Courageous Conversations

Welcome to Episode 82 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington. In this episode, our guest is Jacqui Crapp, Director and Sales Consultant in Raine and Horne. Jacqui had come off the back of a couple of tough years when she decided to take the plunge into property management, having lost both her parents to cancer. At the time the words of her dad were echoing in her ears: “Whatever you do, do it with passion, and if you don't enjoy it, do something else”. That's not to say her real estate run has been easy. A partnership that didn't go to plan proved a learning curve, as did a car accident that left her with a blood clot. Prior to that she and her husband had also been forced to abandon their dream of dairy farming due to industry deregulation. In this Courageous Conversation, Jacqui shares her real estate journey, including the discussions you need to have before entering into a business partnership, and how she transitioned from a property manager to a principal and sales agent who is renowned for her no-nonsense approach. “I just call it how it is. You know, if people are talking to me about their wants and their needs, I'll ask as many questions as I need to, to get to the bottom of it. And sometimes I'll just say to them, ‘Hell no, you don't want that'.” Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Welcome to Special Episode, Elevate: The Official Podcast of Elite Agent Magazine, hosted by Samantha McLean. In this episode, Samantha McLean the Co-Founder and Managing Editor of Elite Agent and Host of the Elevate Podcast and Leanne Pilkington discuss lockdowns, the vaccination debate and the top podcast takeaways From the vaccination debate to lockdown slump, there's some big issues at play in real estate at the moment. In this podcast Elite Agent's Samantha McLean and Courageous Conversations host Leanne Pilkington tackle them head on. Drawing on key takeaways from recent podcasts, they discuss what agents should be doing in lockdown, what's likely to happen in the coming weeks and how agents can prepare for the period ahead.   Samantha and Leanne note right now is the opportunity to set yourself up for the long-awaited comeback, and it could be as soon as October this year. The pair also recap their favourite takeaways from recent podcasts including interviews with Michael Sheargold and Steve Carroll, looking at how agents have overcome adversity, why leadership is critical, and the role real estate professionals should be playing in their community. “If your database needs a little bit of tweaking. If you don't know how to use your CRM as well as you should, if your listing presentation isn't up to scratch, now is the time. Do the stuff that you don't normally have the time to do now whether it's personally or at work,” Leanne Pilkington. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Welcome to Episode 81 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington. In this episode, our guest is Michael Sheargold, The Entrepreneurs Growth Coach. He talks about the 'empathy factor', how to avoid the slump of a lockdown, and being the leader your team needs right now. Michael explains right now the focus should be on what winning looks today or this week rather than the long-term view. It should also shift from what people can't do to the things that they can. Michael also offers some great tips on giving your team the energy and support they need, along with how to set up a winning day. He also poses the question every leader should be asking their team members to foster accountability and turn goals into action. “Often when I'm talking with great agents and leaders, there's this perception if there were 100 things you could do pre-COVID there's only 90 you can do now. So there's 10 things you can't do. “Are you going to focus on the ones you can't do or become really, really good at doing the 90 that you can?” Michael Sheargold. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Welcome to Episode 80 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington. In this episode, our guest is Georgina Ryan, Licensed Real Estate Agent at Laing+Simmons Port Macquarie. She talks about her start in the real estate industry, her recent Sales Rookie of the Year Award win in her network, why focusing on her service over the numbers earns her results, her tips for overcoming the 'bad days', and how to know what works for you when it comes to prospecting. This is our final episode for this season of Courageous Conversations as we enter a short hiatus. We have some exciting news to reveal about the future of our podcast, which we will share as soon as we can! Stay tuned for updates... Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Welcome to Episode 79 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington. In this episode, our guest is Molly Benjamin, Founder of Ladies Finance Club. She talks about what the Ladies Finance Club community is, how it came about while she lived in the UK, what brought her back home to Australia, how she reinvented her finance community upon her return, her personal finance tips, the importance of training your mindset around your money, and how to have courageous conversations about your financial situation. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Welcome to Episode 78 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington. In this episode, our guest is Will Ainsworth, Head of Training and Growth at Openn Negotiation. He talks about his personal battle with depression while in the real estate industry, the importance of making decisions and seeing them through, his tips for both time and mental health management, and what it means to be a good leader. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Welcome to Episode 77 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington. In this episode, we welcome back one of our previous guests, Kylie Walsh, Director of REGROWTH. She talks about her new business and what it seeks to achieve, why she pursued this new venture, her recruitment advice for real estate teams, how the concept of leadership has changed dramatically, and the importance of a restart and refresh mindset as high performers.  Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Welcome to Episode 76 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington. In this episode, our guest is Julie Masters, CEO of Influence Nation. She talks about how to tell compelling stories, the difference between influence and popularity, the framework of a good story, her personal challenges with gender imbalance in her work, and her tips for taking the next step and embracing what we are truly capable of. