Courageous Conversations

From standalone agent to industry leader, Melinda Kirby breaks through barriers with a blend of fierce strategy and genuine care, setting new standards for women in real estate.

In the face of life's most daunting challenges, some individuals not only persevere but also emerge stronger, wiser, and more compassionate. Grant Turner's story is a testament to the transformative power of resilience. When confronted with a sudden and serious health condition, he refused to let it define him. Instead, he embraced the struggle, rediscovered his passion for real estate, and committed himself to making a difference in the lives of others.

Imagine a world where every young person is empowered with the skills, confidence, and resilience to face life's challenges head-on—this vision drives Mel Thomas and the transformative KYUP! Project.

In a realm where tradition sometimes stifles innovation, Rebecca Halton shatters the mould, pioneering a unique blend of team empowerment and wellness in real estate, turning a career curveball into a triumph of managing a staggering 2500 properties.

Imagine transforming from a front desk receptionist to a high-flying partner and head of department at leading Victorian agency Jellis Craig.

With 22 years of experience under her belt, Christine Ewin reveals how resilience, adaptability, and spot-on people skills made her a force to be reckoned with.

When Jonny Warren was homeless and struggling to get his life on track after battling drugs in his 20s, he never imagined he would one day lead a team of 13 as director of one of Canberra’s fastest-growing real estate agencies.

Laura O'Reilly’s always been incredibly passionate about helping those around her who haven't had an easy path in life.

Five months into his retirement, Harcourts Managing Director, Mike Green knew he wasn’t living his best life.

BresicWhitney sales agent, Romany Brooks is passionate about real estate and her community, with a strong ethos of building a positive culture wherever she goes.

How Nathan Casserly restructured his business and why going into “Superman mode” isn’t always the right thing to do as a leader

In a short space of time, Avi Khan has been able to create one of the fastest-growing agencies in Brisbane, driven by his personal leadership style.

Navigating your way through life and in the process trying to find yourself, are some of the biggest challenges we all face.

With all the demands that real estate puts on you, it can be difficult to start a career as an agent later in life.

Much like a professional athlete, real estate is a high-performance activity that rewards the people who are prepared to work harder and never give up.

Fifteen years ago, Renee Reynolds was told that a standalone property management business would never work.

The housing crisis across the country is hitting all rungs of society, but for the most vulnerable people in regional areas, it’s reached crisis levels.

Auctioneer Clarence White has been crowned the best in his field, but he's the first to admit it's been a long journey of rejections and close finishes to get to where he is today.

High-performance coach Jet Xaiver has had a long career having difficult conversations with business leaders and elite agents to try and get the best out of them.

With four RE/MAX offices to her name, Hayley Van de Ven is rightly regarded as a real estate success story.