REALtalk - Conversations with Commercial Real Estate Leaders

REALtalk - Conversations with Commercial Real Estate Leaders


Latest Episodes

REALtalk – with Jeff Hauswirth (Ferguson Partners)
November 04, 2020

In this episode, we speak with Jeff Hauswirth, Vice Chairman, Ferguson Partners, about the field of executive search, the importance of the decision making process, forces at play influencing leadership, skills required by existing leaders,

REALtalk – with Neal Bach (Energy Profiles Limited )
October 08, 2020

In this episode, we speak with Neal Bach, President, Energy Profiles Limited (EPL), about state of best practice across ESG targets pre COVID-19, the impact of the pandemic on operations and buildings in all asset classes,

REALtalk – with Casey Witkowicz (RYCOM)
September 30, 2020

In this episode, we speak with Casey Witkowicz, President & CEO, RYCOM. Casey shared his thoughts around state-of-the-art smart building technology, how the pandemic has changed the priorities of building owners in terms of technological adaptation and...

REALtalk – with Francine Moore (Homestead)
September 17, 2020

In this episode, we speak with Francine Moore, President, Homestead Land Holdings Limited. Francine shared her insights about the multifamily asset class' response to COVID-19, challenges facing the sector today, strengths and areas of improvement,

REALtalk – with Peter Kennedy (Aon Canada)
September 08, 2020

In this episode, we interview Peter Kennedy, National Director, Real Estate Practice, Aon Canada. Peter shared his insights about commercial insurance COVID claims, responses on the insurer's side, and a needed evolution in structuring owner’s side ins...

REALtalk – with Dennis Mitchell (Starlight Capital)
August 17, 2020

In this episode, we interview Dennis Mitchell, CEO and CIO of Starlight Capital, about being Black in commercial real estate in Canada, the new Black Opportunity Fund he has started housed at Toronto Foundation,

REALtalk – with Wendy Waters (GWL Realty Advisors)
July 20, 2020

Wendy Waters, Vice President, Research Services & Strategy at GWL Realty Advisors, joins REALPAC CEO Michael Brooks to discuss returning to the workplace, the near future, overcoming pinch points, and a post-COVID world.

REALtalk – with Dominique Moerenhout (European Public Real Estate Association)
July 14, 2020

Dominiqe Moerenhout, Chief Executive Officer of the European Public Real Estate Association, joins REALPAC CEO Michael Brooks from Brussels, Belgium to discuss the recovery experience from COVID-19 across Europe,

REALtalk – with Sigrid Zialcita (Asia Pacific Real Estate Association)
July 06, 2020

Sigrid Zialcita, Chief Executive Officer of the Asia Pacific Real Estate Association, joins REALPAC CEO Michael Brooks to discuss the recovery experience from COVID-19 across Asia, the role of culture in the Asian economies in the recovery process,

REALtalk – with Peter Cuthbert (Fiera Real Estate)
June 25, 2020

On this episode of REALtalk, Peter Cuthbert, President and Head of Global Real Estate at Fiera Real Estate joins REALPAC CEO Michael Brooks to discuss investment fund management, operating open and closed ended funds,