Finding Your Voice in Self-Defense: This is Fighting Back

In this episode, I discuss the importance of self-defense, what we now call self-protection and that it can mean something different to everyone.

I emphasize the need to listen to your intuition, your spidey senses, and to fight back when necessary. 

We all didn't grow up knowing how to win a street fight, but guess what?! You don't need that to protect yourself.  

I will share some personal experiences that made me realize it was okay to stick up for myself. 

You will learn how to create a scene and make noise to deter potential attackers.

 The conversation aims to empower listeners to take their safety seriously and equip them with practical tools for self-protection.

Let's prevent true crime. That is what this is all about, preventing true crime. We find our voices - by listening to our gut instinct, our intuition, our “spidey sense.” Self-defense is not just for women, it is for men too. And this information is for everyone, not only real estate agents, but anyone who cares about their safety.

Take care when listening to this episode as we do discuss violence and assault. 

Self-Defense and Personal Protection Strategies - How to Fight Back

Meet Staff Sergeant Cathy Hill and Sergeant Heather Partridge of the Vancouver Police Department Women's Personal Safety Team. These two badass officers instruct hundreds of women on personal protection, self-defense, and how to set boundaries that help keep them safer.

Join us today as we discuss the top tips for women's personal safety. Whether you are a real estate agent, or a person who wants to be safer in the world, this episode if for you!

We will talk about how real estate agents keep themselves safe from a self-defence standpoint and situational awareness. We also learn how to change our perspective on self-defence from defending to self-protection. Be okay with setting boundaries, being loud, and empowering yourself to fight back!

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We talk about true crime prevention. This is it.

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Showing Homes - The Next Step. How Real Estate Agents Can Protect Themselves: Part II

Being trapped with intoxicated clients is not ideal. One agent disclosed a close encounter during a meeting he will never forget. 

In this episode of the Safe Realty Podcast, I discuss three essential safety tips for real estate agents during property showings. We take it one step further from last week as we enter the home or property and work through the situations that arise.

The episode also highlights the significance of strategic communication, such as 'little white lies,' to navigate uncomfortable scenarios.

Real estate agents, listen while you drive to your next client meeting or home showing today.

Join next week where we talk to two self-defense experts who specialize in training women to protect themselves.

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911 What is your emergency? A 911 Operator Insights into Real Estate Agent Safety

In this episode, I speak with Carolyn, a friend and seasoned 911 dispatcher. In fact, she was my emergency dispatcher at one point. Full circle moment. 

What happens when you are with a client, as a real estate agent, and find yourself in dangerous situation, but unable to speak. How do you tell the 911 operator how to help you? Find out today.

As a real estate agent in an emergency, what do we do? When do we call 911? And if we call 911 what happens next?  We also talk about what constitutes an emergency (not your dinner reservations that are cancelled), how to handle accidental calls, and the technology used in dispatching. Carolyn shares humorous anecdotes from her years of experience, emphasizing the human side of dispatching and the need for patience and kindness during emergencies.

Do not order pizza as a means of a 'code' for an emergency.

Carolyn says, "when in doubt, phone."  Be kind, be patient, be clear! 

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