The Future Directions Podcast series ‘The Property Puzzle’ - Helping you put the pieces together for the industry and your property career.
Episodes
Thursday Aug 02, 2018
Thursday Aug 02, 2018
“We won’t be a sleepy little country town anymore” Luke Fraser, CEO - Howard Smith Wharves
We sit down with Howard Smith Wharves CEO Luke Fraser to discuss his exciting project, his career journey, and how ‘authenticity’ has been a core component of both successes.
Tuesday Aug 21, 2018
Tuesday Aug 21, 2018
“The community never knew what to expect of Greater Springfield”
Springfield City Group Managing Director, Raynuha Sinnathamby, reflects on the remarkable success of Greater Springfield, and the company’s journey from humble beginnings to global success story. Raynuha shares her own experiences of changing careers and the importance of self-belief in the property industry.
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Tuesday Sep 04, 2018
Tuesday Sep 04, 2018
“More like a speedboat than an ocean liner”
Prominent Brisbane architect Noel Robinson explains the method that has produced his extraordinary portfolio of projects, both locally and globally. Noel speaks of taking risks, Brisbane’s architectural identity, and the importance of putting people together.
Tuesday Sep 18, 2018
Tuesday Sep 18, 2018
“Go and have a bit of fun” - Janelle Kerrisk, Director - Helix Legal
Construction lawyer Janelle Kerrisk reveals the challenges of disrupting the traditional law firm model through her Helix Legal practice, and the opportunities being pursued by the new kids on the block.
Tuesday Oct 02, 2018
Tuesday Oct 02, 2018
“It’s ok to fail, as long as it’s fast and you learn quickly” Daniel Sutton - Vicinity Centres
Daniel Sutton, Vicinity Centres Regional General Manager, shares his secrets to achieving success through empowering and inspiring teams. Daniel reflects on his GFC experience in Dubai, the importance of mentoring and the future of retail.
Monday Nov 12, 2018
Monday Nov 12, 2018
“Getting there is the easy bit” - Arron Fischer, Director – Savills
High stakes, high margins, and high temperatures were just some of the experiences of Arron Fischer, Director – Savills, in delivering the retail component of Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands resort.
Arron imparts advice on the business and personal practicalities of living abroad, and how not to get lost.
Tuesday Nov 20, 2018
Tuesday Nov 20, 2018
“Scale, speed and money” Natasha Chee, Senior Project Manager - CBRE Asia Pacific
Natasha Chee, Senior Project Manager - CBRE Asia Pacific, recounts her divergent experiences in the Chinese and Japanese property industries.
Natasha reflects on the differences between the business environment in these countries and how her stints overseas have helped her appreciate what we have in Australia.
Tuesday Nov 27, 2018
Tuesday Nov 27, 2018
“Watching the confidence drain out of the market” Alex Corones, Director – MSP Projects
From bullish to bleak; Alex Corones, Director – MSP Projects, discusses his property experience in Texas at the height of the GFC.
Alex analyses the finer points of sub-prime mortgages, debt finance availability and the Austin Crows Australian Rules Football Club.
Tuesday Dec 04, 2018
Tuesday Dec 04, 2018
“Three little words...Global Financial Crisis”
Glen McAnulty, General Manager - McConaghy Retail, shares how his quest for knowledge took him and his young family to Macau and Beijing. Glen reflects on the societal and business culture shocks, and how he successfully leveraged his international experience back into the Australian market.
Tuesday Dec 11, 2018
Tuesday Dec 11, 2018
“If something doesn’t make you uncomfortable, you don’t grow”
Reflecting on a career that has taken her from Montreal to Stuttgart, Port of Spain, and even Inner Mongolia, Urbis Director of Design Natalie Hoitz shares her insights on the importance of having a global perspective in her current city-shaping work.