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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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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

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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

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19:07

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

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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...

15 Minutes with the Boss ·

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.

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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.

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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.

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1:56

Introducing: The Fin: Election 2025

15 Minutes with the Boss ·

2025/03/30

With the federal election underway, The Fin podcast fromThe Australian Financial Review is releasing a special weekly podcast for the duration of the campaign called The Fin: Election 2025 Every Tuesday, host Lisa Murray and political editor Phillip Coorey will be joined by AFR’s political experts to break down the critical voter issues, analyse the latest polls and pick out the key battlegrounds. For the latest updates from the campaign trail and best analysis on the political strategies that

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18:34

Nick Flood: Becoming MD at 37, asking ‘dumb’...

15 Minutes with the Boss ·

2025/03/24

On this week’s episode Nick Flood, IBM’s managing director of Australia and New Zealand, talks about the value of asking ‘dumb questions’, emphasises the importance of finding a supportive and inspiring boss and predicts the point when artificial intelligence will become smarter than humans. This podcast is sponsored byAussie Broadband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:34

Jason Johnson: Mistakes even top execs make in job...

15 Minutes with the Boss ·

2025/03/17

On this week’s episode Jason Johnson, chief executive of Johnson Partners talks about the mistakes even senior executives make in job interviews, how the book,The 80/80 Marriage, changed the way he views partnerships and breaks down how to use AI to prepare for job interviews. This podcast is sponsored byAussie Broadband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:49

Jun Bei Liu: How to boost your confidence, blocking...

15 Minutes with the Boss ·

2025/03/10

On this week’s episode Jun Bei Liu, founder and lead portfolio manager at TenCap, talks about 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 is sponsored byAussie Broadband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:00

John Carfi: Making a good first impression, giving up...

15 Minutes with the Boss ·

2025/03/03

On this week’s episode John Carfi, CEO of Ingenia, discusses the importance of being admired, rather than liked, what he discovered when he quit sugar and ultra processed foods, and why it is critical to develop a good rapport quickly. This podcast is sponsored byAussie Broadband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:26

What Anthony Seibold learnt from Matt Comyn, coping...

15 Minutes with the Boss ·

2025/02/24

Ahead of the NRL’s 2025 season kick-off, Manly Warringah Sea Eagles head coach Anthony Seibold joins the podcast to talk about the intense pressure of being a high profile sports coach, what he learnt about leadership from CBA chief executive Matt Comyn and why he thinks the age old adage of ‘she’ll be right’ is BS. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:17

Jane Lu: Why 'you're not special’, doing all the...

15 Minutes with the Boss ·

2025/02/17

In this week’s episode Jane Lu, the founder and CEO of Showpo talks about why her husband frequently tells her, "you're not special”, shares why she didn’t tell her parents that she had quit her job and reveals what time she sleeps until every morning. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:44

Mark Scott: Why you shouldn’t over plan your career,...

15 Minutes with the Boss ·

2025/02/10

In this week’s episode Mark Scott, the vice chancellor of the University of Sydney talks about the importance of seizing opportunities rather than over-planning, explains why maintaining relationships is vital for executives and shares his experience of managing complex environments, particularly around issues related to the Middle East. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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