Today
How horse riding gives this Sydney business leader his edge
Smartsheet’s Jarrod Kinchington went from curious hobbyists to addicted equestrian with surprising speed.
This Month
Would you pay $900,000 to live in Valencia? This couple did
While Spain and Portugal are cancelling or tightening their golden visa schemes, expats and retirees are finding other ways to live out their lifestyle fantasies.
You can never have too many bikes, according to this Perth entrepreneur
Derwent Search’s Julie Colvin maintains five road-worthy bicycles including her dream ride, which sherecently purchased for $10,000.
Why these companies are Australia’s best places to work in 2025
Management consultancy Empact Group is crowned the 2025 Financial Review BOSS Best Place to Work.
Bodybuilding helps clear the mind of this Sydney business leader
Lifting weights has been a passion for Search Property founder Ravi Sharma since his 20s, and in his opinion, it’s the best way to develop patience and discipline.
Can you take an extended career break and not hurt your career?
More employees are seeking time out of the office to travel, upskill – or find out who they are outside work.
March
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.
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.