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15 Minutes with the Boss

The Australian Financial Reviewwww.afr.com

15 Minutes with the Boss is a podcast that gives listeners exclusive access to some of the top CEOs in the country.

Each week AFR BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with a prominent leader and asks them to share the invaluable advice and wisdom they have accumulated throughout their careers.

For stories of success and failure and everything in-between, search and follow 15 Minutes with the Boss. It’s 15 minutes you can’t afford to miss. 

Episodes

Google Australia boss Mel Silva reveals her pet hate

In this week's episode Managing Director of Google Australia chats about why moving sideways may become the new moving up, how acquiring as many skills as you can by age 40 can set you up for success, her obsession with Beyoncé and her pet hate of lateness. This podcast is sponsored by LDV Group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 11, 202418 minSeason 2Ep. 4

The downfall of being too ambitious with Carlton Blues CEO Brian Cook

In this week's episode, Carlton Football Club CEO Brian Cook chats about why being overly ambitious got him in hot water, the 'power and potency' of a second chance and how being adventurous in life can lead to being a good leader and creating excellent teams. This podcast is sponsored by LDV Group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 04, 202420 minSeason 2Ep. 3

How to be the CEO of your own career with Blackmores boss Alastair Symington

In this week's episode Blackmores CEO Alastair Symington talks about why he manages his energy rather than time, the effects AI will have on the health of his clients and how living in China improved the way he communicates. This podcast is sponsored by LDV Group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 26, 202418 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Why Aware Super’s CEO Deanne Stewart broke down after being promoted

In this week's episode, Aware Super CEO Deanne Stewart talks about the link between ‘thinking small’ and fear, her love of developing people and her meeting with King Charles III. This podcast is sponsored by LDV Group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 19, 202418 minSeason 2Ep. 1

How the Y2K bug reset Opera House CEO Louise Herron's career

For our last episode of 2023, Louise Herron, the chief executive of the Sydney Opera House chats to Sally Patten about how a former boss responded when she said she wanted to be just like him, why she learns the cello and what she does when work gets stressful. This podcast is sponsored by UniSuper . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 11, 202318 minSeason 1Ep. 12

AirBnB boss Susan Wheeldon on the perils of being too good at negotiation

In this week's episode, AirBNB country manager Susan Wheeldon talks about the perils of being too good a negotiator, what her pet office hate is and why she learnt to make unicorn cupcakes. This podcast is sponsored by UniSuper . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 04, 202318 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Airtasker CEO Tim Fung on the redundancy that made his career

In this week’s episode, Tim Fung, the chief executive of Airtasker chats about never wasting a crisis, the pros and cons of having an optimism bias and the newest love in his life. This podcast is sponsored by UniSuper . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 27, 202318 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Why Insignia CEO Renato Mota was once told to make more mistakes

In this week’s episode, Renato Mota, the chief executive of Insignia Financial talks about how embracing risk is needed to challenge the status quo and the importance of allowing the mind to wander. This podcast is sponsored by UniSuper . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 20, 202319 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Why Luxury Escapes CEO Adam Schwab runs marathons in bare feet

In this week’s episode, Luxury Escapes chief executive reveals what he learnt from stepping away from his business, why he admires Reed Hastings, the co-founder and executive chairman of streaming behemoth Netflix, how he organises his email in-box and why he is a vegetarian. This podcast is sponsored by UniSuper . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 13, 202319 minSeason 1Ep. 8

How CoreLogic CEO Lisa Claes walks fine line between burnout and development

In this week’s episode, Sally Patten talks to Lisa Claes, chief executive of CoreLogic International about finding the sweet spot between comfort and burnout, her love of design and the power of saying ‘no’. This podcast is sponsored by UniSuper . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 06, 202318 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Bega Group boss Barry Irvin on why empathy is a deal maker's secret weapon

In this week’s 15 Minutes with the Boss podcast, Sally Patten talks to Barry Irvin, executive chairman of food company Bega Group, about the benefits of saying out loud what you need to get done that day, having a profoundly autistic son, and the importance of good manners, a piece of advice Irvin received from his mother. This podcast is sponsored by UniSuper . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 30, 202318 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Why DigitalX CEO Lisa Wade uses 'hippie trippy' methods to combat stress

In this week’s 15 Minutes with the BOSS podcast, DigitalX CEO Lisa Wade discusses ChatGPT, the power of habits, and why being passionate about what we do is crucial to achieving success. This podcast is sponsored by UniSuper . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 23, 202318 minSeason 1Ep. 5

How embracing failure has helped Sydney Swans CEO Tom Harley

In this week’s 15 Minutes with the BOSS podcast, Sally Patten talks to Tom Harley, chief executive of AFL club Sydney Swans about how the former Geelong player makes decisions, what makes him more productive and plans to remove his phone from the bedroom. This podcast is sponsored by UniSuper . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 16, 202318 minSeason 1Ep. 4

With 21,000 employees, Sarah Derry avoids emails and embraces chaos

In this week’s episode, Sarah Derry, CEO of Accor Pacific reveals her coping mechanism for high-stress situations, why she embraces chaos and what she learnt from running her own business. This podcast is sponsored by UniSuper . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 09, 202318 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Why Alinta Energy CEO Jeff Dimery takes life lessons from Ted Lasso

In this week’s 15 Minutes with the BOSS podcast, Sally Patten talks to Jeff Dimery, chief executive of power generator and retailer Alinta Energy, about being yourself, the importance of being patient, why he loves Ted Lasso and making tough decisions. This podcast is sponsored by UniSuper . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 02, 202318 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Why AMP CEO Alexis George turned down PwC's partner program

This week in the 15 minutes with the Boss podcast, Sally Patten talks to Alexis George, the chief executive of financial services company AMP, about her favourite podcasts, dealing with conflict, volunteering at Lifeline and the best piece of advice she has ever been given. This podcast is sponsored by UniSuper . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 25, 202318 minSeason 1Ep. 1

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15 Minutes with the Boss is a podcast that gives listeners exclusive access to some of the top CEOs in the country. Each week, starting Tuesday September 26, AFR BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with a prominent leader and asks them to share the invaluable advice and wisdom they have accumulated throughout their careers. For stories of success and failure and everything in-between, search and follow 15 Minutes with the Boss. It’s 15 minutes you can’t afford to miss. This podcast is sponsored b...

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