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Bega CEO reveals his latest health obsession (it’s not only protein)
Pete Findlay, who leads one Australia’s biggest food companies, talks food, exercise and a pivotal moment in his career.
Why BP Australia’s head tells execs to have their kids by 35
Lucy Nation explains the difficult task of selling the company’s diminishing green credentials – and reveals career secrets she says no one ever wants to talk about.
AI talent war spreads to banking with $250k+ roles
In a year when AI has dominated workplace conversations, it’s unsurprising that related tech roles have drawn some of the highest salary peaks.
Want to be better at public speaking? NIDA’s CEO shares her tips
Chief executive Liz Hughes was given a critical piece of advice by her chairman when she was worried that a board paper might be too direct.
Why the Arnott’s CEO’s family had to keep a dark secret for years
George Zoghbi has big plans for Tim Tams and Australia’s largest biscuit business – but he says success is often underpinned by three key traits.
This Month
The speaking tips these execs use to own the room, and get ahead
Female executives suffer from a “gravitas gap” but some are learning to project greater confidence and authority, helping them to move up the corporate ladder.
How this CEO gets the most out of his workday
Discover why Tim Helyar, the country head for State Street in Australia, holds key meetings in the mornings, and makes decisions on Mondays rather than Fridays.
November
Christine Holgate on how to survive losing your job
The former Australia Post boss, who is now executive chair at logistics giant TGE, says she has a lot of scars from her career but wears them with pride.
Push to scrap two strikes rule on executive pay
Directors and investors are divided over whether Australia’s unique shareholder power works. Its architect, Allan Fels, has warned against moves to weaken it.
Career advice that actually works, from a $2.5b company CEO
PEXA chief Russell Cohen also has useful tips about what executives should focus on – and what they should not – as they climb the corporate ladder.
Australia’s 50 highest-paid CEOs in 2025 revealed
Mining company chief executives scooped the pool this year as the surging gold price lifted company stocks and executive pay.
Why more company directors need to speak out
When and how company directors should speak out is complicated and can have a major impact on their career.
Why this CEO insists on 2 referee checks, and often does them herself
BreastScreen Victoria’s Rita Butera wants a full picture of a job candidate before hiring them. Asking specific questions of a referee is a key part of that.
Want to chair a board? 4 tips from a former Macquarie chairman
Kevin McCann, who also held the same position at Origin Energy, reveals how to be successful in such a role, and what not to do as a director.
Why job hopping might now be the fastest route to a six-figure salary
Employers once viewed job hopping as a sure sign of lack of commitment. But is it now the best way to secure a promotion or pay rise?
Curtis Stone’s $4m flop forced him to rethink everything
The celebrity chef’s first restaurant was a smash hit, which he considered a genius move. But the next venture quickly taught him how wrong things could go.
The secret weapon boards are deploying to survive AGM season
Anger from Australia’s largest investors is spilling over this AGM season but boards are fighting back.
The $1m nap: What truly separates great CEOs from the 5am club
It’s estimated that more than 40 per cent of leaders sleep six hours or less a night – but a lack of rest can affect decision-making and relationships at work.
The real key to a promotion (and it’s not working harder)
After a clash with the founder of her former employer, it took just a simple insight to set Therese Frangie on the path to her first chief executive role.
October
Why the boss of this $21b company has a two-part career rule
Evolution Mining CEO Lawrie Conway checks crucial data points as soon as he wakes up – the gold price and his sleep.
Want to be a top performer? Work less
The days of glamourising workaholism are over. Now the experts say the key to winning at work, is winning at home.
Why this CEO says 45 minutes is too long for a meeting
Before leading $105 billion super fund Cbus, Kristian Fok was its investment manager. Here’s what guided his decision-making then – and still does.
Why Australia’s only listed family office prefers working-class staff
Todd Barlow, who leads $14 billion company Soul Patts, discusses why you should never tell him you are doing your job – and being compared to Warren Buffett.
4 steps to land your first board position
The step into the boardroom is an important milestone, and something many ambitious professionals dream about. But how do you make it happen?
What this medical sector CEO eats for breakfast
Shelley Dolan is in her second chief executive role in the health industry. Her first degree was in English, showing that an arts degree can take you anywhere.