This asset manager says leaders have a lot to learn from Pat Cummins
01 Dec 2025
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One of the most pivotal moments in Tim Helyar’s career was when he was first put in charge of ...
PEXA’s CEO reveals the upside of ‘owning up to accountability’
24 Nov 2025
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Russell Cohen has set up businesses all around the world, and one of the things he says is a constan...
Why this CEO insists on 2 referee checks, and often does them herself
17 Nov 2025
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Working in public health, Rita Butera admits that finding the right candidate for a role can be chal...
Curtis Stone on the $4m flop that forced him to rethink everything
10 Nov 2025
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Celebrity chef Curtis Stone opened his first restaurant in Beverley Hills more than a decade ago, an...
The single word that helped Oporto's CEO land her biggest job
03 Nov 2025
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When Therese Frangie was working at Mexican fast-food group Mad Mex, she found herself “buttin...
Why the Cbus CEO says 45 minutes is too long for a meeting
27 Oct 2025
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When Kristian Fok became the chief executive of Cbus, he “knew there was a lot to take on&rdqu...
The moment the Royal Melbourne Hospital CEO learnt to trust her gut
20 Oct 2025
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Shelley Dolan is the first one to admit that a career in nursing is “stressful”, but als...
This investment guru backed Nvidia in 2016. Here are his other tips
13 Oct 2025
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The chief investment officer of fund manager Loftus Peak says he only gets one really good idea a ye...
The biohacking therapies this muesli boss does each morning
06 Oct 2025
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When it comes to her morning routine, Carolyn Creswell describes herself as a bit of a “biohac...
Medibank's CEO reveals his secret to managing stress
29 Sep 2025
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David Koczkar reached exhilarating heights during the launch of Jetstar, but the stressful role came...
The ‘marketing genius’ of property whisperer Monika Tu
22 Sep 2025
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Ready to retire at 45, everything changed for Monika Tu when she met her third husband and took on a...
Trailer: ‘How I Made It’ Returns September 22
18 Sep 2025
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How I Made It is back with new hosts Lauren Sams & Yolanda Redrup. Join us to learn how Australi...
How a pair of shoes kick-started this CEO’s career
15 Sep 2025
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The CEO of Baby Bunting thought he’d end up in corporate finance. In this week’s episode...
How Clayton Utz's top lawyer made partner at 29 years old
08 Sep 2025
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Clayton Utz chief executive partner Emma Covacevich always tells her grads to keep an open mind: som...
Luke Mangan went broke at 35. Now he’s one of hospitality’s biggest stars
01 Sep 2025
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Celebrity chef Luke Mangan is an industry giant, but running some of the best restaurants in the cou...
Kellie Hush: Never take your eye off the customer and the surprising benefits of mixing sport with fashion
25 Aug 2025
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In this episode Sally Patten, BOSS editor talks to Kellie Hush, chief executive of Australian F...
Simon Banks: How to gain mindfulness from manual work and why leadership requires both the head and heart
18 Aug 2025
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Editor of Boss Sally Patten talks to Simon Banks, managing director of PayPal in Australia...
Christelle Young: Radical transparency and a daily matcha ritual
11 Aug 2025
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Editor of BOSS Sally Patten sits down with Christelle Young, the managing director of T2 i...
Chris Andrews: Why you should stay in your current job longer and the question that removes ego from the room
04 Aug 2025
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In this week’s episode, Chris Andrews, chief executive of La Trobe Financial, joins BOSS ...
Dr Toni Meath: When 'Plan B' eclipses 'Plan A' and the secret powers of an introvert
28 Jul 2025
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In this week’s episode, Dr Toni Meath, principal and CEO of Melbourne Girls Grammar describes ...
Graham Kittle: Recovering from burnout, building networks and getting up at 4:30am
21 Jul 2025
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In this week’s episode, Graham Kittle, the managing partner of Heidrick & Struggles in Aus...
Arnie Selvarajah: The best (last) question to ask and how to generate high value ideas.
