Tune in to an uplifting conversation with Marcy Moneypenny, Principal and Managing Director at Avison Young, as she shares her remarkable journey from a single mother to a prominent leader in the male-dominated commercial real estate industry.
Host Nikki Barua delves into Marcy's early struggles, her rise in the commercial real estate sector, and the core values that have driven her success. She discusses the importance of turning pain into purpose, the power of self-belief, and the crucial role of mentors and sponsors in her career.
Marcy’s story is a powerful reminder that even the most challenging obstacles can be converted into stepping stones toward a fulfilling and impactful career. This episode is packed with insights and strategies for anyone looking to break barriers and achieve their full potential.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Boosting self-confidence: Unleash the power to conquer self-doubt in the workplace.
- Unlocking mentorship benefits: Discover the untapped advantages of mentorship in male-dominated industries.
- Mastering public speaking: Command the room with powerful strategies for effective public speaking.
- Embracing career growth: Learn the transformative importance of asking for help in your professional journey.
- Elevating leadership skills: Unleash your potential and develop leadership skills tailored for success in commercial real estate.
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Highlights
The key moments in this episode are:
[00:00] Introduction to Beyond Barriers
[00:31] Empowering Women in the Workplace
[01:22] Meet Marcy Moneypenny
[02:52] Career Journey and Leadership Insights
[05:02] Building Confidence and Overcoming Fear
[07:44] Overcoming Fears and Limiting Beliefs
[17:58] Running Your Own Race
[21:36] Leadership Principles and Giving Back
[30:32] The Importance of Asking for Help
[33:40] Lightning Round: Getting to Know Marcy -
Lightning Round Questions
Q: What book has greatly influenced you?
A: Kite Runner by Afghan-American author Khaled HosseiniQ: What is your favorite inspiring quote or saying?
A: When you learn, teach, when you get, give ― Maya AngelouQ: What is one word or moniker you would use to describe yourself?
A: TenaciousQ: What is one change you've implemented that made your life better?
A: Gave up on trying to be perfectQ: What power song would you want playing as you walk out onto a stage?
A: Can't Hold Us by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis -
Quotes
Asking for help is one of the most intelligent and smartest things you can do. I think many people think asking for help shows weakness. I think it shows brilliance because they're looking beyond themselves to be better.
Marcy Moneypenny
It's not about admitting failure or setback. It's how you look at those. Do not let a failure or setback define you. Pick yourself up, identify the issue, and take the steps towards being incredible.
Marcy Moneypenny
A seemingly destined life of mediocrity has become the most amazing adventure, and I'm so grateful for the life that I have.
Marcy Moneypenny
Women can find their very own voice by listening and observing.
Marcy Moneypenny
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About
Marcy Moneypenny joined Avison Young as Principal and Managing Director of the company’s Denver office in March of 2020. Marcy has a robust track record of operationalizing smart, service-led strategies which drives the operations, business development and future service offerings for Avison Young Denver.
Everything that Marcy does has an eye towards client service excellence. Moneypenny brings more than 25 years of commercial real estate expertise partnering with clients representing institutional, global, regional, and local relationships as well as management experience leading large, diverse teams.
Prior to joining Avison Young, Moneypenny was with CBRE for 15 years where she served as Senior Managing Director with the firm’s Strategic Account Group as well as CBRE’s Americas Client Care program. She was also a key part of the Global Client Care team and represented global as well as domestic clients.
Marcy serves as the Executive Sponsor and National Advisory Council member of the Avison Young Women’s Network. Marcy is an active corporate and local member of the Urban Land Institute. She is also an active member of the Downtown Denver Partnership, a non-profit organization bringing together business organizations and city builders driven to collaborate to build an economically powerful center city.
She is a member of the Denver CREW network and participates in the National CREW Viewpoints Advisory Group which provides the industry and media with data and insights into women’s perspectives on trends, business, and issues in Commercial Real Estate. She has just recently been invited to be an Advisor for the Customer Experience program at the Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado, Boulder. In that role, Marcy will review the program offerings and offer course recommendations, advocate for the program, and work closely with other professionals in varying industries to expand the reach of the program.