Accelerating Careers in Real Estate

Accelerating Careers in Real Estate: Neil Young's Journey with Nick CarmanIn this ESPRESSO episode of Accelerating Careers in Real Estate, host Nick Carman revisits his conversation with Neil Young from 2020, one of the pioneering figures in the UK's multifamily sector. Neil recounts his early career moves, the inception of Young London, and the establishment of the £2 billion REIT, Get Living. From his initial roles in hospitality and finance to his visionary step into real estate, Neil shares valuable insights and lessons learned from his journey."I remember we took on some service officers in Houston, which had about 70 desks. I remember going in there on the first day. And, um, sat in the corner through four of us and looked and there was no one else there."00:00 Introduction00:58 Early Career03:29 Starting Young London05:58 Building Get Living09:29 Reflections and Future Trends

This evening I sat down with Martyn Evans, Creative Director for LandSec U&I. Martyn has travelled the path least travelled hailing from a marketing background in high street retail. Martin recounts his inspiring journey from his beginnings working in retail in Cardiff to becoming a prominent figure in the real estate industry. He shares his experiences working with notable figures like Anita Roddick of The Body Shop and subsequent rise in the property development sector, focusing on regeneration projects. Martin discusses the importance of having a moral compass in business, the challenges and successes of working on complex real estate projects, and his continuous drive to inspire and lead effectively, even within a large corporate setting. This conversation highlights the value of creativity, resilience, and ethical practices in building a successful and impactful career."Martin is always up for changing the world. You never hear him say, that will do. And that is so infectious and people join in because they believe they can move mountains"00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:35 Early Life and Career Beginnings01:22 University and Early Career Experiences02:55 Working with Anita Roddick and The Body Shop04:48 Transition to Property Development05:57 Joining Cathedral Group and Career Growth09:20 Challenges and Successes in Real Estate14:07 Reflections on Leadership and Learning17:13 Joining Landsec and Current Role23:43 Personal Reflections and Future Outlook35:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this ESPRESSO edition of my conversation with Charlie Walsh from 2020 I get to interview Charlie Walsh, a leader with a global reputation in luxury residential sales. Charlie opens up about his career evolution, his time in the Middle East, and how he approaches risks and challenges. This episode provides valuable insights into the importance of resilience, continuous learning, and the critical support of loved ones in achieving career success. At the time of the recording Charlie was the Director for Sales for Lodha UK.  Introduction Starting a Career in Real Estate Key Lesson: Choose a Tangible Industry Experience in the Middle East Key Lesson: Embrace Market Fluctuations Handling Risks and Setbacks Key Lesson: Continuous Challenge Source of Optimism Key Lesson: Seek External Perspectives

This evening I am joined by Lucinda Mitchell, Investment Director for Legal General Capital, L&G's alternative asset origination arm. Lucinda's responsibility is working across direct development through to sitting on the board of their JV partners, Bruntwood Scitech. She's built her career in major regeneration development, spending 11 years with the regeneration specialist, Socious. We talk about career development, continuous development, the benefit of a plan and the power of silence to get your point across. If you enjoyed this episode please:Come and join our LinkedIn community: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9054319/Leave a review on the platform of choiceHere are the key messages from this episode:1. **Career Journey and Development**: Lucinda Mitchell's career began unexpectedly in real estate while temping at a development site, which sparked her interest in the industry. She emphasizes the importance of discovering and exploring different career paths.2. **Importance of Networking and Relationships**: Lucinda stresses that real estate is a people-focused career. Building relationships and networking are crucial for career success in this field.3. **Embracing Challenges**: Lucinda conveys how taking on projects with planning challenges and working through them with communities can lead to significant professional satisfaction and success.4. **Continuous Learning and Growth**: Throughout her career, Lucinda highlights the significance of continually learning, whether through hands-on experience or further education such as her master’s degree in real estate.5. **Strategic Career Moves**: The transition from First Base to Legal & General Capital was a strategic decision for Lucinda, aimed at broadening her experience to encompass corporate-level roles and responsibilities.6. **Adapting Communication Styles**: Lucinda advises that being authentic and adapting one’s communication style to different audiences is key. She suggests using silence effectively and ensuring contributions add value to conversations.7. **Mentorship and Support**: Lucinda underscores the importance of mentorship and seeking guidance from others to navigate career paths and overcome challenges.8. **Work-Life Balance**: Lucinda acknowledges that career progression can have periods of acceleration and plateauing. She stresses the importance of giving oneself grace during different life phases, such as raising young children.9. **Future Goals and Lifelong Learning**: Lucinda plans to continue developing her expertise in real estate while gaining more corporate finance knowledge to grow her career further.10. **Redefining Success**: Over time, Lucinda’s definition of success has shifted from solely job titles to encompassing the breadth of experiences and personal growth throughout her career.

