Accelerating Careers in Real Estate Podcast

Accelerating Careers in Real Estate Podcast

Real Estate

A podcast on the topic of accelerating your career, learning from CEOs, Founders and Rising Stars of Real Estate

About us

Nick Carman is Partnership Director at Macdonald and Company. In this podcast, he explores a theory he has built after 15 years in recruiting in real estate, interviewing more than 1000 industry professionals. We ALL, when we enter our chosen career, accelerate; we learn and develop quickly… but this period of acceleration eventually slows and we reach a period of consolidation. But what if, during this period of consolidation, we could unlock something that would allow us to regain the same pace of acceleration we first experienced and continue to grow? Nick talks with industry experts to find out.

Website
https://shows.acast.com/accelerating
Industry
Real Estate
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
London
Founded
2021
Specialties
podcast, real estate, careers, learning, and property

Updates

  • Well we set out to take the lessons shared in the Accelerating Careers in Real Estate Podcast to a live audience... I think we bloody nailed it! Thank you to Peter Joaki, Hebe Mottershead Davies, Rebecca Ogunmodede, Oliver Hardwick, Lawrence Owho and Catalina Chivite for their support in coming up with the idea as part of our Early Careers Council, our mentors, mentees and the unwavering support of Macdonald & Company. During the night our mentors gave up their fancy titles to help remove anxiety for the mentees and encourage those mentees to discover people outside of their usual community. The result was a room filled with real estate professionals learning about the opportunities, challenges and skills necessary to succeed. If you missed it and want to register to hear of our next event click here: https://lnkd.in/eS2yUYDX

  • We loved this "fire axe" analogy, how would you like your management style to be described?

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    I was recently introduced to "Big John" – John Forrester – as he transitioned from his role as Global CEO of Cushman & Wakefield, the world's third-largest commercial #RealEstate brokerage, and embarked on a new chapter in his career. John shared the valuable lessons he had learned along the way, and through our research, we discovered his remarkable ability to inspire genuine loyalty and foster a positive, "run through walls" attitude in the global teams he has led. John's leadership style, particularly during fast changing times, is defined by these skills and his distinctive management approach. He also offers us a glimpse into the future as he begins a new chapter in his career, serving as Chair of Real Estate Development for Innovo Group and Strategic Consultant for Related Argent. You can listen to the full episode using the links in the comments. Thank you to the continued support by Macdonald & Company.

  • Colm presented a harrowing story of public development challenges and under funded councils in the last 10 years, but he was positive for the future.

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    When I got to interview Colm Lacey, for the Accelerating Careers in Real Estate Podcast we talked about a meteoric career through public and private sector development. He shared his passion for learning, and how it has fueled his progress, he shared the impact and satisfaction of taking on leadership roles with local and national bodies. So we couldn't help but discuss the outlook for pubic sector regeneration after so many major projects have been halted and local authorities going bust. But what are his thoughts for the future? You can catch the full episode on: Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eQKmpFx8 Apple: https://lnkd.in/d_SEgKKQ Come and join our LinkedIn community: https://lnkd.in/eA8n3eEb Leave a review on the platform of choice if you've enjoyed this episode. Thank you for the continued support by Macdonald & Company

  • The power of saying #YES and the #Determination to see it through two really important lessons from our latest episode.

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    "It's her exuberance, passion, and determination for any goal she sets.... but it's not only that, it's that she'll see it through." In Accelerating Careers in Real Estate Podcast we do our homework, and research our guests and one question I ask of their peers is what is our guest's superpower. Well, our latest guest Honor Barratt, CEO of Birchgrove was praised for her willingness to accept a challenge, saying Yes but with exuberance and determination to see it through to the end. I asked her WHY. What does she get out of these challenges, often picking up where someone or some entity has failed? You can listen to the full episode using the links in the comments section. Thank you for the continued support by Macdonald & Company.

  • Such a simple mantra, to open new doors in your life and career.

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    Be easily inspired.... This was one of the most memorable moments of my conversation with Will Bax, when he and I sat down to hear his story as part of the Accelerating Careers in Real Estate Podcast back in the autumn of 2020. So, I couldn't wait to bring some of my favourite moments from this conversation to a new audience in our ESPRESSO editions. Will was the #CEO of Retirement Villages Group Ltd and answering my question on how does he know when he reaches his comfort zone. Learning = Acceleration in your career. You can catch the short and long-form episode on your favourite #podcast channel. Thank you to the continued support by Macdonald & Company

  • Lessons learnt from the very best, from one CEO to another....

