In this second episode of the "DE&I Allyship" series on the Accelerating Careers in Real Estate podcast, the focus shifts from personal journeys to how we can all foster advocacy and allyship in real estate. Chair Jane Hollinshead leads a discussion on the essential role hiring and line managers play in creating a more inclusive workplace. Joining the conversation are industry experts Priya Shah, Ceri Moyers, and Sarah Hayford, who share insights on how inclusion efforts impact retention, recruitment, and creating supportive environments.

This episode delves into practical strategies for tackling tough DE&I topics, reducing biases in leadership, and how organisations can embed DE&I into their core values, rather than treating it as a separate initiative. Real-life experiences are shared to demonstrate how conscious efforts in allyship can transform career trajectories and workplace cultures.

Connect with the Panel:

• Jane Hollinshead: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-hollinshead-60283a16/
• Priya Shah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priya-aggarwal-shah-b1719469/
• Ceri Moyers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceri-moyers-79619a15/
• Sarah Hayford: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahhayford/

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 – Introduction by Nick Carman, framing the importance of DE&I

01:00 – Jane Hollinshead introduces the panel and the episode's focus on early career advocacy

02:00 – Priya Shah on creating inclusive environments and addressing systemic issues

03:00 – Ceri Moyers shares strategies to retain mid-level women in real estate

05:00 – Sarah Hayford discusses outreach to underrepresented youth and early career support

06:00 – Addressing socioeconomic barriers to entry in real estate

09:00 – Understanding bias in hiring and how to challenge assumptions

12:00 – The role of line managers in shaping inclusive workplace cultures

16:00 – Emotional intelligence in management: understanding different work styles

18:00 – Supporting women in leadership and addressing performance biases

22:00 – Managing sensitive DE&I conversations in the workplace

26:00 – Priya Shah on handling microaggressions and exclusionary language

30:00 – Importance of allyship and addressing fear of "getting it wrong"

36:00 – Exploring the backlash against DE&I initiatives and rethinking approaches

40:00 – Final thoughts: creating a culture of learning, empathy, and active support for diversity

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