What do elite athletes, instant coffee, and transparent leadership have in common?
In the Season 1 finale of The Executive Espresso, Verge Das Neves sits down with Anna Livingston, former Chief People Officer at Tennis Australia and now senior people leader at AIA, for a raw and refreshingly honest conversation about what really drives high-performing teams.
Topics covered:
- Building trust in the workplace through radical transparency
- Why “walking the floor” still matters in modern leadership
- Lessons from elite sports and corporate change
- How to hire for character (not just credentials)
- Managing energy as an introverted leader
This episode is a warm, real-world reflection on leadership, culture, and human connection.
This marks the end of Season 1. Thank you for listening, watching, sharing, and supporting the show.
Season 2 returns in late 2025 with new guests, deeper insights, and a few surprises.
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Who should watch this:
HR leaders, executives, aspiring people managers, and anyone tired of leadership “fluff” and hungry for authenticity.
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