Anna Liumaihetau Darling
General Manager - People Experience
Sharesies
Anna Liumaihetau Darling is the General Manager of People Experience at Sharesies. With over 4 years at Sharesies, she has witnessed the company grow from a small relatively unknown investing app, to a wealth development platform operating in both New Zealand and Australia. Anna brings 15+ years of HR experience from both NZ and the UK in the public and private sectors, and is a huge believer of designing experiences with people at the centre. The term ""People Experience"" resonates with her belief that work, being a major part of life, should be an enjoyable and supportive experience.
Anna also spent 5 years in women's rugby development and is passionate about creating opportunities for those who might not typically have access.
SESSIONS
DAY 2
3:00
Strategy Sessions
Scenario 1: Working collaboratively across gender lines to create inclusive workplaces
In a cross-departmental meeting, a team is discussing a new project. Tensions arise as a few team members dismiss ideas from others based on their gender.
Chantelle Stratford PSM, Chair, Global Policy Partnership on Women and the Economy, APEC – Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
Scenario 2: Turning bad feedback into business growth
A business leader seeks team feedback on recent operational changes but receives vague, unhelpful, and overly negative responses.
Nicola Taylor, Co-founder, Tax Traders
Scenario 3: Navigating climate change challenges to leadership
A leader faces the challenge of integrating sustainable practices within the organisation, balancing profitability with environmental responsibility.
Charlotte Rutherford, Director of Sustainability, Fonterra
Scenario 4: Calling out microaggressions and discriminatory behaviour as it happens
During a team meeting, a manager notices subtle microaggressions directed at a colleague, such as dismissive comments about their ideas.
Anna Liumaihetau Darling, General Manager - People Experience, Sharesies