Journey to Transforming Leadership: A Conversation with Melina Cordero

In this episode of The Spotlight – A Women Speak CRE podcast, host Allison S. Weiss engages in a comprehensive conversation with Melina Cordero, a trailblazer in modern leadership development and the founder of P20 Leadership.

Melina shares her mission to transform the working world by developing better leaders to drive performance, innovation, and long-term success in organizations.

With over a decade of experience in commercial real estate, Melina discusses her accidental career progression, her transition from a senior role in a major firm to entrepreneurship, and her goal to make workplaces more inclusive and fair.

The conversation covers Melina's leadership development program, P 20 Leadership, aimed at equipping rising leaders with essential skills through research-based strategies and executive coaching.

She also reveals her upcoming project, Quit Camp, designed to aid individuals in transitioning gracefully from their current roles.

This episode delves into the importance of public speaking, sponsorship, authentic networking, and balancing personal well-being with professional growth.

00:00 Introduction to the Spotlight Podcast

00:15 Meet Melina Cordero: A Leadership Trailblazer

04:06 Melina's Career Journey in Commercial Real Estate

06:02 The Impact of the Pandemic and Personal Reflection

07:24 Founding P 20 Leadership: A New Beginning

13:10 The Role of Public Speaking in Career Growth

19:07 The Importance of Sponsorship in Career Advancement

25:44 Connecting Through Mentorship and Sponsorship

26:11 The Power of Helping Others

26:47 Women in Business and Entrepreneurship

28:34 The Importance of Authenticity

30:45 Networking and Building Relationships

34:30 Finding Your Community

40:54 Leadership Development in CRE

46:56 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

Social Media Details

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Host | Allison S. Weiss

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsweiss/

Instagram: @allisonsweiss

Website: https://www.crerecruiting.com/

Guest | Melina Cordero

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melinacordero/

Website: https://www.melinacordero.com/