14 Jul 2025
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In this week’s episode, co-CEO of Bell Financial Group Arnie Selvarajah, discusses why group s...
Lou Oppenheim: How data stories drive decisions, changing entertainment patterns & the joy of seeing staff flourish
30 Jun 2025
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In this week's episode, Executive Director of the Sydney Dance Company Lou Oppenheim, shares how she...
Ed Chung: The 7 year shift, the AI question you need to ask and how to dominate your diary.
30 Jun 2025
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Ed Chung from Technology One actively incites company upheaval every 7 to 10 years. In this episode,...
Paul Hitchcock: Failing fast, the rule of three & nominating a devil's advocate
23 Jun 2025
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In this episode CEO of Patties Food Group Paul Hitchcock shares his 'rule of three' to help weed out...
Janine Allis: the extended interview
16 Jun 2025
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We've had such a great response to the episode with Boost Juice Founder Janine Allis that we decided...
Matt Comyn: the extended interview
09 Jun 2025
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We've had such a great response to the episode with Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn that we decided...
Trevor Holland: Letting go in order to move forward, building healthy habits and searching out mentors
02 Jun 2025
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In this week's episode, Trevor Holland, Australia New Zealand managing director of Lululemon, discus...
Paul McGrath: Defying a 5% survival prognosis, the 'work hard' myth & 3 key elements to transform businesses
26 May 2025
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This week, YHA CEO Paul McGrath talks about being diagnosed with lymphoblastic leukemia at age 39, w...
Melinda Petrunoff: The 20% rule for growth, her undelivered TED talk and why you shouldn’t hide your ambition
19 May 2025
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On this week’s episode, Pinterest’s Australian MD Melinda Petrunoff, talks about the imp...
John Longmire: Performing under pressure, how to instil loyalty and the ‘seven out of ten’ rule
12 May 2025
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In this week’s episode, John Longmire, the executive director of club performance at the Sydne...
Holly Masters: Don't rush into a career, open every door and why she left a $15b company
05 May 2025
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In this week’s episode, Holly Masters, CEO of The McGrath Foundation talks about why having a ...
Damien Nicks: Getting your work-life balance right, starting a business and why the next 10 years are crucial
28 Apr 2025
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On this week's episode, AGL CEO Damien Nicks talks about the value of unwinding on weekends, the cha...
Grant Hackett: The common trait winners share, sweating the small stuff and learning to be vulnerable
21 Apr 2025
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On this week’s episode, Generation Development Group CEO Grant Hackett talks about the lessons...
Damien Mu: Why your HQ matters, failing to get a promotion and why you should 'declare you intent'
14 Apr 2025
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In this week’s episode, the CEO of AIA Australia Damien Mu talks about the importance of one's...
Brett Woods: How to accelerate your career, exploiting ‘nearism’ bias and learning the hard way
07 Apr 2025
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In this week’s episode, the CEO of Beach Energy Brett Woods talks about his decision to work f...
Janine Allis: Health hacks, why imposter syndrome is BS, and saying “yes” to everything
31 Mar 2025
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Janine Allis, Boost Juice founder, shares life hacks for productivity and longevity, dismisses impos...
Nick Flood: Becoming MD at 37, asking ‘dumb’ questions and when will we achieve AGI?
24 Mar 2025
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On this week’s episode Nick Flood, IBM’s managing director of Australia and New Zealand,...
Jason Johnson: Mistakes even top execs make in job interviews and using AI to help get a new job
17 Mar 2025
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On this week’s episode Jason Johnson, chief executive of Johnson Partners talks about the mist...
Jun Bei Liu: How to boost your confidence, blocking out naysayers and how tackle mistakes
10 Mar 2025
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On this week’s episode Jun Bei Liu, founder and lead portfolio manager at TenCap, talks about ...
John Carfi: Making a good first impression, giving up sugar, and why he doesn’t care about being liked in business
03 Mar 2025
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On this week’s episode John Carfi, CEO of Ingenia, discusses the importance of being admired, ...
