Starting a real estate business can be an exciting and rewarding venture. Whether you dream of flipping houses, becoming a property developer, or building a rental property portfolio, the real estate industry offers numerous opportunities for financial success and personal growth. However, like any other business, starting a real estate venture requires careful planning, strategic decision-making, a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics, and most of all, effective collaboration.

In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, effective communication is like the secret sauce to success in the professional arena. It’s the magic spell that transforms awkward interactions into seamless conversations and boring meetings into engaging discussions.

In the age of screens and emojis, it’s no wonder that coaching has taken a digital leap. Online professional coaching is the new “It” thing. Gone are the days of face-to-face sessions and awkwardly trying to balance a latte while taking notes. Now, you can coach clients from the comfort of your pajamas, or, let’s be honest, from your favorite pair of fuzzy socks.

Did you know that effective communication is so important in business that even a group of penguins couldn’t function without it? That’s right, they communicate to hunt for food and survive in harsh environments. And if they can do it, so can your team! One way to improve your communication is by using the transactional model. Not sure what that is? Let’s dive deeper and see how it can help your team soar like a flock of penguins.

First described in a 1978 study, psychologists Pauline Rose Clance and Suzanne Imes said that people who struggle with imposter syndrome “maintain a strong belief that they are not intelligent; in fact, they are convinced that they have fooled anyone who thinks otherwise.”

Even with the most cohesive teams, occasional conflict is all but inevitable. Statistics show that 85% of employees experience workplace conflicts. Furthermore, 58% say they’d stay at lower-paying jobs if they get to work with a great boss. This is a testament to how widespread office squabbles can be as well as the importance of resolving them. By dealing with these conflicts proactively, you’ll be able to maintain a more positive working environment and boost productivity in the process.

Mental exhaustion—this is a ride that so many people are on today and just so desperately want to get off. If this is where you’re at, don’t feel ashamed. Don’t feel isolated. And certainly don’t assume that you’ll be here forever. There are solutions (quite a few of them, in fact).