Ep. 196 Chris Pineda - Beneath the Transaction!

Ep. 196 Chris Pineda - Beneath the Transaction!

From Conversations with Buddy by Buddy Puckett

May 15, 2026 · 1h 18m · Episode 196

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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