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Stephen Underwood

Global Peacemaker at U-CAN Global Multicultural Consultancy Group, L.L.C

Washington, United States

Stephen Underwood is a transformative figure in the realm of Global Cross-Cultural Intelligence Leadership Strategy, with a proven track record spanning over a quarter-century in various areas of global leadership. He exhibits mastery in Sales Leadership Training, Global Management, and Mentoring Leadership Development, in addition to showcasing his creativity in One-to-One Lifestyle Brand Marketing.

Stephen's multicultural upbringing, as an international child adept in multiple languages, offers him unique insights into the global cross-cultural marketplace. His objective is to foster a deeper understanding, and critical examination, equipping, and empowering individuals and organizations to thrive in a global economy. He aspires to enhance their roles as global citizens and foster organizational growth within the intricate tapestry of global culture.

Along with his partner, Misty, Stephen is at the helm of a strategic business focused on global cross-cultural intelligence leadership, operating out of Washington, DC. His diverse skills and abilities cover an impressive array of disciplines, marking him as a multifaceted Business Leader.

Stephen's visionary work extends to developing Global Cross-Cultural Intelligence Business Leadership strategies through entrepreneurial efforts. He innovatively builds socio-ecosystem sustainable economies via promotional partnerships and a unique approach to internet lifestyle One-to-One brand marketing. His strategies empower individuals and organizations to embrace healthier lifestyles within the global marketplace, catalyzing positive changes throughout their life cycles.

Stephen's mission encapsulates a simple, yet profound statement: "We are Translating the Mindset through Creative Cross-Cultural Change!" This statement highlights his commitment to fostering growth, change, and improvement for individuals, organizations, and businesses alike, as they navigate the intricacies of today's global society.

In the ever-evolving global stage, Stephen Underwood is not just a participant, but an orchestrator of change - creating connections, forging paths, and shaping futures. As we navigate this complex, interwoven world, let us heed his call and join him on this extraordinary journey towards cross-cultural understanding, growth, and shared prosperity. After all, in his words, "We are Translating the Mindset through Creative Cross-Cultural Change!" Together, let's build a world where cultural intelligence isn't an exception, but the norm.

Your fellow global citizen,
Stephen Underwood
Global Peacemaker

Available For: Advising, Consulting, Influencing, Speaking
Travels From: Washington, DC
Speaking Topics: Global Intelligence, Global Cognitive Diversity, Emotional/Cultural Intelligence Adaptation

Stephen Underwood Points
Academic 0
Author 2
Influencer 12
Speaker 0
Entrepreneur 0
Total 14

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Company Information

Company Type: Company
Business Unit: Business Intelligence Management/Leadership Consulting
Theatre: United States
Minimum Project Size: $50,000+
Average Hourly Rate: $300+
Number of Employees: 1-10
Company Founded Date: 2007
Media Experience: 10
Last Media Training: 02/22/2018
Last Media Interview: 06/28/2023

Areas of Expertise

AI
Business Continuity 30.19
Business Strategy 30.39
Culture
Customer Experience
Digital Transformation
Diversity and Inclusion 30.23
Entrepreneurship 30.07
Health and Wellness
International Relations
Leadership 30.16
Management 30.15
Marketing 30.10
Mental Health
Personal Branding 30.33
Retail
Sales
Startups

Industry Experience

Consumer Products
Engineering & Construction
Higher Education & Research
Hospitality
Media
Other
Professional Services
Retail
Telecommunications
Travel & Transportation
Wholesale Distribution

Publications

2 Article/Blogs
Global Event: Things That I Gleaned about Leadership From the 2020 Olympics!
Thrive Global
August 11, 2021
In this article we discuss about some of the key particular specific things that stood out leadership wise that all of us can take away and glean from to develop our Leadership Development in today's global context of the world.

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Tags: Diversity and Inclusion, Entrepreneurship, Leadership

Global Leadership: The Difference Between A Boss vs. A Leader!
Thrive Global
August 05, 2021
In this particular article we delve into a deep dive of the differentiation between a Boss verses that of a Leader. We give a introspection perspective from a Global outlook but with a Spiritual Intelligence framework on how to improve the overall business intelligence of any business, company, enterprise, or individual for that matter. We're sure that your eyes will be enlightened and opened to a new way of thinking from a spiritual intelligent perspective wrapped up in emotional intelligence too. We hope that you enjoy!

