15 Minutes with the Boss
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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.
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Neil Perry opens up about the high cost of overspending
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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Why this smartphone boss called time on saying yes to everything
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May 25, 2026 |
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What this CEO of a drinks company learnt from the tech industry
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May 18, 2026 |
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What this executive learnt from working for Kerry Packer
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May 11, 2026 |
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This exec was terrified of public speaking, but now she loves it
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May 04, 2026 |
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Why Vivid’s festival director won’t be reading any reviews
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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Don't ask about WFH: This top exec’s guide to job interviews
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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Inside Ahmed Fahour’s high-performance morning routine
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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Why the CEO of BMW Australia wants you to take a ‘sleep test’
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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‘I didn’t realise how far gone I was’: How this CEO survived burnout
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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Subway CEO shares secret to growing Australia’s largest fast-food chain
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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Ruslan Kogan says he’s made many mistakes. But this one stands out
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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What being made redundant taught this CEO about leadership
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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Judo Bank founder reveals the biggest mistake a CEO can make
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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Why this CEO believes she should’ve spoken up more early in her career
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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The promotion that set Orica’s CEO on a path to running the $12b giant
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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How this four-time Olympian and CEO handles high-stress situations
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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Ray White boss wants fourth-generation family business to become five
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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Bega CEO reveals his latest health obsession – and it’s not only protein
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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Want to be better at public speaking? NIDA’s CEO shares her tips
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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This asset manager says leaders have a lot to learn from Pat Cummins
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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PEXA’s CEO reveals the upside of ‘owning up to accountability’
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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Why this CEO insists on 2 referee checks, and often does them herself
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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Curtis Stone on the $4m flop that forced him to rethink everything
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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The single word that helped Oporto's CEO land her biggest job
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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Why the Cbus CEO says 45 minutes is too long for a meeting
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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The moment the Royal Melbourne Hospital CEO learnt to trust her gut
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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This investment guru backed Nvidia in 2016. Here are his other tips
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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The biohacking therapies this muesli boss does each morning
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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Medibank's CEO reveals his secret to managing stress
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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The ‘marketing genius’ of property whisperer Monika Tu
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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Trailer: ‘How I Made It’ Returns September 22
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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How a pair of shoes kick-started this CEO’s career
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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How Clayton Utz's top lawyer made partner at 29 years old
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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Luke Mangan went broke at 35. Now he’s one of hospitality’s biggest stars
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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Kellie Hush: Never take your eye off the customer and the surprising benefits of mixing sport with fashion
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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Simon Banks: How to gain mindfulness from manual work and why leadership requires both the head and heart
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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Christelle Young: Radical transparency and a daily matcha ritual
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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Chris Andrews: Why you should stay in your current job longer and the question that removes ego from the room
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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Dr Toni Meath: When 'Plan B' eclipses 'Plan A' and the secret powers of an introvert
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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Graham Kittle: Recovering from burnout, building networks and getting up at 4:30am
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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Arnie Selvarajah: The best (last) question to ask and how to generate high value ideas.
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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Lou Oppenheim: How data stories drive decisions, changing entertainment patterns & the joy of seeing staff flourish
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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Ed Chung: The 7 year shift, the AI question you need to ask and how to dominate your diary.
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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Paul Hitchcock: Failing fast, the rule of three & nominating a devil's advocate
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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Janine Allis: the extended interview
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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Matt Comyn: the extended interview
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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Trevor Holland: Letting go in order to move forward, building healthy habits and searching out mentors
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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Paul McGrath: Defying a 5% survival prognosis, the 'work hard' myth & 3 key elements to transform businesses
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May 26, 2025 |
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Melinda Petrunoff: The 20% rule for growth, her undelivered TED talk and why you shouldn’t hide your ambition
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May 19, 2025 |
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John Longmire: Performing under pressure, how to instil loyalty and the ‘seven out of ten’ rule
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May 12, 2025 |
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Holly Masters: Don't rush into a career, open every door and why she left a $15b company
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May 05, 2025 |
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Damien Nicks: Getting your work-life balance right, starting a business and why the next 10 years are crucial
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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Grant Hackett: The common trait winners share, sweating the small stuff and learning to be vulnerable
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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Damien Mu: Why your HQ matters, failing to get a promotion and why you should 'declare you intent'
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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Brett Woods: How to accelerate your career, exploiting ‘nearism’ bias and learning the hard way
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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Janine Allis: Health hacks, why imposter syndrome is BS, and saying “yes” to everything
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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Nick Flood: Becoming MD at 37, asking ‘dumb’ questions and when will we achieve AGI?
