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 might make you crash.”

On this week’s episode, the CEO of BMW in Australia and New Zealand sits down with BOSS editor Sally Patten to explain how the “sleep test” helps him make tough decisions.

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: &ldquo;Sometimes what your reflex is telling you is the wrong thing in motorcycle riding &ndash; it might make you crash.&rdquo;
On this week&rsquo;s episode, the CEO of BMW in Australia and New Zealand sits down with <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten to explain how the &ldquo;sleep test&rdquo; helps him make tough decisions.

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. 

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.

A weekly podcast about  success and failure and everything in-between.

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All the latest episodes from all of the AFR's podcasts.&nbsp;

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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, 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. 

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.

Why the CEO of BMW Australia wants you to take a ‘sleep test’

“I've really changed my relationship with exercise over the past few years”, says Katie Lyndon, the chief executive of Exercise and Sports Science Australia.

The exercise physiologist has made a conscious effort to shift her mindset around workout routines from something she has to do to something she loves.

On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with Lyndon to find out how she designed a workout program that provides physical, mental and professional benefits.

This podcast was sponsored by Aussie Broadband.

Further reading:

Inside Ahmed Fahour’s high-performance morning routine

The chief executive of Gurner Group and former boss of Australia Post says the way he starts his day has been “transformational”.

Morning sun, and eat your vegies first: 19 habits for a healthier life

Exercise and nutrition are vital, but which specific habits offer the greatest bang for buck? Five doctors and a physiologist share their top longevity secrets.

The 20-minute ‘power’ fix missing from midlife workouts

Muscle power helps us perform basic everyday tasks but declines twice as quickly as strength during the ageing process.

&ldquo;I've really changed my relationship with exercise over the past few years&rdquo;, says Katie Lyndon, the chief executive of Exercise and Sports Science Australia.
The exercise physiologist has made a conscious effort to shift her mindset around workout routines from something she has to do to something she loves.
On this week&rsquo;s episode,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten sits down with Lyndon to find out how she designed a workout program that provides physical, mental and professional benefits.
This podcast was sponsored by <a href="https://www.aussiebroadband.com.au/?utm_source=15-minutes-with-the-boss&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=enterprise">Aussie Broadband</a>.
Further reading:
<a href="https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/leaders/inside-ahmed-fahour-s-high-performance-morning-routine-20260413-p5znhl?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=15_minutes_with_the_boss&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Inside Ahmed Fahour&rsquo;s high-performance morning routine</a>
The chief executive of Gurner Group and former boss of Australia Post says the way he starts his day has been &ldquo;transformational&rdquo;.
<a href="https://www.afr.com/life-and-luxury/health-and-wellness/19-health-habits-doctors-recommend-for-a-longer-life-20260114-p5nu4r?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=15_minutes_with_the_boss&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Morning sun, and eat your vegies first: 19 habits for a healthier life</a>
Exercise and nutrition are vital, but which specific habits offer the greatest bang for buck? Five doctors and a physiologist share their top longevity secrets.
<a href="https://www.afr.com/life-and-luxury/health-and-wellness/the-20-minute-power-fix-missing-from-midlife-workouts-20260716-p60fs7?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=15_minutes_with_the_boss&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">The 20-minute &lsquo;power&rsquo; fix missing from midlife workouts</a>
Muscle power helps us perform basic everyday tasks but declines twice as quickly as strength during the ageing process.

How an exercise physiologist designed her ideal workout routine

The president and CEO of Thomson Reuters says the company has had "bill shock this year in the tens of millions of US dollars over and above our budget”.

And while Steve Hasker maintains the global technology and information firm, which is valued at $US40 billion ($57 billion), is disciplined financially, the costs are rising.

This week, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with Hasker to find out how the company is navigating these technological advancements and the benefits of making career mistakes.

This podcast was sponsored by the City of Parramatta.

Further reading:

AI bill shock: Corporates revolt against costly models

AI usage is paid in tokens that represent how difficult a given task is, but the cost per token varies wildly for different models.

Five CEOs reveal the best piece of career advice they’ve ever received

The start of a new year is an opportunity to set fresh goals, create new routines and map out work objectives. Five business leaders share their morning routines and tips for getting ahead.

Use of AI ‘tech stacks’ driving demand for lawyers

The more artificial intelligence is used within a law firm, the more professionals are needed to vet the technology’s outputs.

The president and CEO of Thomson Reuters says the company has had "bill shock this year in the tens of millions of US dollars over and above our budget&rdquo;.
And while Steve Hasker maintains the global technology and information firm, which is valued at $US40 billion ($57 billion), is disciplined financially, the costs are rising.
This week,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten sits down with Hasker to find out how the company is navigating these technological advancements and the benefits of making career mistakes.
This podcast was sponsored by the <a href="https://atparramatta.com/business/global-city?utm_source=australian-financial-review-&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_campaign=global-city">City of Parramatta</a>.
Further reading:
<a href="https://www.afr.com/technology/ai-bill-shock-corporates-revolt-against-costly-models-20260629-p60avi?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=15_minutes_with_the_boss&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">AI bill shock: Corporates revolt against costly models</a>
AI usage is paid in tokens that represent how difficult a given task is, but the cost per token varies wildly for different models.
<a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/professional-services/use-of-ai-tech-stacks-driving-demand-for-lawyers-20251130-p5njjt?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=15_minutes_with_the_boss&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Five CEOs reveal the best piece of career advice they&rsquo;ve ever received</a>
The start of a new year is an opportunity to set fresh goals, create new routines and map out work objectives. Five business leaders share their morning routines and tips for getting ahead.
<a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/professional-services/use-of-ai-tech-stacks-driving-demand-for-lawyers-20251130-p5njjt?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=15_minutes_with_the_boss&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom" data-testid="headlineLink">Use of AI &lsquo;tech stacks&rsquo; driving demand for lawyers</a>
The more artificial intelligence is used within a law firm, the more professionals are needed to vet the technology&rsquo;s outputs.

Thomson Reuters CEO on AI bill shock, career risks and his biggest mistake

How I Made It is back with host Lauren Sams. 

Don’t miss season six as we uncover how Australia’s top entrepreneurs built their fortunes and what they learnt along the way.

How I Made It is back with host Lauren Sams.&nbsp;
Don&rsquo;t miss season six as we uncover how Australia&rsquo;s top entrepreneurs built their fortunes and what they learnt along the way.

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