Jose Ucar
Jose Ucar is a keynote speaker that transforms how global leaders and organisations communicate, turning everyday interactions into powerful opportunities for influence and connection.
With over 25 years of experience spanning continents and industries, Jose has become a trusted authority on impactful, confident communication. As a Venezuelan who mastered English as his second language, Jose intimately understands the challenges of communicating across cultural boundaries in international environments.
His book Global Influence introduces several innovative frameworks, including his signature BEST approach, which is simple yet incredibly powerful and has influenced how multinational organisations tackle communication challenges. From guiding C-suite executives at Fortune 500 companies to helping international teams navigate complex transitions, Jose delivers practical, immediately applicable strategies that consistently produce remarkable results. His philosophy that “communication transcends cultural barriers when built on authentic connection” has established him as the go-to advisor for organisations ready to increase their global impact.
A global speaker whose recent video on ‘How to Present with Impact and Confidence’ has garnered over 90,000 views (and rising), Jose combines deep cross-cultural learning with a focused mindset and behavioural insights, delivering actionable techniques that transform how leaders show up in any setting. His work has been featured in prominent publications including LA Weekly, Authority Magazine, Yahoo Finance, Thrive Global, and The New York Finance, establishing him as a leading voice in international business communication.
From boardroom presentations to global summits, Jose’s practical frameworks have helped leaders at Procter & Gamble, Amazon, Hyundai, and SEAT-CUPRA master the art of influential communication across borders. In a recent session, one audience participant of Jose’s commented, “I feel like I’ve gone through therapy while learning a lot about the topic and myself. I’m excited to go present now.”
SPEAKING TOPICS
Jose delivers high-energy, transformation-focused presentations that feel more like engaging conversations than formal speeches. Fluent in English and Spanish, he blends powerful storytelling with live demonstrations of communication techniques, all wrapped in his disarming humour that audiences consistently praise.
What sets Jose apart isn’t just his decades of expertise – it’s his genuine passion for connecting with people from all backgrounds and walks of life. Despite his impressive credentials, Jose remains refreshingly humble, taking more pride in seeing others overcome their challenges than in his own accomplishments. Each keynote is meticulously crafted to address the unique communication challenges of his audience, with Jose often adapting on the fly based on the energy in the room. Participants leave not only inspired but equipped with practical tools they can apply immediately to increase their communication impact. As one attendee put it, “Jose somehow made me laugh throughout a presentation on professional communication, and I remembered everything because of it.”
Signature Topics
- Impactful Communication: Building Trust-Based Relationships Globally
- Speak your BEST Framework: Amplifying Communication Effectiveness
- Emotional Intelligence: Where Communication Begins
- Presenting with Confidence: Daring Greatly To Leave Vanilla Behind
- Global Leadership Presence: How To Positively Influence Your People (Teams)
Perfect For
- Global Leadership Conferences
- International Sales Summits
- Intercultural Communication and Diversity Events
- Corporate Training and L&D Workshops
- Executive Presentation Training
- Personal Development & Confidence Summits
Career Highlights
- Author of the successful book Global Influence, which explores powerful communication strategies for impact and confidence
- Transformed communication strategies for Fortune 500 companies across five continents
- Featured speaker in international business publications, including Yahoo Finance
- Trained executive teams at Chiesi Pharmaceuticals and DAF Trucks on global leadership
- Developed a variety of frameworks (SIMPLER, BEST, CALM) for influence and communication excellence
- Built a global reputation as the premier communication coach for international leaders
- Delivered transformative TEDx talks on Communication and How To Simplify Communication For Greater Impact
“Mastering human communication isn’t just about speaking clearly – it’s about building genuine connections that transcend borders and create lasting influence in an increasingly complex global landscape.”
If you are interested in booking Jose Ucar as a motivational speaker please email us on enquiries@scampspeakers.co.uk
This guy is a genius. The way he opens your mind to look at myself in a different way really helped me see where I can improve as a manager, but more importantly, be a leader. I would recommend this man to any business and to anyone looking to improve their leadership skills.
— Josh Tomkinson, Team Leader at Priority Freight
I had the pleasure of being part of an event where Jose was speaking. Jose's approach was fantastic; he provided a masterclass in developing and delivering a keynote speech, all within a relatively short time frame. His presentation style is engaging and demonstrates a passion for what he does. If you are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to hear Jose speak or be coached by him, I highly recommend it.
— Andy Griffiths, Experienced Health and Safety Risk Professional
