Anisa Darr on Leadership in the Public Sector: The Moments That Tested Her Leadership and Confidence

In this episode of View from the Hill, we speak with Anisa Darr, Executive Director of Finance and Resources at the London Borough of Barnet, about leadership in the public sector and the moments that truly test you as a leader.Anisa reflects on the hardest calls of her career, the responsibility that comes when the buck really does stop with you, and how those moments shaped her leadership and confidence. We explore ownership and accountability in practice, learning through challenge, and the importance of being seen as a whole person - not just a role or title.An honest and reflective conversation for public sector leaders and aspiring leaders navigating responsibility, pressure and the real cost of leadership.