Harriet Saunders first discovered the real estate industry when she knocked on the door of a London agency.

The head of growth and development at Laing+Simmons sits down with Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles to unveil how her search for career flexibility to balance her personal and professional life brought her to different roles in the industry and how it ultimately led to the work she loves.

Harriet also shares how tech can be a game changer in an industry where both vendor and buyer look for transparency in all stages of the selling and buying process. In this episode, you will hear:

• How to pick up gems along your career journey

• The key tools and structure you need as a leader of virtual teams

• What "persilience" means and how it can help you hurdle whatever challenges life throws your way

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