15 Minutes with the Boss

‘The phone stopped ringing’: How retirement shock hit this Olympian

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0000

In 2016, former Opals star player and Olympic medallist Lauren Jackson was forced to retire. She had had 17 knee operations and could not get on top of her injury.

“At that point, I was really aware that my identity as a basketball player was gone,” the now-chief strategy and basketball partnerships officer for the WNBL Australia recalls.

Since then, Jackson’s life on and off the court has taken several turns.

In this week's episode, the former basketball player tells BOSS editor Sally Patten about the challenges she faced when she retired for the first and second time, and how she forged a new career path after exiting the sport.

This podcast was sponsored by the City of Parramatta.

Further reading:

Ex-Opals star on the secret weapon transforming women’s sport

Lauren Jackson is now leading strategy for the Womenʼs National Basketball League and she has a front-row seat to the money flowing into the game.

How this four-time Olympian and CEO handles high-stress situations

From injury heartbreak to Earthletica co-founder, Bronte Campbell shares the radical shift in goal-setting that fuelled her transition from elite sport to start-up.

Basketball-playing MD: ‘We get hit in the face and we get back up again’

Humanity Health Group’s Dr Kylie Henderson has been playing the sport since primary school. Here’s how the game has shaped her management style. She answers our Time Out Q&A.

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Fasting, coffee and no chores: A Young Rich Lister’s success formula

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Oscar Ledlin is just 34 years old, but last year he was ranked number 55 on the Financial Review Young Rich List with a fortune valued at $123 million.

The founder and chief executive of the Ledlin Group started the company after seeing a gap in the market for small commercial properties during the e-commerce boom.

In this episode, the property entrepreneur sits down with BOSS editor Sally Patten and reveals the secrets to his success, including where his best ideas come from and the piece of advice he almost always ignores.

This podcast was sponsored by the City of Parramatta.

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Young property entrepreneur gets set in green concrete start-up

Oscar Ledlin, who ranks number 55 on the Young Rich List, has launched a company specialising in sustainable concrete production, with ambitions to IPO.

This developer cracked the Young Rich List by making warehouses sexy

Oscar Ledlin has tapped into the Instagram generation to build his fast-growing commercial property empire, but there have been stumbles along the way.

Billionaire property whisperer Monika Tu spills her secrets

Ready to retire at 45, everything changed for this immigrant from humble beginnings when she met her third husband – and discovered her purpose.

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Why this expert thinks communication is ‘going down the gurgler’

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Communications expert Louise Mahler has spent years helping leaders gain confidence, presence, and influence in the way they communicate.

However, since the pandemic and the rapid increase of online platforms, Mahler believes people are losing the ability to engage with audiences. But she's hopeful that connection can be restored.

On this week's episode, the former opera singers reveals her top public speaking tips to BOSS editor Sally Patten.

This podcast was sponsored by the City of Parramatta.

Further reading:

Want to be better at public speaking? NIDA’s CEO shares her tips

Chief executive Liz Hughes has a few secrets when she is preparing a speech, such as leaving marks to show the parts that need to be delivered with high energy.

The speaking tips these execs use to own the room, and get ahead

Female executives suffer from a “gravitas gap” but some are learning to project greater confidence and authority, helping them to move up the corporate ladder.

‘I’d lost my identity.’ How this exec recovered from redundancy

A new coach, hypnotist and Hollywood movie helped Allison Rossiter tackle one of her biggest fears. Now, the Novartis president shares how they can help you too.

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This Four Pillars Gin co-founder is taking on whisky – and the ASX

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Stuart Gregor has always been a keen storyteller.

From his first job working in journalism as a copy boy to co-founding craft gin brand Four Pillars, this entrepreneur has used his skills to build brands and their narratives.

Now the chief executive of ASX-listed Lark Distillery, the whisky boss is having to tell a new type of story to analysts and fund managers.

In this week's episode, Gregor tells BOSS editor Sally Patten about the various challenges of speaking to consumers, the industry and now the market.

Further reading:

Whisky maker Lark hires Four Pillars Gin co-founder as CEO

The Tasmanian company’s product will be in 700-millilitre bottles for the first time in 33 years as it tackles global brands such as Johnnie Walker.

Four Pillars Gin sold to XXXX’s Japanese owner

The brewing giant behind names such as Furphy and Little Creatures has snapped up the other half of the distiller for an estimated $50 million.

