George Williams, the vice chancellor of Western Sydney University, was a bad kid at school. He was facing expulsion and constantly in detention, when one teacher changed the course of his life.

On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten joins Williams to discuss the power of education and why he took a job he didn’t want. 

This podcast is 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.

George Williams, the vice chancellor of Western Sydney University, was a bad kid at school. He was facing expulsion and constantly in detention, when one teacher changed the course of his life.
On this week&rsquo;s episode, <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten joins Williams to discuss the power of education and why he took a job he didn&rsquo;t want.&nbsp;
This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://ripple.com/">Ripple</a>.
Further reading&nbsp;
<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.

This leader was nearly expelled from school. Now he runs a university. 

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>.

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

How this CEO has created his own personal board of advisers

Rob Coombe, executive chairman Generation Life, planned his career moves meticulously and made sure not to trample on colleagues to climb the corporate ladder. Now Coombe is at the top of the corporate tree, he has tools and habits to help him stay there.         

On this week's episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten joins Coombe to discuss creating a high performance culture, how to survive it, and why EQ is so important for leaders.

This podcast was sponsored by Ripple.

Further reading:

What makes this CEO drop everything in the middle of a meeting

Natalie Culina, boss of iconic hat manufacturer Akubra, talks children, imposter syndrome, branding and what not to do when you are tapping new export markets.

‘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.

Rob Coombe, executive chairman Generation Life, planned his career moves meticulously and made sure not to trample on colleagues to climb the corporate ladder. Now Coombe is at the top of the corporate tree, he has tools and habits to help him stay there.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
On this week's episode,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten joins Coombe to discuss creating a high performance culture, how to survive it, and why EQ is so important for leaders.
This podcast was sponsored by <a href="https://ripple.com/">Ripple</a>.
Further reading:
<a href="https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/leaders/the-one-reason-this-ceo-will-interrupt-a-meeting-20260929-p610k3?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=15_minutes_with_the_boss&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">What makes this CEO drop everything in the middle of a meeting</a>
Natalie Culina, boss of iconic hat manufacturer Akubra, talks children, imposter syndrome, branding and what not to do when you are tapping new export markets.
<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.

This top exec knows how to get ahead of the pack, and stay there.

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.

How this CEO shook off imposter syndrome

Jellis Craig chief executive Andrew McCann has been a real estate agent for almost 30 years, and he reckons "this is one of the worst markets" he's ever seen.

"It's very hard for vendors to adjust to price changes, and it's very hard sometimes for agents to pick up the pace of change," he says. "And because of that, it's a challenging environment to navigate."

On this week's episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with the real estate boss to find out how he is navigating the property downturn, the effect it's having on staff and whether he expects it to change any time soon.

This podcast was sponsored by Ripple.

Further reading:

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.

Why giving up control was Lune founder Kate Reid’s best business move

An eating disorder shaped the croissant queen’s career. A piece of advice from her father is also one of the secrets to her company’s success.

Jellis Craig chief executive Andrew McCann&nbsp;has been a real estate agent for almost 30 years, and he reckons "this is one of the worst markets" he's ever seen.
"It's very hard for vendors to adjust to price changes, and it's very hard sometimes for agents to pick up the pace of change," he says. "And because of that, it's a challenging environment to navigate."
On this week's episode, <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten sits down with the real estate boss to find out how he is navigating the property downturn, the effect it's having on staff and whether he expects it to change any time soon.
This podcast was sponsored by <a href="https://ripple.com/">Ripple</a>.
Further reading:
<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.
<a href="https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/leaders/croissant-queen-kate-reid-on-the-secrets-to-lune-s-success-20260907-p60v18?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=15_minutes_with_the_boss&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Why giving up control was Lune founder Kate Reid&rsquo;s best business move</a>
An eating disorder shaped the croissant queen&rsquo;s career. A piece of advice from her father is also one of the secrets to her company&rsquo;s success.

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

When it comes to the rise of artificial intelligence in the workplace, Sam Nickless, the chief executive of law firm Gilbert + Tobin, has some useful advice for lawyers and executives in the early or middle stages of their careers.

"The first level of advice is don’t freak out about it, but don’t ignore it either," he says.

"Get really good at using it, but also be very attuned to the things that it doesn’t do and that you can do over and above it."

