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NEWS
Check out our latest updates and speaker videos. We also curate the latest thinking and research about wellness, leadership and thriving.


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.


Raine & Horne partners with Rise Initiative to launch new wellness app
Leading real estate franchise group Raine & Horne has reinforced its long-term commitment to the well-being of its people with the launch of a new wellness app called &Thrive.


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.


The Human Upgrade – the power of a shared journey
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.


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.


Thank you Steve Carroll
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.


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
Mindset Mastery - From Overwhelm to Resilience and Results
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.


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


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.


One-liners that can mean the world
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.


How to make PM a career, not just a job!
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?


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.


Principals face new mental health laws
Legislation giving staff ‘the right to disconnect’ needs to be factored into how real estate agency offices are run


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.


The Rise Initiative Launches Real Care App in New Zealand to Support Mental Wellbeing 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....


Signals that say someone’s struggling
It can be difficult to see the signs of a colleague who’s struggling. Facades of coping or even over-performance can hide the struggles within. We have listed potential signals you may witness.


How To Make Accountability Easier
Do you ever feel like accountability is just another pressure weighing you down? What if, instead of feeling like a burden, accountability could be the key to your success?


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.


Why real estate needs the Real Care app
By encouraging the adoption of the RealCare app in your agency, you will be a champion of wellbeing for all your colleagues.


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.


Harcourts Real Care launched in landmark partnership with Rise
Harcourts, a leading global real estate group, has launched Harcourts Real Care, a bespoke white-label version of The Rise Initiative's acclaimed Real Care app.


Mirrors, Triggers and Belief
Understanding what might be blocking you from being your best self is like discovering a mystery box — but how do you open it?


Real Care Playbook: How to Reflect and Mirror
What you say and do can make all the difference. Here are some tips.


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.


Tenant anger rising, says PM survey
A recent report by the America’s National Apartment Association reveals a complex picture of the property management industry. While a...


Rise Launches New Publication – The Real Care Playbook
A new publication, The Real Care Playbook , will be released at the Rise Leadership Action 2025 conference, which will be held at the new...


Become a Rise Influencer
Rise Influencers is a new initiative to help agency leaders spread the Rise message of mental wellbeing in the workplace. We want to...


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...


Steve Carroll, Appointed CEO of The Rise Initiative, Signalling Bold New Era for Mental Health Advocacy in Real Estate
The Rise Initiative, the leading advocate for mental health and well-being within the real estate industry, today announced the...


Success Curious – Does Success Lead To Happiness, Or Happiness Lead To Success?
Don’t miss this opportunity to reframe the way you think about success and happiness—and how to enjoy both!


7 Mindful Habits of Successful Real Estate Agents
Unlock the habits that set top agents apart and boost your success in real estate.


Success Curious - What's stopping us from becoming High Performance Humans?!
Why aren't you as successful as you'd like to be? Success is something that gets talked about more than a Taylor Swift gig! Inspirational...


After R U OK? Day
How are you supporting your team’s mental health every day? R U OK? Day recently served as a powerful reminder to check in on our...


From Stuck To Thriving - A Beginners Guide To Being Your Best!
Do you feel like life has trapped you in a cycle of stress, uncertainty, or frustration? Maybe you’re overwhelmed by responsibilities,...


Why You Are Right Where You Are Supposed to Be!
How big is your emotional bandwidth? If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the constant pressure and demands of work, our September webinar is...


Real Estate Success - Grow, Scale and Exit your Business
Is running your real estate business affecting your mental health? A business that truly hums is one of the most powerful ways to support...


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 Three Truths and How They Hold Us Back
Feeling stuck? Ever wonder why some people thrive while others struggle? The answer might surprise you: it's not about luck or...


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...


Rise Initiative announces new Board of Directors
The Rise Initiative, the registered charity dedicated to improving mental health and wellness in the real estate industry, is pleased to...


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