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Courageous Conversations: The Leadership Edition
by Leanne Pilkington & Jacqui Barnes
Courageous Conversations: The Leadership Edition is where real estate leadership, growth, and authenticity take centre stage. Join Leanne Pilkington, CEO of Laing+Simmons, one of the industry’s most influential voices, and Jacqui Barnes, Head of People & Growth at Laing+Simmons as they dive deep into the stories, lessons, and defining moments that shape great leaders .Drawing on Leanne’s 30 years in franchising and with warmth, honesty, and plenty of real-world experience, Leanne and Jacqui explore what it truly takes to lead, from empowering teams and building culture to tackling tough conversations, navigating hiring challenges, and celebrating success. Each episode blends candid reflections with practical insights, offering listeners the inspiration and actionable takeaways they need to grow in business, leadership, and life.
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Hiring, Culture & Leadership Lessons with Leanne Pilkington
In this Leadership Edition of Courageous Conversations, Leanne Pilkington and Jacqui Barnes unpack the realities of hiring and leading strong teams.Leanne reflects on hiring mistakes, how to spot red flags early, and why trusting your gut and listening to your team is critical. She explores the challenges of managing difficult personalities, the role of behavioural profiling, and why accountability doesn’t have to feel like a “dirty word.”The conversation highlights how leaders can balance culture with strategy, embrace flexibility, and focus on outcomes rather than micromanagement, all while creating space for teams to grow, contribute ideas, and thrive.
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Courage, Perspective & Leadership
In this Leadership Edition of Courageous Conversations: The Leadership Edition, Leanne Pilkington reflects on three decades of leadership at Laing+Simmons with Jacqui Barnes.Leanne shares why you can’t keep everyone happy, how perspective shapes better decisions, and why not all feedback is worth taking on board. Leanne unpacks the “No Next” mindset for reframing rejection, the discipline to push through what you don’t enjoy, and the courage it takes to make tough calls as a leader.Listeners will gain practical insights into resilience, self-awareness, and the influence leaders hold in shaping confidence, careers, and culture.
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30 Years of Leadership: Lessons from Leanne Pilkington
In this very first Leadership Edition episode of Courageous Conversations, Laing+Simmons CEO Leanne Pilkington sits down with new co-host Jacqui Barnes to reflect on 30 years of leadership, change, and growth.Leanne shares candid insights into her career journey, what keeps her energised after three decades, and how leadership has evolved across the industry. She opens up about her approach to empowerment, accountability, culture change, and the power of authenticity in both personal brand and leadership.Listeners will walk away with practical takeaways on empowering teams, managing culture, handling difficult conversations, and building trust and loyalty, the foundations of effective modern leadership.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Courageous Conversations: The Leadership Edition is where real estate leadership, growth, and authenticity take centre stage. Join Leanne Pilkington, CEO of Laing+Simmons, one of the industry’s most influential voices, and Jacqui Barnes, Head of People & Growth at Laing+Simmons as they dive deep into the stories, lessons, and defining moments that shape great leaders .Drawing on Leanne’s 30 years in franchising and with warmth, honesty, and plenty of real-world experience, Leanne and Jacqui explore what it truly takes to lead, from empowering teams and building culture to tackling tough conversations, navigating hiring challenges, and celebrating success. Each episode blends candid reflections with practical insights, offering listeners the inspiration and actionable takeaways they need to grow in business, leadership, and life.
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Leanne Pilkington & Jacqui Barnes
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