November
This CEO swims for an hour before work, but is ‘terrible’ at stretching
AICD chief Mark Rigotti is also a big believer in keeping a daily journal. “Don’t rely on Stanford for everything you need to know.”
- Sally Patten
This CEO’s morning is ‘entirely driven by coffee’
Alex Schuman, CEO of fashion house Carla Zampatti, normally skips breakfast, and other morning rituals such as jogging or meditating.
- Lauren Sams
October
Trinny Woodall plans her weekly wardrobe every Sunday
The founder and CEO of Trinny London is an early bird and master packer who has her make-up routine down to three minutes.
- Lauren Sams
September
How this top lawyer quit alcohol and coffee – and started working out
Anne-Marie Allgrove, managing partner of Baker & McKenzie, decided to do something for herself five years ago, and hasn’t looked back.
- Sally Patten
August
Why this CEO has breakfast at a cafe on his own
Domain’s Jason Pellegrino escapes for a quiet skim latte and muesli once a week, because “having that focus is my meditation”.
- Sally Patten
What the Matildas show leaders about WFH, according to this Nike boss
The company’s Pacific vice president and general manager, Ashley Reade, says the soccer team’s success throws up reasons for not working from home.
- Patrick Durkin
June
How this CEO lost nearly 10kg
Rolf Weber, who runs meal kit provider Marley Spoon, skips breakfast and has reduced his alcohol intake.
- Sally Patten
This CEO loses an hour at the office every morning – but it’s worth it
Jenny Child was a partner at McKinsey & Co when Will Vicars tapped her to lead Oroton in 2021. The change in career also changed her daily routine.
- Lauren Sams
May
Why this CEO starts his day the night before
Mornings can be chaotic at the home of Michael McEwan, local CEO of M&C Saatchi, so he and his partner try to organise themselves and their three children the night before.
- Sally Patten
This exec runs 10 kilometres a day (on zero coffee)
Caffeine-free Cue and Veronika Maine executive director Justin Levis wakes early (against his wishes) and eats as much as he likes thanks to his jogging habit.
- Lauren Sams
Why this CEO runs marathons barefoot (and plays golf in the dark)
The high-energy co-founder and chief executive of Luxury Escapes, Adam Schwab, jogs outdoors without shoes and tees off with luminous balls.
- Patrick Durkin
March
Sydney Swans CEO only has gears one and four when he exercises
Tom Harley is used to having a strict routine: up at 4.40am, gym, a bowl of granola, making school lunches, three coffees a day, work and in bed by 9.30pm.
- Sally Patten
Why this CEO tries not to look at her phone as soon as she wakes up
King & Wood Mallesons chief executive Renae Lattey on her morning routine and how she managed to give up coffee.
- Sally Patten
February
‘Everyone laughs’ but Katie Page-Harvey swears by her travel hacks
The CEO of Harvey Norman and wife of the company’s co-founder, Gerry Harvey, is always up early – but rarely eats breakfast, preferring to fast.
- Fiona Carruthers
January
Why this boss relies on a ‘courage bank’ to manage stress
BOSS Young Executive Matt Freeman used to think he didn’t get stressed often. The loss of his daughter helped him understand how personal lives influence work.
- Joanna Mather
How this executive stays calm under pressure
BOSS Young Executive and adviser to eGift card company Prezzee Dalton Fogarty says life is more fun with a Razer Huntsman keyboard.
- Sally Patten
Why taking maternity leave was ‘really scary’ for this young exec
Amy Goldenberg, BOSS Young Executive and head of e-Mobility at petrol retailer Ampol, avoids social media apps and believes disconnecting from work is crucial.
- Euan Black
How this exec used nudge theory to read more than 30 books in 2022
BOSS Young Executive and head of emerging technology at Commonwealth bank Jesse Arundell discusses how he helps himself to change his behaviour.
- Sally Patten
October 2022
Rich Lister Shaun Bonett reveals his secrets to staying effective
The Precision Group property developer and entrepreneur makes sure he controls his mind and his phone – and doesn’t let his device control him.
- Sally Patten
September 2022
Life hacks from a Young Rich Lister
Sabri Suby, the 37-year-old behind marketing agency King Kong, explains why he fasts for 18 hours a day and why if it is not in his calendar, it doesn’t exist.
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- Patrick Durkin
