James Ashley connects with Michelle Walker
Michelle has over 20 years of Canadian and international experience in real estate management, investment and development. From her summer jobs working for the family real estate business, to leading national teams for some of the largest retailers and service providers in Canada. Michelle has embraced diversity and the true meaning of leadership.
In this episode, Michelle shares her passion, knowledge and insights and speaks to the following:
- How her real estate career was influenced by her Father
- Her love for retail and the need to constantly innovate
- The power of analytics and focusing on the end customer
- Overcoming the fears on being her authentic self
- The courage around knowing who you are and what you are about
- “Leadership” versus “Follow-ship”
- The richness in diversity of thought
- The use of technology to be more proactive and predictive in our work
- Working with those who share in your values
- The lessons from travel and our impact on the environment
- Be the Disrupter