Building Up Women In Property
No-nonsense, practical tools to help you show up confidently as an exceptional leader. Overcome self-doubt and overwhelm to gain clarity and a clear plan so you can unapologetically create an impactful career, a thriving, diverse and equitable team and sustainable results.
Episodes
107 episodes
Decisive Women Win: How to Make Career Decisions with Confidence
Too many women stall their careers by waiting—waiting for certainty, waiting for permission, waiting to feel ready. But the truth is, successful careers aren’t built on hesitation. They’re built on decisive action.In this...
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Episode 106
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11:11
When Your Best Isn’t Good Enough
You’re working hard, giving it your all—but somehow, it’s still not enough to land that promotion, get noticed, or step into leadership. It’s frustrating, right? Today, we’re having a tough but necessary conversation about what to do when your ...
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Episode 105
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11:41
The Hidden Cost of Your Mindset on Your Career (And How to Fix It)
Ever felt stuck in self-doubt or second-guessed a big decision? You’re not alone. Last week, I caught myself falling into a mindset trap that could have held me back—and it made me realise just how often our thinking shape...
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Episode 104
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10:46
The Confidence Myth: Why Waiting for Confidence is Holding You Back
Are you waiting for confidence to take the next step in your career or life? This week, we’re diving into the confidence myth and uncovering why waiting to feel ready might be the very thing holding you back.In this episode, I’ll ...
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Episode 103
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10:43
Designing a Career & Life You Love: 5 Steps to Stop Living in Default
Are you living a life and career you love—or simply reacting to what’s expected? In this episode, Rebecca Bangura dives into how to design a career and life by intention, not default. From overcoming the brain’s natural bias tow...
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Episode 102
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13:37
From Stuck to Unstoppable: Lessons for Career Growth & Fulfilment in 2025
Join host Rebecca Bangura on the inaugural 2025 episode of the "Building Up Women in Property" podcast. After a reflective break, Rebecca returns to empower and inspire ambitious women in the property and construction industry to a...
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Episode 101
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15:24
Projecting Power: Creating Big Boss Energy
Time and again, I’ve encountered incredibly capable women being perceived as lacking a commanding presence. This perception can be career-limiting because executive presence is deemed crucial for inspiring trust and motivating teams. Today, I w...
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Episode 100
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15:25
Beyond Words: The Leadership Shadow You Didn’t Know You Were Casting
What leadership shadow are you casting on your team? Are you even aware of the tone you’re setting in the workplace, and how it might be affecting the organisation? As leaders, we really do have the power to create a pos...
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Episode 99
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17:31
The Grim Truth about Perfectionism (& How to stop being a perfectionist)
Have you ever felt trapped by your own high standards, constantly striving for flawless performance but finding yourself exhausted and unfulfilled? You're not alone. Many women working in male-dominated fields like property and construction gra...
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Episode 98
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15:12
It's not what you know, it's who you know: The surprising power of loose connections
When I first started navigating my career, I was like many others—relying heavily on the support and guidance of those closest to me. My immediate circle of friends, family, and colleagues played a crucial role in my development. Bu...
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Episode 97
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15:27
Simplify Your Focus to Amplify Your Results
I see it time and time again. Women who are passionate, driven, and ready to make a significant impact in their careers often find themselves at a crossroads. They aspire to have fulfilling and rewarding careers, yet when asked what...
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Episode 96
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16:17
Stop Waiting For Permission
Do you ever find yourself waiting for someone else to recognise your potential before you take the next big step in your career? You're not alone. Waiting for external validation is the biggest thing I see holding women back in their careers, a...
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Episode 95
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11:59
Stuck in Your Career? You Need A (Strategic) Career Plan
I speak to women all the time who feel stuck in their careers. They dream of making a big impact in the world and achieving great things, but they don't know how to move forward. If you can relate to this feeling, stay tuned because today I’m s...
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Episode 94
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16:21
The Winner's Mindset: Persistence, Resilience & Growth
Recently at bootcamp, I had the chance to celebrate with my trainer, Justin, who has been in the personal training business for 14 years. That's no small feat given that most businesses don't make it past their fourth year. Additionally, surviv...
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Episode 93
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9:10
From Good to Great: The Secret to being Exceptional
Imagine standing out in your field, not just as another competent professional, but as an undeniable force that cannot be ignored. Today, I want to share the secret behind making that leap. Whether you’re navigating a career shift, striving for...
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Episode 92
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14:17
How Women Rise: The 12 Habits Keeping You Stuck
Despite being highly competent, women in leadership often encounter unique challenges that can stymie their professional growth. These habits, which might have served us well early in our careers, can actually become corrosive once we get to a ...
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Episode 91
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17:47
What if it's not Imposter Syndrome? Maybe You're Just Underprepared
Imposter syndrome is real, but I often hear my clients stand behind imposter syndrome as a catch-all explanation for why things feel difficult. It’s when we dig a little deeper that we often find it’s not imposter syndrome at all - ...
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Episode 90
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19:08
The Biggest Barrier to Your Success is YOU
No one likes to hear this, but it's true: the biggest barrier to your success is you. Admitting and accepting this may be uncomfortable, but it's essential for taking ownership of your situation and driving meaningful change. When w...
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Episode 89
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12:54
Deconstructing Women’s Development Programs: What they are, what they’re not and why we need them
With nearly two decades in project management and development, I can tell you firsthand that the property and construction industry is tough. And unsurprisingly, it’s even tougher for women. As someone who specialises in supporting ...
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Episode 88
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13:00
MEN - We Need You! The Indispensable role of Male Allies
Men, we need you. If we want to continue to be a thriving, sustainable, and profitable industry, we need to get more women into this industry and strive for gender equity. The only way we are going to get there is if we have the support of male...
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Episode 87
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13:44
You are Worth It: How to Seize Opportunities in the face of Doubt
I recently spoke with a powerful woman in our industry, and we talked about the progress we've made. There are so many more opportunities for women than there used to be. But even with all these openings, women still hesitate to step into leade...
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Episode 86
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11:22
From the Broken Rung to the Glass Ceiling: The Systemic Challenges Keeping Women Stuck - Part 2
The construction and property industry is a powerhouse, but for women, navigating this sector can feel like climbing a wall with no footholds. Systemic challenges—from ingrained stereotypes to inflexible work-life balance models—create a landsc...
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Episode 85
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12:25
From the Broken Rung to the Glass Ceiling: The Systemic Challenges Keeping Women Stuck - Part 1
The journey towards gender equality is riddled with obstacles that hinder progress and limit opportunities for women. The first step to tearing these barriers down is to identify and understand them, so today I’m sharing some of the biggest sys...
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Episode 84
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15:44
Closing the Gender Pay Gap: 5 Steps to Move the Needle
Today, we’re continuing our conversation around the gender pay gap. Last week, we delved into the complexities of this issue, and now I want to look to the future and how we can close it. I’m going to share five actionable steps you can take to...
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Episode 83
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