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Sarah is a successful real estate agent who has developed effective coping skills to manage day-to-day stress and maintain her wellbeing. Here’s her story.

With so many agencies relying on their rent rolls to make a significant contribution to profits, it has never been more important for property managers to be at the top of their game.

Steve and Claire's meaningful talk isn’t about cycling; it’s about creating moments that feed the soul, balancing the demands of a busy career, and fostering a deeper connection with yourself, your family, and others.

If you lay the foundation for wellbeing in your office, it won’t be long before you're watching the magic happen

Attracting and retaining talented property managers is one of the most difficult challenges faced by team leaders and the principals.

Here’s a snapshot of how your behaviour can ensure a successful conversation.

With Steve’s five-month part-time contract as CEO coming to an end, the chair of the Rise Initiative, Nick West, said Steve would now continue to support the growth of the Rise movement and focus on the further development of the Rise Influencers program.

Even when we have the best intentions, it’s easy to say the wrong thing. Here’s how to overcome that challenge.

Real Care app gives you a chance to seek help when you most need it

Discover why your mindset is the key to happiness and sustainable success. Learn how negative thinking might be holding you back, and explore proven mindset hacks to stay in the growth zone.

How one property manager came back from the brink and created a new chapter in her career development

Real estate, with its inherent pressures and high stakes, often demands a singular focus on performance. Yet, a recent and profoundly impactful session at the Rise Leadership Action 2025 summit in Sydney shifted this perspective, urging industry leaders to look beyond the balance sheet and towards the well-being of their most valuable asset – their people.

Real estate leaders need to be open to free thinking and tolerate mistakes to create a modern-day workplace, according to the keynote speaker at the Rise Leadership conference in Sydney.

Starting a conversation about wellbeing can be difficult. What do you say to someone whose performance has dropped off, and their behaviour has changed dramatically for no apparent reason? Below, we offer these conversation starters.

Property management can be a challenging field, filled with tight deadlines, unique personalities and constant problem-solving. What if you could turn those challenges into opportunities, reignite your passion, and make property management not only rewarding but an incredible journey?

What if it was possible to take a year off the tools but still have your highest performing results ever? Georgi Bates discusses the benefits of a gap year, how she managed it with her team and its impact on her GCI.

How do you create a legacy? First focus on the work not the goal and invest the time.

Legislation giving staff ‘the right to disconnect’ needs to be factored into how real estate agency offices are run

Gen Z and millennials have very different expectations to previous generations. Inspirational younger leaders discuss how they are creating cultures that marry both high performance and personal fulfilment to create a new way in real estate.

Building on its success in Australia with over 10,000 downloads, the Rise Initiative is proud to launch the Real Care app in New Zealand....