15 Minutes with the Boss

Tom Harley, CEO of Sydney Swans and former Geelong captain, shares his insights on embracing failure and its role in personal growth. He discusses the importance of morning routines and exercise for productivity and reflects on how family influences career decisions. Harley also emphasizes managing technology use to boost efficiency and offers strategies for addressing team conflicts constructively. Additionally, he shares his passion for skiing and how it fosters a sense of balance in life, blending personal joy with family connections.

Sarah Derry, CEO of Accor Pacific, reveals her coping mechanism for high-stress situations and why she embraces chaos. She shares her flexible morning routine and discusses her preference for a flexible schedule. Sarah answers random questions about her favorite productivity hack and handling emails. She dreams of a vacation in France and reflects on personal memories. The host highlights key takeaways such as embracing chaos and the difference between excellence and perfectionism.

Jeff Dimery, CEO of Alinta Energy and a leader in the energy sector, shares insights on authenticity and decision-making. He emphasizes the importance of building personal connections in both life and work. Drawing inspiration from the show Ted Lasso, he discusses how positivity and teamwork can transform leadership practices. Dimery also highlights the challenges of making tough decisions with compassion, and expresses admiration for bold leaders who embrace individuality and passion.

AMP CEO Alexis George discusses her decision to decline PwC's partner program, her morning routine and podcast recommendations, the challenges of leadership, coping mechanisms for high-stress situations, trekking in Central Australia, and balancing personal and work life.

15 Minutes with the Boss is a podcast that gives listeners exclusive access to some of the top CEOs in the country. Each week, starting Tuesday September 26, 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.  This podcast is sponsored by UniSuper.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.