15 Minutes with the Boss

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.

Episodes

December 8, 2025 16 mins

Standing up and speaking to a room full of people is a task that many find daunting. 

But there are a few tricks that can help you master the art of public speaking.

On this week’s episode, National Institute of Dramatic Art CEO Liz Hughes sits down with BOSS editor Sally Patten to reveal her secrets for delivering a top address.

This podcast was sponsored by Vanta.

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One of the most pivotal moments in Tim Helyar’s career was when he was first put in charge of a project, running a team and a $100 million piece of work.

No longer unfamiliar with positions of leadership, Helyar is now the country head of State Street, the world’s fourth-largest asset manager.

On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out how he’s developed his leadership style and why it’...

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Russell Cohen has set up businesses all around the world, and one of the things he says is a constant in all markets is the fear of accountability.

“The fear is real … and that’s a global phenomenon,” the chief executive of PEXA says.

On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with the CEO of the real estate settlement giant to uncover the upsides of being candid and the cultural ramif...

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Working in public health, Rita Butera admits that finding the right candidate for a role can be challenging.

The CEO of BreastScreen Victoria says looking beyond technical skills is pivotal to the process.

On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out how this chief executive developed her approach to hiring.

This podcast was sponsored by Telstra.

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Celebrity chef Curtis Stone opened his first restaurant in Beverley Hills more than a decade ago, and it was immediately a smash hit. His next venture, however, quickly taught him how wrong things could go.

On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out the cookbook writer had to rethink his strategy to turn things around.

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When Therese Frangie was working at Mexican fast-food group Mad Mex, she found herself “butting heads” with the founder.

Frangie turned to a business coach to help her work through her frustrations. The coach had one word for her: ego.

On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out what the chief executive of Oporto learnt about ego, conflict management and leadership.

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When Kristian Fok became the chief executive of Cbus, he “knew there was a lot to take on”.

One strategy that’s helped him manage issues as they arise is determining the length of a productive meeting.

On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out how the Cbus CEO navigates the various challenges that come with running a $105 billion super fund.

This podcast was sponsored by Aussie Broadband.

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Shelley Dolan is the first one to admit that a career in nursing is “stressful”, but also “hugely enjoyable”.

It was during her first experience working in an executive role in the health sector that she learnt about the pressures of leadership and the importance of trusting your instincts.

This week, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with Dolan to find out how the CEO of Royal Melbourne Hospital learn...

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The chief investment officer of fund manager Loftus Peak says he only gets one really good idea a year, and that it’s always about business.

After looking into the rise of machine learning, Alex Pollak's “one good idea” in 2016 was to buy into Nvidia, which now boasts a market valuation of $US4 trillion ($6 trillion).

This week, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out how the local tech investor spots trends to st...

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When it comes to her morning routine, Carolyn Creswell describes herself as a bit of a “biohacker”, trying out different types of alternative therapies.

But it’s not just in the mornings that the founder of Carman’s Kitchen explores new ways to get the most out of each day; the chief executive is also looking to AI to boost the company's productivity.

This week, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out about the c...

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David Koczkar reached exhilarating heights during the launch of Jetstar, but the stressful role came at a cost. 

In this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with the chief executive of Medibank to find out how he learnt a new, more mindful pace of leadership.

This podcast was sponsored by 5 in 5 with ANZ podcast.

 

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Ready to retire at 45, everything changed for Monika Tu when she met her third husband and took on a whole new career.

In this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with the founder of property concierge Black Diamondz Group to find out how the celebrity agent rose to the top of luxury real estate.

This podcast was sponsored by 5 in 5 with ANZ podcast.

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How I Made It is back with new hosts Lauren Sams & Yolanda Redrup. Join us to learn how Australia’s top entrepreneurs built their fortunes and what they learnt along the way.

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The CEO of Baby Bunting thought he’d end up in corporate finance.

In this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with Mark Teperson to find out how a chance retail sale changed the trajectory of his career.

This podcast was sponsored by 5 in 5 with ANZ podcast.

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Clayton Utz chief executive partner Emma Covacevich always tells her grads to keep an open mind: sometimes your career “true love” can arrive in unexpected places.

This week, the leader of one of Australia’s top-tier law firms speaks to BOSS editor Sally Patten about how an unexpected move to Melbourne helped propel her to partner at the age of 29.

This podcast was sponsored by 5 in 5 with ANZ podcast.

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Celebrity chef Luke Mangan is an industry giant, but running some of the best restaurants in the country is not without its challenges.

This week, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with the leading restaurateur to find out how he soared to the top of Australia’s hospitality scene.

This podcast was sponsored by 5 in 5 with ANZ podcast.

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In this episode Sally Patten, BOSS editor talks to Kellie Hush, chief executive of Australian Fashion Week and co-founder of The Volte, about how optimism has guided her in life and leadership. Kellie also reflects on a time when the words of a former boss drove her ambition and reveals how she prefers soccer boots to spreadsheets.

This podcast is sponsored by Burleigh Heads Property Development.

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Editor of Boss Sally Patten talks to Simon Banks, managing director of PayPal in Australia, about how he engages his head and heart to lead, how manual work can reset a bad day, and how he uses empathy to get the best out of people.

This podcast is sponsored by Burleigh Heads Property Development.

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Editor of BOSS Sally 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 PGIM

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In this week’s episode, Chris Andrews, chief executive of La Trobe Financial, joins BOSS 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

 

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