He may not be a ‘whisky guy’, but Larry Emdur’s single malt is good as gold

It began as a bit of birthday fun for the TV personality, but in just two years, The Ben Buckler has become a multi-award-winning brand with an impressive new CEO.

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Ask about WFH and you’ll get dropped from shortlist, headhunter warns

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000

“We’ve had a number of years when there was a huge emphasis on people’s work-life balance. Now it’s about performance,” says Chris Karagounis.

The managing director at executive search firm Alex Kaar says working in the office allows budding leaders to contribute to the culture and community, and to keep learning.

And if they're not there, then they risk falling behind.

On this week's episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out from the corporate headhunter what it takes to be a senior leader today, and how aspiring executives should approach issues such as working from home and artificial intelligence.

Further reading:

Four steps to land your first board position

The step into the boardroom is an important milestone, and something many ambitious professionals dream about. But how do you make it happen?

How I convinced Kerry Packer he should hire me

Mary Wooldridge, outgoing CEO of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, worked for the media tycoon in the late 1990s. She’s used some of the skills she learnt ever since.

Why job seekers looking for $200k-plus roles should be worried

After taking a break from her exec role, Diedre Hosking returned to a market offering $100,000 less, as firms swap veterans for cheaper, AI-literate juniors.

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How the death of her husband changed this exec’s career forever

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000

When Sharon Pickering’s husband died, she realised she needed to choose where she directed her energy and focus on what mattered to her.

After years of being a dedicated scholar, the academic made a decision that would set her on a path to becoming the vice chancellor of Monash University.

On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with the university boss to find out how a new role shifted Pickering’s career to one of leadership.

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‘I’d lost my identity.’ How this exec recovered from redundancy

A new coach, hypnotist and Hollywood movie helped Allison Rossiter tackle one of her biggest fears. Now, the Novartis president shares how they can help you too.

Meet the researchers tackling big problems

Combining knowledge and expertise across disciplines is the new face of successful research in the university sector.

The move this MD calls ‘extremely hard, but I’ve never looked back’

T2 Tea managing director Christelle Young finds that by cutting out reading, writing and talking first thing in the morning, it sets up her day in the right way.

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How this CEO changed his leadership style for the sake of top performers

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Procter & Gamble’s Australian chief executive, Neal Reed, has been with the global manufacturer for 30 years.

The company behind household brands such as Pampers nappies, Gillette razors and Pantene and Head & Shoulders shampoos has long been committed to finding and developing top talent.

But as the CEO has discovered, the strategy presents a temptation to push high performers too hard.

On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out how this P&G boss learnt he was overburdening senior leaders.

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Why this CEO gets his advice from the 20-somethings in the office

As Gen Z swells to a third of the workforce, P&G’s Australia-New Zealand CEO Neal Reed says reverse mentorship keeps him connected, skilled up and relevant.

‘I didn’t realise how far gone I was’: How this CEO survived burnout

Jess Saxby, chief executive of Banjo’s Bakery Cafes, couldn’t stop. She was always chasing the next thing. Until she couldn’t any more.

‘Do you have five?’: This CEO’s trick for managing staff requests

Stefan Leitl, vice president for Australia and New Zealand at Cisco, has to juggle family with fitting into the working hours of the US. Here’s how he does it.

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Neil Perry opens up about the high cost of overspending

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000

He’s one of Australia’s most influential chefs and restaurateurs.

But when Neil Perry was faced with the closure of his restaurant, Song Bird, he realised he’d broken his most important rule.

“You've always got to be prepared to walk away," Perry says.

On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out what went wrong with the Double Bay restaurant, and what he’s learnt as the culinary giant prepares to open Pizzeria Spotto.

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Why this smartphone boss called time on saying yes to everything

Mon, 25 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Praveena Raman, the head of Motorola in Australia and New Zealand, is a self-described yes person.

At the start of her career as an engineer, the “say yes to everything” mindset opened doors to pivotal opportunities that would set her on the path to becoming an executive.

But a crucial piece of advice also made the smartphone boss realise the importance of saying no.

On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with the country head of the eighth-largest smartphone manufacturer globally to find out why she decided to shift her mindset.

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What this CEO of a drinks company learnt from the tech industry

Mon, 18 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000

One of Anubha Sahasrabuddhe’s proudest moments was getting Chinese consumers to drink Coca-Cola – and lots of it.

