The chief executive of Gurner Group and former boss of Australia Post says his morning routine has been transformational.

Ahmed Fahour says he now thinks more clearly, has lost 13 kilograms over the past two years and has discovered the best productivity hack: sleep.

On this week's classic episode, the top executive tells BOSS editor Sally Patten how a new start to the day has helped drive high performance at work.

This podcast was sponsored by Ripple.

The chief executive of Gurner Group and former boss of Australia Post says his morning routine has been transformational.
Ahmed Fahour says he now thinks more clearly, has lost 13 kilograms over the past two years and has discovered the best productivity hack: sleep.
On this week's classic episode, the top executive tells&nbsp;<a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten how a new start to the day has helped drive high performance at work.
This podcast was sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://ripple.com/">Ripple</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. 

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.

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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.

Inside Ahmed Fahour’s high-performance morning routine

On this week's episode BOSS editor Sally Patten chats to Jun Bei Liu, founder and lead portfolio manager at TenCap. They discuss how she approaches mistakes, the importance of not letting others tell you that you can't do something and the best way to get a promotion.

This podcast was sponsored by Ripple.

On this week's episode <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten chats to Jun Bei Liu, founder and lead portfolio manager at TenCap. They discuss how she approaches mistakes, the importance of not letting others tell you that you can't do something and the best way to get a promotion.
This podcast was sponsored by <a href="https://ripple.com/">Ripple</a>.

Jun Bei Liu on how to boost your confidence, block out naysayers and tackle mistakes

The chief investment officer of fund manager Loftus Peak says he only gets one really good idea a year, and that it’s always about business.

After looking into the rise of machine learning, Alex Pollak's “one good idea” in 2016 was to buy into Nvidia, which now boasts a market valuation of $US4 trillion ($6 trillion).

This week, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out how the local tech investor spots trends to stay ahead of the curve.

This podcast was sponsored by Ripple.

The chief investment officer of fund manager Loftus Peak says he only gets one really good idea a year, and that it&rsquo;s always about business.
After looking into the rise of machine learning, Alex Pollak's &ldquo;one good idea&rdquo; in 2016 was to buy into Nvidia, which now boasts a market valuation of $US4 trillion ($6 trillion).
This week,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten finds out how the local tech investor spots trends to stay ahead of the curve.
This podcast was sponsored by <a href="https://ripple.com/">Ripple</a>.

This investment guru backed Nvidia in 2016. Here are his other tips

On this week's episode BOSS editor Sally Patten chats to Stefan Vermeulen, the local CEO of Nespresso. Vermeulen  shares how to develop your unique, and authentic leadership style by collecting leadership traits, learning from mentors and stealing ideas from anywhere.

This podcast was sponsored by Ripple.

Further reading:

‘One of the worst markets I’ve seen’: Property CEO fears job cuts


Jellis Craig head Andrew McCann reveals what it’s like inside the real estate downturn and why agents are having to deliver hard truths to sellers.

How elite performers stay sharp, according to Rob Coombe

The high-profile executive chairman of Generation Life understands how to get to the top and stay there

On this week's episode <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten chats to Stefan Vermeulen, the local CEO of Nespresso. Vermeulen&nbsp; shares how to develop your unique, and authentic leadership style by collecting leadership traits, learning from mentors and stealing ideas from anywhere.
This podcast was sponsored by <a href="https://ripple.com/">Ripple</a>.
Further reading:
<a href="https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/leaders/one-of-the-worst-markets-i-ve-seen-property-ceo-fears-job-cuts-20260922-p60ymv?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=15_minutes_with_the_boss&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">&lsquo;One of the worst markets I&rsquo;ve seen&rsquo;: Property CEO fears job cuts</a> 
Jellis Craig head Andrew McCann reveals what it&rsquo;s like inside the real estate downturn and why agents are having to deliver hard truths to sellers.
<a href="https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/leaders/how-to-get-ahead-of-the-pack-according-to-this-high-profile-exec-20261006-p611tq?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=15_minutes_with_the_boss&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">How elite performers stay sharp, according to Rob Coombe</a>
The high-profile executive chairman of Generation Life understands how to get to the top and stay there

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