Commercial real estate offers many different career paths. Learning how to overcome challenges and finding the right mentors are key to success in all of them. Trailblazing executives including Laura Clark (Rexford Industrial), Barbara Perrier (CBRE) and Elisabeth Troni (CBRE Investment Management) shared personal anecdotes and sage advice during CBRE’s recent Power of WE conference.

Share these insights on pillars of a successful CRE career:

Lead with integrity:

• Making decisions that may be contrary to your immediate financial gain builds trust and loyal, long-term clients.

Seek out mentors and feedback:

• Mentorship is crucial for career development and informal feedback fosters skill enhancement.

Challenge the status quo:

•  Questioning traditional norms can lead to progress and achievement. Say yes to new challenges and opportunities.

Balance flexibility with visibility in the workplace:

• Flexible work arrangements can be beneficial, but being present in your professional environment is also key to advancement.

Favor unity over separation of your work-life:

• Completely separating professional and personal time is hard, whereas embracing work-life unity means emphasizes purposeful engagement while in both spheres.