{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Conversations with Buddy","title":"Ep. 196 Chris Pineda - Beneath the Transaction!","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4699,"description":"🎙️ 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 will challenge you to slow down, become present, and wrestle with your true purpose.🌍 Chris also dives into the mission behind “Groundwork,” a world-class leadership institute focused on culture, intentionality, and transformational growth. From Filipino heritage and the tradition of Mano po, to vulnerability, purpose, and leadership that lasts, this episode explores how culture and relationships shape who we become. “Transformation does not compartmentalize” is a theme woven throughout the entire conversation. 🙌💡 Alongside insights from leadership voices like Scott Wiegal and Jared Virtue, this episode unpacks the realities of becoming — not just celebrating what works, but learning from struggle, discomfort, and moments of survival. If you’ve ever felt stuck between transaction and...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/oxFqe0AJP5S7qrhkdAltuVa8mFSqDbYbj8eGzi5h_mM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMyODkxLzE2NjAw/OTQ2NDAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}