In this week's episode Blackmores CEO Alastair Symington talks about why he manages his energy rather than time, the effects AI will have on the health of his clients and how living in China improved the way he communicates.

This podcast is sponsored by LDV Group.

In this week's episode Blackmores CEO Alastair Symington talks about why he manages his energy rather than time, the effects AI will have on the health of his clients and how living in China improved the way he communicates.
This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.ldvautomotive.com.au/vehicles/ldv-edeliver-7/">LDV Group.</a>

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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.

How to be the CEO of your own career with Blackmores boss Alastair Symington

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.

The founder of online retailer Kogan.com firmly believes that mistakes are an &ldquo;additional asset&rdquo; that any company can learn from.
But the entrepreneur says there was one &ldquo;existential mistake&rdquo; he made that stands out.
On this week&rsquo;s episode, <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> 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.

Ruslan Kogan says he’s made many mistakes. But this one stands out

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 chief executive to find out about the skills that helped Chiba navigate the path to executive leadership.

Lisa Chiba&rsquo;s first executive role was &ldquo;a bit of a rollercoaster&rdquo;.&nbsp;
After starting in the role of customer service director, the company entered a divestment process &ndash; making the entire workforce redundant.&nbsp;
It was an experience that would give the now-Momentum Energy CEO some of big lessons on communication and transparency.
On this week&rsquo;s episode, <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten sits down with the chief executive to find out about the skills that helped Chiba navigate the path to executive leadership.

What being made redundant taught this CEO about leadership

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 most valuable lessons he’s learnt along the way.

This podcast was sponsored by Aussie Broadband.

When it comes to banking, Joseph Healy has seen it all.&nbsp;
After a long career holding executive positions at NAB, ANZ and Citi, the high-profile banker co-founded Australia&rsquo;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&rsquo;s episode, <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten finds out what drives this CEO and the most valuable lessons he&rsquo;s learnt along the way.
This podcast was sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aussiebroadband.com.au/internet/nbn-plans/?utm_source=google&amp;amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Residential-Google-PureBrand-Internet-Australia&amp;amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;amp;gad_source=1&amp;amp;gad_campaignid=21072568313&amp;amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD7HAGDIzUgQoZIoIt5fLsSa1TbMI&amp;amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAhaHMBhD2ARIsAPAU_D7BO2GM9bqlpwgA_TMCWkwd15vLHteJ86Ex26Ko8QMY9q8dw1K7WWMaAgyAEALw_wcB">Aussie Broadband</a>.

How to be the CEO of your own career with Blackmores boss Alastair Symington

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