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15 Minutes with the Boss

The Australian Financial Review
Leadership
Career Development
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Career Advice
Education
Australian Financial Review
Public Speaking
Australia
Failure
Hospitality Industry
Real Estate
Networking
Luke Mangan
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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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Latest Episodes

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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One of Anubha Sahasrabuddhe’s proudest moments was getting Chinese consumers to drink Coca-Cola – and lots of it.

Earlier in her career, Sahasrabuddhe, now the chief executive of brewing giant Lion, was asked to go to China in the run-up to the Bei... more

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Mary Wooldridge, the outgoing chief executive of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, worked for the media tycoon in the late 1990s.

While her time at Kerry Packer's company, Consolidated Press Holdings, taught her some invaluable skills, Wooldri... more

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When Allison Rossiter was offered a dream job, she had just one hesitation: she was terrified of public speaking.

But not wanting to walk away from the opportunity, the budding executive asked for a public speaking coach.

On this week’s episode, ... more

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Recent Guests

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
Vikram Pawah
Chief Executive of BMW in Australia and New Zealand
BMW Australia and New Zealand
Episode: Why the CEO of BMW Australia wants you to take a ‘sleep test’
Jess Saxby
Chief Executive of Banjo's Bakery Cafes
Banjo's Bakery Cafes
Episode: ‘I didn’t realise how far gone I was’: How this CEO survived burnout
Shane Bracken
Chief Executive of Subway in Australia and New Zealand
Subway
Episode: Subway CEO shares secret to growing Australia’s largest fast-food chain

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 249 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
    Australia10 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
    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.

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
#197
United Kingdom/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#4
Australia/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#54
Australia/Business
Apple Podcasts
#12
Indonesia/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#26
China/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#28
Singapore/Business/Careers

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

What this CEO of a drinks company learnt from the tech industry
Q: What advice would you give your younger self?
Don't be in such a rush; balance ambition with time for family and reflection, as taking maternity leave or stepping back can be essential to sustaining long-term momentum and focus.
What this CEO of a drinks company learnt from the tech industry
Q: What is a pivotal moment in your career?
Being tapped to go to China with a brief to make Chinese youth fall in love with Coca-Cola and beat Pepsi during a Beijing Olympics moment, which underscored the importance of cultural resonance and national pride in brand strategy.
What this CEO of a drinks company learnt from the tech industry
Q: Tell me about a time when you failed at something. What happened? How did you recover? And what did you learn?
Failures are not fatal; they're a vital part of progress. A notable China experience involved launching a tea-Sprite combo that was ahead of its time and didn't work, but the team learned to test in real markets, iterate, and apply those learnings to future innovations.
This exec was terrified of public speaking, but now she loves it
Q: When hiring, do you value skills or experience more?
Experience and attitude matter more than just the resume; you can teach skills, but the right attitude, curiosity, and willingness to listen are crucial.
This exec was terrified of public speaking, but now she loves it
Q: What are some no-nos when applying for a job?
Be honest about who you are and what you bring; don't embellish your experience, as honesty helps recruiters see your true fit and value, and diversity in backgrounds is a strength.

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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. Anubha Sahasrabuddhe
2. Mary Wooldridge
3. Allison Rossiter
4. Brett Sheehy
5. Felicity Walsh
6. Ahmed Fahour
7. Vikram Pawah
8. Jess Saxby

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