A podcast by the Australian Academy of Property, hosted by Wendy Thomson.
Each episode features honest conversations with experienced professionals from commercial property and the wider business community about the people, decisions and experiences that shape the industries we work in.
These are not promotional interviews. They are practical discussions about careers, leadership, communication, risk, challenges and the lessons that only come from real experience.
If you're interested in commercial property, business and thoughtful conversations that challenge accepted thinking, you're in the right place.
Troy Jackson | Not My Job… Or Is It? The Risky Business of Commercial Property Management
Where does commercial property management end and facilities management begin? And when did property managers become expected to be experts in everything?
Wendy Thomson chats with Troy Jackson, Director HSEQ at CBRE, about risk, responsibility, scope creep and knowing when to call in the specialists.
A practical and thought-provoking conversation about professional boundaries, managing expectations and why being a good property manager doesn't mean you have to know everything!
21 Oct 2026
Doing Commercial Differently: Building Cornerstone Commercial with Kristy McMillan
Kristy McMillan is challenging the traditional commercial property agency model, bringing a thoughtful, strategic and relationship-focused approach to property management.
In this conversation, Wendy Thomson explores Kristy's journey to establishing Cornerstone Commercial, the courage to back herself and the importance of understanding the property, the people and the investment behind it.
An inspiring conversation about raising standards, questioning established practices and building a business on your own terms. There's plenty here for anyone working in commercial property to learn from.
7 Oct 2026
Working Harder Isn’t the Answer: Return on Effort with Paul Farina
Leadership mentor Paul Farina joins Wendy to talk about change fatigue, Return on Effort and why working harder and longer isn’t always the answer when people are already stretched.
Find out more about Paul at https://paulfarina.com.au/
23 Sept 2026
Wendy Thomson - No Straight Lines: Curiosity, Risk and Reinvention
Wendy Thomson’s career in commercial property was never carefully mapped out. It was built through curiosity, calculated risks, asking questions, changing direction and being prepared to have a go.
In this episode of In Conversations With…, Wendy turns the microphone around as Joel Rauer asks about the experiences behind her career, from starting a commercial property business with around $10,000, navigating partnerships and changing markets, to building long-standing client relationships and discovering a passion for education and training.
It’s a candid conversation about business, judgement, resilience, trust and the lessons that often come from the things that don’t go according to plan.
And after more than 35 years in commercial property, Wendy explains why she is still curious, still asking questions and still prepared to take the next step.
8 Sept 2026
Corina Bailey: Property Inspections, Risk and Professional Judgement
Property inspections are far more than a routine task or checklist. In this conversation, Corina Bailey shares her experience from decades of inspecting commercial properties across Australia and discusses what property managers should really be looking for, where inspection practices can fall short, and the role of professional judgement, documentation and technology in managing risk and protecting property assets.
25 Aug 2026
Sonia Hunyadi: Writing Clearly, Managing Risk
Sonia Hunyadi understands that the words we use in business can carry far more weight than we realise.
In this conversation, she explores how clear written communication can help manage risk, why tone and language matter, and the simple habits professionals can adopt to communicate more clearly and avoid unintended consequences.
11 Aug 2026
Rauhena Chase: Relationships, Communication and the Future of Commercial Property
Rauhena Chase has spent her career building strong relationships across the commercial property sector. In this conversation, she shares why communication remains at the heart of successful property management, the importance of understanding the perspectives of landlords, tenants and property professionals, and why developing capability across the industry will shape its future.
28 Jul 2026
Tamara Gross: Knowing People, Place and Property
Tamara Gross has built an outstanding reputation in retail property by understanding far more than leases. In this conversation, she shares why knowing precincts, communities and people is essential to great property decisions, how relationships have shaped her career, the story behind Tam Talks, and why the best lessons are learned by getting out into the field.
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