Name: Influencing Across Systems & Cultures (APAC)
Start: 2026-06-02T00:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-06-02T01:15:00+01:00

WeQual Rising Leaders: Influencing Across Systems & Cultures

You’re effective. People trust you. You know how to get things done… Then you move into a different part of the business, and that impact disappears.

This is the reality of navigating systems and cultures. Every environment demands something different. In one team, you’re seen as clear and decisive – in another, the same behavior feels abrupt or misaligned.

So, what can you do when your usual approach stops working?

This WeQual Rising Leaders Global insight session focuses on leaders who have had to adapt how they influence others. You’ll hear what changed for them, where they lost traction, and how they adapted their approach.

You will leave with a clearer view of where your own influence is being blocked, and what needs to change to be effective again.

Key Takeaways

Where influence loses traction
How behavior is interpreted differently
How culture shapes response
What to adjust in your approach

Ranjani Vaidya

COO Leadership: Transformation & Operations

Ranjani Vaidya is a senior executive and Chartered Accountant with over 20 years’ experience leading transformation and operational excellence across ASX-listed, global and regulated organizations. Currently Group General Manager of Digital Product and Portfolio at Mirvac, she has previously held leadership roles at Westpac and Goldman Sachs. Ranjani is recognized for her ability to simplify complexity, unlock potential in people and systems, and lead high-performing teams across diverse cultures. As a trusted advisor to Boards and Executive Leadership Teams, she is known for restoring strategic momentum and connecting enterprise vision to outcomes.

Ranjani serves on boards including the Foundation for Green Future Australia, the advisory board of GOJII, and the Asian Leadership Project. She has been honored as a WeQual Awards Asia Pacific finalist and is a multiple Westpac Group award recipient. A keynote and panel speaker, Ranjani shares insights on leadership, diversity, and business transformation. Her executive education includes programs from Stanford Graduate School of and the University of Sydney.

Cristina Condoleon

WeQual

Facilitator and Coach

Cristina Condoleon is an experienced facilitator and coach with more than 20 years’ experience designing and delivering leadership and team development programs across industries and geographies. She works with leaders to build stronger teams, healthier cultures, and sustainable performance.

Before establishing her independent practice, Cristina held senior learning and development roles at Cochlear and Adidas, where she led global initiatives that strengthened leadership capability and organizational culture.

Cristina’s facilitation style combines depth of insight with practical tools that drive real behavior change. She is passionate about helping people become more self-aware, confident, and collaborative leaders.

Outside work, Cristina enjoys the outdoors, playing tennis, and volunteering with Primary Ethics, an organization that teaches ethics to primary school students.