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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Jason Johnson: Mistakes even top execs make in job interviews and using AI to help get a new job
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Jun Bei Liu: How to boost your confidence, blocking out naysayers and how tackle mistakes
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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John Carfi: Making a good first impression, giving up sugar, and why he doesn’t care about being liked in business
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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What Anthony Seibold learnt from Matt Comyn, coping with pressure and why ‘she’ll be right’ is BS
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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Jane Lu: Why 'you're not special’, doing all the naughty things and why she faked having a job
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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Mark Scott: Why you shouldn’t over plan your career, what really makes people happy and how to slow the mind
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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Scott Hartley: How to turn redundancy into a better job and building high-performance culture
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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Matt Comyn: Dealing with stress, applying for the difficult roles and why emails are a waste of time
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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Summer series: Extended interview of Deloitte CEO Adam Powick
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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Summer series: Extended interview of Google MD Melanie Silva
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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Summer series: Extended interview of Sydney Swans CEO Tom Harley
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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Tim Gurner: Unintended consequences of quitting alcohol, his challenging interviewing technique and the purpose of gratitude
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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Kim McKay: Why networking is 'BS', signs of a ‘lousy’ boss and why rehearsing for job interviews is underrated
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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Greg Keith: Finding happiness at work, what he 'hates' about coffee breaks and the benefits of a nine-day fortnight
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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Kate Farrar: The key to getting a promotion, controlling the uncontrollables and why she wakes up at 4am
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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Sally-Ann Williams: What not to do in a job interview, the key to making better decisions and leveraging self-awareness for success
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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Paul Scurrah: From AFL to the boardroom, how to stand down 8000 people empathically and the secrets to avoiding distractions
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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Why Mike Schneider spends so much time in Bunnings stores and why retail wasn’t his first career choice
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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Kyle Faulconer: Why coming out was a tipping point for this CEO, lessons from losing $30m and how to reset like a superhero
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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Cynthia Scott: The competition she 'hates' most, reframing the word 'no' and calling the police with Thierry Henry
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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Gary Smith: Dealing with betrayal, the Nelson Mandela effect and the secrets of slowing down
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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Why Richard Evans gave up alcohol, the power of vulnerability and lessons from Harvard
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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Briony Scott: Embracing embarrassment, challenging the status quo and the illusionary nature of power
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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Paul Zahra: Knowing when to quit a job, finding your superpower and starting the day at 4.30am
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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Didier Elzinga: Making the right career choice, preparing for difficult conversations and lessons from Star Wars
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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Sean Warner: How to pick trends, the allure of relatability and why there’s always a solution
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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Vicki Doyle: Rebuilding after tragedy, making the job your own and the futility of worry
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Sep 02, 2024 |
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Allegra Spender: Forgiving your future self, the weight of words and numbers, and why feedback is a gift
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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Michael Rebelo: How to win back clients, simple hacks to add value for customers and the pitfalls of being too slick
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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Sharon Lewin: Building a global network, managing emotions during crises and living a well rounded life
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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Why Mick O’Brien shuns ageism, his favourite interview questions and cycling against an Olympic gold medalist
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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Paul Xiradis: Learning about trading at the age of five, importance of celebrating wins and his office pet hate
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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Renae Lattey: Favourite interview questions, prioritising self-care and tackling self-doubt
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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David Tudehope: Leaving a safe corporate job, Cleopatra’s adaptability and staying ahead of cybercriminals
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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The call that changed Grant McCabe's life, ultimate dinner guests and why young people should back themselves
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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Simon Griffiths: How to put together successful teams, risking psychosis and why he dislikes flying business class
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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Philippa Watson: Navigating risk, ruthless prioritisation and what not to tell your boss’ boss’ boss’ boss’ boss
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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Why Paul Heath hates the ‘kitchen sink’ , identifying pain of change and reasons to embrace the fool
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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Cathy O'Connor: How to survive a dud launch; unshackling from groupthink & training the brain
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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Matt Heine: Accidental diminishing traits, permission to brainstorm and how to claw back time
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May 27, 2024 |
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Tony Ayres: Succeed without being ruthless, power of the unsent email & the rule of 3
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May 20, 2024 |
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Adam Powick: Failing to make partner twice, BS advice bosses give & future of space travel
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May 13, 2024 |