What Anthony Seibold learnt from Matt Comyn, coping with pressure and why ‘she’ll be right’ is BS
24 Feb 2025
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Ahead of the NRL’s 2025 season kick-off, Manly Warringah Sea Eagles head coach Anthony Seibold...
Jane Lu: Why 'you're not special’, doing all the naughty things and why she faked having a job
17 Feb 2025
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In this week’s episode Jane Lu, the founder and CEO of Showpo talks about why her husband freq...
Mark Scott: Why you shouldn’t over plan your career, what really makes people happy and how to slow the mind
10 Feb 2025
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In this week’s episode Mark Scott, the vice chancellor of the University of Sydney talks about...
Scott Hartley: How to turn redundancy into a better job and building high-performance culture
03 Feb 2025
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In this week's episode Scott Hartley, the chief executive of Insignia Financial recounts being made ...
Matt Comyn: Dealing with stress, applying for the difficult roles and why emails are a waste of time
27 Jan 2025
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On this week’s episode, Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn talks about the importance of taking ...
Summer series: Extended interview of Deloitte CEO Adam Powick
20 Jan 2025
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Welcome to the 15 Minutes with the Boss summer series edition, where we bring you exclusive extended...
Summer series: Extended interview of Google MD Melanie Silva
13 Jan 2025
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Welcome to the 15 Minutes with the Boss summer series edition, where we bring you exclusive extended...
Summer series: Extended interview of Sydney Swans CEO Tom Harley
06 Jan 2025
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Tim Gurner: Unintended consequences of quitting alcohol, his challenging interviewing technique and the purpose of gratitude
16 Dec 2024
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In our season finale of 2024, property developer and Rich Lister Tim Gurner discusses what he discov...
Kim McKay: Why networking is 'BS', signs of a ‘lousy’ boss and why rehearsing for job interviews is underrated
09 Dec 2024
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In this week’s episode, CEO of the Australian Museum Kim McKay talks about why she doesn't underst...
Greg Keith: Finding happiness at work, what he 'hates' about coffee breaks and the benefits of a nine-day fortnight
02 Dec 2024
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In this week’s episode, CEO of Grant Thornton Greg Keith talks about the pros and cons of a nine-d...
Kate Farrar: The key to getting a promotion, controlling the uncontrollables and why she wakes up at 4am
25 Nov 2024
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In this week’s episode, Brighter Super CEO Kate Farrar shares insights on who gets the promotions ...
Sally-Ann Williams: What not to do in a job interview, the key to making better decisions and leveraging self-awareness for success
18 Nov 2024
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In this week's episode, Sally-Ann Williams, CEO of Cicada Innovations, reveals her secret to making ...
Paul Scurrah: From AFL to the boardroom, how to stand down 8000 people empathically and the secrets to avoiding distractions
11 Nov 2024
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In this week's episode Paul Scurrah, CEO of Pacific National, talks about redefining success in time...
Why Mike Schneider spends so much time in Bunnings stores and why retail wasn’t his first career choice
04 Nov 2024
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In this week's episode Mike Schneider, the Managing director of Bunnings Group, talks about his jour...
Kyle Faulconer: Why coming out was a tipping point for this CEO, lessons from losing $30m and how to reset like a superhero
28 Oct 2024
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In this week's episode, PepsiCo AU/NZ chief executive Kyle Faulconer talks about the valuable lesson...
Cynthia Scott: The competition she 'hates' most, reframing the word 'no' and calling the police with Thierry Henry
21 Oct 2024
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In this week's episode, Zip Co chief executive Cynthia Scott talks about her dislike of inter-depart...
Gary Smith: Dealing with betrayal, the Nelson Mandela effect and the secrets of slowing down
14 Oct 2024
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In this week's episode, BioPak CEO Gary Smith discusses how a contract to provide the computers for ...
Why Richard Evans gave up alcohol, the power of vulnerability and lessons from Harvard
07 Oct 2024
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On this week’s episode, Australian Chamber Orchestra chief executive Richard Evans talks about his...
Briony Scott: Embracing embarrassment, challenging the status quo and the illusionary nature of power
30 Sep 2024
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On this week’s episode, the principal of Wenona School Briony Scott interrogates why it’s more d...
