15 Minutes with the Boss
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 Bos…Social links:
Tim Gurner: Unintended consequences of quitting alcohol, his challenging interviewing technique and the purpose of gratitude
In our season finale of 2024, property developer and Rich Lister Tim Gurner discusses what he discovered by giving up alcohol, why he keeps a gratitude journal and the life changing advice he received from a 'hippie'. 15 Minutes with the Boss returns on January 28th 2025 but to keep you entertaine…
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Kim McKay: Why networking is 'BS', signs of a ‘lousy’ boss and why rehearsing for job interviews is underrated
In this week’s episode, CEO of the Australian Museum Kim McKay talks about why she doesn't understand the obsession with networking, emphasises the importance of practising for job interviews and shares her lessons from being told she was a 'lousy' boss. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadba…
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Greg Keith: Finding happiness at work, what he 'hates' about coffee breaks and the benefits of a nine-day fortnight
In this week’s episode, CEO of Grant Thornton Greg Keith talks about the pros and cons of a nine-day fortnight, he reveals his two office pet hates and provides tips for finding happiness at work. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.
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Kate Farrar: The key to getting a promotion, controlling the uncontrollables and why she wakes up at 4am
In this week’s episode, Brighter Super CEO Kate Farrar shares insights on who gets the promotions in her organisation, reveals the part of her job that she dislikes the most and the surprising thing she does at 4am. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.
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Sally-Ann Williams: What not to do in a job interview, the key to making better decisions and leveraging self-awareness for success
In this week's episode, Sally-Ann Williams, CEO of Cicada Innovations, reveals her secret to making better decisions. She discusses how she thrives at times when there are no obvious answers and reveals a key don't in job interviews. Take it from her. She's been there. This podcast is sponsored by…
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Paul Scurrah: From AFL to the boardroom, how to stand down 8000 people empathically and the secrets to avoiding distractions
In this week's episode Paul Scurrah, CEO of Pacific National, talks about redefining success in times of crisis, the importance of balancing shareholder, customer and employee interests to avoid problems, and his secret to a productive day starts by building a "focus moat". This podcast is sponsor…
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Why Mike Schneider spends so much time in Bunnings stores and why retail wasn’t his first career choice
In this week's episode Mike Schneider, the Managing director of Bunnings Group, talks about his journey as an accidental retailer, having a consistent and honest leadership style, his willingness to take risks but accepting when mistakes happen and putting things right. This podcast is sponsored b…
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Kyle Faulconer: Why coming out was a tipping point for this CEO, lessons from losing $30m and how to reset like a superhero
In this week's episode, PepsiCo AU/NZ chief executive Kyle Faulconer talks about the valuable lessons learnt from a $30m mistake, how to energise staff with superhero micro breaks, and the benefits of having a personal board of directors. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.
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Cynthia Scott: The competition she 'hates' most, reframing the word 'no' and calling the police with Thierry Henry
In this week's episode, Zip Co chief executive Cynthia Scott talks about her dislike of inter-departmental competition, how she overcame her fear of the word 'no', and why she had to call the police when she brought the English Premiership League Trophy to Australia. This podcast is sponsored by A…
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Gary Smith: Dealing with betrayal, the Nelson Mandela effect and the secrets of slowing down
In this week's episode, BioPak CEO Gary Smith discusses how a contract to provide the computers for Nelson Mandela's 1994 election supercharged his career, reveals how he bounced back from a betrayal by his former business partners, and offers his secrets for switching off from work. This podcast …
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