• Bega CEO reveals his latest health obsession – and it’s not only protein
    Dec 15 2025

    Being in charge of one of Australia’s biggest food and drink companies was never part of Pete Findlay’s plan.

    But the chief executive of Bega Group knows how beloved the brands are: “Never go messing with the Vegemite recipe. We do not touch that.”

    In the final episode of season three of 15 Minutes with the Boss, host Sally Patten finds out what this dairy products boss has for breakfast and why it’s not just protein he's focussed on.

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    20 mins
  • Want to be better at public speaking? NIDA’s CEO shares her tips
    Dec 8 2025

    Standing up and speaking to a room full of people is a task that many find daunting.

    But there are a few tricks that can help you master the art of public speaking.

    On this week’s episode, National Institute of Dramatic Art CEO Liz Hughes sits down with BOSS editor Sally Patten to reveal her secrets for delivering a top address.

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    17 mins
  • This asset manager says leaders have a lot to learn from Pat Cummins
    Dec 1 2025

    One of the most pivotal moments in Tim Helyar’s career was when he was first put in charge of a project, running a team and a $100 million piece of work.

    No longer unfamiliar with positions of leadership, Helyar is now the country head of State Street, the world’s fourth-largest asset manager.

    On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out how he’s developed his leadership style and why it’s the captain of the Australian men’s cricket team, Pat Cummins, whom he admires most.

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    18 mins
  • PEXA’s CEO reveals the upside of ‘owning up to accountability’
    Nov 24 2025

    Russell Cohen has set up businesses all around the world, and one of the things he says is a constant in all markets is the fear of accountability.

    “The fear is real … and that’s a global phenomenon,” the chief executive of PEXA says.

    On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with the CEO of the real estate settlement giant to uncover the upsides of being candid and the cultural ramifications of evading responsibility.

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    18 mins
  • Why this CEO insists on 2 referee checks, and often does them herself
    Nov 17 2025

    Working in public health, Rita Butera admits that finding the right candidate for a role can be challenging.

    The CEO of BreastScreen Victoria says looking beyond technical skills is pivotal to the process.

    On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out how this chief executive developed her approach to hiring.

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    15 mins
  • Curtis Stone on the $4m flop that forced him to rethink everything
    Nov 10 2025

    Celebrity chef Curtis Stone opened his first restaurant in Beverley Hills more than a decade ago, and it was immediately a smash hit. His next venture, however, quickly taught him how wrong things could go.

    On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out the cookbook writer had to rethink his strategy to turn things around.

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    18 mins
  • The single word that helped Oporto's CEO land her biggest job
    Nov 3 2025

    When Therese Frangie was working at Mexican fast-food group Mad Mex, she found herself “butting heads” with the founder.

    Frangie turned to a business coach to help her work through her frustrations. The coach had one word for her: ego.

    On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out what the chief executive of Oporto learnt about ego, conflict management and leadership.

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    17 mins
  • Why the Cbus CEO says 45 minutes is too long for a meeting
    Oct 27 2025

    When Kristian Fok became the chief executive of Cbus, he “knew there was a lot to take on”.

    One strategy that’s helped him manage issues as they arise is determining the length of a productive meeting.

    On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out how the Cbus CEO navigates the various challenges that come with running a $105 billion super fund.

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    18 mins