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15 Minutes with the Boss

The Australian Financial Review

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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19:35

Christelle Young: Radical transparency and a daily...

15 Minutes with the Boss ·

2025/08/11

Editor ofBossSally Patten sits down with Christelle Young, the managing director of T2 in Australia, to talk about the importance of being honest with staff, what she learnt from a 10-day silence retreat and why matcha tea is taking the world by storm. This podcast is sponsored by PGIMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:29

Chris Andrews: Why you should stay in your current...

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2025/08/04

In this week’s episode, Chris Andrews, chief executive of La Trobe Financial, joinsBOSS editor Sally Patten, to talk about why flitting from one job to another is a bad career move, and the key question he's embedded into meetings to remove ego from the room. This podcast is sponsored by PGIM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

18:34

Dr Toni Meath: When 'Plan B' eclipses 'Plan A' and...

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2025/07/28

In this week’s episode, Dr Toni Meath, principal and CEO of Melbourne Girls Grammar describes how a devastating moment in her personal life turned Plan A into an incredible Plan B, how introversion is her superpower and why you're probably smarter and braver than you think. This podcast is sponsored byPGIMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

19:18

Graham Kittle: Recovering from burnout, building...

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2025/07/21

In this week’s episode, Graham Kittle, the managing partner of Heidrick & Struggles in Australia, discusses how burnout led him to his dream job, the importance of having lots of coffee meetings and why he starts his day so early. This podcast is sponsored byPGIMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

18:29

Arnie Selvarajah: The best (last) question to ask and...

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2025/07/14

In this week’s episode, co-CEO of Bell Financial Group Arnie Selvarajah, discusses why group success trumps individual recognition, how to simultaneously incentivise individuals and teams, and reveals the question he always asks to ensure he gets the full picture. This podcast is sponsored byPGIM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

19:07

Ed Chung: The 7 year shift, the AI question you need...

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2025/06/30

Ed Chung from Technology One actively incites company upheaval every 7 to 10 years. In this episode, he describes how this mass change can benefit individuals as well as the company, the work ethic he learned from his mum and dad, and how to master your own diary but still stay flexible.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

18:36

Lou Oppenheim: how data stories drive decisions,...

15 Minutes with the Boss ·

2025/06/30

In this week's episode, Executive Director of the Sydney Dance Company Lou Oppenheim, shares how she unexpectedly moved from computational linguistics into the arts sector. Hear how Lou uses her love of data to illuminate human stories, frame insights and guide her decisions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:18

Paul Hitchcock: Failing fast, the rule of three &...

15 Minutes with the Boss ·

2025/06/23

In this episode CEO of Patties Food Group Paul Hitchcock shares his 'rule of three' to help weed out non-performers. Plus, how moving quickly when restructuring a business can save heartache as well as money, and lessons from a product launch that didn't work. Save 50% or more on unlimited access to the Australian Financial Review in our EOFY sale, ending June 30.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

28:52

Janine Allis: the extended interview

15 Minutes with the Boss ·

2025/06/16

We've had such a great response to the episode with Boost Juice Founder Janine Allis that we decided to play the extended version. There were so valuable takeaways in this chat that didn't make the original cut, so we hope you enjoy this extended conversation. Janine shares life hacks for productivity and longevity, dismisses imposter syndrome, and emphasises the value of saying "yes" to opportunities. Save 50% or more on unlimited access to the Australian Financial Review in our EOFY sale, ending

en-AU

29:30

Matt Comyn: the extended interview

15 Minutes with the Boss ·

2025/06/09

We've had such a great response to the episode with Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn that we decided to play the extended version. There were so many great takeaways in this chat that didn't make the cut, so we hope you enjoy this extended conversation. Matt talks about the importance of taking on the hard challenges, his approach to health and fitness and why he sends less than 5 emails a day. Save 50% or more on unlimited access to the Australian Financial Review in our EOFY sale, ending June

en-AU

19:07

Trevor Holland: Letting go in order to move forward,...

15 Minutes with the Boss ·

2025/06/02

In this week's episode, Trevor Holland, Australia New Zealand managing director of Lululemon, discusses the fear of walking away from his passion to start a new career, taking lessons from his favourite audio book Atomic Habits by James Clear, and searching out mentors to guide him through his career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

20:22

Paul McGrath: Defying a 5% survival prognosis, the...

15 Minutes with the Boss ·

2025/05/26

This week, YHA CEO Paul McGrath talks about being diagnosed with lymphoblastic leukemia at age 39, why working harder to get ahead is BS and he outlines the three key elements of successful transformation. This podcast is sponsored byAussie Broadband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:52

Melinda Petrunoff: The 20% rule for growth, her...

15 Minutes with the Boss ·

2025/05/19

On this week’s episode, Pinterest’s Australian MD Melinda Petrunoff, talks about the importance of feeling uncomfortable for 20% of her role, how communicating her career ambitions led to increased opportunities and she discusses the challenges of raising identical twins. This podcast is sponsored byAussie Broadband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

20:05

John Longmire: Performing under pressure, how to...

15 Minutes with the Boss ·

2025/05/12

In this week’s episode, John Longmire, the executive director of club performance at the Sydney Swans talks about the relentless pressure athletes are under and the strategies they use to help them focus, how sharing the spoils of success can foster a positive work environment and why it's OK for senior leaders to make mistakes. This podcast is sponsored byAussie Broadband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

20:35

Holly Masters: Don't rush into a career, open every...

15 Minutes with the Boss ·

2025/05/05

In this week’s episode, Holly Masters, CEO of The McGrath Foundation talks about why having a non-linear career path is so enriching, how forming relationships and networking can lead to surprising results and why she left Estee Lauder to work in the for-purpose sector. This podcast is sponsored byAussie Broadband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

19:16

Damien Nicks: Getting your work-life balance right,...

15 Minutes with the Boss ·

2025/04/28

On this week's episode, AGL CEO Damien Nicks talks about the value of unwinding on weekends, the challenges of starting a business from scratch, and the importance of getting outside of his comfort zone and making mistakes. This podcast is sponsored by AICDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

19:56

Grant Hackett: The common trait winners share,...

15 Minutes with the Boss ·

2025/04/21

On this week’s episode, Generation Development Group CEO Grant Hackett talks about the lessons he learned from his failure at the 2008 Olympics, shares his experience of going through a divorce and the importance of vulnerability andreveals how "sweating the small stuff" has been a key factor in his significant business achievements. This podcast is sponsored by AICDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:18

Damien Mu: Why your HQ matters, failing to get a...

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2025/04/14

In this week’s episode, the CEO of AIA Australia Damien Mu talks about the importance of one's health quotient after a health check revealed low scores, the lessons he learnt after being passed over for a promotion and the common leadership mistakes executives make. This podcast is sponsored by AICDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

18:47

Brett Woods: How to accelerate your career,...

15 Minutes with the Boss ·

2025/04/07

In this week’s episode, the CEO of Beach Energy Brett Woods talks about his decision to work for a smaller company, how junior employees can benefit from engaging with the CEO, and how a deal he was working on failed. This podcast is sponsored by AICDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

19:41

Janine Allis: Health hacks, why imposter syndrome is...

15 Minutes with the Boss ·

2025/03/31

Janine Allis, Boost Juice founder, shares life hacks for productivity and longevity, dismisses imposter syndrome, and emphasises the value of saying "yes" to opportunities. This podcast is sponsored by AICDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

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