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Wisdom from The HelmBuilding Systems, Teams, and Resilient Success | Monica Reynolds on Wisdom From The HelmHow a focus on discipline, systems, and no-nonsense leadership improves the way real estate businesses run. In this episode of Wisdom from The Helm, Danielle Wilkie sits down with Monica Reynolds, one of real estate’s most respected coaches and system-builders. Over her four decades in the industry, Monica has been recognized by Gary Keller and Dave Ramsey, led a $100M+ sales team, pioneered assistant hiring models, and logged more than 70,000 coaching calls.Monica Reynolds has been a force in real estate leadership and coaching for decades. Known for her no-nonsense style, she built her career on di...
2025-11-2456 min
Wisdom from The HelmThe Power of the Irreversible Step | Amy Lessinger on Wisdom from The HelmWhat happens when success becomes a trap—and reinvention is the only way forward? In this episode of Wisdom from the Helm, Danielle Wilkie and Heather Frick sit down with Amy Lessinger, former President of RE/MAX and founder of The Irreversible Step. From building a billion-dollar brokerage during the Great Recession to leading more than 140,000 agents worldwide, Amy has lived the heights of achievement—and the costs of tying your identity to it.Amy Lessinger has been a force in real estate leadership for decades. Today, she’s using...
2025-11-0347 min
Wisdom from The HelmLuck is a Form of Intelligence | Sherry Chris on Wisdom From The Helm Some leaders build companies. Others build legacies.In this episode of Wisdom from the Helm, Danielle Wilkie and Heather Frick welcome Sherry Chris, one of real estate’s most beloved and respected leaders. From creating her own Pantone Pink to becoming the fearless founder of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, Sherry’s career is a masterclass in reinvention.She opens up about the risks she’s taken, the fears she’s faced, and the mentors who shaped her journey. Today, Sherry is embracing a new season - advising, mentoring, traveling, and focusing on wellne...
2025-10-2050 min
Wisdom from The HelmCreating Space: Why Letting Go Matters | The Unscripted Coach | Mini SeriesThis week, Danielle and Heather go unscripted on the topic of clearing physical clutter to create energetic space. Heather shares the catharsis of a full garage purge, the shame behind her shoe collection, and how Enneagram Three tendencies shaped old corporate patterns. Danielle reflects on sabbatical-era lessons, including the paradox of wanting less while feeling like she has more, and the grief of letting go of old family items. Together they explore space, freedom, and presence, and offer practical experiments: identify the room you resist most, sort before you dump, and try a 30-day “no new things” challenge.Ke...
2025-10-0732 min
Wisdom from The HelmThe Most Undervalued Skill in Real Estate | Leslie Appleton-Young on Wisdom from the HelmWhat happens when data meets heart, and mentorship changes the course of an industry? In this episode of Wisdom from the Helm, Danielle Wilkie and Heather Frick sit down with one of real estate’s most respected voices, Leslie Appleton-Young. From her groundbreaking work as Chief Economist at the California Association of Realtors to co-founding Women Up, Leslie has shaped not just how we understand the market—but how women lead within it.Leslie Appleton-Young has been a force in real estate economics and women’s leadership for decades. As the longtime Chief Economist at CAR and now at...
2025-09-2351 min
Wisdom from The HelmReal Estate’s Dirty Truth (Candy Miles-Crocker)In this candid conversation, Candy Miles-Crocker - known formally as the Real-Life Realtor - and informally as “The Boundary Queen” tells it like it is about the real estate industry and all those agents' bad habits. With over two decades of experience, Candy shares the unspoken challenges agents face, from unrealistic client expectations to the emotional toll of the profession.We delve into:The misconceptions about the real estate professionThe importance of setting boundaries and managing client relationshipsStrategies for maintaining mental well-being in a demanding industryCandy’s journey from media to real estate and how she found...
2025-09-0833 min
Wisdom from The HelmWhy Femininity Is a Leadership Superpower (Pam O’Connor)Pam O’Connor, former President and CEO of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, shares her journey of embracing femininity as a strength in leadership. With decades of experience in the real estate industry, Pam discusses how qualities often labeled as “feminine”—such as empathy, collaboration, and resilience—have been pivotal in her leadership style.In this episode, Pam delves into:Her path from media to leading a global real estate networkThe challenges and triumphs of being a woman in a male-dominated industryHow embracing feminine qualities can lead to ef...
2025-08-2541 min
Wisdom from The HelmWhy Alignment Beats Hustle Every Time (Kelly Parker)Kelly Parker shares how she built a top 1.5% real estate business without cold calls - by honoring authenticity, alignment, and energetics. Her journey reveals why alignment, not hustle, drives sustainable success for women in real estate.Connect with The Helm:Sign up for The Helm’s newsletterWatch full episodes on YouTubeFollow The Helm on InstagramFollow The Helm on LinkedInThe Helm was created to help more seasoned women in real estate confidently launch and scale their coaching businesses. Founder & CE...