Paul Zahra: Knowing when to quit a job, finding your superpower and starting the day at 4.30am
23 Sep 2024
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On this week’s episode, the CEO of the Australian Retailers Association Paul Zahra divulges when h...
Didier Elzinga: Making the right career choice, preparing for difficult conversations and lessons from Star Wars
16 Sep 2024
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This week Culture Amp CEO Didier Elzinga talks about the lessons he learned from Atlassian founders ...
Sean Warner: How to pick trends, the allure of relatability and why there’s always a solution
09 Sep 2024
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On this week’s episode Sean Warner, the CEO of Universal Music Australia New Zealand, talks about ...
Vicki Doyle: Rebuilding after tragedy, making the job your own and the futility of worry
02 Sep 2024
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In this week's episode REST Super CEO Vicki Doyle talks about how the pivotal moment of her career c...
Allegra Spender: Forgiving your future self, the weight of words and numbers, and why feedback is a gift
26 Aug 2024
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In this week’s episode independent federal member for Wentworth Allegra Spender opens up on how sh...
Michael Rebelo: How to win back clients, simple hacks to add value for customers and the pitfalls of being too slick
19 Aug 2024
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In this week’s episode, Publicis Groupe CEO of Australia and New Zealand Michael Rebelo talks abou...
Sharon Lewin: Building a global network, managing emotions during crises and living a well rounded life
12 Aug 2024
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In this week’s episode Sharon Lewin, director of The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Imm...
Why Mick O’Brien shuns ageism, his favourite interview questions and cycling against an Olympic gold medalist
05 Aug 2024
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In this week's episode, Equity Trustees CEO Mick O'Brien talks about the value of older workers, his...
Paul Xiradis: Learning about trading at the age of five, importance of celebrating wins and his office pet hate
22 Jul 2024
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In this week’s episode, CIO of Ausbil Paul Xiradis talks about his parents' influence on his work ...
Renae Lattey: Favourite interview questions, prioritising self-care and tackling self-doubt
15 Jul 2024
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In this week’s episode, King & Wood Mallesons chief executive Renae Lattey reveals her two fav...
David Tudehope: Leaving a safe corporate job, Cleopatra’s adaptability and staying ahead of cybercriminals
08 Jul 2024
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In this week’s episode, CEO of Macquarie Telecom David Tudehope talks about the risk of leaving a ...
The call that changed Grant McCabe's life, ultimate dinner guests and why young people should back themselves
01 Jul 2024
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In this week's episode Boston Consulting Group's ANZ managing partner Grant McCabe chats about why y...
Simon Griffiths: How to put together successful teams, risking psychosis and why he dislikes flying business class
24 Jun 2024
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In this week's episode, Who Gives A Crap CEO Simon Griffiths reveals the advice he was given that co...
Philippa Watson: Navigating risk, ruthless prioritisation and what not to tell your boss’ boss’ boss’ boss’ boss
17 Jun 2024
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In this week’s episode, ubank CEO Philippa Watson talks about why leaders need to prioritise healt...
Why Paul Heath hates the ‘kitchen sink’ , identifying pain of change and reasons to embrace the fool
10 Jun 2024
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In this week's episode, Koda Capital CEO Paul Heath discusses why making change is so hard, why he h...
Cathy O'Connor: How to survive a dud launch; unshackling from groupthink & training the brain
03 Jun 2024
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In this week's episode, oOh!media CEO Cathy O'Connor discusses learning from failure, why she hires ...
Matt Heine: Accidental diminishing traits, permission to brainstorm and how to claw back time
27 May 2024
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In this week's episode, Netwealth chief executive Matt Heine chats about the productivity hacks he’...
Tony Ayres: Succeed without being ruthless, power of the unsent email & the rule of 3
20 May 2024
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In this week’s episode, award-winning TV producer and founder of Matchbox Pictures Tony Ayres talk...
