Courage and Career Change: Angela Avgerinos' Inspiring Journey

After a successful 13-year career in sales, Angela Avgerinos made the unexpected decision to walk away from selling. But rather than leaving real estate behind, she found a new way to make an impact, helping agents succeed from the sidelines.

After a successful 13-year career in real estate sales, Angela Avgerinos made the unexpected decision to step away at the peak of her career. Rather than chasing greater success, she chose a different path—empowering other agents from the sidelines.

In a deeply personal episode of Courageous Conversations with host Leanne Pilkington, Angela shares her journey from successful agent to corporate leader.

Angela also discusses her difficult decision to prioritise family before transitioning to corporate leadership.

Her journey took a further unexpected turn when she discovered a lump shortly after joining Laing+Simmons—leading to a cancer diagnosis that would test her resilience and transform her perspective on life and work.

10 things you'll learn in this episode:

1. How Angela's 30-year real estate career evolved from reception to sales to corporate leadership

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2. The challenges of balancing a successful sales career with family responsibilities

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3. Why Angela made the difficult decision to leave sales when things were going well

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4. How Angela discovered a lump in her breast shortly after joining Laing+Simmons

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5. Angela's initial reluctance to seek medical attention and how Leanne's persistence made a difference

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6. The rapid progression from diagnosis to treatment and the impact on Angela's life

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7. The overwhelming support Angela received from the Laing+Simmons network during treatment

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8. How Angela struggled with her changing appearance during cancer treatment

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9. The importance of consistency and prospecting in real estate success

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10. Angela's current health status and a renewed perspective on life and business

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