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Real estate leadership isn’t built overnight. It’s shaped by courage, sacrifice and the willingness to evolve, and few stories show that more clearly than this one.

In this new episode of Coronis, Craig Gillies sits down with Karuna Mazzocchi, the CEO of Coronis, to unpack how she went from selling agent to leading one of Queensland’s fastest‑growing real estate groups.

You’ll hear:

◼️ How Karuna went from selling agent to CEO

◼️ The mindset shifts behind courage, sacrifice and work‑life integration

◼️ How leadership evolves through growth, innovation and backing the right people

◼️ Why Coronis moved to a partnership and franchise model

◼️ Who the model is right for, and how agents can step into ownership with support and a seeded

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:32 - Testing Yourself and Staying Innovative

00:02:46 - Stepping Into COO and CEO Roles

00:03:33 - Choosing Coronis for Growth

00:04:40 - Work-Life Integration and Prioritising

00:05:13 - Choosing Presence Over Busyness

00:06:01 - Sacrifice, Passion and Long-Term Choices

00:07:40 - Who Should Consider a Franchise

00:09:21 - Different Pathways into Ownership

00:10:05 - Identifying Opportunity and Removing Fear

00:11:10 - Focusing on Fun and Celebrating Wins

00:12:01 - Women in Real Estate Leadership

00:13:13 - Why Women Excel in Real Estate

00:14:28 - Equal Standards and Spotlighting Women

00:15:17 - Coronis Then vs Now

00:16:13 - Pivoting to Partnerships and Franchises

00:17:18 - Property Management Support and Asset Growth

00:18:34 - Leading for Others, Not Just Yourself

00:19:54 - Strengthening the Model and Brand

00:20:53 - Brand Evolution and Market Appeal

00:22:27 - Fear, Protection Mode and Hesitation

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