk away with frameworks to make effective decisions during crises, enhancing their ability to Maintains Presence and Facilitates Client Growth in high-stakes environments.
3. Apply the 4 core tools of Unbreakable Leadership
   Participants will be introduced to Jose's proven tools—developed during his 5-year wrongful captivity—that support mental toughness, adaptability, and purpose-driven leadership. These tools can be immediately applied in business and personal contexts.
4. Create a personalized resilience-building action plan
   Learners will leave with a clear and actionable roadmap to enhance their well-being and leadership effectiveness, encouraging long-term application of the session's content in daily life and work.
5. Integrate values-based leadership into everyday practice
   Participants will gain insight into how aligning personal values with professional actions fosters integrity, fulfillment, and sustainable performance—connecting to the ICF Core Competency of Maintains Coaching Presence and Evokes Awareness.

GRANTED
1.0 Core Competencies
1.0 Resource Development

PRESENTER:

Jose Pereira is a former CEO of CITGO Petroleum, survivor of five years of wrongful imprisonment as part of the Citgo6, and now an international speaker, bestselling author, and executive coach. Jose is the founder of JoseConnect.com LLC and creator of the Unbreakable Leadership Coaching Program, where he helps C-suite leaders build resilience, lead with purpose, and thrive under pressure. His journey from captivity to freedom fuels everything he does to inspire and equip others to lead boldly through adversity.