The CPO Who Ran People at Tennis Australia on Why 'Walking the Floor' Still Wins | Anna Livingston

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 leaderThis 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. __________________Who should watch this:HR leaders, executives, aspiring people managers, and anyone tired of leadership “fluff” and hungry for authenticity.📌 Don’t forget to:👍 Like💬 Comment: What was your favourite insight from Anna?🔔 Subscribe for new episodes coming in Season 2📣 Share with a colleague who’s navigating change—🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your leadership fuel.#LeadershipPodcast #ExecutiveEspresso #AnnaLivingston #AuthenticLeadership #TrustInTeams #ExecutiveSearch #CPO #SeasonFinale #CoffeeAndLeadership #EspressoLeadership