Thought Leadership

With more than 40 years of experience in real estate, Anita has seen it all. As a Partner & EVP of Paragon Real Estate Group through the 2008 crash and as RVP of Northern CA for Compass she has earned her wisdom. Get the inside scoop on how she helps others succeed, manages emotions in business and her go-to piece of advice.
Danielle Wilkie
• December 2, 2024
How often have you said to a client, "Call me anytime?" You are not alone. It's a consistent refrain from real estate agents. Setting clean agreements not only protects your personal time, but also it helps you deliver better service. Learn how to deliver for clients and reclaim your life.
Lacey Newman
• November 27, 2024
You’ve mastered the skills and strategies needed to build a thriving real estate business. And yet, you feel burned out and uninspired. Discover why staying in your comfort zone could be the source of this pain and how embracing your Zone of Genius can unlock new levels of creativity, energy, and impact in 2025.
Danielle Wilkie
• November 20, 2024
Pam O'Connor is an advisor and friend of The Helm. As the former Founding President & CEO of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, when she talks, we listen. In our interview, she shares the importance of standards in culture building, how optimism is contagious and the joys of a good cashmere wrap.
Danielle Wilkie
• November 18, 2024
How often have you said to a client, "Call me anytime?" You are not alone. It's a consistent refrain from real estate agents. Setting clean agreements not only protects your personal time, but also it helps you deliver better service. Learn how to deliver for clients and reclaim your life.
Candy Miles-Crocker
• November 10, 2024
How are you today? We ask this question so easily of our teams and peers. But how often do you ask yourself this question? If you’re like many leaders we know, it’s rare. There is just too much to do. Too many people are relying on us. Too little space to really go there. But checking in with yourself is a power move.
Danielle Wilkie
• November 6, 2024
How often have thoughts like these crossed your mind? “That won’t work,” “They keep doing it wrong,” or “I don’t have a choice.” These reactions are common when we feel defensive or overwhelmed. But there’s a way out.
Danielle Wilkie
• October 24, 2024
When we first met our Advisor, Monica Reynolds, we were blown away. She has been a force in real estate for over 40 years including running a $100m team, leading KW MAPS coaching and authoring three books on real estate assistants and systems. Read on for some of her wisdom from The Helm.
Danielle Wilkie
• October 15, 2024
If traditional women’s groups haven't felt like the right fit for you, you’re not alone. Here, success isn’t about fitting in but about creating meaningful impact through high-performance coaching, strategic insights, and results-driven growth.
Danielle Wilkie
• October 12, 2024
How many times in the last week have you caught yourself saying or thinking something along the lines of: "So-and-so should be doing this but they're not"? If so, you may have an expectation vs. a clean agreement. Learn the difference to reduce that friction.
Heather Frick
• September 29, 2024
Learn specific steps around communicating effectively, setting clear expectations, and finding creative solutions that honor both personal challenges and team productivity.
Elizabeth Convery
• September 20, 2024