Teresa Acuña Lopez

Culture Strategist | Leadership Developer | Facilitator | Speaker
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About Teresa

Teresa Acuña Lopez is an inspirational lecturer and consultant with expertise in self-leadership, corporate culture and employee engagement. As a cultural strategist at Self Leaders, she supports companies to create vibrant and sustainable cultures where the values and strengths of the individual are at the center. Her background in social psychology and change management means she has a deep understanding of human behavior and its impact on the workplace.

Previously, Teresa has worked as a strategic consultant at Great Place to Work, where she helped companies reach top positions on the list of Sweden's best workplaces. She has also founded Culture By Design and through her work has helped create successful cultures for companies with anywhere from a few to several thousand employees. Teresa is an experienced lecturer who reaches both small groups and large audiences, always with the goal of engaging and inspiring change.

Teresa lectures on strategic corporate culture, self-leadership and how organizations can create long-term sustainable change. By sharing best practices and practical tools, she gives participants concrete insights that can be directly applied in everyday life. With her combination of professionalism, warmth and personal experience, she creates a genuine experience that leads to lasting impressions and change.

Facts about Teresa

  • Studied social psychology and change management.
  • Previously worked at Great Place to Work who are responsible for the world's largest workplace study measuring trust.
  • Leads and facilitates workshops for everything from Swedish startups to global companies with over 4000 employees.
  • Worked directly with over 10,000 people through lectures, workshops and other educational initiatives.
  • Former Business Area Manager with responsibility for Sales and Human Resources.
  • Swedish handball champion (junior).
References
Thank you, Teresa, for the inspiring and energizing lecture and workshop you delivered at our Kickoff. With a mix of humor, relatable moments, important messages, and high engagement, it was a success that received top ratings from our employees!
Sophia Nilsson
HR Director på Qlosr
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Thank you, Teresa, for the presentation at our leadership days on organizational culture and how participation, engagement, and trust are created! A professional presentation with a lot of value — it was greatly appreciated that you were so concrete in showing how managers can work consciously with culture in their daily work.
Malin Andersson
HR-specialist, Statens Fastighetsverk
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A good company culture starts with the company’s leadership. To improve our culture, we at Quant invited Teresa to act as a moderator and spark discussion within the management team. Teresa did a fantastic job and initiated an open and active dialogue at a level I had not seen before. Enhancing the company culture will now receive more focus in the management team’s work.
Tomas Rönn
CEO, Quant Service
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Thank you for an inspiring and well-executed presentation, and for the great follow-up material for our managers regarding the Employee Experience. Your session was appreciated by our participants thanks to your strong engagement and positive energy. The topic itself was delivered in a clear and accessible way, giving listeners a deeper understanding of what creates and influences a company culture. We now look forward to carrying out the workshop together with our employees.
Frida Ellingsen
HR Manager, Elajo
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Featured Lectures
A keynote for leadership teams and leaders who want to influence both culture and results
Strategic Company Culture — Creating the Conditions for Success

How do you build a company culture that truly shows up in everyday work — and drives results?

  • Teresa shares best practices and proven methods from Great Place to Work and other high-performing organizations.
  • A strong focus on engagement, trust, and collaboration as strategic assets for company culture.
  • Practical tools and models for translating vision into concrete behaviors and long-term success.

The keynote offers participants insights and inspiration to build a strong culture that fosters a true sense of “we” — and delivers measurable results.

A personal and inspiring keynote
Self-Leadership — Values, Communication, and Leading Yourself with Strength

Self-leadership is the foundation of both personal and professional success.

  • Teresa guides participants on a journey grounded in their values and strengths.
  • Practical tools for navigating challenges, managing everyday demands, and finding balance.
  • A strong focus on clear communication and developing a mindset that supports sustainable change.

The keynote inspires personal growth and strengthens participants’ ability to lead themselves — and others — with clarity, confidence, and intention.

A keynote for the entire organization — ideal for kick-offs or conferences
Company Culture — What It Is, Why It Matters, and How You Can Contribute

Company culture is about more than values on paper — it is the foundation of how we act, collaborate, and perform every day.

  • Teresa explains what a living company culture looks like and why it is critical for both engagement and results.
  • Concrete examples of how a strong culture benefits both the organization and its employees.
  • Practical tools to identify and implement small behavioral changes that lead to meaningful results.

The keynote gives participants greater understanding and motivation to actively contribute to a positive and sustainable culture.

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