2025-08-1154 min
Wisdom from The HelmThe Power of Owning Your Own Failures with Erinn NobelErinn Nobel, a seasoned real estate executive and thoughtful leader, shares a candid and empowering take on failure, self-awareness, and what it really means to grow. Known for her operational clarity and deep empathy, Erinn pulls back the curtain on the missteps that shaped her—and the mindset that helped her move forward.In this episode, she dives into:How naming failure creates momentum, not shameThe moment that taught her to own her part—even when others didn’tWhy leaders don’t need to have it all figured outHow to separate identity from outcomesWhat self-trust actually looks li...
2025-07-2852 min
Wisdom from The HelmWhat If You Didn’t Answer That 7PM Call? (Elizabeth Convery)Elizabeth Convery, real estate coach and founder & associate broker of the VERY Real Estate team, shares a powerful reflection on ambition, boundaries, and the moments that shape who we become. Elizabeth opens up about what happens when we stop glorifying hustle—and start choosing intention.In this episode, she dives into:The identity shift that happens when your calendar runs youWhy she redefined success after building the life she thought she wantedHow motherhood reshaped her relationship with workHer philosophy on setting boundaries as a form of...
2025-07-1450 min
Wisdom from The HelmLead Before You're Ready: Kamini Lane on Self-Advocacy, Risk-Taking & Real-Life LeadershipEpisode Description:Kamini Lane, CEO of Coldwell Banker Realty, joins us for a wide-ranging, honest, and inspiring conversation on leading through change, advocating for yourself, and staying grounded in the chaos of career and family. From Harvard Business School to executive roles in tech and real estate, Kamini shares hard-won lessons on confidence, feedback, and taking risks when life is most uncertain.She opens up about:Why she almost turned down the CEO role while pregnantThe experience of being told she was “too pretty to be taken seriously”The leadership values she swears by—trusting your g...
2025-06-3045 min
Wisdom from The HelmThe Secret to Building Strong Teams (Ginger Wilcox)Ginger Wilcox, President of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, shares a refreshingly honest take on leadership, identity, and inner growth. With a career that’s spanned startups, tech giants, brokerages, and lending, Ginger opens up about what really moves the needle—inside and out.In this episode, she dives into:Why your greatest leadership unlock is inner workHer surprising path from CRO applicant to CEOWhat she learned about self-worth, feedback, and feeling “ready enough”How she leads with empathy while navigating conflict and legacyWhat she'd say to her 25-year-old self (spoiler: it's really good)It’s rea...
2025-06-1747 min
Grab Your KeysWomen Who Lead: Real Estate & Beyond with Danielle WilkieFounder & CEO, Danielle Wilkie is a trailblazer in real estate, coaching, and leadership, dedicated to empowering women to build successful, sustainable businesses. As the founder of The Helm, she’s on a mission to close the gap for women in national coaching roles and elevate the next generation of female leaders in real estate.In this episode, Danielle shares her journey from the tech world to real estate, the key challenges women face in the industry, and the three essential keys to success every entrepreneur needs to know. We dive into the importance of authenticity, resilience, and lo...
2025-06-1328 min
Wisdom from The HelmFall In Love with the Problem (Neda Navab)Neda Navab, President of Compass Real Estate, shares how feedback, coaching, and her mother’s immigrant journey shaped her leadership style. From tech to real estate, Neda unpacks what it means to lead with intention—and why fun, self-advocacy, and radical transparency matter.For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page.Connect with The HelmSign up for our newsletter for ambitious women in real estateThe Helm InstagramDanielle Wilkie InstagramThe Helm LinkedInThe Helm WebsiteWatch The...
2025-06-0352 min
Doorify Real Estate PodcastEmpowering Women in Real Estate with Danielle WilkieAs real estate evolves, so does the need for stronger leadership, better coaching, and more inclusive opportunities. But why aren’t more women leading the charge in the coaching space?Danielle Wilkie has spent 25 years scaling businesses, leading national teams, and driving innovation in both real estate and technology. After heading coaching initiatives at Compass, she saw a major gap—women were underrepresented at the highest levels of real estate coaching. Now, as the founder and CEO of The Helm, Danielle is changing that narrative. In this episode, we talk about the evolution of coa...
2025-03-1235 min
This Jess'd InWhy Are There Not More Women in Coaching?Two thirds of real estate agents are women, but less than one third of real estate coaches are women? Why the disparity?In this episode of "This Jess'd In," we sit down with Danielle Wilkie and Heather Frick to discuss the opportunity for coaching that women have and how their new venture, The Helm, is helping women find their potential as coaches and leaders. We talk about the three things that typically hold women back, conscious leadership, upper-limiting, and more.Toward the end of the episode, we draw from Danielle's real estate industry w...
2025-01-2052 min
We’re Doing this Right. Right?Trailblazing Together: Creating a Coaching Revolution with Danielle WilkieIn this engaging episode, the hosts welcome Danielle Wilkie, co-founder and CEO of The Helm, for a spirited discussion on the importance of women in the real estate coaching industry. Danielle shares her journey from executive roles at Compass Inc. to launching The Helm, a platform dedicated to empowering women to become successful real estate coaches. The conversation covers manifestation, overcoming imposter syndrome, building supportive communities, and the need for more women’s voices in coaching. Full of inspirational insights and practical advice, this episode is a must-listen for high-achieving, ambitious women focused on both professional and personal development....
