David Koczkar reached exhilarating heights during the launch of Jetstar, but the stressful role came at a cost. 

In this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with the chief executive of Medibank to find out how he learnt a new, more mindful pace of leadership.

This podcast was sponsored by 5 in 5 with ANZ podcast.

 

David Koczkar reached exhilarating heights during the launch of Jetstar, but the stressful role came at a cost.&nbsp;
In this week&rsquo;s episode, <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten sits down with the chief executive of Medibank to find out how he learnt a new, more mindful pace of leadership.
This podcast was sponsored by <a href="https://www.anz.com/institutional/five-in-five-podcast/">5 in 5 with ANZ podcast</a>.
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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.

Medibank's CEO reveals his secret to managing stress

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 chief executive to adopt a strategy she says the tech industry has mastered.

On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with the boss of Australia’s second biggest brewing company to find out how past mistakes have shaped future wins.

One of Anubha Sahasrabuddhe&rsquo;s proudest moments was getting Chinese consumers to drink Coca-Cola &ndash; 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&rsquo;s stint was a success, but there were also failures. The experience led the chief executive to adopt a strategy she says the tech industry has mastered.
On this week&rsquo;s episode, <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten sits down with the boss of Australia&rsquo;s second biggest brewing company to find out how past mistakes have shaped future wins.

What this CEO of a drinks company learnt from the tech industry

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.

Mary Wooldridge, the outgoing chief executive of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, worked for the media tycoon in the late 1990s.&nbsp;
While her time at Kerry Packer's company, Consolidated Press Holdings, taught her some invaluable skills, Wooldridge found it unmotivating.
On this week&rsquo;s episode, <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten finds out why the former politician traded a Packer deal-making role for public policy.

What this executive learnt from working for Kerry Packer

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.

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&rsquo;s episode, the president for Novartis in Australia and New Zealand tells <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten how a new coach, a hypnotist and a Hollywood movie helped her tackle one of her biggest fears.

Medibank's CEO reveals his secret to managing stress

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