Realtor.com Career Growth & Development

Describe your career journey so far. What skills or experiences have you acquired along the way that have helped you get to where you are now?

My career journey has not been linear — and I’ve learned that’s often where the best growth happens. I started in fast-paced, ambiguous environments where I had to quickly learn how to connect dots, make decisions with imperfect information and lead through change. Over time, I’ve built a skill set around adaptability, structured problem-solving and bringing clarity to complex challenges. Those experiences taught me to trust my instincts, communicate with transparency and find creative ways to move forward and overcome challenges or uncertainty - qualities that have been essential in leadership.

What support did you receive from individuals or resources that helped you step into a leadership role?

You don’t climb the ladder, you are pulled up by others. I’ve been fortunate to have mentors, managers and peers who championed me even when I wasn’t in the room and putting my name in the hat for key opportunities. Their trust and advocacy opened doors and gave me the confidence to take on bigger challenges and their example taught me the importance of genuine relationships and the responsibility to pay that forward by advocating for others.

How do you encourage other women on your team to become leaders themselves? Are there any stories you can share that showcase how you’ve done this?

Leadership isn’t defined by a title, it’s about influence, ownership and bringing others along. I encourage my team to look for everyday opportunities to lead by taking initiative and ownership beyond their role and model collaboration and accountability. Those moments of visible ownership and impact are often what signal to others that you’re already a leader, before a formal title follows. Creating space and encouragement for moments like that is how we help future leaders rise.