Welcome to Episode 33 of our podcast, Courageous Conversations, hosted by Leanne Pilkington.
In this episode, we hear from Jenna Dunley, Sales Consultant and Auctioneer at LJ Hooker Kippax. She talks about her start in real estate and auctioneering, what it was like being a finalist in the Australasian Auctioneering Championships, the importance of finding the right culture and support for professional growth, and her tips for handling the tough conversations in your career and personal life.
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00:30 – How Jenna fell into the real estate industry
01:00 – Being the first ever female finalist in the 2019 Australasian Auctioneering Championships
02:15 – How Jenna developed her skills as an auctioneer; what intimidated her during this process and at the championships.
04:15 – The Auction Chapter, support and mentorship from senior auctioneers
05:40 – Keeping nerves under control under a high-pressure environment like the Auction Championships
06:35 – Comparing Day 1 (1-week preparation) VS Day 2 (‘the day of’ preparation); how Jenna felt after the competition was over.
08:25 – The challenging conversations with herself when moving between franchises; how she entered LJ Hooker and met Sandra Masters
10:30 – Finding someone who places more faith in you than you do in yourself
13:15 – Jenna’s tips for having your own courageous conversations
15:15 – PLEASE NOTE: Due to COVID-19 and the surrounding bans in place regarding large gatherings, WIRE2020 has been postponed.