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Welcome to Episode 75 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington.  In this episode, our guest is Leanne Druery, Sales Consultant at RE/MAX Results Mackay. She talks about why she entered the real estate industry at 40, what she learned from her career break trip around Australia, her transition to sales, how to hire a PA, how the pandemic impacted her, what she experienced during Elite Agent's Transform program and her tips for dealing with your own courageous conversations Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Welcome to Episode 74 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington.  In this episode, our guest is Suzanne Hopman, Chief Executive Officer of Dignity. She talks about what Dignity provides, how the team responds to a homelessness crisis call, how the charity found its beginnings and achieved its growth, the charity's experiencing winning a number of prestigious Telstra Business Awards, and how Suzanne has developed her reliable team under strong leadership through one simple realisation.  Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Welcome to Episode 73 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington. In this episode, our guest is Owen Wilson, CEO of REA Group. He talks about the changes he faced moving from CFO to CEO, the challenges in communication he faced during the pandemic, the impact of 'iBuying' in the US, why agents are the trusted source for property estimates and what's in the works at REA Group. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Welcome to Episode 72 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington. In this episode, we welcome back Caroline Bolderston, Director of Being Bold. She talks about her new online training program, Bold365, how the idea of Bold365 came about, how the program has added value and brought real estate communities together, how the pandemic impacted Caroline and her business, and the important of identifying communications cues in yourself and in others. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Welcome to Episode 71 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington. In this episode, our guest is Tom Panos, Real Estate Influencer, Trainer, Coach, Auctioneer and Speaker. He talks about how the pandemic impacted his speaking opportunities and his health last year, how he chose to react to the sudden changes in his life, what helps him face adversity and the 10 rules of of his business philosophy that he believes every person should adhere by. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Welcome to Episode 70 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington. In this episode, our guest is Julia Dyer, Director of Training, Freelance Creative Marketing Strategist and Social Change Influencer at Positive Prospecting Academy. She talks about what it was like pitching to Shark Tank, how the experience changed her perspective and direction, working with the Thankyou group, establishing the Real Estate For Good accreditation for agents who advocate and commit to social change, and the importance of putting yourself in the consumer's shoes when marketing yourself. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Welcome to Episode 69 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington. In this episode, our guest is Louise Mahoney, Chief Executive Officer and 'Dream Maker' of Dreams2Live4. She talks about her sister, Annie, the founder of Dreams2Live4 and her battle with metastatic cancer, how Louise carries on her legacy through her work at Dreams2Live4, the kinds of dreams and experiences they provide to cancer patients, how the charity has grown over the years, the challenges they face and what's to come.   Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Welcome to Episode 68 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington. In this episode, our guest is Ann-Maree Imrie, Social Worker, Mother, and Creator of the Baby Loss Project. She talks about the Baby Loss Project and what it seeks to achieve, how leaders and employers can have meaningful and informative conversations around grief and loss, how her own experience with stillborn loss has helped bring the project to life, and the impact of the project so far. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Welcome to Episode 67 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington.In this episode, our guest is Lisa B, real estate trainer and coach, and Talent Acquisition Specialist at eXp Australia. She talks about her beginnings in the industry, how she has imparted what she's learned in her industry experience through coaching and training, how she came to write and publish her books, her role in the social media space for real estate agents, and her tips and advice for having courageous conversations with yourself.Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Welcome to Episode 66 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington.In this episode, our guest is Lauren Matthews, Owner of Lauren Matthews Maternity. Lauren talks about launching her clothing brand after experiencing for herself the lacklustre range of quality maternity wear, what launching during COVID was like, the steps, education and challenges involved with the business launch, how she found the courage to commit to her ideas and what she has learned through the journey.Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Welcome to Episode 65 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington.In this episode, our guest is Chandra Clements, Managing Director of One Legacy, and best-selling Author of 'Rona Stole My Fun: The Four Year Old Vs the Virus'. Chandra talks about how COVID affected her career in coaching and training, how she communicated the impact of COVID to her children, how this became the inspiration for her book, what the self-publishing experience was like and what she has learned from the journey.Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Welcome to Episode 64 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington. In this episode, our guest is Malaika Mfula, Program Manager at The Exchange Dubbo. Malaika talks about her role at The Exchange and how it was established, the 'Seats for the Brave' initiative came about in response to the drought in Dubbo, her internship in Zambia, overcoming cultural differences and norms, and what's next for her career and life.Our podcast series will be on a temporary break and will resume in early 2021. Thank you so much to all of our listeners! We'll see you next year!Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Podcasts. 