Adam Powick: Failing to make partner twice, BS advice bosses give & future of space travel
13 May 2024
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In this week's episode, Deloitte CEO Adam Powick talks about the importance of "thinking time", why ...
Jenny Child: Making good career decisions, getting the most out of her commute and her main asset
06 May 2024
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In this week’s episode, Oroton CEO Jenny Child chats about the problem-solving skills she develope...
Paul Graham: Connectivity over productivity, being curious and a very unstructured career
29 Apr 2024
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In this week's episode, Australia Post CEO Paul Graham chats about his unconventional climb to the t...
Kellie Parker: Impostor syndrome, Juukan Gorge disaster and the 3 circles of life
22 Apr 2024
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In this week's episode, Rio Tinto CEO Kellie Parker talks about dealing with impostor syndrome, the ...
Matt Moran: The art of being nimble, thick skin imperative and dinner party secrets
15 Apr 2024
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In this week's episode, celebrity chef Matt Moran chats about managing the high stress environment o...
Tony Lombardo: The peril of fast-tracked careers, professional sacrifices and the benefits of karaoke
08 Apr 2024
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In this week's episode, Lendlease CEO Tony Lombardo discusses the importance of seizing every opport...
The advice that helped HESTA CEO Debby Blakey land the top job
01 Apr 2024
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In this week's episode, HESTA CEO Debby Blakey talks about her love of maths, why her 42 minute meet...
How James Thornton became Intrepid Travel CEO with 'no experience or qualifications'
25 Mar 2024
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In this week's episode, Intrepid Travel CEO James Thornton chats about his absolute hatred of routin...
Why M&C Saatchi CEO Justin Graham always runs towards a fire
18 Mar 2024
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In this week's episode M&C Saatchi boss Justin Graham chats about the role of creativity in busi...
Google Australia boss Mel Silva reveals her pet hate
11 Mar 2024
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In this week's episode Managing Director of Google Australia chats about why moving sideways may bec...
The downfall of being too ambitious with Carlton Blues CEO Brian Cook
04 Mar 2024
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In this week's episode, Carlton Football Club CEO Brian Cook chats about why being overly ambitious ...
How to be the CEO of your own career with Blackmores boss Alastair Symington
26 Feb 2024
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In this week's episode Blackmores CEO Alastair Symington talks about why he manages his energy rathe...
Why Aware Super’s CEO Deanne Stewart broke down after being promoted
19 Feb 2024
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In this week's episode, Aware Super CEO Deanne Stewart talks about the link between ‘thinking smal...
How the Y2K bug reset Opera House CEO Louise Herron's career
11 Dec 2023
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For our last episode of 2023, Louise Herron, the chief executive of the Sydney Opera House chats to ...
AirBnB boss Susan Wheeldon on the perils of being too good at negotiation
04 Dec 2023
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In this week's episode, AirBNB country manager Susan Wheeldon talks about the perils of being too go...
Airtasker CEO Tim Fung on the redundancy that made his career
27 Nov 2023
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In this week’s episode, Tim Fung, the chief executive of Airtasker chats about never wasting a cri...
Why Insignia CEO Renato Mota was once told to make more mistakes
20 Nov 2023
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In this week’s episode, Renato Mota, the chief executive of Insignia Financial talks about how emb...
Why Luxury Escapes CEO Adam Schwab runs marathons in bare feet
13 Nov 2023
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In this week’s episode, Luxury Escapes chief executive reveals what he learnt from stepping away f...
How CoreLogic CEO Lisa Claes walks fine line between burnout and development
06 Nov 2023
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In this week’s episode, Sally Patten talks to Lisa Claes, chief executive of CoreLogic Internation...
Bega Group boss Barry Irvin on why empathy is a deal maker's secret weapon
30 Oct 2023
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In this week’s 15 Minutes with the Boss podcast, Sally Patten talks to Barry Irvin, executive chai...
Why DigitalX CEO Lisa Wade uses 'hippie trippy' methods to combat stress
23 Oct 2023
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In this week’s 15 Minutes with the BOSS podcast, DigitalX CEO Lisa Wade discusses ChatGPT, the pow...