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.

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.