Leading with Impact: Lisa Pennell on Culture, Courage, and Real Change

In this episode of Unstoppable, Jacqui Barnes and Angela Avgerinos sit down with Lisa Pennell, CEO of Barry Plant. Lisa shares how she’s led a major transformation of one of Melbourne’s most iconic real estate networks, rebuilding the brand from the inside out with bold strategy, deep empathy, and an unwavering focus on human connection.

What We Cover

• The behind-the-scenes shift that led Barry Plant to take out Major Network of the Year
• How Lisa led large-scale change across tech, culture, and leadership
• Why psychological safety is now non-negotiable for high performance
• The difference between intention and impact and why it matters
• Leadership ego, humility, and building trust through tough conversations
• What the industry really needs to talk about (but often doesn’t)

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