Courageous Conversations

Courageous Conversations


Latest Episodes

Courageous Conversations: How Sadhana Smiles broke through real estate’s glass ceiling and why she’s encouraging the industry to change the workplace conversation
August 30, 2022

As one of the industrys first female CEOs, Sadhana Smiles vividly recalls a time when the real estate industry had a glass ceiling.

Courageous Conversations: How Harriet Saunders changed perspective, created a thriving career, and encouraged others to operate ‘above the line’
August 17, 2022

Theres more than one way to look at any situation. Change can be seen as opportunity, or it can evoke fear. Failure might be viewed as the chance to learn and grow, or it can be something that def

Courageous Conversations: How Ellen Bathgate overcame a tenant assault, why it’s not a one-off and how the real estate industry should respond
August 03, 2022

No property manager should feel threatened or in danger simply doing their job, but anecdotal evidence suggests some do.

Courageous Conversations: How Leona Watson parked the perfectionism; decided what to ‘do, be and have’; and built a successful business
July 19, 2022

What do you need to do, be and have to take the next step in life whether thats in your career, your business, or in your personal life?

Courageous Conversations: Emma Brown-Garrett on finding your niche, the power of a great mentor and why her career has only just begun
June 21, 2022

Looking back on a 20-year real estate career, Sydney auctioneer Emma Brown-Garrett has two key pieces of advice: have the patience to find your niche and seek out someone who will mentor and believe i

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
June 07, 2022

When Anna Neelagama took on the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Real Estate Institute of Australia, little did she realise a pandemic would promptly see her plunged into unchartered real es

Courageous Conversations: How Nigel O’Neil uses servant leadership to engage his team, change culture, and improve business results
May 24, 2022

Having led some two of the industry’s best known real estate groups to success, it might come as a surprise to hear Barry Plant Chief Executive Officer Nigel O’Neil say he was a ‘terrible leader’ when

Courageous Conversations: How Laura Valenti stepped up to tackle domestic violence in the face of a changing property management sector
May 10, 2022

When it comes to domestic violence, there are few people with as much access to what happens behind closed doors as a property manager.

Courageous Conversations: How Kathryn Ford turned illness into empowerment and why your mind is the most important real estate you will ever manage
April 26, 2022

What one thing would you change in your life right now which would make the greatest difference to your future?