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What being made redundant taught this CEO about leadership
Episode 6
Monday, 9 March, 2026

Lisa Chiba’s first executive role was “a bit of a rollercoaster”. After starting in the role of customer service director, the company entered a divestment process – making the entire workforce redundant. It was an experience that would give the now-Momentum Energy CEO some of big lessons on communication and transparency. On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with the chief executive to find out about the skills that helped Chiba navigate the path to executive leadership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.