CHRIS PINEDA

Creating a Culture of One™

ORG Psychologist, TEDx speaker, Leadership Coach, and Peacebuilder

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Culture of One™

The Culture of One™ blends timeless indigenous wisdom with organizational psychology to transform workplace cultures—honoring the past, grounding in the present, and uniting for a better future.

This systematic approach equips organizations with age-old truths and practical tools to create a thriving, unified culture where employees and businesses flourish.

Creating a Culture of One™

In this inspiring keynote, Chris shares how the timeless wisdom of his indigenous Filipino heritage can revolutionize modern workplace cultures. Through the Culture of One™, a transformative framework that blends organizational psychology with indigenous wisdom, leaders learn to cultivate purpose and unity. Discover the profound impact of gestures like the Filipino "Ung’gno" and sharing the breath of life that create lasting cultural change.

    • Empower leaders with a Culture of One™. Use the Culture Transformation System to build unity, purpose, and connection in your organization

    • Transform your teams and organization through meaningful gestures by applying indigenous knowledge to create lasting cultural change and stronger teams.

    • A deeper understanding of how purpose and unity drive employee engagement and organizational success.

    • A clear, actionable framework for implementing the 7 Elements of Culture Transformation to foster a Culture of One™.

    • Practical strategies for empowering leaders to create environments where employees feel valued, connected, and inspired.

    • Techniques for integrating timeless cultural practices to build trust, collaboration, and lasting change.

    • Actionable steps to immediately enhance team alignment, productivity, and cultural well-being.

  • Chris brings you in and makes you feel comfortable, even though he knows WAY more than we do on these topics. He is inclusive and allows exploration of thought.

    Tom Hoffert Executive Director, Salem Chamber of Commerce

  • This leadership curriculum completely rewired my way of thinking about how to be a leader. With his "rooted in" approach, he navigates you thorugh every day interactions and how you can show up in those interactions as a more genuine, empathetic and outward person. We've seen tremendous success in our community in organizations that are using his framework and this is just the beginning. I'd recommend to anyone in an organizational leadership role to reach out to Chris.

    Zackary L. Reitan Co-Founder & Managing Director at Commonground

  • Having been to a lot of conferences, seminars, formal and informal training sessions, I have seen a lot of speakers discussing a myriad of topics. As a professional trainer, I often find myself picking apart speakers and looking for both holes in their approach and ways I can improve my own speaking engagements. One thing I have found with Chris is that he not only has a command of the material he is teaching but also the humility that allows for his delivery to come across in a more engaging and genuine manner. Chris’s delivery has a way of leaving the listener on the edge of their seat, only to come through with what almost feels like a tangible item in your hand to be put to use. Chris has a ton of energy and positivity and even during some drier areas of instruction, I never felt “drug through the mud” as he has a way of making things feel upbeat, useful and connected to other topic areas. In a world full of negativity and cynicism listening to and learning from Chris has been a breath of fresh air. It has been quite a thing to witness and one I am very fortunate to have been a part of. Hassan Hassan Firearms Training Coordinator, Department of Public Safety

    Hassan Hassan Firearms Training Coordinator, Department of Public Safety

  • I would recommend Chris as a speaker because of his vast knowledge, life experience, and ability to captivate a room with his story. Chris cares deeply for others and his authenticity shines through. I have had the pleasure of working with Chris for 5+ years and have been grateful for his expertise surrounding leadership and conflict resolution. He has done a wonderful job every single time and has helped my teams reach new heights. Chris is someone I recommend highly and can guarantee he will bring value to your organization.

    Whitney Pitalo Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach, Boston College

  • I highly recommend Chris Pineda as an incredible speaker. He brings enthusiasm, motivation and passion to his presentations drawing from his life experiences. Chris' ability to speak from the heart with authenticity and wisdom resonates deeply with his listeners inspiring them to understand their potential. What really sets Chris apart is his skill in weaving analogies from his family heritage into his teachings. He leaves his audience with impact, empowering them to move forward in their lives with purpose and determination to put his teachings into practice personally, professionally and within their community.

    Brooke Goldsby Executive Director, Salem Angels

  • Chris consistently exhibits humility and gritty determination in finding and discerning solutions. It’s these moments where you really learn what someone is made of and Chris stood tall and shined each and every time despite uncertainty and associated fear of the unknown.  

    Jason Tokarski Vice President, Mt Wes Philanthropies

Meet Your Instructor

Chris Pineda is a transformative culture expert and organizational psychologist. Chris brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to the challenge of building thriving, purpose-driven cultures.

After years of researching and coaching leaders at the highest levels, he discovered that the answer to our cultural crisis lies not in the pages of management textbooks, but in the timeless wisdom of indigenous practices.

Drawing on his Filipino heritage and extensive research, Chris has developed a groundbreaking framework called the Culture of One™ - a holistic approach to organizational transformation that blends cutting-edge organizational psychology with the profound insights passed down for thousands of years in his culture.

As a sought-after speaker and consultant, Chris has worked with leaders and organizations across a wide range of sectors, from education and nonprofits to government, business, healthcare, and faith communities. His ability to bridge diverse perspectives and inspire lasting change has earned him a reputation as a true visionary in the field of organizational culture.

With the Culture of One™ and his innovative research based Culture Transformation System™, Chris equips leaders to intentionally and systematically create a thriving workplace culture—one that inspires employees, fosters unity, and drives exceptional results.

“Inspirational Storyteller”

“Dynamic & Funny”

“Transformational!”

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