This evening I'm joined by Victoria Hill, Executive Coach and founder of ProMind. ProMind is a business whose focus is unlocking potential through coaching professionals specifically in the real estate sector. Victoria is going to share a toolkit with us all that she's honed as a mentor to programs such as Pathways to Property and Propel, as well as a mentor to members of the PropTech Disruptor Fund, PiLabs.If you enjoyed this episode please:Come and join our LinkedIn community: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9054319/Leave a review on the platform of choiceThe conversation delves into the importance of self-awareness, identifying career plateaus, and taking proactive steps to accelerate career growth. It emphasizes the value of self-reflection, goal-setting, and aligning actions with personal values for success in professional endeavours.Importance of Self-AwarenessThe conversation delves into the importance of self-awareness, identifying career plateaus, and taking proactive steps to accelerate career growth. It emphasizes the value of self-reflection, goal-setting, and aligning actions with personal values for success in professional endeavours....Recognizing and Addressing Career PlateausThe dialogue underscores the significance of recognizing career plateaus and understanding the early warning signs. It discusses ways to self-assess career stages and navigate transitions towards growth and fulfilment....Strategies for Career AccelerationVenturing into strategies for career acceleration, the discussion highlights the need for clear goal-setting, self-investment, and continuous self-reflection. It encourages individuals to focus on personal development and aligning actions with long-term career aspirations....

In our latest series of ESPRESSO episodes, I dive back to my conversations with Brian De'Ath, Director of Sales for Canary Wharf Group in 2020. Brian shares insights on luck, seizing opportunities, and projecting humility in success. Tune in for valuable career advice and inspiration!"I've always put myself in the place to be lucky, and if that has happened to then cross my path, I've taken it as an opportunity. I think people are all given the same opportunities. Some people just choose not to see them."If you enjoyed this episode you can hear the full episode using the links here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/1xtTzk5vTNalpn19oD7RQk?si=ib6dpKEiSyqxjaiI04vwRQhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-4-brian-death/id1506496352?i=1000479605464If you enjoyed this ESPRESSO episode please:Come and join our LinkedIn community: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9054319/Leave a review on the platform of choice

This evening, I am joined by Geeta Nanda OBE, CEO of Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing. Geeta is the former Chair of the G15 and during her 16 year stewardship of the UK’s 6th largest housing association her accomplishments included the merger of Metropolitan and Thames Valley Housing, she oversaw the launch and sale of the lauded build-to-rent provider Fizzy Living, sits on a series of boards including Redrow preceding their merger with Barratt and navigated a 2,000 person strong business, with 60,000 homes through the numerous economic, political and financial crisis over the last two decades.Geeta Nanda, OBE, talks about her dynamic career trajectory - from her initial foray into real estate to becoming a chief executive who steered major housing initiatives. The conversation reveals challenges faced, milestones achieved, and Geeta’s philosophy on leadership, innovation, and making impactful decisions.00:02 Introduction to Accelerating Careers in Real Estate00:59 The Formative Years: Gita Nader's Journey Begins03:33 Stepping Stones into Real Estate06:29 First Challenges and Balancing Act09:37 Rising Through the Ranks: Leadership and Learning18:25 Innovating in Housing: The Fizzy Living Success Story22:53 Leadership Philosophy: Building Teams and Vision26:02 The Merger of Metropolitan and Thames Valley33:53 Reflecting on a Pioneering Career and What's Next

So time to grab that coffee, two more stops on the tube or however else you choose to spend the next 15 minutes as I wind back the clock and revisit my conversation with Morwenna Hall, COO of Related Argent from mid 2020. Morwenna delivered one of the most eye-catching elements of the award-winning Kings Cross scheme Coal Drops Yard with just 12 months development management experience under her belt rising through the ranks in the business to become their COO at the time of our recording. She displays incredible passion for her projects and the physical elements of real estate, yet we get to dig into her drives and measures for success and find someone who is constantly considering how to broaden her horizons and challenges what she thought possible. If you enjoyed this episode you can hear the full episode using the links here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/4RBmRAaXCfp8NXkFakxlH8?si=sRtIcmtVReOLUw9Qa-C7bghttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-3-morwenna-hall/id1506496352?i=1000477400501If you enjoyed this ESPRESSO episode please:Come and join our LinkedIn community: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9054319/Leave a review on the platform of choice