15 Minutes with the Boss

When Jess Saxby became the chief executive of Banjo’s Bakery Cafes, she went "hell for leather".
Taking over the family business, the new CEO was always chasing the next big thing for the chain. Until she realised she couldn't switch off.
On this week's episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with the bakery boss to find out how Saxby overcame burnout and the boundaries she's put in place since.
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Turning around a business never comes down to just one thing, says Shane Bracken.
The chief executive of Subway in Australia and New Zealand believes three key steps have been critical to expanding the sandwich brand across the country.
On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out how this CEO continues to grow the largest fast-food chain in Australia.
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The founder of online retailer Kogan.com firmly believes that mistakes are an “additional asset” that any company can learn from.
But the entrepreneur says there was one “existential mistake” he made that stands out.
On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with the chief executive to find out how he came to value decision-making and the missteps along the way.
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Lisa Chiba’s first executive role was “a bit of a rollercoaster”.
After starting in the role of customer service director, the company entered a divestment process – making the entire workforce redundant.
It was an experience that would give the now-Momentum Energy CEO some of big lessons on communication and transparency.
On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with the chief executive to find out about the skills that helped Chiba navigate the path to executive leadership.
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When it comes to banking, Joseph Healy has seen it all.
After a long career holding executive positions at NAB, ANZ and Citi, the high-profile banker co-founded Australia’s first fintech unicorn, Judo Bank.
And beyond the world of financial services, the chief executive also started mental health group Malu Health last year.
On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out what drives this CEO and the most valuable lessons he’s learnt along the way.
This podcast was sponsored by Aussie Broadband.
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