The True Story of the Citgo6
The story of the CITGO 6 is one of tragedy, injustice, and perseverance. In November 2017, six American oil executives were arrested by the Venezuelan tyranny and accused of espionage, treason, corruption, and embezzlement. Despite their innocence, these men were imprisoned for five years without a fair trial. Despite the harsh conditions they faced, the CITGO 6 never lost hope.
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Meet Jose Angel Pereira Ruimwyk | Adversity & Resilience Coach,Motivational Speaker and Author
Meet Jose Angel Pereira Ruimwyk We had the good fortune of connecting with Jose Angel Pereira Ruimwyk and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Hi Jose Angel, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
Jose Angel Pereira, a former oil company executive with thirty-five years of experience and the former CEO of Citgo Petroleum, was unjustly detained and held captive in Venezuela as a member of the CITGO6, a group of six Americans employed by Citgo. His wrongful captivity, based solely on his American nationality, lasted for 1,775 days, from November 21, 2017, to October 1, 2022.
Since returning from his five-year detention, Pereira has reconnected with his family and written his memoir.
He stands up for Americans unlawfully detained overseas and strives to modify US laws concerning these crimes.
After the United States Government orchestrated his release, Pereira turned his focus to advocating and supporting hostage families enduring similar nightmares and broken processes.
His experience made clear that what he survived can help others struggling to overcome, thrive, and succeed in any circumstance.
He now does public motivational speaking (“From Captivity to Freedom “) to spread a message of resilience, hope, faith, and survival.
Pereira is proof that we can conquer anything.
He works to combine his career and life experiences with his strategic planning and relentless mindset approach to coach others through seemingly insurmountable situations. He calls this program: LIFE PILLS FOR A SURVIVAL GUIDE (LPSG).LIFE PILLS FOR A SURVIVOR GUIDE-LPSG COACHING PROGRAM
Pereira wrote his book that actually is in the pre market campaign in English and in Spanish “From Hero to Villain-The true Story of the Citgo6 “ through the editor https://publishizer.com/from-hero-to-villain/
What should our readers know about your business?I am an Adversity & Resilience Coach and Motivational Speaker at Coach as a survivor LLC, a coaching service and professional advisory that I founded after being a hostage in Venezuela for five years and 35 year as Top executive, CFO and CFO in the Oil and Gas Industry
I help CEO's & Business through my coaching Program in refining their management competencies, overcoming challenges, and strengthening their tenacity. Our program distinguishes itself by primarily focusing on empowering CEO's’ leadership capabilities, promoting growth in management performance, addressing intercommunication obstacles, enhancing employee engagement, resolving teamwork issues, orchestrating team-building experiences, and facilitating tailored one-on-one or group coaching sessions.
Facilitate also CEO's and businesses in assessing the risks involved in overseas business travel and the relocation of staff as expatriates for international operations.
Our specialized training programs are meticulously designed to prepare individuals and teams, leveraging our extensive experience in handling expatriates. We focus on enhancing situational awareness, refining crisis management capabilities, and fostering cultural sensitivity during international assignments. In case of an unfortunate hostage situation, our coaching services are ready to provide guidance in making informed decisions, while our established network with government agencies, non-government organizations, media outlets, and journalists enables us to offer support to the victims and their families.
I come with a wealth of 35 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, where I held executive positions such as CFO and CEO of Citgo Petroleum leading strategic planning, financial management, and joint ventures in multicultural environments.
My mission is to help the CEO's, & Business Owners to improve their performance, to improve their leadership,to enhance their communication skills, improve there mindset & make there companies be successful
We also have a signature Speech “From Captivity to Freedom’: that you can contract to boost and inspire your Management Team & Employees in your Companies.
I have over 35 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, where I held executive positions such as CFO and CEO of Citgo Petroleum and PDVSA, leading strategic planning, financial management, and joint ventures in multicultural environments.
My mission is to help and keep safe the CEO's, and any of his employees to asses the risks or challenges that can become a catastrophic disruption in the operations of their Company
I use my unique perspective and expertise to coach, speak, and write about how to survive, thrive, in any circumstance, using my LPSG program (Life Pills for a Survival Guide).
I also advocate for the Hostages Community and raise awareness about Hostage Diplomacy.
I am currently editing a book based on my experience and working on a docu-series for a major streaming service.
If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Galleria Mall
Houston, Texas offers a variety of attractions for tourists:
1. Space Center Houston: Explore NASA’s Johnson Space Center with interactive exhibits and a glimpse into space exploration.
2. The Museum of Fine Arts: Home to an extensive collection of art from different cultures and time periods.
3. Houston Museum of Natural Science: Features fascinating exhibits on everything from dinosaurs to gemstones.
4. Houston Zoo: A family-friendly destination with a diverse range of animals and exhibits.
5. Buffalo Bayou Park: A scenic park for walking, biking, and picnicking with beautiful views of the city.
6. The Menil Collection: A renowned art collection in a distinctive museum building.
7. Discovery Green: A lively urban park with events, activities, and green spaces.
8. Minute Maid Park: Catch a Houston Astros game in this modern baseball stadium.
9. The Galleria: A shopping and dining haven with upscale stores and restaurants.
10. Space City: Take a day trip to nearby Galveston for its beaches and historic sites.
These are just a few of the many attractions that Houston has to offer for tourists.
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