Ep. 196 Chris Pineda - Beneath the Transaction!
About this episode
Buddy Puckett interviews Chris Pineda about identity, purpose, and transformation in leadership.
🎙️ In this powerful episode of Conversations with Buddy , Buddy sits down with Chris Pineda for a deep conversation on identity, purpose, leadership, and what it truly means to transform from the inside out. Chris shares the heart behind his movement #LiveBeneath and his book Beneath the Transaction , revealing why “transformation is caught, not taught.” 🔥 📖 Chris opens up about his incredible journey through higher education and leadership development — from earning a bachelor’s degree in intercultural peace-building, to a master’s degree in negotiation and conflict resolution from Creighton University, and ultimately a PhD in industrial and organizational psychology. But beyond the credentials, Chris explains why true transformation is spiritual, relational, and deeply personal. ✨ ❤️ One of the most moving moments in his new best seller book, Beneath The Transaction comes when Chris shares the story of his daughter telling him, “You’re a good daddy. I love you. You can go to bed.” That moment became a powerful reminder of grace, identity, and the “breath of life” we all long for in a world filled with pressure, performance, and transaction-driven living. This conversation…
People in this episode
Host: Buddy Puckett
Guest: Chris Pineda
Topics covered
- identity
- purpose
- leadership
- transformation
- spirituality
Keywords
- transformation
- leadership
- identity
- spirituality
- Beneath the Transaction
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Creighton University, Groundwork
Books & works: Beneath the Transaction
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