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15 Minutes with the Boss

The Australian Financial Review
Leadership
Career Development
Work-Life Balance
Career Advice
Education
Australian Financial Review
Public Speaking
Australia
Failure
Hospitality Industry
Real Estate
Networking
Luke Mangan
Morning Routine
Personal Growth
Google
Job Interviews
Career Advancement
Entrepreneurship
Change Management

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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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... more

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 commi... more

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... more

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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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Neil Perry
Chef, restaurateur and cookbook writer
Rockpool Group (Rockpool Bar and Grill, Spice Temple, Rosetta) and other ventures
Episode: Neil Perry opens up about the high cost of overspending
Praveena Raman
Head of Motorola in Australia and New Zealand
Motorola
Episode: Why this smartphone boss called time on saying yes to everything
Nortel Networks
Company where Raman worked on the 3G network
Nortel Networks
Episode: Why this smartphone boss called time on saying yes to everything
Anubha Sahasrabuddhe
Chief Executive of Lion New Zealand & Australia
Lion (Australia & New Zealand)
Episode: What this CEO of a drinks company learnt from the tech industry
Mary Wooldridge
Chief Executive of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency
Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WUGIA)
Episode: What this executive learnt from working for Kerry Packer
Allison Rossiter
Country president, Novartis Australia & New Zealand
Novartis
Episode: This exec was terrified of public speaking, but now she loves it
Brett Sheehy
Festival Director of Vivid Sydney
Vivid Sydney
Episode: Why Vivid’s festival director won’t be reading any reviews
Felicity Walsh
Managing Director of Franklin Templeton Australia and New Zealand
Franklin Templeton
Episode: Don't ask about WFH: This top exec’s guide to job interviews
Ahmed Fahour
Chief Executive of Gurner Group; former CEO of Australia Post and Latitude Financial; former NAB Director
Gurner Group
Episode: Inside Ahmed Fahour’s high-performance morning routine

Host

Sally Patten
Host of the show; AFR editor for BOSS; long-running host with experience interviewing senior executives.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 250 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
    Australiaa year 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
    Australiaa year 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.

Guests provide diverse perspectives across industries, which broadens appeal.
The host asks thoughtful questions and keeps interviews focused and engaging.
Many praise the show for practical takeaways and inspirational leadership stories.
Listeners appreciate concise, actionable leadership tips in bite-sized episodes.
A few listeners desire more family and work-life balance discussions or more diverse guest experiences.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#4
Australia/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#47
Australia/Business
Apple Podcasts
#21
Indonesia/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#39
China/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#50
New Zealand/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#96
Singapore/Business/Careers

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Neil Perry opens up about the high cost of overspending
Q: Neil, with the hours that you keep, how do you maintain any sort of work-life balance?
He describes the lifestyle as a 24/7 immersion in food and restaurants, with no clear separation between work and life, driven by passion and continuous involvement in culinary work.
Neil Perry opens up about the high cost of overspending
Q: With Song Bird, what do you think you learned from that experience?
He acknowledges overspending and overreaching on the Double Bay project, recognizing the mistakes, and emphasizes learning from failure and quickly restarting to protect the business.
Neil Perry opens up about the high cost of overspending
Q: So Neil, if you look back over your lengthy career, was there a particular moment you would say that was pivotal?
Perry cites opening Rockpool in 1989 as a defining moment that allowed him to express his personality through food, gain international recognition, and win top-level awards, shaping his later ventures.
Why this smartphone boss called time on saying yes to everything
Q: What is the most common life or work advice you think is unworkable or 'bullshit'?
She argues that the 'you can have it all' mentality is unrealistic, describing the need to balance work and family by prioritizing and sometimes choosing one over the other.
Why this smartphone boss called time on saying yes to everything
Q: What is the best piece of career advice you've ever received?
Her early mentor told her to say yes at the start of her career and later learn to say no strategically, focusing on why and the downstream implications before committing.

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Recent guests on 15 Minutes with the Boss include:

1. Neil Perry
2. Praveena Raman
3. Nortel Networks
4. Anubha Sahasrabuddhe
5. Mary Wooldridge
6. Allison Rossiter
7. Brett Sheehy
8. Felicity Walsh

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