Impact & Influence

From the classroom to real estate, Ben Hennessy’s path reflects a deliberate decision to step into a new arena with intent and purpose. Beginning his career as a high school maths teacher, Ben chose to transition into the real estate industry , then a transformative trip around the world gave him the clarity to define what he would carry forward, and what he would leave behind. Ben then made a choice to start from the ground ...

Join a candid conversation on authentic leadership under pressure — scaling teams, sustaining standards, and why growth isn’t about doing more but doing better. Ethan reframes KPIs: quality over quantity, and how the right metrics and behaviours attract and keep top people. Numbers don’t tell the whole story — the right numbers powered by the right habits do.

At the core: leadership energy. Ethan explains ho...

As the end of financial year approaches, there’s a natural opportunity to pause, reflect, and reset for the year ahead. This episode explores the powerful role feedback plays in shaping stronger teams and more effective leadership, highlighting why it’s not just about gathering insights, but what you choose to do with them.

Lauren shares practical strategies, with a focus on honesty, accountability, and growth, and how ...

Lauren Kirk sits down with Andrew for a thoughtful conversation about leadership, business growth and the discipline required to build with intention. Reflecting on his early start selling off-the-plan apartments and the journey that followed, Andrew shares the lessons that have shaped his thinking around what good business really looks like and the kind of leadership it takes to create it.

Together, they explore the importance of ...

Kahlia Cordony shares what it takes to back yourself and take the leap into business, and the discipline required to maintain a steady hand while navigating an ever-changing market. With a strong focus on alignment across all parties in a business relationship, she explores what it truly means to create clarity, cohesion and shared outcomes.

Drawing on her experience, Kahlia unpacks the skills and mindset needed to achieve genuine ...

With a career spanning decades, John Cunningham has built a reputation not just on results, but on relationships, values, and a deep understanding that real estate is, first and foremost, a people business. As the founder of Cunninghams Real Estate and a long-standing industry leader, his philosophy centres on creating meaningful environments where teams can perform at their best.

This conversation explores how calmness creates cla...

Gavin Croft, Chief Operating Officer for Ray White Queensland and one of Australia’s most respected auctioneers, offers a candid look into what it takes to operate at the top of the auction space, overseeing a network responsible for thousands of auctions each year. From the outset of his career, Gavin knew he wanted to be the very best in his field and that commitment to mastery has shaped both his leadership and his presenc...

Virginia Brookes, Founder and Director of Resolver Recruitment, brings decades of real estate and recruitment experience to a thoughtful conversation on making confident hiring decisions in a constantly evolving market. Drawing on her deep understanding of people, process, and leadership, Virginia explains why effective recruitment starts with deeply understanding personality types and behavioural styles, not just résumés or job ti...

Rex Muir shares an authentic conversation on what it really takes to grow from zero to a well established and locally recognised property management department. Starting with the hard work from day one and the discipline of building strong systems early, not “someday.” Drawing on lived experience across every role in property management, Rex brings a grounded perspective on what works in the real world and how those les...

Join Kylie Walsh for an unfiltered conversation with Ruth and Benjamin, a powerhouse pairing shaping Melbourne Real Estate. Ruth is one of Australia’s most respected auctioneers and agents, a formidable leader with a long, fascinating career in the auction room. Benjamin, who began in 2013, has quickly risen to become one of Melbourne’s top performers and is ranked among Australia’s top 100 agents.

With very diffe...

This episode explores how Australia’s most significant anti‑money laundering reforms in two decades are set to reshape obligations for real estate professionals, accountants, conveyancers, property developers and other entities as they come under AUSTRAC regulation from 1 July 2026

Featuring insights referencing the Mark Carlisle Group’s specialist AML/CTF expertise, the episode highlights how many newly regulated busin...

Charlie steps well outside her comfort zone to join Lauren for a thoughtful conversation, complete with the unexpected challenges, learning curves and the reflection of hindsight. The discussion explores how career opportunities can be intentionally created and delivered to team members during times of transition, and why adopting a mindset of continuous learning becomes a non‑negotiable as responsibilities expand.

Charlie shares ...

Roger Wardy brings more than 12 years of industry experience and a sharp, energetic perspective on what makes a truly effective leader. He shares why defining a clear set of personal standards and understanding the standards your team holds is foundational to building trust and alignment. Roger highlights how leadership is never static; just as employees evolve, leaders must continually grow to become stronger recruiters, better de...

Kasey McDonald, a passionate advocate for industry development, joins the Impact & Influence Series to share her journey from launching her real estate career in Darwin to her current role as Queensland State Manager at Cotality. With a strong focus on lifting capability across the profession, Kasey offers a grounded perspective on how agencies can maximise their influence through better systems, purposeful communication, and g...

Bree Glasby and Kelly Blake from Cunninghams share how truly empowered leadership begins with viewing your team as your most important clients, worthy of your time, investment, and wholehearted support. They unpack why structured training, development, and clear professional pathways are essential to building capability and confidence, and how the ROI on training extends far beyond performance metrics to create loyalty, momentum, a...

James Short shares the evolution of his journey from childhood lessons in relationships to becoming a fitness coach, a business owner, and ultimately one of Australia’s leading Real Estate performance coaches. He reflects on the early experiences that taught him what not to do in relationships and how those insights shaped the way he partners with leaders today, including his work as part of the inhouse team for The Lifestyle...

In this inspiring episode of REGROWTH’S Impact & Influence series, Kylie sits down with Hayley Van de Ven for a conversation that reshapes how leaders think about growth, diversity, and team performance. Together, they explore the importance of genuine diversity in the real estate industry and what it truly means to support and grow great agents. Hayley shares how leaders can create a personalised pathway that a...

In this episode of Impact and Influence, Kylie sits down with industry legends Sandy and Sarah from Warburton Estate Agents, two agents whose combined experience forms the backbone of a truly resilient regional agency. Between Kylie, Sandy and Sarah they have almost 100 years of hands-on real estate experience and together, they unpack the realities of building and leading a regional business, from navigating limited resources and ...

Nick Papas joins Kylie for an honest and expansive conversation on what it truly takes to lead with impact, grow individuals & be a sustainable sales agent . With more than 22 years in the industry, Nick is no stranger to holding a leadership role, and he brings a grounded perspective on the experiences that have shaped his sales career & leadership journey.

Together, they explore how leaders in business & sales create ...