Chris Pineda PhD. is a leadership strategist, researcher, speaker, and founder of Groundwork Leadership. A Filipino-American raised between cultures, his work is deeply influenced by Asia-Pacific Indigenous wisdom and its emphasis on identity, community, and relational depth. With a PhD in Organizational Psychology and over a decade of experience spanning philanthropy, healthcare, business, nonprofit, and community development, his work centers on one question: what truly catalyzes lasting transformation?Through doctoral research and real-world application, he developed the 7 Conditions of Transformation(TM), a framework integrating modern psychology with enduring Indigenous principles. Chris has facilitated hundreds of workshops, coached executives and founders, andhelped organizations move from transactional survival to transformational growth. He lives with his wife and children, committed to honoring his heritage and practicing the principles he teaches.