15 Minutes with the Boss
15 Minutes with the Boss
Playlist by 15 Minutes with the Boss15 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 t…102 clip(s) in playlist
Curtis Stone on the $4m flop that forced him to rethink everything
Celebrity chef Curtis Stone opened his first restaurant in Beverley Hills more than a decade ago, and it was immediately a smash hit. His next venture, however, quickly taught him how wrong things could go. On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out the cookbook writer had to rethi…
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The single word that helped Oporto's CEO land her biggest job
When Therese Frangie was working at Mexican fast-food group Mad Mex, she found herself “butting heads” with the founder. Frangie turned to a business coach to help her work through her frustrations. The coach had one word for her: ego. On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out wh…
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Why the Cbus CEO says 45 minutes is too long for a meeting
When Kristian Fok became the chief executive of Cbus, he “knew there was a lot to take on”. One strategy that’s helped him manage issues as they arise is determining the length of a productive meeting. On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out how the Cbus CEO navigates the vario…
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The moment the Royal Melbourne Hospital CEO learnt to trust her gut
Shelley Dolan is the first one to admit that a career in nursing is “stressful”, but also “hugely enjoyable”. It was during her first experience working in an executive role in the health sector that she learnt about the pressures of leadership and the importance of trusting your instincts. This …
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This investment guru backed Nvidia in 2016. Here are his other tips
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 tr…
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The biohacking therapies this muesli boss does each morning
When it comes to her morning routine, Carolyn Creswell describes herself as a bit of a “biohacker”, trying out different types of alternative therapies. But it’s not just in the mornings that the founder of Carman’s Kitchen explores new ways to get the most out of each day; the chief executive is …
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Medibank's CEO reveals his secret to managing stress
David Koczkar reached exhilarating heights during the launch of Jetstar, but the stressful role came at a cost. In this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with the chief executive of Medibank to find out how he learnt a new, more mindful pace of leadership. This podcast was spons…
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The ‘marketing genius’ of property whisperer Monika Tu
Ready to retire at 45, everything changed for Monika Tu when she met her third husband and took on a whole new career. In this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with the founder of property concierge Black Diamondz Group to find out how the celebrity agent rose to the top of luxur…
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Trailer: ‘How I Made It’ Returns September 22
How I Made It is back with new hosts Lauren Sams & Yolanda Redrup. Join us to learn how Australia’s top entrepreneurs built their fortunes and what they learnt along the way.
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How a pair of shoes kick-started this CEO’s career
The CEO of Baby Bunting thought he’d end up in corporate finance. In this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with Mark Teperson to find out how a chance retail sale changed the trajectory of his career. This podcast was sponsored by 5 in 5 with ANZ podcast.
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