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15 Minutes with the Boss

The Australian Financial Review
Leadership
Career Development
Google
Personal Growth
Matt Moran
Negotiation
Failure
Careers
Work-Life Balance
Sydney Opera House
Aware Super
Career Management
Ambition
Asia Pacific
Australian Financial Review
Mentorship
Public Speaking
Family
Hospitality Industry
Insignia Financial

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.... more

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Latest Episodes

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.

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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 ... more

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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 th... more

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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 serv... more

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Recent Guests

Ruslan Kogan
Chief Executive and Founder of kogan.com
kogan.com
Episode: Ruslan Kogan says he’s made many mistakes. But this one stands out
Lisa Chiba
Chief Executive of Momentum Energy
Momentum Energy
Episode: What being made redundant taught this CEO about leadership
Joseph Healy
Founder and CEO of Malu Health Group, former NAB executive; co-founder of Judo Bank
Malu Health Group
Episode: Judo Bank founder reveals the biggest mistake a CEO can make
Maud Page
Director of the Art Gallery of NSW
Art Gallery of NSW
Episode: Why this CEO believes she should’ve spoken up more early in her career
Bronte Campbell
Champion swimmer, four-time Olympian, co-founder of Earthletica.
Earthletica
Episode: How this four-time Olympian and CEO handles high-stress situations
Pete Findlay
Chief Executive of Bega Group
Bega Group
Episode: Bega CEO reveals his latest health obsession – and it’s not only protein
Liz Hughes
Chief Executive of the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), Australia's National Art School for the Screen and Stage
National Institute of Dramatic Art
Episode: Want to be better at public speaking? NIDA’s CEO shares her tips
Russell Cohen
Chief Executive of PEXA
PEXA
Episode: PEXA’s CEO reveals the upside of ‘owning up to accountability’
Rita Butera
Chief Executive of BreastScreen Victoria
BreastScreen Victoria
Episode: Why this CEO insists on 2 referee checks, and often does them herself

Host

Sally Patten
Host of the show, a premier business journalist and interviewer guiding concise executive conversations.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 246 ratings
  • Good but lacks diversity

    Some terrific interviews with leaders. What’s missing is stories of men and women with families - young children. What are these leaders doing with their kids early in the morning? Who is doing drop off to daycare and school? There’s a concerning lack of diversity of experience and it doesn’t reflect the reality of many modern leaders and families

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    RyanAtk
    Australia8 months ago
  • Great.

    Great content, value the short valuable segments. The mix of young tech, influencers business people and traditional businesses. Keep up the modern guest list, and sharing how they start their day, manage families and health, holidays.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emily O H
    Australia10 months ago
  • Inspiration in a capsule

    I find the conversations very inspirational and make me want to do my best in what I do. Please continue to feature more diverse leaders. Thank you for this work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anna Liza-Melbourne, Australia
    Australiaa year ago
  • Great pod!

    Great podcast. Have been on board from the beginning. Fantastic guest and content. Does Sally forget to pronounce the L at the end of Financial Review?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dav3Wyli3
    Australiaa year ago
  • What an opportunity to learn!

    This podcast is a real find: a crash course in successful mindsets and behaviours.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MareeTyrerBrown
    Australiaa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many enjoy the host's engaging, easy-to-follow interview style and actionable tips.
The show is praised for its diverse range of guests and practical takeaways.
Listeners value the concise, high-value format and the mix of current business leaders.
Some reviews call for more diverse experiences and longer conversations with guests.
The bite-sized episodes are highlighted as easy to consume during busy schedules.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#90
United Kingdom/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#4
Australia/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#38
Australia/Business
Apple Podcasts
#38
New Zealand/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#44
China/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#58
Indonesia/Business/Careers

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ruslan Kogan says he’s made many mistakes. But this one stands out
Q: Can you share a moment when you failed and what you learned?
We launch many things that don't work; the key is to treat failures as assets, learn from them, and adjust rather than repeating the mistakes.
Ruslan Kogan says he’s made many mistakes. But this one stands out
Q: How do you handle promotions and pay rises within the company?
Promotions are earned by clearly proving value; if you demonstrate value beyond compensation, you can rise quickly.
Ruslan Kogan says he’s made many mistakes. But this one stands out
Q: What is the best piece of career advice you've ever been given?
Do it: take decisive action and avoid indecision, because indecision and inaction are the enemies of progress for both business and personal development.
Ruslan Kogan says he’s made many mistakes. But this one stands out
Q: What's the hardest thing about leadership?
It can be very lonely, with confidential and commercially sensitive issues, but the payoff is the ability to drive meaningful change and impact millions of customers.
The promotion that set Orica’s CEO on a path to running the $12b giant
Q: How are you using AI in your business and how do you think it's going to transform Orica?
We are being cautious with AI, using it to augment what our people do, focusing on safety.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 15 Minutes with the Boss

What is 15 Minutes with the Boss about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show focuses on concise, high-signal conversations with senior leaders across industries, emphasizing practical leadership lessons, career pivots, and personal resilience. Episodes typically unpack how guests navigated early-career challenges, built teams, and balanced professional ambitions with broader societal or personal priorities. Expect insights on decision-making under pressure, public speaking and storytelling, culture and hiring, and routines or mindsets that enable sustained success. Notable threads include leadership accountability, the role of mentorship, and the interplay between health, work, and long-term purpose. The format's bite-sized depth makes it useful for listeners seeking quick, actionable takeaways from top exe... more

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Recent guests on 15 Minutes with the Boss include:

1. Ruslan Kogan
2. Lisa Chiba
3. Joseph Healy
4. Maud Page
5. Bronte Campbell
6. Pete Findlay
7. Liz Hughes
8. Russell Cohen

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