15 Minutes with the Boss

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. This podcast was sponsored by Ripple. Further reading: ‘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 thereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Akubra chief executive Natalie Culina has over 20 years working with some of the most recognised and iconic Australian brands. When managing imposter syndrome she says that "you cannot forget that you have to master a skill in something, have to have a black belt in something. And that's something that you can always reach down into your core to draw upon". When she did, it faded away. On this week's episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with Culina to find out who is in her inner circle, how she overcame imposter syndrome and the one reason she will interrupt a meeting. This podcast was sponsored by Ripple. Further reading: ‘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. What this top lawyer wishes he had done early in his career Sam Nickless, chief executive of Gilbert +Tobin, says young lawyers and executives have more control over their time than they think.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to the rise of artificial intelligence in the workplace, Sam Nickless, the chief executive of law firm Gilbert + Tobin, has some useful advice for lawyers and executives in the early or middle stages of their careers. "The first level of advice is don’t freak out about it, but don’t ignore it either," he says. "Get really good at using it, but also be very attuned to the things that it doesn’t do and that you can do over and above it." On this week's episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out what the top lawyer thinks of AI disruption, how it will affect the legal profession and the best way lawyers can protect their jobs. This podcast was sponsored by Ripple. Further reading: Why giving up control was Lune founder Kate Reid’s best business move An eating disorder shaped the croissant queen’s career. A piece of advice from her father is also one of the secrets to her company’s success. Daniel Mookhey: My younger self would hate my respect for John Howard The NSW treasurer opens up about failure, conflict, his political heroes – and why he hates waking up early.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.