Anna Robb on Spectacle, Leadership & Belonging

Let us know what you enjoy about the show!This week on STOPTIME: Live in the Moment, Lisa sits down with powerhouse producer and global live entertainment leader Anna Robb for a deeply thoughtful conversation about creativity, leadership, risk-taking, and what it truly means to live fully in the present.Originally from Australia and now based in Hong Kong, Anna has spent more than 25 years producing and leading some of the most ambitious live entertainment projects in the world — from The Beatles LOVE with Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas to The House of Dancing Water in Macau and large-scale global productions across five continents.But beyond the titles and productions, this conversation explores the human being behind the extraordinary career.Together, Lisa and Anna dive into: Why the biggest leaps in life often happen when we jump into the unknown  The difference between reckless risk and grounded, intentional risk  Leadership under pressure and making high-stakes decisions in real time  The beauty of imperfection in live performance and in life  Raising children while navigating a demanding global career  Creativity, discipline, and finding flow state  Cross-cultural leadership and understanding people deeply  Presence in a digitally distracted world  Why community and human connection matter more than ever  Letting go of control and releasing responsibility for others’ behavior  Mortality, legacy, and living without regret Anna also shares moving reflections on motherhood, resilience, creative purpose, and the importance of creating spaces where people feel seen, connected, and inspired.This episode is a masterclass in grounded leadership, creative courage, and remembering what truly matters.About Anna RobbAnna Robb is one of the world’s leading producers of live entertainment. Originally from Australia and now based in Hong Kong, her career has spanned more than 25 years across five continents.She began backstage at the Sydney Opera House before joining Cirque du Soleil as Stage Manager for The Beatles LOVE in Las Vegas. She later became General Stage Manager for The House of Dancing Water in Macau and served as COO for visionary director Franco Dragone.Today, Anna is the Executive Producer at Our Legacy Creations and CEO of StageLync, where she continues to shape the future of the global performing arts industry through innovative storytelling, leadership, and community-building.If you are enjoying the show please subscribe, share and review! Word of mouth is incredibly impactful and your support is much appreciated! Support the show🌟✨📚 **Buy 'The Places Where There Are Spaces: Cultivating A Life of Creative Possibilities'** 📚✨🌟  Dive into a world where spontaneity leads to creativity and discover personal essays that inspire with journal space to reflect. Click the link below to grab your copy today and embark on a journey of self-discovery and unexpected joys! 🌈👇  🔗 Purchase Your Copy Here: https://a.co/d/2UlsmYC🌟 **Interested in finding out more about working with Lisa Hopkins? Want to share your feedback or be considered as a guest on the show?**  🔗 Visit Wide Open Stages https://www.wideopenstages.com📸 **Follow Lisa on Instagram:** @wideopenstages https://www.instagram.com/wideopenstages/💖 **SUPPORT THE SHOW:** [Buy Me a Coffee] https://www.buymeacoffee.com/STOPTIME🎵 **STOPTIME Theme Music by Philip David Stern**  🔗 [Listen on Spotify] https://open.spotify.com/artist/57A87Um5vok0uEtM8vWpKM?si=JOx7r1iVSbqAHezG4PjiPg