Women in CRE and the Importance of Mentorship
The field of commercial real estate has traditionally been a difficult one for women. However, the situation is improving, thanks to the individuals who have blazed a trail in the CRE world. Many have embraced the concept of "paying it forward," and have offered a hand up to the next generation.
Both our Pay It Forward and Women Of Influence categories have presented individuals who have been willing to guide others, either through direct mentorship or participation in organizations that widen the playing field in our industry.
One piece of advice that keeps coming through in our Q&A sessions is that women in CRE need to be fully aware of their self-worth. Rainey Shaine, VP at JLL, shares, "Taking stock of (your) inherent strengths and cultivating them will form the foundation of confidence."
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