Earlier in her career, Sahasrabuddhe, now the chief executive of brewing giant Lion, was asked to go to China in the run-up to the Beijing Olympics and take on the competition, Pepsi.

Sahasrabuddhe’s stint was a success, but there were also failures. The experience led the chief executive to adopt a strategy she says the tech industry has mastered.

On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with the boss of Australia’s second biggest brewing company to find out how past mistakes have shaped future wins.

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What this executive learnt from working for Kerry Packer

Mon, 11 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Mary Wooldridge, the outgoing chief executive of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, worked for the media tycoon in the late 1990s.

While her time at Kerry Packer's company, Consolidated Press Holdings, taught her some invaluable skills, Wooldridge found it unmotivating.

On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out why the former politician traded a Packer deal-making role for public policy.

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This exec was terrified of public speaking, but now she loves it

Mon, 04 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000

When Allison Rossiter was offered a dream job, she had just one hesitation: she was terrified of public speaking.

But not wanting to walk away from the opportunity, the budding executive asked for a public speaking coach.

On this week’s episode, the president for Novartis in Australia and New Zealand tells BOSS editor Sally Patten how a new coach, a hypnotist and a Hollywood movie helped her tackle one of her biggest fears.

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Why Vivid’s festival director won’t be reading any reviews

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

For any arts production, reviews are a crucial metric of success. But for Brett Sheehy, what the critics have to say means very little.

For him, it’s all about the audience.

On this week’s episode, Vivid Sydney's festival director tells BOSS editor Sally Patten how he's determined his own way of measuring success.

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Don't ask about WFH: This top exec’s guide to job interviews

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

As the managing director of Franklin Templeton in Australia and New Zealand, Felicity Walsh has done her fair share of job interviews.

In that time, the local head of the global asset manager has figured out what candidates should – and should not – do during the process.

This week, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with the top executive to find out her tips on researching prospective employers and potential interviewees, and when to ask about working from home.

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Inside Ahmed Fahour’s high-performance morning routine

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

The chief executive of Gurner Group and former boss of Australia Post says his morning routine has been transformational.

Ahmed Fahour says he now thinks more clearly, has lost 13 kilograms over the past two years and has discovered the best productivity hack: sleep.

On this week's episode, the top executive tells BOSS editor Sally Patten how a new start to the day has helped drive high performance at work.

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Why the CEO of BMW Australia wants you to take a ‘sleep test’

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Vikram Pawah has loved cars since he was a child. Or more specifically, engines.

From Honda to Harley Davidson and now BMW, the chief executive has worked for some of the biggest car and motorcycle brands in the world.

And it was through motorcycle riding that the luxury car company CEO learnt how to avoid making rash decisions: “Sometimes what your reflex is telling you is the wrong thing in motorcycle riding – it might make you crash.”

On this week’s episode, the CEO of BMW in Australia and New Zealand sits down with BOSS editor Sally Patten to explain how the “sleep test” helps him make tough decisions.

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‘I didn’t realise how far gone I was’: How this CEO survived burnout

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

When Jess Saxby became the chief executive of Banjo’s Bakery Cafes, she went "hell for leather".

Taking over the family business, the new CEO was always chasing the next big thing for the chain. Until she realised she couldn't switch off.

On this week's episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with the bakery boss to find out how Saxby overcame burnout and the boundaries she's put in place since.

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Subway CEO shares secret to growing Australia’s largest fast-food chain

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Turning around a business never comes down to just one thing, says Shane Bracken.

The chief executive of Subway in Australia and New Zealand believes three key steps have been critical to expanding the sandwich brand across the country.

On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out how this CEO continues to grow the largest fast-food chain in Australia.

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Ruslan Kogan says he’s made many mistakes. But this one stands out

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

The founder of online retailer Kogan.com firmly believes that mistakes are an “additional asset” that any company can learn from.

But the entrepreneur says there was one “existential mistake” he made that stands out.

On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with the chief executive to find out how he came to value decision-making and the missteps along the way.

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What being made redundant taught this CEO about leadership

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Lisa Chiba’s first executive role was “a bit of a rollercoaster”.

After starting in the role of customer service director, the company entered a divestment process – making the entire workforce redundant.

It was an experience that would give the now-Momentum Energy CEO some of big lessons on communication and transparency.

On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with the chief executive to find out about the skills that helped Chiba navigate the path to executive leadership.

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Judo Bank founder reveals the biggest mistake a CEO can make

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

When it comes to banking, Joseph Healy has seen it all.

