
Juan Manuel García “Pincho” is one of Spain’s leading experts in behavioral science, nonverbal communication, and emotional intelligence. He began his career in the Central Operative Unit of the Spanish Civil Guard (UCO), where he specialized in crisis negotiation and behavioral analysis. Accredited by Dr. Paul Ekman in microexpression detection and trained by the FBI in critical incident negotiation, García combines scientific rigor with field experience in some of the most complex human interactions imaginable. His expertise lies in decoding non-conscious communication, assessing truthfulness, and mastering emotional regulation under pressure. Today, he is the Director of the European Institute of Behavioral Sciences, a university lecturer, podcaster, and renowned public speaker, known for bringing cutting-edge research on human behavior to practical, real-world contexts.