15 Minutes with the Boss

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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. 

  1. Matt Comyn: Dealing with stress, applying for the difficult roles and why emails are a waste of time

    3 DAYS AGO

    Matt Comyn: Dealing with stress, applying for the difficult roles and why emails are a waste of time

    On this week’s episode, Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn 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. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min
  2. Summer series: Extended interview of Deloitte CEO Adam Powick

    20 JAN

    Summer series: Extended interview of Deloitte CEO Adam Powick

    Welcome to the 15 Minutes with the Boss summer series edition, where we bring you exclusive extended interviews with some of our favourite episodes. In this week’s episode, we revisit our conversation with Deloitte chief executive Adam Powick. In this extended version, Adam reflects on the advice that reshaped his perception: the importance of how others perceive you. He also opens up about the sacrifices inherent in a demanding career, particularly time away from family, and details his efforts to create a healthier balance. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min
  3. Summer series: Extended interview of Google MD Melanie Silva

    13 JAN

    Summer series: Extended interview of Google MD Melanie Silva

    Welcome to the 15 Minutes with the Boss summer series edition, where we bring you exclusive extended interviews with some of our favourite episodes. In this week’s episode, we revisit our conversation with Google managing director of Australia and New Zealand Melanie Silva. In this extended version Melanie shares advice on the power of words and being intentional about the way you make others feel. She also delves into the art of negotiation and highlights the significance of seeing role models who mirror your own identity and how it shapes aspirations.  This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    33 min
  4. Summer series: Extended interview of Sydney Swans CEO Tom Harley

    6 JAN

    Summer series: Extended interview of Sydney Swans CEO Tom Harley

    Welcome to the 15 Minutes with the Boss summer series edition, where we bring you exclusive extended interviews with some of our favourite episodes. In this week’s episode, we revisit our conversation with Sydney Swans chief executive Tom Harley.  This extended version dives deep into Tom’s reflections on a pivotal career failure—losing the 2008 AFL Grand Final—and how it shaped his leadership journey. He shares personal stories of his father’s influence on his approach to parenting and being a role model, along with his insights on mental health and the power of making positive choices. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min
  5. Tim Gurner: Unintended consequences of quitting alcohol, his challenging interviewing technique and the purpose of gratitude

    16/12/2024

    Tim Gurner: Unintended consequences of quitting alcohol, his challenging interviewing technique and the purpose of gratitude

    In our season finale of 2024, property developer and Rich Lister Tim Gurner discusses what he discovered by giving up alcohol, why he keeps a gratitude journal and the life changing advice he received from a 'hippie'. 15 Minutes with the Boss returns on January 28th 2025 but to keep you entertained until then we are releasing extended interviews of our favourite episodes as part of our Summer series from January 7. Happy holidays from the team at AFR podcasts. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min
  6. Kim McKay: Why networking is 'BS', signs of a ‘lousy’ boss and why rehearsing for job interviews is underrated

    09/12/2024

    Kim McKay: Why networking is 'BS', signs of a ‘lousy’ boss and why rehearsing for job interviews is underrated

    In this week’s episode, CEO of the Australian Museum Kim McKay talks about why she doesn't understand the obsession with networking, emphasises the importance of practising for job interviews and shares her lessons from being told she was a 'lousy' boss. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min
  7. Greg Keith: Finding happiness at work, what he 'hates' about coffee breaks and the benefits of a nine-day fortnight

    02/12/2024

    Greg Keith: Finding happiness at work, what he 'hates' about coffee breaks and the benefits of a nine-day fortnight

    In this week’s episode, CEO of Grant Thornton Greg Keith talks about the pros and cons of a nine-day fortnight, he reveals his two office pet hates and provides tips for finding happiness at work. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min
  8. Kate Farrar: The key to getting a promotion, controlling the uncontrollables and why she wakes up at 4am

    25/11/2024

    Kate Farrar: The key to getting a promotion, controlling the uncontrollables and why she wakes up at 4am

    In this week’s episode, Brighter Super CEO Kate Farrar shares insights on who gets the promotions in her organisation, reveals the part of her job that she dislikes the most and the surprising thing she does at 4am. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min
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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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