Courageous Conversations
Hosted by Leanne Pilkington. The tough conversations and bold decisions that shaped real estate leaders’ careers – told in their own words.
How Kristen Porter Built A Different Kind Of Real Estate Law Firm
How to build systems to protect your business for the long term
Courage and Career Change: Angela Avgerinos’ Inspiring Journey
After a successful 13-year career in sales, Angela Avgerinos made the unexpected decision to walk away from selling.…
The Trust Factor: What’s Really Disrupting Real Estate in 2025
Barry Plant CEO Lisa Pennell explains the importance of personal relationships in today's technology-focused market.
From Dancing with the Stars to Real Estate: How Entertainment Skills Created a “Standout Brand”
“I started looking on the internet about garden gnomes and they're like mystical creatures that protect the home.…
Turning your name into a winning real estate brand: Michelle Champion
How did a near-miss in early strategy lead to Michelle Champion starting her own groundbreaking business?
Leading Out of Loss: Michael Nitschke’s Path to Reviving a Family Legacy
When Michael Nitschke took over the family business at just 30 years of age after the sudden passing…
Stepping Up to the Plate: Michael Crossland on Turning Adversity into Opportunity
In today's real estate industry, professionals face numerous challenges - market fluctuations, client expectations, and economic pressures. To…
Lisa Britcliffe: From real estate to self-discovery and back again
Lisa Britcliffe's journey in real estate was built on the power of self-discovery and personal growth.
Grant Jupe: 10 lessons from a Journey Through Surrogacy, Parenthood, and Entrepreneurship
Surrogacy is a journey filled with hope and anticipation. So is starting a real estate agency, or any…
Breaking barriers: Melinda Kirby on tackling challenges head-on, revolutionising work-life harmony, and empowering women to lead and succeed
From standalone agent to industry leader, Melinda Kirby breaks through barriers with a blend of fierce strategy and…
Back on track: Grant Turner on overcoming health hurdles, resilience in real estate and an inspiring cycling comeback
In the face of life's most daunting challenges, some individuals not only persevere but also emerge stronger, wiser,…
From Trauma into Triumph: Mel Thomas’ Mission to Empower the Next Generation
Imagine a world where every young person is empowered with the skills, confidence, and resilience to face life's…
Fearless leadership: Rebecca Halton on pioneering growth, empowering your team and embracing wellness
In a realm where tradition sometimes stifles innovation, Rebecca Halton shatters the mould, pioneering a unique blend of…
From receptionist to real estate trailblazer: Nicole Katsivelas on leadership essentials, mastering company culture and overcoming self-limitations
Imagine transforming from a front desk receptionist to a high-flying partner and head of department at leading Victorian…
Courageous Conversations: Christine Ewin’s proven strategies for mastering real estate, navigating setbacks, and reclaiming the top spot
With 22 years of experience under her belt, Christine Ewin reveals how resilience, adaptability, and spot-on people skills…
Courageous Conversations: How Jonny Warren turned adversity into his greatest teacher
When Jonny Warren was homeless and struggling to get his life on track after battling drugs in his…
Courageous Conversations: Laura O’Reilly reveals how she is helping people with disabilities have a fighting chance at a normal life
Laura O'Reilly’s always been incredibly passionate about helping those around her who haven't had an easy path in…
Courageous Conversations: Mike Green talks about passion and purpose and why you need something to drive you
Five months into his retirement, Harcourts Managing Director, Mike Green knew he wasn’t living his best life.
Courageous Conversations: Romany Brooks on how to handle people saying no and the importance of community
BresicWhitney sales agent, Romany Brooks is passionate about real estate and her community, with a strong ethos of…
Courageous Conversations: Nathan Casserly talks “shared leadership” and tackling hard times beyond the business world
How Nathan Casserly restructured his business and why going into “Superman mode” isn’t always the right thing to…
Courageous Conversations: Avi Khan on how to empower your team by fostering leadership from within
In a short space of time, Avi Khan has been able to create one of the fastest-growing agencies…
Courageous Conversations: Nicole Davidson on how to stop seeking external validation and start developing your emotional self
Navigating your way through life and in the process trying to find yourself, are some of the biggest…
Courageous Conversations: Anna Cavill on launching your real estate career in your 40s
With all the demands that real estate puts on you, it can be difficult to start a career…
Courageous Conversations: Kate Smith on dealing with setbacks and overcoming rejection
Much like a professional athlete, real estate is a high-performance activity that rewards the people who are prepared…
Courageous Conversations: Renee Reynolds on building a property management business that puts the client first
Fifteen years ago, Renee Reynolds was told that a standalone property management business would never work.
Courageous Conversations: Amanda Tate on tackling the regional housing crisis head on
The housing crisis across the country is hitting all rungs of society, but for the most vulnerable people…
Courageous Conversations: Clarence White on how embracing imperfection transformed his career
Auctioneer Clarence White has been crowned the best in his field, but he's the first to admit it's…
Courageous Conversations: Jet Xavier on bringing mental health battles out into the open]
High-performance coach Jet Xaiver has had a long career having difficult conversations with business leaders and elite agents…
Courageous Conversations: Hayley Van de Ven on the hard choices that took her from receptionist to industry leader
With four RE/MAX offices to her name, Hayley Van de Ven is rightly regarded as a real estate…
Courageous Conversations: Why Tanja Neven-Jones will never let her past be bigger than her future, and why real estate success is all about giving back
As one of OBrien Real Estate’s top performing sales agents, Tanja Neven-Jones has enjoyed a career of incredible…
Courageous Conversations: How Corissa Sorbello got up, showed up and created her best life
We’re often told we can have it all, but is it possible really? Can you have a work-life…
Courageous Conversations: Charlotte Pascoe on saying yes to opportunity, parking the self-doubt, and the lessons she’s learned as CEO of Stockdale and Leggo
It’s been two years since Charlotte Pascoe stepped into the role of CEO at Stockdale and Leggo armed…
Courageous Conversations: The surprising story of Scott Bateman’s journey from high school dropout to Harvard alumni and Kolmeo CEO
Even the best in the business change tack, rethink their careers, and doubt their ability. Here, Scott Bateman…
Courageous Conversations: How Jen Baird tapped into feedback and tough conversations to shift careers to become an industry leader
Feedback. It’s a word that can elicit fear in both leaders and teams. But it shouldn’t be that…
Courageous Conversations: How Sadhana Smiles broke through real estate’s glass ceiling and why she’s encouraging the industry to change the workplace conversation
When Sadhana Smiles became the CEO of a major multi-franchise real estate brand in 2011, it was a…