How a pair of shoes kick-started this CEO’s career

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. This podcast was sponsored by Aussie Broadband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to her morning routine, Carolyn Creswell describes herself as a bit of a “biohacker”, trying out different types of alternative therapies. But it’s not just in the mornings that the founder of Carman’s Kitchen explores new ways to get the most out of each day; the chief executive is also looking to AI to boost the company's productivity. This week, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out about the career and lifestyle hacks of this muesli boss. This podcast was sponsored by Aussie Broadband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Koczkar reached exhilarating heights during the launch of Jetstar, but the stressful role came at a cost.  In this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with the chief executive of Medibank to find out how he learnt a new, more mindful pace of leadership. This podcast was sponsored by 5 in 5 with ANZ podcast.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ready to retire at 45, everything changed for Monika Tu when she met her third husband and took on a whole new career. In this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with the founder of property concierge Black Diamondz Group to find out how the celebrity agent rose to the top of luxury real estate. This podcast was sponsored by 5 in 5 with ANZ podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How I Made It is back with new hosts Lauren Sams & Yolanda Redrup. Join us to learn how Australia’s top entrepreneurs built their fortunes and what they learnt along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The CEO of Baby Bunting thought he’d end up in corporate finance. In this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with Mark Teperson to find out how a chance retail sale changed the trajectory of his career. This podcast was sponsored by 5 in 5 with ANZ podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clayton Utz chief executive partner Emma Covacevich always tells her grads to keep an open mind: sometimes your career “true love” can arrive in unexpected places. This week, the leader of one of Australia’s top-tier law firms speaks to BOSS editor Sally Patten about how an unexpected move to Melbourne helped propel her to partner at the age of 29. This podcast was sponsored by 5 in 5 with ANZ podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrity chef Luke Mangan is an industry giant, but running some of the best restaurants in the country is not without its challenges. This week, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with the leading restaurateur to find out how he soared to the top of Australia’s hospitality scene. This podcast was sponsored by 5 in 5 with ANZ podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Sally Patten, BOSS editor talks to Kellie Hush, chief executive of Australian Fashion Week and co-founder of The Volte, about how optimism has guided her in life and leadership. Kellie also reflects on a time when the words of a former boss drove her ambition and reveals how she prefers soccer boots to spreadsheets. This podcast is sponsored by Burleigh Heads Property Development.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Editor of Boss Sally Patten talks to Simon Banks, managing director of PayPal in Australia, about how he engages his head and heart to lead, how manual work can reset a bad day, and how he uses empathy to get the best out of people. This podcast is sponsored by Burleigh Heads Property Development.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.