Jose Duncan Jr.

Jose Duncan Jr. is a former professional athlete who now is an award winning Fitness Coach in NYC. He is also the host of his podcast called Unnatural Born Leader. As a young lifelong leader on and off the football field, Jose has been an advocate for behavior change and changing young adults' mental framework. Featured in numerous articles and within his blog, Jose's passion for personal development is unmatched. Jose has a BA in Health Science with a focus on health promotion. Jose has also spent time studying behavioral psychology under Dr. Paul Bueno De Mesquita's teaching at the University of Rhode Island.

After his time as an athlete, Jose built a fitness coaching business of 40+ clients within his first nine months in the industry. Jose has served as a team captain on both his high school and collegiate teams. Today he admits that his time as a leader taught him how to influence behaviors and bring out the best in those he served.

Jose's was cut from playing professional football in 2019. He often speaks about his struggle with regaining his identity while overcoming self-disappointment. He carries the mantra " you can't change what you're not aware of" as a reminder to practice self-awareness in all areas of his life and encourages others to do the same. Today you can find Jose wrapped up in heavy strength training, reading personal development books, and listening to self-improvement podcasts. He also loves giving speeches to high school athletes about the importance of teamwork and leadership skills.