Today
How personal messaging apps invaded our work life
The war plan leak saga says a lot about the irksome blurring of job and play on the chat software that have come to dominate so much of daily life.
Surfing has made this wellness entrepreneur a student of the sea
Understanding currents – and when to be wary of sharks – is central to the skills David Altamura has learnt riding waves for three decades.
This Month
By the time he was 37 this exec was running IBM in Australia
Nick Flood was the youngest executive to be appointed managing director in the local firm’s 92-year history.
Cycling helps this COO to leave her work stress out on the footpath
From off-road mountain biking to indoor pedal sessions, Cash Converters’ Lisa Stedman has never tried a mode of cycling she didn’t love.
For this MD, golf is the ultimate challenge – both mental and physical
Nick McKimm’s lifelong love of the sport revolves around golf’s core values: respect, integrity and sportsmanship.
In basketball and in business, this MD knows when to take the shot
A lifetime of playing has taught Lawrence Lam that the best opportunities reveal themselves when you stay patient and read the flow.
This MD and confirmed speed freak intends to pedal his way to old age
Sodali & Co’s Paul Ryan lives for the thrill of a fast descent, but it’s time spent cycling with family that he most cherishes.
February
A lifetime of tennis taught this MD to turn challenges into triumphs
BNB Butler’s Charlotte Brett first picked up a racquet as a toddler. Now she’s passing on the values she’s learnt on court to the next generation.
Life is chaotic – thank god for my spreadsheet
Overseas holidays, household chores, beer consumption – these finance professionals have their entire lives accounted for.
Six ways to say no at work – and improve your health
Many people find it difficult to set boundaries, especially with a manager. But as with any new skill, it gets easier with practice.
How golf taught this CEO not to sweat the small stuff
Karmo CEO Nick Boucher learnt to play golf by putting into buried tin cans – and now dreams of playing Augusta.
Why this CEO gave up measuring his sleep
Alex Davison, chief executive of L’Oreal Group in Australia and New Zealand, does a lot to ensure he gets eight hours’ sleep a night, but he doesn’t measure it anymore.
Don’t use a busy job as an excuse to drop everything else: Mark Scott
USyd vice chancellor talks about the importance of good relationships, the mistakes made in the uni’s handling of Jewish students, and general career advice.
Mountaineering is meditation, says local Ozempic exec
The higher he climbs, the less he thinks about daily life, says Novo Nordisk’s Cem Ozenc. There’s no time when the mental and physical challenge requires you to stay so focused.
Ask this exec for five minutes, and she’ll probably say ‘no’
Kiria McNamara, director of people and culture at Swisse Wellness and a 2024 BOSS Young Executive, tends to decline impromptu catch-ups.
Why this exec willingly wakes up at 4am for a three-hour round trip
Golf has taught Terry Tsai, of electric bike and scooter rental company Lime, to be an early riser.
January
How these top CEOs stay fit and healthy
Chief executives understand that investing in regular exercise and proper nutrition is good for business. But not everyone likes to tick this box by hiring a personal trainer.
This executive has overcome obstacles to stay in the game
Not even spinal surgeries and knee injuries can keep Erica McLernon, the executive director of PayPal Giving Fund Australia, off the hockey pitch.
A six-figure salary and five-star hotels. Why I gave it all up to be happy
Growing up, Sahil Bloom was convinced material wealth was the secret to a happy stress-free life. But then he asked himself five key questions.
It’s important to do things that scare you, says this brewery founder
DJ McCready loves the adrenaline rush of mountain biking, a pastime he notes requires fast decisions and 100 per cent focus but finds ‘strangely relaxing’.