The Real Estate Careers Podcast
The real estate industry plays a major role in Canada's economy and offers some of the most interesting and rewarding careers paths available. Each episode, we bring you conversations from business leaders and up and coming stars in the real estate industry in Canada. Our guests share their unique career journeys, passions and advice on what it takes to be successful in this industry. If you’re passionate about real estate and want to learn more about what it takes to be successful, then this podcast is for you!
The Real Estate Careers Podcast
Wingar Tsang | Learning to Lead in CRE
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In this episode, host Richard Costello welcomes Wingar Tsang, Director of Portfolio Operations & Asset Management at Allied Properties REIT.
With more than 15 years of commercial real estate experience, Wingar has built her career across asset management, portfolio operations, financial analysis, and public land strategy. Having worked with organizations including Allied Properties REIT, Lululemon, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, and Anbang Insurance, she shares the lessons that have shaped her approach to leadership, mentorship, and creating long-term value.
Key topics include:
- Wingar's career journey across the public and private sectors and the experiences that shaped her leadership philosophy.
- Why leadership is earned through consistent action long before receiving the title.
- The transition from individual contributor to Director and the mindset required to lead high-performing teams.
- The importance of resilience, emotional intelligence, and adaptability in leadership.
- Mentorship lessons that influenced Wingar throughout her career and the advice she shares with emerging leaders.
- How Allied Properties REIT is positioning its portfolio for long-term growth and the future of commercial real estate.
- The evolving role of office buildings and creating workplaces where people genuinely want to spend time.
- Building stronger communities through commercial real estate and Wingar's work with the Gastown Business Improvement Association.
- The opportunities and challenges shaping Vancouver's commercial real estate market.
- The value of curiosity, continuous learning, and gaining experience across different asset classes.
- Personal insights on travel, sports, podcasts, and maintaining balance outside of work.
Tune in for a conversation on leadership, mentorship, commercial real estate, community building, and the mindset behind creating long-term success in both business and life.