In this week’s episode, Holly Masters, CEO of The McGrath Foundation talks about why having a non-linear career path is so enriching, how forming relationships and networking can lead to surprising results and why she left Estee Lauder to work in the for-purpose sector.

This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.

In this week&rsquo;s episode, Holly Masters, CEO of The McGrath Foundation talks about why having a non-linear career path is so enriching, how forming relationships and networking can lead to surprising results and why she left Estee Lauder to work in the for-purpose sector.
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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.

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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.

Holly Masters: Don't rush into a career, open every door and why she left a $15b company

Praveena Raman, the chief executive 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 Patten sits down with the country head of the eighth-largest smartphone manufacturer globally to find out why she decided to shift her mindset.

Praveena Raman, the chief executive of Motorola in Australia and New Zealand, is a self-described yes person.&nbsp;
At the start of her career as an engineer, the &ldquo;say yes to everything&rdquo; 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&rsquo;s episode, <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten sits down with the country head of the eighth-largest smartphone manufacturer globally to find out why she decided to shift her mindset.

The moment this smartphone CEO stopped saying yes to everything

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.

Holly Masters: Don't rush into a career, open every door and why she left a $15b company

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