In this podcast, Nick Carman, Partnership Director at Macdonald and Company explores a theory he has built after 15 years in recruiting in real estate - interviewing more than 1000 industry professionals. 
We ALL, when we enter our chosen career, accelerate; we learn and develop quickly… but this period of acceleration eventually slows and we reach a period of consolidation. 
But what if, during this period of consolidation, we could unlock something that would allow us to regain the same pace of acceleration we first experienced and continue to grow?

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In this episode with Marc Vlessing, we listen to how he has started careers in three separate sectors. I believe Marc could have been successful in whatever industry he choose, but for the past 16 years his chosen career has been as CEO for Pocket Living in the starter home market. I thought my favourite lesson I learnt from Marc was the importance of PURPOSE he speaks very passionately about these earlier careers and demonstrating real chameleon talents to adapt yet ultimately he left them behind, yet with pocket he experienced slower growth of this business compared to his earlier achievements, arguably he has faced much steeper hurdles yet what made him stick at it AND I believe it was because he has found his PURPOSE. And for anyone looking for a key of how to accelerate their careers do you know what your PURPOSE IS?

Episode 1 - Marc Vlessing

This evening I am joined by Roger Madelin CBE, Head of British Land’s Canada Water masterplan and former CEO of Argent and the chief visionary for Kings Cross. Roger and I discussed his earliest career from contractor to developer, the struggles he faced with a scheme like Kings Cross, what drives him and motivates him. He has a true passion for what he does and an incredible engine and confidence that he was on the right path with Kings Cross well before others saw the same vision.
 
What I found fascinating was talking to Roger he has reached some dizzy heights in terms of titles and responsibilities but had no problem sharing and ultimately relinquishing these titles as he concentrated on his passions: the projects and the impact these have on the people in them.

Episode 2 - Roger Madelin CBE

In this episode I sit down with Morwenna Hall to hear her meteoric rise from mechanical engineer to COO of Argent. We cover her project highlights from running the hugely coveted Coal Drops Yard. We talk about pushing yourself, risks of taking too much on, imposter syndrome and when to seize career opportunities. You can make up your own mind on why Morwenna has been so successful and accelerated her growth, but for its unwavering determination to challenge the status quo and not to simply blindly follow the path of others.

Episode 3 - Morwenna Hall

In this episode I sit down with Brian De’ath to hear of his career from estate agent to one of the most recognisable names in residential sales in London. His role at Canary Wharf means he is in control of 4,700 residential pipeline for the goliath of London property Canary Group, but joined them at a time when they had never delivered a single home. We talk about the importance of seizing those opportunities, having an open mind and remaining humble. I ask Brian what it meant to work for the huge personalities of Tony Pidgley, Killian Hurley and Sir George Icaobescu. You can make up your own mind on why Brian has succeeded but for me it was his drive, determination and eagerness to put himself in those uneasy situations and gain the energy from those events to succeed.

Episode 4- Brian De'ath

Nick Carman is Partnership Director at Macdonald and Company.
In this podcast, he explores a theory he has built after 15 years in recruiting in real estate, interviewing more than 1000 industry professionals. 
We ALL, when we enter our chosen career, accelerate; we learn and develop quickly… but this period of acceleration eventually slows and we reach a period of consolidation. 
But what if, during this period of consolidation, we could unlock something that would allow us to regain the same pace of acceleration we first experienced and continue to grow? Nick talks with industry experts to find out.

Accelerating Careers in Real Estate

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