Courageous Conversations
Hosted by Leanne Pilkington. The tough conversations and bold decisions that shaped real estate leaders’ careers – told in their own words.
Courageous Conversations: How Harriet Saunders changed perspective, created a thriving career, and encouraged others to operate ‘above the line’
In real estate, like any industry, mistakes happen and challenges arise, but whether you choose to learn from them or disregard them depends on your perspective. In this Courageous Conversation, Laing+Simmons Head of Growth and Development Harriet Saunders shares what it takes to see failure as opportunity, including what she learned in her time with Purplebricks.
Courageous Conversations: How Ellen Bathgate overcame a tenant assault, why it’s not a one-off and how the real estate industry should respond
The real estate industry is well-aware that property management is a tough gig at the best of times,…
Courageous Conversations: How Leona Watson parked the perfectionism; decided what to ‘do, be and have’; and built a successful business
Every business owner, every leader and every professional needs to make tough decisions at some stage in their…
Courageous Conversations: How Louise Barton created a successful real estate career in Sydney with mindset, self-belief, and a commitment to customer service
Sydney’s a competitive real estate market at the best of times, but what if you knew no-one and…
Courageous Conversations: Emma Brown-Garrett on finding your niche, the power of a great mentor and why her career has only just begun
It’s easy to look around the real estate industry and believe success happens overnight. That’s not auctioneer Emma…
Courageous Conversations: How Anna Neelagama became the industry’s greatest advocate, and why she has single licensing, the PM skills shortage and sector recognition firmly in her sights
After two years in the role of REIA CEO, Anna Neelagama discusses how far the industry has come,…
Courageous Conversations: How Nigel O’Neil uses servant leadership to engage his team, change culture, and improve business results
Barry Plant CEO Nigel O’Neil has established a reputation as one of the most successful leaders in the…
Courageous Conversations: How Laura Valenti stepped up to tackle domestic violence in the face of a changing property management sector
Far too many headlines in the past few years have highlighted the tragedy of domestic violence. In this…
Courageous Conversations: How Kathryn Ford turned illness into empowerment and why your mind is the most important real estate you will ever manage
Regardless of whether it’s personal, professional or health-related, when one area of your life breaks down, it has…
Courageous Conversations: How Rebecca Wiener McGregor blends hypnosis, mindfulness and breathing to create a master wellbeing mindset
Overcoming breakthroughs to attain a high-achieving life isn’t a short journey, so what exactly are the steps to…
Courageous Conversations: How Kylie Maxwell embraced unexpected leadership, bounced back from burnout, and built a sought-after business
When do you know it’s the right time to sell your real estate business, and how can you…
Courageous Conversations: How Nicole White brought her events business back from the brink and why music can be the key to both team building and wellness
The anxiety-ridden days of Covid-dominated headlines might be receding into the rear view mirror, but the legacy of…
Courageous Conversations: How Virginia Brookes went from burnout to balance, and the benefits it offered her business
It’s been a big couple of years in the real estate industry, and if you’re burnt out or…
Courageous Conversations: Lara Moro on finding your niche, knowing your worth, and stepping outside your comfort zone
Selling property is often just one talent on the list of an agent’s skills. Here, Lara Moro shares…
Courageous Conversations: Sherrie Storor on why the show must go on and how agents can achieve success without the hustle and grind
As much as we’d like it to, not everything always pans out as we hope. Sherrie Storor shares…
Courageous Conversations: How Colin Lee used mentoring to build the real estate business of his dreams
Inspire Realty founder Colin Lee had always dreamed of starting his own business, but it wasn’t until fate…
Courageous Conversations: Why Louise Larkin gave up a corporate career and took a leap of faith to change the lives of children
Successful event organiser Louise Larkin had a high-flying career and her future all mapped out when she tuned…
Courageous Conversations: How Heidi Dening overcame trauma to turn chaos into clarity
Heidi Dening was working for a children-focussed NGO in Vanuatu when a night of terror changed her life…
Courageous Conversations: How Lorena Gaxiola built an international interior design business to inspire and empower a new generation of women
Internationally acclaimed interior designer Lorena Gaxiola is a firm believer in one simple truth: without friction there cannot…
Courageous Conversations: How Ruma Mundi started a new chapter coming back stronger, wiser and more appreciative that ever
Ruma Mundi might have carved out a highly regarded career as an agent and leader of First National…
Courageous Conversations: How Danielle Boyd carved out a successful career in real estate while managing a life-threatening illness
When Wiseberry Taree general manager Danielle Boyd was told she had a long-term life-threatening illness at just age…
Courageous Conversations: How Samantha Barlow overcame a horrific twist of fate to reclaim her life, recover her happiness, and find real estate as a way to help others
How do you reclaim your life after a horrendous twist of fate leaves you fighting to survive and…
Courageous Conversations: How Jacqui Crapp used hard knocks, tough talk and property management to become a sales agent of choice
What would prompt a corporate banker to abandon their high-flying career for real estate? One conversation at the…
Ep 232: Introducing Courageous Conversations with Leanne Pilkington
“It’s important to talk about the story and the journey. Because when people get to the pinnacle of…