Inspirational Storyteller.

Dynamic & Funny!

Challenged my thinking!

Chris covers diverse topics including:

Transformational Leadership

Transformational Habits

Corporate Culture

Organizational & Interpersonal Conflict

Bias, Belonging, & Accountability (DEI)

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