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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.

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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 learnt to handle high-stress situations.

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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 stay ahead of the curve.

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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 career and lifestyle hacks of this muesli boss.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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In this week’s episode, Dr Toni Meath, principal and CEO of Melbourne Girls Grammar describes how a devastating moment in her personal life turned Plan A into an incredible Plan B, how introversion is her superpower and why you're probably smarter and braver than you think.

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In this week’s episode, Graham Kittle, the managing partner of Heidrick & Struggles in Australia, discusses how burnout led him to his dream job, the importance of having lots of coffee meetings and why he starts his day so early.

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In this week’s episode, co-CEO of Bell Financial Group Arnie Selvarajah, discusses why group success trumps individual recognition, how to simultaneously incentivise individuals and teams, and reveals the question he always asks to ensure he gets the full picture.

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In this week's episode, Executive Director of the Sydney Dance Company Lou Oppenheim, shares how she unexpectedly moved from computational linguistics into the arts sector. Hear how Lou uses her love of data to illuminate human stories, frame insights and guide her decisions. 

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Ed Chung from Technology One actively incites company upheaval every 7 to 10 years. In this episode, he describes how this mass change can benefit individuals as well as the company, the work ethic he learned from his mum and dad, and how to master your own diary but still stay flexible.

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In this episode CEO of Patties Food Group Paul Hitchcock shares his 'rule of three' to help weed out non-performers. Plus, how moving quickly when restructuring a business can save heartache as well as money, and lessons from a product launch that didn't work.

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We've had such a great response to the episode with Boost Juice Founder Janine Allis that we decided to play the extended version. There were so valuable takeaways in this chat that didn't make the original cut, so we hope you enjoy this extended conversation. Janine shares life hacks for productivity and longevity, dismisses imposter syndrome, and emphasises the value of saying "yes" to opportunities.

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We've had such a great response to the episode with Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn that we decided to play the extended version. There were so many great takeaways in this chat that didn't make the cut, so we hope you enjoy this extended conversation. Matt 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.

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In this week's episode, Trevor Holland, Australia New Zealand managing director of Lululemon, discusses the fear of walking away from his passion to start a new career, taking lessons from his favourite audio book Atomic Habits by James Clear, and searching out mentors to guide him through his career.

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This week, YHA CEO Paul McGrath talks about being diagnosed with lymphoblastic leukemia at age 39, why working harder to get ahead is BS and he outlines the three key elements of successful transformation.

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On this week’s episode, Pinterest’s Australian MD Melinda Petrunoff, talks about the importance of feeling uncomfortable for 20% of her role, how communicating her career ambitions led to increased opportunities and she discusses the challenges of raising identical twins.

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In this week’s episode, John Longmire, the executive director of club performance at the Sydney Swans talks about the relentless pressure athletes are under and the strategies they use to help them focus, how sharing the spoils of success can foster a positive work environment and why it's OK for senior leaders to make mistakes.

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In this week’s episode, Holly Masters, CEO of The McGrath Foundation talks about why having a non-linear career path is so enriching, how forming relationships and networking can lead to surprising results and why she left Estee Lauder to work in the for-purpose sector.

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On this week's episode, AGL CEO Damien Nicks talks about the value of unwinding on weekends, the challenges of starting a business from scratch, and the importance of  getting outside of his comfort zone and making mistakes.

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On this week’s episode, Generation Development Group CEO Grant Hackett talks about the lessons he learned from his failure at the 2008 Olympics, shares his experience of going through a divorce and the importance of vulnerability and reveals how "sweating the small stuff" has been a key factor in his significant business achievements.

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In this week’s episode, the CEO of AIA Australia Damien Mu talks about the importance of one's health quotient after a health check revealed low scores, the lessons he learnt after being passed over for a promotion and the common leadership mistakes executives make. 

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In this week’s episode, the CEO of Beach Energy Brett Woods talks about his decision to work for a smaller company, how junior employees can benefit from engaging with the CEO, and how a deal he was working on failed.

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Janine Allis, Boost Juice founder, shares life hacks for productivity and longevity, dismisses imposter syndrome, and emphasises the value of saying "yes" to opportunities.

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On this week’s episode Nick Flood, IBM’s managing director of Australia and New Zealand, talks about the value of asking ‘dumb questions’, emphasises the importance of finding a supportive and inspiring boss and predicts the point when artificial intelligence will become smarter than humans. 

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On this week’s episode Jason Johnson, chief executive of Johnson Partners talks about the mistakes even senior executives make in job interviews, how the book, The 80/80 Marriage, changed the way he views partnerships and breaks down how to use AI to prepare for job interviews.

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On this week’s episode Jun Bei Liu, founder and lead portfolio manager at TenCap, talks about how she approaches mistakes, the importance of not letting others tell you that you can't do something and the best way to get a promotion.

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On this week’s episode John Carfi, CEO of Ingenia, discusses the importance of being admired, rather than liked, what he discovered when he quit sugar and ultra processed foods, and why it is critical to develop a good rapport quickly.

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Ahead of the NRL’s 2025 season kick-off, Manly Warringah Sea Eagles head coach Anthony Seibold joins the podcast to talk about the intense pressure of being a high profile sports coach, what he learnt about leadership from CBA chief executive Matt Comyn and why he thinks the age old adage of ‘she’ll be right’ is BS.

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In this week’s episode Jane Lu, the founder and CEO of Showpo talks about why her husband frequently tells her, "you're not special”, shares why she didn’t tell her parents that she had quit her job and reveals what time she sleeps until every morning.

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In this week’s episode Mark Scott, the vice chancellor of the University of Sydney talks about the importance of seizing opportunities rather than over-planning, explains why maintaining relationships is vital for executives and shares his experience of managing complex environments, particularly around issues related to the Middle East.

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In this week's episode Scott Hartley, the chief executive of Insignia Financial recounts being made redundant from NAB in his late 40s, which he initially found shocking but later saw as an opportunity, how to build a high-performance culture and why he sometimes wakes up at 4:30am.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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In this week's episode, Sally-Ann Williams, CEO of Cicada Innovations, reveals her secret to making better decisions. She discusses how she thrives at times when there are no obvious answers and reveals a key don't in job interviews. Take it from her. She's been there.

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