Welcome to Episode 63 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington.In this episode, our guest is Laura Shooter, Managing Director of SJ Shooter Real Estate. Laura talks about what led to her career in real estate, the decisions leading up to starting her agency with her husband, how they established the core values of their brand, and the difficult conversations that were had along the way.Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Welcome to Episode 62 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington.In this episode, our guest is Brooke Flint, Director and Buyers Agent at Flint Property. Brooke talks about how Head Start Homes is helping community housing residents purchase their own home, how she coaches her clients to be 'buyer ready', how COVID has impacted her and her clients, her own experience with social housing and how she is supporting small business owners through the Give One, Grow One initiative.Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Welcome to Episode 61 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington.In this episode, our guest is Antonia Mercorella, Chief Executive Officer at the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ). Antonia talks about her previous career paths in law and performing arts, her experience working at the REISA and eventually the REIQ, what it's like being the only female leader in the room, her approaches to dispute resolution and bolstering her teams, how COVID has impacted her and how she and the REIQ have campaigned during these times. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Welcome to Episode 60 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington.In this episode, our guest is Juliana Gomes, Licensed Real Estate Agent at Kingfisher Realty. Juliana talks about moving from Brazil to the Gold Coast with nothing but her partner and her backpack, working at the Burleigh Heads Surf Club, how this led to her gig at Kingfisher Realty, what gave her the strength to persist and keep going, and how her story has been picked up by the media and continues to inspire others around her. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Welcome to Episode 59 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington.In this episode, our guest is Linda Rudd, Partner and Head of Asset Management Services at Knight Frank Australia. Linda talks about entering the commercial real estate space, what leading as a woman is like within her industry, how she ensures her opinions and thoughts are heard without conflict, what doing an international MBA was like and her tips for having those courageous conversations with yourself and others around you.Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Welcome to Episode 58 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington.In this episode, our guest is Jason Partington, Founder of Making Meditation Mainstream. Jason talks about the Making Meditation Mainstream program, MMM's latest campaign called '28 for TWENTY EIGHT', why he started MMM and what led to his own meditation routines, his advice for those who finding meditating difficult and what he hopes to achieve through his mission to connect the world in meditation.Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Welcome to Episode 57 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington.In this episode, our guest is Miriam Sandkuhler, CEO and Buyer/Vendor Advocate at Property Mavens, and best-selling author of Property Prosperity. Miriam talks about her transition to real estate from financial services, dealing with chronic fatigue and anxiety, launching her business, how to find courage and take a stand, her experience dealing with the gender pay gap and why you need to be an advocate before you become a service provider.Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Welcome to Episode 56 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington.In this episode, our guest is Alyssa Morley, owner of Alyssa's Kitchen. Alyssa talks about her experience in corporate procurement, her cancer diagnosis, leaving her career for cooking school, how she came to the decision to start her cake making business and what she has learned from the transition from the office job to building her own brand.Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Welcome to Episode 55 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington. In this episode, our guest is Andy Reid, Owner/Managing Director at Simplify Marketing, Director at Sold By Auctions! Andy talks about his early career in hospitality management, moving to Australia with his wife and beginning his property career, his experience with depression and anxiety, how he dealt with his mental health obstacle, what lockdown was like for him in Melbourne, and his plans for the future in the real estate space.Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Welcome to Episode 54 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington. In this episode, our guest is Jacquie Love, Founder of Secret Sisterhood. Jacquie talks about how dabbling in journalism during her fashion design university degree led to exploring the topic of human trafficking, her life-changing charity work trip to India to rescue and rehabilitate girls from sex trafficking, starting the Secret Sisterhood movement, creating a symbol for gender equality, spreading her message through jewellery and what's next in her journey to support women's causes.Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Welcome to Episode 53 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington. In this episode, our guest is Tim McKibbin, CEO of the REINSW. Tim talks about his journey across careers in mining, accounting law and real estate, what it's like being the CEO of the REINSW, his views on discrimination, why he surrounds himself with role models within his leadership teams, the challenges associated with fighting for professionalism in the real estate industry and how he stays motivated.Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Welcome to Episode 52 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington. In this episode, our guest is Karen Chant, Licensed Real Estate Agent at Bob Berry Real Estate. Karen talks about her start in the real estate industry, how burnout impacted on her career, why striving for success at your own pace is better than comparing yourself to the rest, how she implements a goals grid and finding a work-life integration that works best for her. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Welcome to Episode 51 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington.In this episode, our guest is Vinh Giang, entrepreneur, keynote speaker and magician. Vinh talks about how he transitioned from being a magician to a professional speaker, building his brand in the USA, the power of learning improv on one's confidence, life lessons from his family, how COVID impacted his business and how he plans to future-proof his career.  Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Welcome to Episode 50 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington.In this episode, our guest is Justine McDonald, Finance Specialist at Nectar Mortgages. Justine talks about moving across 3 different careers, her experience with losing career confidence, how she rebuilt her self-worth, her tips for investing and what she would and wouldn't do again, and and her thoughts on the current market. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Welcome to Episode 49 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington.In this episode, we welcome back Louisette Geiss, Co-Founder of RWIRELA, women’s rights advocate, Sales VP, and former producer, actress, writer and director. Louisette talks about the recent financial ruling against Weinstein, what being on the other side of this ruling is like, how COVID has impacted herself and the real estate market in the USA, maintaining a positive outlook and her upcoming project that's in the works.Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Welcome to Episode 48 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington.In this episode, our guest is Chris Helder. He talks about xxx.Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Welcome to Episode 47 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington.In this episode, our guest is Amy Young, Principal of Laing+Simmons Young Property in Avalon. She talks about her foray into real estate as a personal assistant, the crucial feedback that determined her start in business ownership, the challenges she faces around anxiety when it comes to door-knocking and what it's like working with her husband in a paperless and work-from-home real estate office.Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Welcome to Episode 46 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington.In this episode, our guest is Jillian McGrath, Sales Agent at McGrath Manly, as well as an inspiring mentor to fellow real estate agents. She talks about what it was like transferring her skills to real estate in her 50s, the benefits of using a vision board for goal-setting, the important of authenticity in creating connections, and how she has been helping her industry and the wider community through her mentoring and charity work.Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify.

