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LEADERSHIP
Every year in April, the Rise Initiative delivers the industry's boldest + most highly sought after leadership conference. Prepare to be challenged.
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Rise Leadership took place in Sydney at the new Macquarie Bank headquarters on Thursday, April 10th and Friday, April 11th, together with a host of special networking experiences that celebrated Sydney. (It kicked off with a networking function on Wednesday, April 9th).
Our theme this year was Action! It followed our original, highly successful event that raised Awareness, followed by a pivotal discussion on Awakening, and last year’s event exploring how we Advanced.
pRINCIPAL'S PLAYBOOK
Create a ‘heart-oriented culture’
When your agency prioritises a strategy to create a ‘safe’ workplace, amazing benefits emerge. Here’s what you can expect
What does AI mean for your future as a PM?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is more than a buzzword – it's a powerful opportunity to revolutionise how you operate as a property manager.
How one agent became stress-savvy
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.
Defining best practice in property management
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.
How to change culture and keep the results coming
If you lay the foundation for wellbeing in your office, it won’t be long before you're watching the magic happen
Secrets to attracting and keeping the best PMs
Attracting and retaining talented property managers is one of the most difficult challenges faced by team leaders and the principals.
How to cultivate the principle of effective listening
Here’s a snapshot of how your behaviour can ensure a successful conversation.
Four steps to see if your colleague is OK?
Even when we have the best intentions, it’s easy to say the wrong thing. Here’s how to overcome that challenge.
I’m not OK – words that call out for help
Real Care app gives you a chance to seek help when you most need it
Jenny’s journey: From property manager burn-out back to life-balance
How one property manager came back from the brink and created a new chapter in her career development
lessons in leadership
Cut through the fluff and clarify the situation, says keynote speaker John Brogden
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.
Your brain sits at risk until it finds certainty, says keynote speaker Milo Wilkinson
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.
Do You Need a Gap Year?
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.
Leaving a Legacy
How do you create a legacy? First focus on the work not the goal and invest the time.
New Leadership Perspectives
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.
Getting Out Of Your Comfort Zone
What is it about adulthood that makes us expect life to be comfortable? Rebecca Halton from one of LJ Hooker’s biggest offices discusses how to manage anxiety, empower your team and avoid complacency to deliver growth that has strong foundations.
Dollars & Sense
When individuals feel safe to thrive, they perform better. With credentials in both HR and mental health, Rachel Atkin shares how she rebuilt her team around mental wellness principles and the business performance benefits that came from driving cultural change.
Doing It for the Kids
While our own mental health might be fine, it’s our kids we worry about the most and when they are not okay, it impacts not just home but our performance at work and how we show up.
Creating a Trust Economy
How do you build a culture that supports trust and how do you restore trust if it is broken? Our all star panel identifies the key ingredients to build trust robustly in real estate businesses and the personal leadership skills and business processes required to restore and support it.
Recharge and Rise: Elevate Your Leadership at the Leadership Action 2025
We are days away from the Rise Leadership Action conference, which will be held at the new Macquarie Bank building in Sydney from April...
CHAMPIONSHIP PERFORMANCE AGAINST THE ODDS
Unbreakable: Jelena Dokic’s Journey to Triumph Jelena Dokic, a former world number four tennis player, shared her journey of overcoming...
THE BUSINESS OF OPTIMISM
BUILDING A BRIGHTER FUTURE: THE POWER OF OPTIMISM Victor Perton, drawing from his family’s history in real estate and personal...
THE RIPPLE EFFECT OF BETTER LEADERSHIP
THE LEADERSHIP JOURNEY: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES Thomas McGlynn, a third-generation real estate agent and now a leader at Bresic...
THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIPS AND SUCCESSION PLANS
Building on Strong Foundations: Partnerships for Enduring Success in Real Estate Overview: The panel discussed the importance of...
DETOXING YOUR CULTURE
Building a Thriving Culture Overview: The panel discussed their leadership journeys, highlighting the evolution from individual...
THE NEUROSCIENCE OF LEADERSHIP
LEAD WITH INSIGHT: LEVERAGE NEUROLEADERSHIP FOR SUCCESS Kristen Hansen, founder of a neuro leadership company, explores the intersection...
EXPERIENCES FROM THE LEADERSHIP FRONTLINE
Leading in a Dynamic World: Essential Skills for the Modern Leader Overview: The panel discussed their personal leadership journeys,...
AMPLIFYING BETTER LEADERSHIP
Cultivating Purposeful Growth: Building a Thriving Workplace Overview: The panel discussed the concept of purpose-led growth,...
From Awareness to Action: Implementing Effective Mental Health Training
Mental health awareness has grown significantly in recent years, yet translating this awareness into action remains a challenge for many...
SMART CULTURE = GOOD BUSINESS
PRIORITISE WELLBEING: BUILD A CULTURE OF SAFETY & RESPECT Karen Maher, a former lawyer and current workplace culture expert, discussed...
LIFE, DEATH AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN
Understanding and Coping with Grief Dr. Lucy Hone, a resilience expert, shared her personal journey of navigating grief and loss while...
Jelena Dokic leads agents in vulnerability conversation
“I use my voice to call out injustice, to advocate for change, to normalise the conversation around really important issues like domestic...
Taking Care of Your Headspace: Mental Wellness Tips
Maintaining optimal mental wellness is paramount for overall well-being, and in Australia, it’s an increasingly recognised priority....
Positive Masculinity by Hunter Johnson
Man Cave: Redefining Masculinity for Young Boys Hunter Johnson, founder of the non-profit Man Cave, shared his journey and insights on...
A Few Good Men
Creating Positive Masculine Cultures in Real Estate The Positive Masculinity panel at Rise Leadership Advance featured some big names in...
Mental wellbeing: an essential leadership issue for every principal and director
Recent updates to state and federal legislation mean the mental health of your team is no longer an optional ‘extra’ for real estate...
Industry legends redefine peak performance at Rise Thrive
Winning strategies for a more meaningful life shine on stage At a time when burnout, disillusionment and stress are at chronic levels...
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