After a long career holding executive positions at NAB, ANZ and Citi, the high-profile banker co-founded Australia’s first fintech unicorn, Judo Bank.

And beyond the world of financial services, the chief executive also started mental health group Malu Health last year.

On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out what drives this CEO and the most valuable lessons he’s learnt along the way.

This podcast was sponsored by Aussie Broadband.

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Why this CEO believes she should’ve spoken up more early in her career

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Art Gallery of NSW director Maud Page says one of her biggest failures was not speaking up enough early in her career.

“I’ve always spoken up if I thought there was an injustice, but one that I feel was a failure was when I fell pregnant," the gallery's chief executive says.

On this week's episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with Page to find out about the early challenges she faced before taking on the state's top arts job – and the ones she's navigated since.

This podcast was sponsored by Aussie Broadband.

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The promotion that set Orica’s CEO on a path to running the $12b giant

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000

When Sanjeev Gandhi was called into the office of German chemical company BASF’s managing director, the young salesman was “tentative and concerned”.

It was a meeting that would go on to change the course of his career.

On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with the CEO of mining services giant Orica to find out how an unexpected opportunity paved the way to executive leadership.

This week’s episode was sponsored by Aussie Broadband.

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How this four-time Olympian and CEO handles high-stress situations

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Three-time Olympic gold medallist Bronte Campbell knows a lot about high-stress situations.

But for the co-founder and CEO of sustainable athleisure company Earthletica, there are a few techniques she draws on no matter the circumstance.

On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out how this athlete-turned-chief executive deals with high-stakes events – in the pool and the office.

This podcast was sponsored by Aussie Broadband.

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Ray White boss wants fourth-generation family business to become five

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Managing director Dan White says his first day working alongside his father and brother at Australia’s largest real estate company was surreal.

A fourth-generation, family-run business, Ray White dominates the country’s competitive property market.

In this week’s episode of the new season of 15 Minutes with the BOSS, host Sally Patten sits down with the property leader to find out the perks and challenges of working with family.

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Bega CEO reveals his latest health obsession – and it’s not only protein

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Being in charge of one of Australia’s biggest food and drink companies was never part of Pete Findlay’s plan.

But the chief executive of Bega Group knows how beloved the brands are: “Never go messing with the Vegemite recipe. We do not touch that.”

In the final episode of season three of 15 Minutes with the Boss, host Sally Patten finds out what this dairy products boss has for breakfast and why it’s not just protein he's focussed on.

This podcast was sponsored by Vanta.

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Want to be better at public speaking? NIDA’s CEO shares her tips

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000

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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This asset manager says leaders have a lot to learn from Pat Cummins

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000

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’s the captain of the Australian men’s cricket team, Pat Cummins, whom he admires most.

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PEXA’s CEO reveals the upside of ‘owning up to accountability’

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000

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 ramifications of evading responsibility.

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Why this CEO insists on 2 referee checks, and often does them herself

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000

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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Curtis Stone on the $4m flop that forced him to rethink everything

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000

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.

This podcast was sponsored by Telstra.

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The single word that helped Oporto's CEO land her biggest job

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000

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.

This podcast was sponsored by Telstra.

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Why the Cbus CEO says 45 minutes is too long for a meeting

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000

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.

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The moment the Royal Melbourne Hospital CEO learnt to trust her gut

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000

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 learnt to handle high-stress situations.

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This investment guru backed Nvidia in 2016. Here are his other tips

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000

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 stay ahead of the curve.

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The biohacking therapies this muesli boss does each morning

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000

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 career and lifestyle hacks of this muesli boss.

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Medibank's CEO reveals his secret to managing stress

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:00:00 +0000

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.

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The ‘marketing genius’ of property whisperer Monika Tu

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0000

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.

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Trailer: ‘How I Made It’ Returns September 22

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 06:30:00 +0000

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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How a pair of shoes kick-started this CEO’s career

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0000

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.

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How Clayton Utz's top lawyer made partner at 29 years old

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0000

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.

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Luke Mangan went broke at 35. Now he’s one of hospitality’s biggest stars

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0000

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.

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Kellie Hush: Never take your eye off the customer and the surprising benefits of mixing sport with fashion

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0000

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.

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Simon Banks: How to gain mindfulness from manual work and why leadership requires both the head and heart

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0000

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.

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Christelle Young: Radical transparency and a daily matcha ritual

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0000

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.