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15 Minutes with the Boss

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

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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Asked about a pivotal moment in his career, former AFL star Chris Judd is quick to respond: don’t do what everyone else is doing.

“[The pivotal moment] was taking complete control over my fitness program,” says Judd.

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"I had everything on the wire, on the line," says Grant Wilckens, remembering when the global financial crisis hit.

The chief executive and founder of G'Day Group had started his holiday parks business in 2004 when Lehman Brothers collapsed.

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“I've really changed my relationship with exercise over the past few years”, says Katie Lyndon, the chief executive of Exercise and Sports Science Australia.

The exercise physiologist has made a conscious effort to shift her mindset around workout ... more

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The president and CEO of Thomson Reuters says the company has had "bill shock this year in the tens of millions of US dollars over and above our budget”.

And while Steve Hasker maintains the global technology and information firm, which is valued a... more

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Recent Guests

Grant Wilkins
CEO and co-founder of G'day Group
G'day Group
Episode: This exec left banking to buy a caravan park. Now he runs an empire
Katie Lyndon
Chief Executive of Exercise and Sports Science Australia
Exercise and Sports Science Australia
Episode: How an exercise physiologist designed her ideal workout routine
Steve Hasker
President and Chief Executive of Thomson Reuters
Thomson Reuters
Episode: Thomson Reuters CEO on AI bill shock, career risks and his biggest mistake
Lauren Jackson
Former professional basketball player, Chief Strategy and Basketball Partnerships Officer for the WNBL Australia
WNBL Australia
Episode: ‘The phone stopped ringing’: How retirement shock hit this Olympian
Oscar Ledlin
Commercial property developer, founder of Ledlin Group
Ledlin Group
Episode: Fasting, coffee and no chores: A Young Rich Lister’s success formula
Louise Mahler
Communications expert who helps leaders gain confidence, presence, and influence in communication
Self-employed / Consulting
Episode: Why this expert thinks communication is ‘going down the gurgler’
Stuart Gregor
Chief Executive of Lark Distilling; Co-Founder of Four Pillars Gin
Lark Distilling; Four Pillars Gin
Episode: This Four Pillars Gin co-founder is taking on whisky – and the ASX
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

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 252 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
#23
Australia/Business
Apple Podcasts
#10
Russia/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#15
Indonesia/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#25
New Zealand/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#47
Hong Kong/Business/Careers

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How an exercise physiologist designed her ideal workout routine
Q: What is your outlook on integrating medication like GLP-1 with exercise care?
Emphasizes that medications can be transformative but should be supported by wraparound exercise and dietary guidance to minimize muscle loss and protect metabolic health.
How an exercise physiologist designed her ideal workout routine
Q: How did you handle rejection when pursuing senior roles in health services?
She used feedback from panel chairs to balance credibility with vulnerability, which helped build trust and candid communication with teams.
How an exercise physiologist designed her ideal workout routine
Q: What was a pivotal career moment when you shifted from clinical work to a corporate role?
The move to Queensland Treasury Corporation, transitioning to a systems-level health focus and working with a multidisciplinary team to improve financial sustainability and health outcomes.
How an exercise physiologist designed her ideal workout routine
Q: What time do you get up and how do you start your day?
She starts early with a morning run, prioritizing exercise as a foundation for energy, focus, and resilience for parenting and leadership.
Fasting, coffee and no chores: A Young Rich Lister’s success formula
Q: If you weren't running your current businesses, what might you be doing?
He would likely work in private equity and bring a consulting perspective to help grow other businesses and mobilize resources for investment.

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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. Grant Wilkins
2. Katie Lyndon
3. Steve Hasker
4. Lauren Jackson
5. Oscar Ledlin
6. Louise Mahler
7. Stuart Gregor
8. Chris Karagounis

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