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Tags: Business Continuity, Business Strategy, Diversity and Inclusion

3 Media Interviews
The 5 Distinct Fundamental Foundations to Growth in the Digital Age!
Myself
July 24, 2023
Re-Framing Failure: How to Use Spiritual Intelligence to Deal with Performance Anxiety and Building a Powerful Self-Narrative?

Title: "The Quintessential Quintet: Powering Digital Age Business Growth"
Provide by: U-CAN Global Multicultural Consultancy Group, L.L.C

Elevate Your Business: Unleash the Quintessential Quintet

Are you ready to transform your business by leveraging the power of Branding, Advertising, Coaching, E-commerce, and Reputation in this increasingly digital world?

In today's digital age, the acceleration of business growth hinges upon five fundamental pillars: Branding, Advertising/Marketing, Coaching, E-commerce, and Reputation. In a recent study, businesses with robust branding were found to generate 23% more revenue (Harvard Business Review, 2023). Meanwhile, proper Advertising and Marketing are no longer just supportive elements, they're critical growth engines with a 14.6% close rate for SEO leads (Imforza, 2023). Thirdly, effective Coaching can supercharge an organization's productivity by 88% (ICF, 2023). Simultaneously, E-commerce has proven its prowess, now representing 22% of global retail sales (eMarketer, 2023). Finally, the role of Reputation is indispensable. A stellar online reputation can increase a company's value by 20% (Deloitte, 2023). These five fundamentals, applied synergistically, pave the way for any business to not only survive but thrive in the digital era. A thoughtful and strategic application of these pillars can unlock unprecedented growth potential in the current digital landscape.

Best regards,
Stephen Underwood, Global Peacemaker
"The Spiritual Intelligence Alchemist"

#BrandingBeats
#AdFuelledGrowth
#CoachingCatalyst
#EcommerceEmpire
#ReputationRenaissance

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Tags: Business Strategy, Leadership, Personal Branding

This Time You Create Your Ending!
Stephen Underwood
September 21, 2021
There are times in life that it affords you the unique opportunity to finish stronger then when you started out in life. As one of my old coaches use to say to me, "Stephen it is not about how hard you start out but how you end it that matters!" Ever wondered why some people who start out in life so well eventually end up not ending so well in the end it is because life is not a sprint it is actually a marathon race.

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Tags: Management, Leadership, Business Strategy

Raising Your CIQ: Sharpening Your Global Cultural Intelligence To Thrive In The Global Marketplace of Today!
Thrive Global
September 07, 2021
In a world where everything is advancing at a high rate of speed at times it can be hard to keep up. This particular article we take a deep dive into the nuances of what it means to be CIQ meaning (Cultural Intelligence Quotient) efficient in a world that is moving toward high advanced digital intelligence and how to one can equip themselves to become (CQ) Cultural Intelligence and (EQ) Emotional Intelligence proficient to navigate their world around them all while operating and functioning at a high optimum performance level in the demanding global workforce of today. This will open up your mind to what needs to be done instead of what ought to be done and improving upon your already enhancements to become even better then ever before in a day and age where we all need to function at our very best selves. We hope you enjoy!

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Tags: Business Strategy, Leadership, Marketing

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Global-Connection: Your Personal Brand and You!
Thrive Global
October 16, 2021
In today's global marketplace any business in existence or thinking about starting need to improve and enhance their overall personal branding. In the 21st Century and beyond personal branding is everything in the marketing space for the global marketplace. The way that a businesses, non-profits, and even personal individuals are going to thrive in the global climate of business today is based on their personal brand marketing in whatever space that they fill. We hope that you enjoy the read.

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Tags: Marketing, Business Strategy, Personal Branding

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Global Executive Peacemaking Officer

Location: Washington, DC     Date Available: August 11th, 2021     Fees: $1800

Submission Date: August 09th, 2021     Service Type: Service Offered

The main missional goal of the Global Intelligence Group is to repair the misalignment which exists emotionally and psychologically through cultural and emotional intelligence in the world of minority owned businesses and organizations that feel a sense of marginalization, disenfranchisement, alienation, and racial/physical injustices within the corporate business world at large.

Our intentional aim is to create the highest psychological safety for minority groups at large both in culture and society inside the corporate business world. We will achieve this through creative restorative justice through spiritual intelligence that fosters and builds socio-economic circular economic communities of justice for minorities and all people groups of color that establishes corporate equitability throughout businesses and organizations that changes the mindset of business intelligence through creative change on a global scale for all.

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