2025-01-0153 min
RealTrendingDanielle Wilkie talks about the transformative impact of conscious leadershipThis week on the RealTrending podcast, Tracey sits down with Danielle Wilkie, co-founder of The Helm, a modern coaching platform designed to empower women in the real estate industry. From her experience at Compass and other tech and real estate companies, Danielle has a unique perspective on the evolving trends in real estate and the role of coaching in shaping its future.Danielle also highlights the gender gap in real estate coaching, the transformative impact of conscious leadership, and how AI is going to reshape mentorship across all industries.Here’s a glimpse of what yo...
2024-12-0236 minRealTrendingDanielle Wilkie talks about the transformative impact of conscious leadershipThis week on the RealTrending podcast, Tracey sits down with Danielle Wilkie, co-founder of The Helm, a modern coaching platform designed to empower women in the real estate industry. From her experience at Compass and other tech and real estate companies, Danielle has a unique perspective on the evolving trends in real estate and the role of coaching in shaping its future.Danielle also highlights the gender gap in real estate coaching, the transformative impact of conscious leadership, and how AI is going to reshape mentorship across all industries.Here’s a glimpse of what yo...
2024-12-0236 min
The Secret Life of PrisonsMy probation officer is also my colleague! | Simon Madu and Danielle BondSimon Madu was released from prison in 2021 after serving twelve years in prison. He remains 'on licence' and must report to his probation officer regularly as part of his continuing sentence. However, Simon is also a member of staff at His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service, as the Engagement Lead for a pioneering project called Engaging People on Probation (EPOP). As such, his probation officer is also a colleague in the probation service. Simon's role is to support 'peer mentors' – people who have experience of the justice system who volunteer to offer support and guidance to...
2024-10-1432 min
The 6AMERS PodcastDanielle Wilkie: Customer-Centric BusinessJoin Skye and Emily as they revisit their interview with Danielle Wilkie. Danielle shares her experiences moving from the tech world to real estate. She shares the importance of building good company culture, and how important it is to hire the right people to fill those roles. Danielle also shares her tips and techniques for keeping her work and home life balanced. Whether it’s walking after dinner or device-free time, she shows it’s important to find ways to connect with our family and friends to maintain a healthy lifestyle. F...
2022-11-0839 min
How I Lawyer Podcast with Jonah Perlin#062: Danielle Citron - Law Professor, Privacy Scholar & MacArthur Genius FellowIn this episode I speak with Professor Danielle Citron who is the Jefferson Scholars Foundation Schenck Distinguished Professor in Law and Caddell and Chapman Professor of Law at the University of Virginia Law School, where she writes and teaches about privacy, free expression, and civil rights. She is the recipient of numerous awards including the MacArthur Genius Grant in 2019 for her work on cyberstalking and intimate privacy. She also serves as the inaugural director of the school’s LawTech Center.She is a gifted teacher and prolific writer including two books Hate Crimes in Cyberspace and the fo...
2022-04-2052 min
My Biggest LessonDanielle Wilkie: Manage Yourself FirstOn this episode we hear from Danielle Wilkie, who has spent her 20+ year career following technology that transforms a variety of complex industries. Hosts, Adam and Chris find out what lead Danielle to her current role as Central Division President for Compass - a tech-enabled real estate brokerage firm. Danielle has been part of several successful startup exits including HomeAdvisor (f/k/a ServiceMagic sold to IAC in 2004), NetQuote (sold to Bankrate in 2010) and Craftsy (sold to NBCUniversal in 2018). She shares how she learned her biggest lesson and what she did to implement her biggest lesson into everyday life.
2021-07-2924 min
That BookTBC: Sheltering in Paris with Danielle SteelHannah and Michael shelter in place! We have a dramatic reading from friend of the pod Danielle Steel, a brief stop at W.H Auden’s messy apartment and finally lots & lots of book talk--what (and how!) we’re reading in these troubled times. ICONIC Danielle Steel interview in the NY Post. Auden was a slob. Smitten Kitchen will save us all. Thrift Books. Sponsor us! Books mentioned: Alison Roman, Nothing Fancy; Najmieh Batmanglij, New Food of Life; Ken Forkish, Flour Water Salt Yeast; Liu Cixin, The Three Body Problem; Kevin Wilson, Nothing to See Here; E.M. F...
2020-04-1445 min
We Teach Inspired!!The LED Project #81: Teach With Tech w/ Danielle KnightOn this episode we catch up with our friend Danielle Knight before the start of her online Teach With Tech Conference (http://teachwithtechconference.com/). Danielle and her colleagues are bringing together 25 speakers from across the world to teach 25 sessions over four days on a variety of topics in the educational tech space. Best of all it is totally FREE!!! We're signed up and are looking forward to checking out the presenters and finding the technologies that are most applicable to us. We also got to talk with Danielle about her experiences teaching English in a SPED setting and how she...
2018-07-1757 min