Welcome to Episode 45 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington.In this episode, our guest is Sadhana Smiles, Director at Harcourts Move and CEO of Harcourts Group VIC. She talks about how she entered real estate, moving from Melbourne to Sydney after a divorce, how this impacted on her mental health and her family, the reason she returned to Melbourne and her charity work in Fiji and the event 'Walk a Mile in Their Shoes' .Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify.

Welcome to Episode 44 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington.In this episode, our guest is Angela Avgerinos, Performance Leader at LJ Hooker Corporate. She talks about entering the real estate space, working with the Laing+Simmons network, how a hurtful comment from within her family made her write in a letter of resignation from her successful role as an agent, and what this meant for her future plans and aspirations.Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify.

Welcome to Episode 43 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington.In this episode, our guest is Cathy Baker, Principal of Belle Property Killcare. She talks about her transition from interior design to real estate, her charity 'Killy Cares', how she met Richard Branson, how she handled her fears with public speaking and why 'helping people' has worked as her motivating mantra in life. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify.

Welcome to Episode 42 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington.In this episode, our guests are Penelope Valentine, Director of Property Alchemy and Marie Doyle, Co-Founder and Development Director of Fiducia Property Group. They talk about their trip to Everest Base Camp last year in October 2019, the challenges they faced during the climb, why this experience was so important in teaching them how to embrace vulnerability, their experience with facing altitude sickness and what they learned from the overall experience.Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify.

Welcome to Episode 41 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington.In this episode, our guest is Fiona Blayney, Founder and CEO of Real Plus. She talks about her foray into the real estate industry, how launching her business led to self-discovery, how she balances running her company with her family life, how she maintains high energy and what she believes is the greatest gift we can give to ourselves is.Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify.

Welcome to Episode 40 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington.In this episode, our guest is Lisa Novak, Sales Agent at Novak Properties. She talks about how she became a sales agent in the family business, how social media and video content has contributed to her success, what it's like working alongside her husband and the routines and rituals that work for her when it comes to selling properties.Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify.

Welcome to Episode 39 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington.In this episode, we welcome back Tanja Lee, leadership and mindset coach, She talks about what's changed since we last had her on the podcast in 2019 both in business and her personal life, why listening to her inner voice has helped her change direction and focus, the 5 things that hold us back from fulfilling our potential, and her plans for coaching into 2020.Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify.

Welcome to Episode 38 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington.In this episode, we welcome back Paul McGee (A.K.A. The S.U.M.O. Guy), motivational speaker, conference facilitator and author of the best-selling book, S.U.M.O. He talks about what it was like being diagnosed with COVID-19, the changes to his coaching career during a pandemic, how to manage your mental diet, the 7 questions to ask yourself when faced with challenges and how the beach ball perspective can assist with clients and businesses in real estate. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify.

Welcome to Episode 37 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington.In this episode, we hear from Sarah Bell, CFO, Co-Founder of Aire Software, and RiTA's Mum. Sarah talks about how she entered the real estate space, how it led to working with AI and robots, the importance of practising radical accountability, Aire's multi-stage hiring process, handling vulnerability and criticism and how we can achieve better personal connections and push for a service revolution.Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify.

Welcome to Episode 36 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington.In this episode, we welcome back Louisette Geiss, Co-Founder of RWIRELA, women’s rights advocate, Sales VP, and former producer, actress, writer and director. Louisette talks about what life is like right now both personally and in real estate during the COVID-19 pandemic in the USA, the latest updates on the Harvey Weinstein case, the impact of gun hoarding and what's next on the agenda for her.Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify.

Welcome to Episode 35 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington.In this episode, we hear from Prisca Edwards, Director of Sales and CEO Global Capital of Crown Group. She talks about her transition from law to real estate, the challenges of entering an industry with no prior experience, the importance of having a mentor who sees your potential (even if you don't see it in yourself), what she has learned both in her career and growing up, and her advice for having courageous conversations with yourself.Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify.

Welcome to Episode 34 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington.In this episode, we hear from Natalie Fitzgerald, General Manager of Concierge at Home. She talks about starting her career in strata management, the Women in Strata group and its impact on the community, the importance of nurturing confidence in women, how she is helping to improve engagement between strata managers and developers, and her commitments to the charity, Share the Dignity.Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify.

Welcome to Episode 33 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington.In this episode, we hear from Jenna Dunley, Sales Consultant and Auctioneer at LJ Hooker Kippax. She talks about her start in real estate and auctioneering, what it was like being a finalist in the Australasian Auctioneering Championships, the importance of finding the right culture and support for professional growth, and her tips for handling the tough conversations in your career and personal life.Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify.