So welcome back to another episode of Accelerating Careers in Real Estate ESPRESSO series. Back in the autumn of 2020 I got to sit down with James Pellatt who at the time of talking was Innovation Director for one of London's largest commercial landlords Great Portland Estates, a title he had carved out based on what he had learnt and thought he could better contribute following a career as the project leader for delivering world-class buildings. James shares his experiences from his initial steps as a chartered building surveyor to his influential role in shaping London's commercial real estate landscape. He reflects on the challenges and triumphs of managing significant projects, the evolution of his career, and his insights into the future of workspace innovation. "I was so far out of my depth. It was late, had all sorts of issues, but everything I learned from that project, I have applied to my career ever since, even to this day." - James Pellatt Come and join our LinkedIn community: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9054319/Leave a review on the platform of choice if you've enjoyed this episode Key Chapters Introduction The Early Days and First Project Management Experience The Northcliffe House Project and Lessons in Resilience Career Progression and the Desire for Influence Overcoming Stress and Personal Challenges The Analogy of Stress and Persistence Trusting the Team and Embracing Innovation The Decision to Leave Comfort for Growth The Impact of Innovation and Smart Buildings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.