15 Minutes with the Boss
15 Minutes with the Boss
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15 Minutes with the Boss

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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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PEXA’s CEO reveals the upside of ‘owning up to accountability’
24 November 2025

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

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...
Why this CEO insists on 2 referee checks, and often does them herself
17 November 2025

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

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for...
Curtis Stone on the $4m flop that forced him to rethink everything
10 November 2025

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

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. See...
The single word that helped Oporto's CEO land her biggest job
03 November 2025

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

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...
Why the Cbus CEO says 45 minutes is too long for a meeting
27 October 2025

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

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...
The moment the Royal Melbourne Hospital CEO learnt to trust her gut
20 October 2025

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

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...
This investment guru backed Nvidia in 2016. Here are his other tips
13 October 2025

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

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...
The biohacking therapies this muesli boss does each morning
06 October 2025

The biohacking therapies this muesli boss does each morning

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...
Medibank's CEO reveals his secret to managing stress
29 September 2025

Medibank's CEO reveals his secret to managing stress

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The ‘marketing genius’ of property whisperer Monika Tu
22 September 2025

The ‘marketing genius’ of property whisperer Monika Tu

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for...