15 Minutes with the Boss

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. It’s 15 minutes you can’t afford to miss.

Grant Hackett: The common trait winners share, sweating the small stuff and learning to be vulnerable
Apr 21, 2025 – 19:56
Damien Mu: Why your HQ matters, failing to get a promotion and why you should 'declare you intent'
Apr 14, 2025 – 19:18
Brett Woods: How to accelerate your career, exploiting ‘nearism’ bias and learning the hard way
Apr 7, 2025 – 18:47
Janine Allis: Health hacks, why imposter syndrome is BS, and saying “yes” to everything
Mar 31, 2025 – 19:41
Nick Flood: Becoming MD at 37, asking ‘dumb’ questions and when will we achieve AGI?
Mar 24, 2025 – 18:34
Jason Johnson: Mistakes even top execs make in job interviews and using AI to help get a new job
Mar 17, 2025 – 18:34
Jun Bei Liu: How to boost your confidence, blocking out naysayers and how tackle mistakes
Mar 10, 2025 – 18:49
John Carfi: Making a good first impression, giving up sugar, and why he doesn’t care about being liked in business
Mar 3, 2025 – 20:00
What Anthony Seibold learnt from Matt Comyn, coping with pressure and why ‘she’ll be right’ is BS
Feb 24, 2025 – 19:26
Jane Lu: Why 'you're not special’, doing all the naughty things and why she faked having a job
Feb 17, 2025 – 19:17
Mark Scott: Why you shouldn’t over plan your career, what really makes people happy and how to slow the mind
Feb 10, 2025 – 19:44
Scott Hartley: How to turn redundancy into a better job and building high-performance culture
Feb 3, 2025 – 18:39
Matt Comyn: Dealing with stress, applying for the difficult roles and why emails are a waste of time
Jan 27, 2025 – 19:03
Summer series: Extended interview of Deloitte CEO Adam Powick
Jan 20, 2025 – 29:39
Summer series: Extended interview of Google MD Melanie Silva
Jan 13, 2025 – 33:29
Summer series: Extended interview of Sydney Swans CEO Tom Harley
Jan 6, 2025 – 25:59
Tim Gurner: Unintended consequences of quitting alcohol, his challenging interviewing technique and the purpose of gratitude
Dec 16, 2024 – 19:42
Kim McKay: Why networking is 'BS', signs of a ‘lousy’ boss and why rehearsing for job interviews is underrated
Dec 9, 2024 – 19:38
Greg Keith: Finding happiness at work, what he 'hates' about coffee breaks and the benefits of a nine-day fortnight
Dec 2, 2024 – 19:04
Kate Farrar: The key to getting a promotion, controlling the uncontrollables and why she wakes up at 4am
Nov 25, 2024 – 19:00
Sally-Ann Williams: What not to do in a job interview, the key to making better decisions and leveraging self-awareness for success
Nov 18, 2024 – 18:41
Paul Scurrah: From AFL to the boardroom, how to stand down 8000 people empathically and the secrets to avoiding distractions
Nov 11, 2024 – 19:12
Why Mike Schneider spends so much time in Bunnings stores and why retail wasn’t his first career choice
Nov 4, 2024 – 19:21
Kyle Faulconer: Why coming out was a tipping point for this CEO, lessons from losing $30m and how to reset like a superhero
Oct 28, 2024 – 18:58
Cynthia Scott: The competition she 'hates' most, reframing the word 'no' and calling the police with Thierry Henry
Oct 21, 2024 – 19:04
Gary Smith: Dealing with betrayal, the Nelson Mandela effect and the secrets of slowing down
Oct 14, 2024 – 18:47
Why Richard Evans gave up alcohol, the power of vulnerability and lessons from Harvard
Oct 7, 2024 – 19:11
Briony Scott: Embracing embarrassment, challenging the status quo and the illusionary nature of power
Sep 30, 2024 – 19:27
Paul Zahra: Knowing when to quit a job, finding your superpower and starting the day at 4.30am
Sep 23, 2024 – 18:50
Didier Elzinga: Making the right career choice, preparing for difficult conversations and lessons from Star Wars
Sep 16, 2024 – 20:45
Sean Warner: How to pick trends, the allure of relatability and why there’s always a solution
Sep 9, 2024 – 19:01
Vicki Doyle: Rebuilding after tragedy, making the job your own and the futility of worry
Sep 2, 2024 – 19:02
Allegra Spender: Forgiving your future self, the weight of words and numbers, and why feedback is a gift
Aug 26, 2024 – 18:42
Michael Rebelo: How to win back clients, simple hacks to add value for customers and the pitfalls of being too slick
Aug 19, 2024 – 18:49
Sharon Lewin: Building a global network, managing emotions during crises and living a well rounded life
Aug 12, 2024 – 18:44
Why Mick O’Brien shuns ageism, his favourite interview questions and cycling against an Olympic gold medalist
Aug 5, 2024 – 19:08
Paul Xiradis: Learning about trading at the age of five, importance of celebrating wins and his office pet hate
Jul 22, 2024 – 18:35
Renae Lattey: Favourite interview questions, prioritising self-care and tackling self-doubt
Jul 15, 2024 – 19:03
David Tudehope: Leaving a safe corporate job, Cleopatra’s adaptability and staying ahead of cybercriminals
Jul 8, 2024 – 19:13
The call that changed Grant McCabe's life, ultimate dinner guests and why young people should back themselves
Jul 1, 2024 – 18:56
Simon Griffiths: How to put together successful teams, risking psychosis and why he dislikes flying business class
Jun 24, 2024 – 19:03
Philippa Watson: Navigating risk, ruthless prioritisation and what not to tell your boss’ boss’ boss’ boss’ boss
Jun 17, 2024 – 18:35
Why Paul Heath hates the ‘kitchen sink’ , identifying pain of change and reasons to embrace the fool
Jun 10, 2024 – 18:45
Cathy O'Connor: How to survive a dud launch; unshackling from groupthink & training the brain
Jun 3, 2024 – 18:53
Matt Heine: Accidental diminishing traits, permission to brainstorm and how to claw back time
May 27, 2024 – 18:14
Tony Ayres: Succeed without being ruthless, power of the unsent email & the rule of 3
May 20, 2024 – 18:42
Adam Powick: Failing to make partner twice, BS advice bosses give & future of space travel
May 13, 2024 – 18:19
Jenny Child: Making good career decisions, getting the most out of her commute and her main asset
May 6, 2024 – 18:24
Paul Graham: Connectivity over productivity, being curious and a very unstructured career
Apr 29, 2024 – 18:58
Kellie Parker: Impostor syndrome, Juukan Gorge disaster and the 3 circles of life
Apr 22, 2024 – 18:41