Stephen Underwood | Chief Transformation Officer | U-CAN Alchemy Global Solutions
Global Peacemaker | Leadership Alchemist | Cultural Intelligence Strategist
Stephen Underwood is a globally recognized thought leader and cultural architect in the field of Global Cross-Cultural Intelligence, Cognitive Diversity Strategy, and Inclusive Leadership Transformation. As the Chief Transformation Officer of U-CAN Alchemy Global Solutions, Stephen leads with visionary clarity and deep purpose—equipping leaders to adapt, thrive, and lead mindfully in a globally complex and rapidly evolving world.
With over 25 years of leadership experience across international markets, Stephen has pioneered frameworks that fuse Spiritual Intelligence (SQ) with Cultural, Emotional, and Cognitive Intelligence. His work is designed to help individuals and organizations build resilient, purpose-aligned leadership ecosystems that go beyond technical competence to inspire global impact and human-centered change.
Stephen’s journey as a multicultural global citizen—fluent in multiple languages and shaped by international life experiences—forms the bedrock of his cross-cultural expertise. His lived experience enables him to help clients interpret global complexity through a lens of empathy, adaptability, and conscious leadership.
At the core of his work is the SQ Alchemy Mastery System, the flagship program of U-CAN Alchemy Global Solutions. This proprietary model blends timeless wisdom with contemporary leadership tools to help leaders align mind, spirit, and strategy—unlocking clarity, compassion, and transformative purpose in decision-making.
Stephen’s speaking and consulting specialties include:
* Global Intelligence & Leadership Agility
* Cognitive Diversity as Innovation Capital
* Emotional & Cultural Intelligence Adaptation in Leadership
* Inclusive Legacy-Building and Organizational Resilience
* Transforming Leadership through the SQ Alchemy Mastery System
Together with his partner Misty, Stephen co-leads U-CAN Alchemy as a purpose-driven, human-centered global consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., committed to transforming leadership, empowering purpose, and enriching the global ecosystem.
His mission is grounded in a singular, yet powerful truth:
“We are translating the mindset through creative cross-cultural change.”
Stephen is not just a participant in the global leadership landscape—he is an orchestrator of transformation, a global peacemaker, and a catalyst for systems-level evolution.
Join him and the U-CAN Alchemy team as they redefine what leadership looks like in the 21st century—bridging legacy, innovation, and soul.
With purpose and peace,
Stephen Underwood
Chief Data & Transformation Officer,
U-CAN Alchemy Global Solutions
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Services Provided
Global Business Intelligence & Leadership Strategy Consulting, Global Human Rights Advocacy, Global Business Consulting, Global Diplomacy Protocol & Etiquette, Global Event Planning Consultant, Global Master Storytelling Designation Consulting, Global Master Elite NLP Practitioner Coach-Consulting, Global (CQ) Cultural Intelligence Advocacy, Global LinkedIn Business Accelerator Program Certified Consulting, Global Spiritual Leadership Mentor Consulting, Global Equity Journey Certified Consulting, Global Advancing Youth Development Certified Consulting, Global Personal Brand Marketing Strategist