Akubra chief executive Natalie Culina has over 20 years working with some of the most recognised and iconic Australian brands.

When managing imposter syndrome she says that "you cannot forget that you have to master a skill in something, have to have a black belt in something. And that's something that you can always reach down into your core to draw upon". When she did, it faded away.

On this week's episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with Culina to find out who is in her inner circle, how she overcame imposter syndrome and the one reason she will interrupt a meeting.

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.

What this top lawyer wishes he had done early in his career

Sam Nickless, chief executive of Gilbert +Tobin, says young lawyers and executives have more control over their time than they think.

Akubra chief executive Natalie Culina has over 20 years working with some of the most recognised and iconic Australian brands.
When managing imposter syndrome she says that "you cannot forget that you have to master a skill in something, have to have a black belt in something. And that's something that you can always reach down into your core to draw upon". When she did, it faded away.
On this week's episode, <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten sits down with Culina to find out who is in her inner circle, how she overcame imposter syndrome and the one reason she will interrupt a meeting.
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/what-this-top-lawyer-wishes-he-had-done-early-in-his-career-20260914-p60x7n?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=15_minutes_with_the_boss&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">What this top lawyer wishes he had done early in his career</a>
Sam Nickless, chief executive of Gilbert +Tobin, says young lawyers and executives have more control over their time than they think.

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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.
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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.