15 Minutes with the Boss

The chief executive of Gurner Group and former boss of Australia Post says his morning routine has been transformational.
Ahmed Fahour says he now thinks more clearly, has lost 13 kilograms over the past two years and has discovered the best productivity hack: sleep.
On this week's classic episode, the top executive tells BOSS editor Sally Patten how a new start to the day has helped drive high performance at work.
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On this week's episode BOSS editor Sally Patten chats to Jun Bei Liu, founder and lead portfolio manager at TenCap. They discuss how she approaches mistakes, the importance of not letting others tell you that you can't do something and the best way to get a promotion.
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The chief investment officer of fund manager Loftus Peak says he only gets one really good idea a year, and that it’s always about business.
After looking into the rise of machine learning, Alex Pollak's “one good idea” in 2016 was to buy into Nvidia, which now boasts a market valuation of $US4 trillion ($6 trillion).
This week, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out how the local tech investor spots trends to stay ahead of the curve.
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On this week's episode BOSS editor Sally Patten chats to Stefan Vermeulen, the local CEO of Nespresso. Vermeulen shares how to develop your unique, and authentic leadership style by collecting leadership traits, learning from mentors and stealing ideas from anywhere.
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‘One of the worst markets I’ve seen’: Property CEO fears job cuts

Jellis Craig head Andrew McCann reveals what it’s like inside the real estate downturn and why agents are having to deliver hard truths to sellers.
How elite performers stay sharp, according to Rob Coombe
The high-profile executive chairman of Generation Life understands how to get to the top and stay there
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Rob Coombe, executive chairman Generation Life, planned his career moves meticulously and made sure not to trample on colleagues to climb the corporate ladder. Now Coombe is at the top of the corporate tree, he has tools and habits to help him stay there.
On this week's episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten joins Coombe to discuss creating a high performance culture, how to survive it, and why EQ is so important for leaders.
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What makes this CEO drop everything in the middle of a meeting
Natalie Culina, boss of iconic hat manufacturer Akubra, talks children, imposter syndrome, branding and what not to do when you are tapping new export markets.
‘One of the worst markets I’ve seen’: Property CEO fears job cuts

Jellis Craig head Andrew McCann reveals what it’s like inside the real estate downturn and why agents are having to deliver hard truths to sellers.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.