People Who Perform - The Real Estate Careers Podcast
The real estate industry plays a major role in Canada's economy and offers some of the most interesting and rewarding careers paths available. Each episode, we bring you conversations from business leaders and up and coming stars in the real estate industry in Canada. Our guests share their unique career journeys, passions and advice on what it takes to be successful in this industry. If you’re passionate about real estate and want to learn more about what it takes to be successful, then this podcast is for you!
People Who Perform - The Real Estate Careers Podcast
Cindy MacMillan | Athlete Mindset: Learning to Fall and Always Learning
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HighView Partners
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Season 3
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Episode 10
Richard Costello connects with Cindy MacMillan.
Cindy MacMillan is currently VP Investments at Grosvenor in Vancouver, responsible for leading the groups transit-oriented development sites delivering 3 million square feet of mixed-use multi-family rental & commercial property in Metro Vancouver. Cindy has close to two decades of commercial real estate experience with a strong background in finance, leasing and asset management. Passionate about advancing women in business, Cindy is Past President of CREW Vancouver and was recently awarded the prestigious Woman of Influence award, furthermore, Cindy has been appointed Crew Network President Elect for 2024.
In this conversation we’ll learn more about:
- Cindy’s background, first job and why real estate?
- From corporate accounting to asset management – how Cindy’s career has evolved
- Cindy’s current role at Grosvenor
- Navigating market challenges from high costs to AI
- How being part of the CREW network has contributed to Cindy’s professional growth and development
- Cindy’s role as President Elect of the CREW network in 2024 and President in 2025. What does this mean?
- How the network continues to evolve
- Benefits of effective mentorship for the mentee and the mentor
- Crucial skills that young professionals should focus on developing to succeed in today's competitive business environment
- How to approach failures or setbacks in your careers
- Cindy's passions outside of work