This evening I am joined by Lucinda Mitchell, Investment Director for Legal General Capital, L&G's alternative asset origination arm. Lucinda's responsibility is working across direct development through to sitting on the board of their JV partners, Bruntwood Scitech. She's built her career in major regeneration development, spending 11 years with the regeneration specialist, Socious. We talk about career development, continuous development, the benefit of a plan and the power of silence to get your point across. If you enjoyed this episode please: Come and join our LinkedIn community: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9054319/Leave a review on the platform of choice Here are the key messages from this episode: 1. **Career Journey and Development**: Lucinda Mitchell's career began unexpectedly in real estate while temping at a development site, which sparked her interest in the industry. She emphasizes the importance of discovering and exploring different career paths. 2. **Importance of Networking and Relationships**: Lucinda stresses that real estate is a people-focused career. Building relationships and networking are crucial for career success in this field. 3. **Embracing Challenges**: Lucinda conveys how taking on projects with planning challenges and working through them with communities can lead to significant professional satisfaction and success. 4. **Continuous Learning and Growth**: Throughout her career, Lucinda highlights the significance of continually learning, whether through hands-on experience or further education such as her master’s degree in real estate. 5. **Strategic Career Moves**: The transition from First Base to Legal & General Capital was a strategic decision for Lucinda, aimed at broadening her experience to encompass corporate-level roles and responsibilities. 6. **Adapting Communication Styles**: Lucinda advises that being authentic and adapting one’s communication style to different audiences is key. She suggests using silence effectively and ensuring contributions add value to conversations. 7. **Mentorship and Support**: Lucinda underscores the importance of mentorship and seeking guidance from others to navigate career paths and overcome challenges. 8. **Work-Life Balance**: Lucinda acknowledges that career progression can have periods of acceleration and plateauing. She stresses the importance of giving oneself grace during different life phases, such as raising young children. 9. **Future Goals and Lifelong Learning**: Lucinda plans to continue developing her expertise in real estate while gaining more corporate finance knowledge to grow her career further. 10. **Redefining Success**: Over time, Lucinda’s definition of success has shifted from solely job titles to encompassing the breadth of experiences and personal growth throughout her career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.