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    What was the most important lesson learnt from Steve Morgan, Tony Pidgely and Dan Labbad? I get to ask this question to Rob Heasman, CEO of The Earls Court Development Company in our latest Accelerating Careers in Real Estate Podcast episode. Rob had the good fortune to build his career under some of the best-known leaders of our industry as he rose through the ranks with Redrow, Berkeley Group Plc and Lendlease. He now has the same job and title as they did, leading a company in pursuing successful development, so I had to ask him what he learnt from them. You can listen to the full episode by searching for Accelerating Careers in Real Estate Podcast in any podcast channel. Come and join our LinkedIn community: https://lnkd.in/eA8n3eEb Leave a review on the platform of choice if you've enjoyed this episode Thank you for the continued support by Macdonald & Company

  • Is this the secret sauce for a successful and happy career?

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    What is the secret to a happy and successful career? Well, I got to dive back in to one of my favourite Accelerating Careers in Real Estate Podcast episodes with Gary McLuskey, Managing Director, Global Design for Greystar. He and I sat down in the autumn of 2020 to hear his career story, told by an expert story teller! This is a snippet of the last question I asked Gary which was what had been his biggest lesson learnt in this career, and for him it was the importance of time and being proud of what he was involved in. You can check out the #EspressoEdition using the links in the comments or hear the full episode by scrolling back to episode 9.

  • What questions aren't being asked/answered in the DE&I agenda? As part of preparation for our 125th episode I want to put your questions to the champions of the diversity, equity and inclusion agenda in real estate. So far I've got: 1. How bright is the future for the newest entrants from under represented groups in our industry? 2. Who are the leaders, who is setting the best example others can emulate? 3. Are the penalties for micro-aggression in the workforce a deterrent? 4. Does AI have a role to play in removing bias to hiring and promotional decisions?

  • Do you fancy writing your own job description? Here is how to start...

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    How to turn THREATS to CAREER OPPORTUNITIES In our latest ESPRESSO version of Accelerating Careers in Real Estate Podcast, my guest James Pellatt tells a story that in 2016 he was given the reins to address the disruption to the commercial real estate sector by his then-CEO. It's a brilliant lesson on how our guests create careers by leading the pack, not following. One of the recurring themes of our guests on the podcast is this ability to create their own opportunities, from the outside they appear to take huge swings, giant leaps into the unknown, massive gambles. They see opportunities most of us never see, let alone willing to make. Yet here James puts it beautifully that we an either wither in the face of challenges and remain in our lane OR we can embrace them and he puts himself forward to lead such a conversation. So if you are no longer learning in your role, if it feels all to comfortable, try the exercise of looking at the threats and see if there are opportunities to #learn and #grow. You can listen to the full episode using the links in the comments. Thank you for the continued support of Macdonald & Company

  • OK, own up, who could do with improving their listening skills? Our latest guest gives eight billion reasons why it's his superpower.

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    How good are your listening skills? In my latest Accelerating Careers in Real Estate Podcast episode I got to sit down with Derek Williams, Managing Director - Head of Investor Relations for The Valesco Group. In my research, I was told his superpower was his #listening skills. In the clip, I ask how and why he uses these skills. He has raised and deployed (either as a principal or advisor) circa $8 billion of capital over his career to date, which has been invested across #realestate and private market strategies in Europe, the US and Asia-Pacific. Derek shares his journey from his early days in research to his senior roles in #investmentmanagement with companies like Landsec, Global Student Accommodation, and Rothschild, leading up to his current position at Valesco Group. The conversation covers his career milestones, the challenges he faced, his leadership philosophy, and his continuous quest for #learning and #growth. Come and join our LinkedIn community: https://lnkd.in/eA8n3eEb Leave a review on the platform of choice if you've enjoyed this episode. Conclusion: Derek Williams shares valuable insights into his career journey, highlighting the importance of continuous learning, mentorship, and taking calculated risks. His experiences offer a blueprint for aspiring real estate professionals looking to accelerate their careers. This podcast is brought to you by Macdonald & Company, the global real estate recruiter.

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