15 Minutes with the Boss
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
Praveena Raman, the head of Motorola in Australia and New Zealand, is a self-described yes person.
At the start of her career as an engineer, the “say yes to everything” mindset opened doors to pivotal opportunities that would set her on the path to becoming an executive.
But a crucial piece of advice also made the smartphone boss realise the importance of saying no.
On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally...
One of Anubha Sahasrabuddhe’s proudest moments was getting Chinese consumers to drink Coca-Cola – and lots of it.
Earlier in her career, Sahasrabuddhe, now the chief executive of brewing giant Lion, was asked to go to China in the run-up to the Beijing Olympics and take on the competition, Pepsi.
Sahasrabuddhe’s stint was a success, but there were also failures. The experience led the chie...
Mary Wooldridge, the outgoing chief executive of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, worked for the media tycoon in the late 1990s.
While her time at Kerry Packer's company, Consolidated Press Holdings, taught her some invaluable skills, Wooldridge found it unmotivating.
On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out why the former politician traded a Packer deal-making role for public policy.
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When Allison Rossiter was offered a dream job, she had just one hesitation: she was terrified of public speaking.
But not wanting to walk away from the opportunity, the budding executive asked for a public speaking coach.
On this week’s episode, the president for Novartis in Australia and New Zealand tells BOSS editor Sally Patten how a new coach, a hypnotist and a Hollywood movie helped her tackle one of her biggest fears.
For any arts production, reviews are a crucial metric of success. But for Brett Sheehy, what the critics have to say means very little.
For him, it’s all about the audience.
On this week’s episode, Vivid Sydney's festival director tells BOSS editor Sally Patten how he's determined his own way of measuring success.
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As the managing director of Franklin Templeton in Australia and New Zealand, Felicity Walsh has done her fair share of job interviews.
In that time, the local head of the global asset manager has figured out what candidates should – and should not – do during the process.
This week, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with the top executive to find out her tips on researching prospective employers and potential interview...
The chief executive of Gurner Group and former boss of Australia Post says his morning routine has been transformational.
Ahmed Fahour says he now thinks more clearly, has lost 13 kilograms over the past two years and has discovered the best productivity hack: sleep.
On this week's episode, the top executive tells BOSS editor Sally Patten how a new start to the day has helped drive high performance at work.
Vikram Pawah has loved cars since he was a child. Or more specifically, engines.
From Honda to Harley Davidson and now BMW, the chief executive has worked for some of the biggest car and motorcycle brands in the world.
And it was through motorcycle riding that the luxury car company CEO learnt how to avoid making rash decisions: “Sometimes what your reflex is telling you is the wrong thing in motorcycle riding – it migh...
When Jess Saxby became the chief executive of Banjo’s Bakery Cafes, she went "hell for leather".
Taking over the family business, the new CEO was always chasing the next big thing for the chain. Until she realised she couldn't switch off.
On this week's episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with the bakery boss to find out how Saxby overcame burnout and the boundaries she's put in place since.
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Turning around a business never comes down to just one thing, says Shane Bracken.
The chief executive of Subway in Australia and New Zealand believes three key steps have been critical to expanding the sandwich brand across the country.
On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out how this CEO continues to grow the largest fast-food chain in Australia.
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The founder of online retailer Kogan.com firmly believes that mistakes are an “additional asset” that any company can learn from.
But the entrepreneur says there was one “existential mistake” he made that stands out.
On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with the chief executive to find out how he came to value decision-making and the missteps along the way.
Lisa Chiba’s first executive role was “a bit of a rollercoaster”.
After starting in the role of customer service director, the company entered a divestment process – making the entire workforce redundant.
It was an experience that would give the now-Momentum Energy CEO some of big lessons on communication and transparency.
On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with the ...
When it comes to banking, Joseph Healy has seen it all.
After a long career holding executive positions at NAB, ANZ and Citi, the high-profile banker co-founded Australia’s first fintech unicorn, Judo Bank.
And beyond the world of financial services, the chief executive also started mental health group Malu Health last year.
On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out what drives this CEO and the mo...
Art Gallery of NSW director Maud Page says one of her biggest failures was not speaking up enough early in her career.
“I’ve always spoken up if I thought there was an injustice, but one that I feel was a failure was when I fell pregnant," the gallery's chief executive says.
On this week's episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with Page to find out about the early challenges she faced before taking on the state's ...
When Sanjeev Gandhi was called into the office of German chemical company BASF’s managing director, the young salesman was “tentative and concerned”.
It was a meeting that would go on to change the course of his career.
On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with the CEO of mining services giant Orica to find out how an unexpected opportunity paved the way to executive leadership.
Three-time Olympic gold medallist Bronte Campbell knows a lot about high-stress situations.
But for the co-founder and CEO of sustainable athleisure company Earthletica, there are a few techniques she draws on no matter the circumstance.
On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out how this athlete-turned-chief executive deals with high-stakes events – in the pool and the office.
Managing director Dan White says his first day working alongside his father and brother at Australia’s largest real estate company was surreal.
A fourth-generation, family-run business, Ray White dominates the country’s competitive property market.
In this week’s episode of the new season of 15 Minutes with the BOSS, host Sally Patten sits down with the property leader to find out the perks and challenges of worki...
Being in charge of one of Australia’s biggest food and drink companies was never part of Pete Findlay’s plan.
But the chief executive of Bega Group knows how beloved the brands are: “Never go messing with the Vegemite recipe. We do not touch that.”
In the final episode of season three of 15 Minutes with the Boss, host Sally Patten finds out what this dairy products boss has for breakfast and why it’s n...
Standing up and speaking to a room full of people is a task that many find daunting.
But there are a few tricks that can help you master the art of public speaking.
On this week’s episode, National Institute of Dramatic Art CEO Liz Hughes sits down with BOSS editor Sally Patten to reveal her secrets for delivering a top address.
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One of the most pivotal moments in Tim Helyar’s career was when he was first put in charge of a project, running a team and a $100 million piece of work.
No longer unfamiliar with positions of leadership, Helyar is now the country head of State Street, the world’s fourth-largest asset manager.
On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out how he’s developed his leadership style and why it’...
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