On this week's episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out what the top lawyer thinks of AI disruption, how it will affect the legal profession and the best way lawyers can protect their jobs.

This podcast was sponsored by Ripple.

Further reading:

Why giving up control was Lune founder Kate Reid’s best business move

An eating disorder shaped the croissant queen’s career. A piece of advice from her father is also one of the secrets to her company’s success.

Daniel Mookhey: My younger self would hate my respect for John Howard

The NSW treasurer opens up about failure, conflict, his political heroes – and why he hates waking up early.

When it comes to the rise of artificial intelligence in the workplace, Sam Nickless, the chief executive of law firm Gilbert + Tobin, has some useful advice for lawyers and executives in the early or middle stages of their careers.
"The first level of advice is don&rsquo;t freak out about it, but don&rsquo;t ignore it either," he says.
"Get really good at using it, but also be very attuned to the things that it doesn&rsquo;t do and that you can do over and above it."
On this week's episode, <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten finds out what the top lawyer thinks of AI disruption, how it will affect the legal profession and the best way lawyers can protect their jobs.
This podcast was sponsored by <a href="https://ripple.com/">Ripple</a>.
Further reading:
<a href="https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/leaders/croissant-queen-kate-reid-on-the-secrets-to-lune-s-success-20260907-p60v18?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=15_minutes_with_the_boss&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Why giving up control was Lune founder Kate Reid&rsquo;s best business move</a>
An eating disorder shaped the croissant queen&rsquo;s career. A piece of advice from her father is also one of the secrets to her company&rsquo;s success.
<a href="https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/leaders/daniel-mookhey-my-younger-self-would-hate-my-respect-for-john-howard-20260831-p60t2u?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=15_minutes_with_the_boss&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Daniel Mookhey: My younger self would hate my respect for John Howard</a>
The NSW treasurer opens up about failure, conflict, his political heroes &ndash; and why he hates waking up early.

Gilbert + Tobin CEO Sam Nickless reveals what AI means for junior lawyers

Growing up, Kate Reid had always dreamt about working in Formula 1. And in her early 20s, she achieved that dream by joining the Williams team as an aerodynamicist.

But this F1 enthusiast quickly realised the job was not all she'd hoped.

"I imagined it would be an incredibly dynamic, collaborative, exciting job, and all of those things didn't come to fruition for me, and it sent me down a pretty dark path," says Reid.

On this week's episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out how this aerodynamicist applied her scientific rigor to become one of Australia's most well-known pastry chefs.

This podcast was sponsored by Ripple.

Further reading:

Daniel Mookhey: My younger self would hate my respect for John Howard

The NSW treasurer opens up about failure, conflict, his political heroes – and why he hates waking up early.

The email that cost this top exec a major deal

Esther Colwill, president of Asia-Pacific at Korn Ferry, loved her job at Deloitte – and then she had twins.

Growing up, Kate Reid had always dreamt about working in Formula 1.&nbsp;And in her early 20s, she achieved that dream by joining the Williams team as an aerodynamicist.
But this F1 enthusiast quickly realised the job was not all she'd hoped.
"I imagined it would be an incredibly dynamic, collaborative, exciting job, and all of those things didn't come to fruition for me, and it sent me down a pretty dark path," says Reid.
On this week's episode, <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten finds out how this aerodynamicist applied her scientific rigor to become one of Australia's most well-known pastry chefs.
This podcast was sponsored by <a href="https://ripple.com/">Ripple</a>.
Further reading:
<a href="https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/leaders/daniel-mookhey-my-younger-self-would-hate-my-respect-for-john-howard-20260831-p60t2u?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=15_minutes_with_the_boss&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Daniel Mookhey: My younger self would hate my respect for John Howard</a>
The NSW treasurer opens up about failure, conflict, his political heroes &ndash; and why he hates waking up early.
<a href="https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/leaders/from-deloitte-partner-to-climbing-everest-to-regional-boss-20260820-p60q0h?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=15_minutes_with_the_boss&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom" data-testid="headlineLink">The email that cost this top exec a major deal</a>
Esther Colwill, president of Asia-Pacific at Korn Ferry, loved her job at Deloitte &ndash; and then she had twins.

Why Lune boss Kate Reid traded Formula 1 for croissants

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.

A weekly podcast about  success and failure and everything in-between.

15 Minutes with the Boss

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.

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