Public speaking is not the primary reason most people pursue a career in property, so it is not surprising that many profess to be nervous about it and reluctant to put themselves in situations requiring this skill. Having confidence in your own voice, clarity about the message you wish to convey and their combined power to influence others is compelling in winning business, engaging a wide range of stakeholders and accelerating your career.
Communication skills are not just about standing up in front of a large audience and giving a presentation. Effectively engaging participants in a meeting is critical to decision-making, project progress and teamwork.
Having worked at large consultancies and in client-side roles, providing advice across the property life cycle, I understand the real estate market, law and lingo, i.e. the technicalities of what you need to communicate. Using this industry knowledge I help property professionals reap the benefits of better meetings and speaking – engaging colleagues and clients, successful interviews and securing new business.
Alongside my work in real estate, I have held numerous board positions across the not-for-profit, charity and private sectors. I was the President (Board Chair) of Junior Chamber Internation (JCI) London in 2011, National President of JCI UK in 2016 and am currently the Chair of a disability charity.
Through my executive, non-executive and voluntary roles, I have a wealth of experience in chairing meetings, facilitating conferences and delivering speeches and training. I have been training since 2009, designing and delivering workshops and academies across the UK and in Europe. Developing communication and leadership skills has been enormously impactful throughout my career and I enjoy helping others to learn and develop their confidence in these areas.