The Development Drum

Interview with Sonia McDonald from LeadershipHQ | #007

In this episode of the Development Drum we talk about leadership and what makes a good leader. Sonia describes the importance of courage in being a leader and mastering your fears. She also touches on the details of her latest book and what it takes to improve your soft skills for the betterment of your workplace. Links from the episode:https://www.leadershiphq.com.au/About your host: Chelsea van Riet is the UDIA Queensland’s Director of Research and Engagement.About our guest: Kindness advocate, Mum, Leader, Speaker, Author and all-round fabulous human Sonia McDonald has dedicated decades of her life to understanding leadership and what can make good leaders great. She founded Leadership HQ as part of her mission to rid the business world of superficial leadership.

Interview with Tim Lawless from CoreLogic | #006

In this episode of the Development Drum we discuss market conditions and the recovery from COVID. Tim shares his insight on the current state of the market and highlights what he will cover when he addresses members at our Developers Conference on September 2. Links from episode: https://www.corelogic.com.au/About your host: Chelsea van Riet is the UDIA Queensland’s Director of Research and Engagement.About our guest: CoreLogic’s esteemed head of research, Tim Lawless.  He’s been telling the story of Australia’s housing markets for over 20 years, sharing insights into current conditions from both a macro and micro level.

Interview with Claire O’Rourke from Bluebird Property Group | #005

In this episode of the Development Drum we talk with Claire about their young property business based in Brisbane working across varied stages of the development cycle with clients. Variety is the spice of life for the Bluebird team of six who are based in co-working space in the Valley. The business partners started the business with 4 children under 4 between them and juggle busy personal and professional lives.Links from the episode:https://www.bluebirdproperty.com.au/ About your host: Chelsea van Riet is the UDIA Queensland’s Director of Research and Engagement.  About our guest: Claire on Linkedin 

Interview with Emma Birkett from Mirvac | #004

In this episode of the Development Drum we chat to an Assistant Development Manager for masterplanned communities based in Mirvac’s Queensland office. We hear about the start of Emma’s property career, her experiences so far in the local market, and how she is trying to grow her knowledge base.Links from the episode:https://www.mirvac.com/About your host: Chelsea van Riet is the UDIA Queensland’s Director of Research and Engagement.  About our guest: Emma has been working with Mirvac since she completed her university studies. She is now working on a large masterplanned community as an Assistant Development Manager, a role she has held for the past two years. Connect with Emma on Linkedin

Interview with Brent Thompson from Siera Group | #003

In this episode of the Development Drum we chat to a boutique developer operation in the SEQ market about his journey into property development, pursuing project opportunities, and where the market might go in 2021.Links from the episodehttps://www.sieragroup.com.au/About your hostChelsea van Riet is the UDIA Queensland’s Director of Research and Engagement.  About our guest Brent Thompson founded Siera Group in 2014, a boutique residential property developer and builder, specialising in medium-density housing, luxury homes, and small lot subdivisions in South-East Queensland. Connect with Brent on LinkedIn 

Interview with Cameron Leggatt from Frasers Property Australia | #002

In this episode of the Development Drum we chat with the Executive General Manager Development of Frasers Property Australia about the property market in 2021, adapting the workforce to COVID, and managing the property buyer’s experience beyond the sale. Links from the episode: https://www.frasersproperty.com.au/About your hostChelsea van Riet is the UDIA Queensland’s Director of Research and Engagement.  About the guest With more than 20 years’ experience in property, Cameron is responsible for Frasers Property Australia's national development portfolio of land, housing, apartment, mixed use communities.With prior roles at Macquarie Bank in Australia and the USA, Cameron joined Frasers Property in 2010 and was appointed General Manager, Residential Queensland in 2013, becoming Executive General Manager Development in 2019. Connect with Cameron on LinkedIn  Please contact us if you have any suggestions for guests email marketing@udiaqld.com.au

Interview with Megan Barron from Sekisui House Australia | #001

In this episode of the Development Drum we talk to the Project Executive Director - Sales, Marketing & Public Relations for the West Village development in Brisbane’s West End about her property industry journey and predictions for the market.

Welcome to The Development Drum

The Development Drum is the official podcast of the UDIA Queensland and gives listeners an insight into the State’s property industry. Hear firsthand what’s like to work in the sector and deliver homes, spaces, and places for Queenslanders. We talk to property professionals just starting out in their career, seasoned leaders, researchers, and consultants. In each episode we chat to a UDIA member and look at how they spend their days, what motivates them, and hear their stories.