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15 Minutes with the Boss

The Australian Financial Review
Leadership
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Hospitality Industry
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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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Communications expert Louise Mahler has spent years helping leaders gain confidence, presence, and influence in the way they communicate.

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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.

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“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 leader... 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

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Recent Guests

Chris Karagounis
Managing partner of Alex Kaar Australia
Alex Kaar Australia
Episode: Ask about WFH and you’ll get dropped from shortlist, headhunter warns
Sharon Pickering
Vice Chancellor of Monash University
Monash University
Episode: How the death of her husband changed this exec’s career forever
Neal Reed
Chief Executive of Procter & Gamble Australia
Procter & Gamble
Episode: How this CEO changed his leadership style for the sake of top performers
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

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
#152
United States/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#244
United Kingdom/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#5
Australia/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#30
Australia/Business
Apple Podcasts
#74
Russia/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#3
Russia/Business/Careers

Talking Points

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Ask about WFH and you’ll get dropped from shortlist, headhunter warns
Q: How do you view AI in leadership roles?
AI is a tool to enhance efficiency and competitiveness; leaders must stay contemporary, embrace AI, and help their teams grow, otherwise they'll be left behind.
Ask about WFH and you’ll get dropped from shortlist, headhunter warns
Q: How do you evaluate candidates when you're shortlisting?
We focus on unwavering work ethic, cultural contribution, and the ability to endure a process with patience, not just short-term performance, because our clients hire for lasting impact.
Ask about WFH and you’ll get dropped from shortlist, headhunter warns
Q: What is a pivotal moment in your career?
The Global Financial Crisis was pivotal, forcing us to rethink cash flow, diversify our client base, and learn resilience, which ultimately made the firm more balanced and capable.
Ask about WFH and you’ll get dropped from shortlist, headhunter warns
Q: What time do you get up and what is your morning routine like?
I don't wake up at 4am; I'm more energy-driven by people than by an intense morning ritual, and I try to balance work with a reasonable start, focusing on who I am meeting and how to energize the day.
How this CEO changed his leadership style for the sake of top performers
Q: Tell me about a time when you failed at something. How did you recover and what did you learn?
Failure is an opportunity for learning and growth, and I've learned to openly acknowledge missteps, reflect on what went wrong, and use those lessons to strengthen people development and processes moving forward.

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The show features concise, 15-minute conversations with prominent leaders across industries, focusing on leadership, career journeys, and practical takeaways for executives and aspiring professionals. Episodes spotlight topics like transformation, risk-taking, work-life balance, and high-performance routines, with short, sharp segments designed for busy listeners. A notable strength is the breadth of guests—from healthcare and finance to tech and sports—and the host's experiential, candid interviewing style, which often yields actionable leadership lessons in a compact format.

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Recent guests on 15 Minutes with the Boss include:

1. Chris Karagounis
2. Sharon Pickering
3. Neal Reed
4. Neil Perry
5. Praveena Raman
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7. Anubha Sahasrabuddhe
8. Mary Wooldridge

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