Steve Tineo
What works for presidents, CEOs and F1 drivers? Turning the toughest crises into ethical, durable agreements - through emotional intelligence and Steve Tineo’s KYF© method.
With a background in investment banking, including successful tenures at Credit Suisse First Boston and HSBC, Steve Tineo has engineered complex, cross border deals for Fortune 500 giants and sovereign clients, steered crisis negotiations and generated more than US $500 million in new enterprise value through his own investments, consistently converting high risk scenarios into sustainable growth. Over the past 20+ years he has closed multi-million dollar agreements and defused conflicts in 100+ countries. As CEO of Assertive Group, Steve advises presidents of countries, governments, Fortune 500 companies, athletes, F1 drivers, celebrities, international organizations and NGOs on crisis negotiation, conflict resolution, leadership and ethical influence. Prof. Steve holds a PhD and DBA in Leadership & Strategic Management, plus negotiation certificates from Harvard. His best selling book Through the Self (2022) and his proprietary KYF© - Know Yourself First method equip leaders to master their emotions and transform adversaries into long term partners. Trusted worldwide, he has delivered 500+ talks with a 92.6 % audience satisfaction rate. A licensed pilot and passionate scuba diver, he brings the same calm under pressure mindset to the stage. Above all, he is committed to reducing violence and injustice, supporting children and the vulnerable through his Vison4Peace initiative.
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How to turn your failures into strength: the Power of Resilience
What if every failure you’ve ever faced could become the fuel that powers your greatest success? Discover how world-class negotiator Steve Tineo turns breakdowns into breakthroughs and how he can do the same for you! In Bounce Back Diary, Steve Tineo - CEO of Assertive, mental coach to Formula 1 drivers, and co-founder of the W3 Academy, pulls back the curtain on a lifetime of near-800 high-stakes negotiations across finance, commerce, diplomacy, and humanitarian crises. From battling depression and a suicide attempt to guiding ultra-wealthy families and global leaders, Steve reveals the mindset shift that transformed failure into an 86 % success rate in conflict resolution. Why Steve Captivates Every Room? 1. Real-world credibility: 105 countries, 800+ negotiation mandates, 1 mission: Win-Win-Win (for you, for the other side, and for the world). 2. Actionable science & soul: University professor blending cognitive psychology, emotional intelligence, and high-performance mentoring. 3. Storytelling that sticks: Raw, vulnerable tales of hitting rock bottom - and the concrete frameworks that pulled him back up. 4. Immediate ROI: Audiences leave with a playbook to turn setbacks into strategic leverage. Key Takeaways You’ll Hear 1. Resilience Re-wired - The neuro-emotional loop that flips failure into momentum. 2. KYF© - Know Yourself First - How self-awareness neutralizes ego-driven conflict. 3. Negotiation in 3 Dimensions - Money, relationships, and the planet (the third win). 4. Leading Under Pressure - F1 - grade mental hacks for peak decision-making on demand. 5. From Shame to Strength - Converting the lowest-energy emotions into unstoppable drive. Don't miss the opportunity to gain insights from Steve Tineo's unique blend of professional expertise, academic rigor, and profound personal experience.
TEDxRUPP by Prof. Steve Tineo "Who are the real superheroes?"
What if everything you thought about success, power, and even superheroes was wrong? What if the true path to peace and fulfillment didn’t start with doing more, but with facing your deepest fears? Steve Tineo, an expert in complex negotiation, financial analyst, entrepreneur, and peacebuilder, has navigated the highest stakes in over 105 countries and for more than 800 negotiation mandates, collaborating with governments, multinationals, banks, celebrities, and presidents. He initially saw these powerful figures as true superheroes, relentlessly seeking to imitate them. However, a personal crisis shattered this illusion, revealing his own deeply ingrained patterns of subjugation inherited from a dysfunctional childhood. This collapse became the catalyst for a radical transformation: taking full responsibility for himself and turning inward. Through his work at all levels of society, Steve discovered that fundamental human suffering remains the same, whether one is rich or poor, powerful or not – only the stage differs. He realized that the pursuit of material goals or self-image often leads to less happiness, generating shame, anger, anxiety, and suffering. In this impactful talk, Steve reveals that true happiness and peace may reside in reducing fear, self-judgment, desires, and expectations. He challenges the notion that our thoughts and opinions are the truth, showing how our interpretations, driven by our past experiences and ego, fuel conflicts. According to him, resolving a conflict almost always involves addressing the underlying emotional issues. So, who are the real superheroes? To change the world, we must act now by becoming the true superheroes of our everyday lives.