The Executive Espresso

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...

In this episode of The Executive Espresso , Sean Curtain, Executive Director of People and Culture at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, shares leadership strategies from inside one of Australia’s top healthcare institutions. With a career spanning Alfred Health, AIA Australia, and the University of Melbourne, Sean brings deep cross-sector HR expertise to the table. He discusses leading high-performin...

Ruby Yadav didn’t follow the traditional path to the top - and she didn’t pretend to fit in once she got there either. From studying zoology to becoming CEO of Mercer, Ruby shares her unfiltered journey through executive leadership, risk, and resilience. She opens up about the pressure of being a migrant woman of colour in the C-suite, the career-defining moments that nearly derailed her, and why...

What separates a good manager from a truly great leader? In this episode, we sit down with a respected people leader whose career spans professional services, global banking, and more. He shares candid insights into: Why emotional intelligence (EQ) is the most underrated leadership trait How being authentic and human drives real team success The importance of mentorship and self-reflection Where c...

The Executive Espresso Podcast: Interview with Darren Lonsdale from Prosci ANZ - Insights on Leadership In this exclusive episode, we sit down with Darren Lonsdale from Prosci Change Management ANZ to discuss the critical role of leaders in today's dynamic business environment. Darren shares invaluable life lessons on the importance of authenticity in leadership and offers his unique insights on p...

Executive Espresso | Sharp Insights for Senior Leaders In this episode of The Executive Espresso , we sit down with Thinus Keeve, a seasoned business leader who has driven large-scale transformation, led high-performing teams, and managed billion-dollar portfolios across global organisations. In this episode, we dive into: ✅ What it means to be a vulnerable leader ✅ What up and coming leaders sh...

Episode Title: Leading with Integrity: Jarrod Frazer on Leadership, Team Success & Mindset Episode Description: What does it take to lead a team of 600 people successfully? In this episode of The Executive Espresso , Verge Das Neves , sits down with Jarrod Frazer , Executive Managing Director at CBRE Victoria , to discuss the key principles of leadership, the importance of putting people first...