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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