Leadership Doesn’t Always Look Like Success
Erinn Nobel didn’t rise in real estate leadership by always getting it right—in fact, she says her biggest breakthroughs came from the moments she got it wrong.
In this episode of Wisdom from the Helm, Erinn shares how confronting failure, instead of hiding from it, became a defining part of her leadership journey. As Founder & President of the new brokerage ENRG Realty, she opens up about the missteps that shaped her, the lessons she learned the hard way, and why vulnerability isn’t weakness—it’s a leadership superpower.
This conversation is a reminder that real growth starts where perfection ends.
The Cost of Pretending—and the Power of Owning It
Erinn talks candidly about how pretending to “have it all together” nearly cost her connection, energy, and clarity. What changed? She stopped spinning stories—and started owning the truth. That shift allowed her to lead with more transparency, build stronger teams, and focus on what really moves the needle.
We explore how she built trust after tough decisions, how she bounced back from career setbacks, and how she helps others navigate failure without shame.
Leadership with Heart and Honesty
Erinn’s leadership is grounded in compassion and context. Whether she’s leading a sales team or navigating a high-growth challenge, she brings a calm clarity that helps others feel safe enough to grow.
She shares how coaching helped her name blind spots, how feedback became her mirror, and how she stopped letting fear drive her decisions.
For Anyone Who’s Been There
If you’ve ever doubted your decisions, faced hard feedback, or wrestled with a sense of failure—this episode is for you. Erinn reminds us that what feels like a misstep can actually be the moment your real leadership begins.
About Erinn Nobel
Erinn Nobel is Founder & President of ENRG Realty and a respected leader in residential real estate. With a reputation for empathy, transparency, and results, she’s helped scale high-performing teams and grow trust across the industry including selling real estate as well as time as a leader at both eXp and REAL. She’s also a vocal advocate for leading with humanity and isn’t afraid to name the hard parts of the job.