Leadership & Resilience Coach, Leadership & Motivational Speaker, CEO of Coach as a Survivor LLC & Author of "From Hero to Villain-The True Story of the CITGO6"

Cypress, TX, USA
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Jose Pereira Biography

José Pereira is a renowned leadership, resilience, and motivational speaker with a powerful story of overcoming extraordinary adversity. With over 35 years of executive experience in the global oil and gas industry, including key leadership roles at PDVSA and CITGO, Pereira’s journey took a profound turn when he was unjustly detained for nearly five years in Venezuela as part of the “CITGO6.” This experience reshaped his understanding of resilience, purpose, and leadership, fueling his mission to inspire and empower others.

As a speaker, Pereira offers unique insights into navigating high-stakes challenges, leading with empathy, and building unbreakable resilience. His talks combine his professional expertise with life lessons on overcoming adversity, making his message relevant to executives, business leaders, and anyone seeking to lead with integrity. His signature speech, From Captivity to Freedom, resonates with audiences worldwide, guiding them to find strength in their own challenges and inspiring them to connect professional success with personal fulfillment.

Pereira is also a vocal advocate against hostage diplomacy, bringing a unique perspective on ethics,leadership and resilience on an international scale.

Has been featured in all the US major media Outlets like CNN, ABC,CBS,NBC, WAlls Street Journal, New York TImes. Times Magazine, Reuters, AP, Washington Pots and much more

His story not only highlights the power of the human spirit but also provided actionable tools for leading through life toughest challenges.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/25/2025.

Jose Pereira Speaking Topics

  • FROM CAPTIVITY TO FREEDOM: EMBRACING RESILIENCE AND THE POWER OF HOPE, LOVE, AND FAITH

    Jose Pereira shares his story of being held hostage and how we can overcome adversity through resilience, hope, love for the family, and faith in God. He discusses how he survived his tragic experience daily, week by week, month by month, year by year until he returned after 1775 days of captivity.

    • Emphasizes the importance of holding hope and having a powerful belief system to navigate challenging situations.

    • Shares his personal story of being held hostage and overcoming adversity through resilience, hope, love for family, and faith in God.

    • Describes the small and large things that allowed him to persevere through his trial.

  • DISCOVERING INNER STRENGTH: UNLEASHING THE POWER WITHIN YOU

    Jose Pereria focuses on tapping into one’s inner strength and resilience and cultivating your inner life and spirituality. He shares the strategies and practices that helped him find the courage to endure and overcome his captivity. Jose discusses the power of having a positive mindset, self-belief, and determination to face any challenge head-on. He shows that under adversity, you always have to keep calm and focused, don’t worry about things you can’t control, and try to manage your adversity one day at a time.

    • Focuses on tapping into inner strength and resilience, cultivating spirituality and inner life.
    • Shares strategies and practices that helped you find the courage to endure and overcome captivity.
    • Discusses the power of a positive mindset, self-belief, and determination in facing challenges head-on.

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Jose Pereira Videos

"Unleashing Resilience: The Key to Thriving in Leadership and Adversity"

"Unleashing Resilience: The Key to Thriving in Leadership and Adversity"

in this video: "Unleashing Resilience: The Key to Thriving in Leadership and Adversity" At the C-Star Global Virtual Conference, I delivered an...

From Captivity to Catalyst: Transformative Journey Through Leadership, Resilience, & Global Affairs

From Captivity to Catalyst: Transformative Journey Through Leadership, Resilience, & Global Affairs

From Captivity to Catalyst: Transformative Journey Through Leadership, Resilience, & Global Affairs Discover a captivating journey that merges...

"Inspiring Leadership: Jose Pereira’s Dynamic Speaking Reel for Colleges, Museums & Universities

"Inspiring Leadership: Jose Pereira’s Dynamic Speaking Reel for Colleges, Museums & Universities

Inspiring Leadership: Jose Pereira’s Dynamic Speaking Reel for Colleges, Museums & Universities Discover the transformational journey of Jose...

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Jose Pereira is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as FROM CAPTIVITY TO FREEDOM: EMBRACING RESILIENCE AND THE POWER OF HOPE, LOVE, AND FAITH, DISCOVERING INNER STRENGTH: UNLEASHING THE POWER WITHIN YOU, TRANSFORMING TRAUMA INTO TRIUMPH: REBUILDING YOUR LIFE AFTER CAPTIVITY, THE ROLE OF SUPPORT SYSTEMS: FINDING AND GIVING HOPE TO THE HOSTAGE COMMUNITY and THE 4X GROWTH TOOLS TO UNLEASH YOUR UNBREAKABLE LEADERSHIP SPIRIT AND SUCCEED. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jose Pereira for your event is available upon request. Jose Pereira generally travels from Cypress, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Montel Williams, Erin Gruwell, Shaurice Evette Mullins, Tara LaFon Gooch, MBA and Chris Hogan. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jose Pereira for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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