Built to Perform
Built To Perform is a podcast dedicated to uncovering what it really takes to drive change, innovate, and perform in industries that shape our world.
Hosted by James Hallworth, each episode features in-depth conversations with founders, innovators, and leaders who are breaking barriers in business, technology, and sustainability. From the challenges of decarbonizing real estate to the mindset shifts required for true innovation, Built To Perform explores stories, strategies, and lessons from those building solutions that matter.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, industry professional, or simply curious about the future of performance and impact, this podcast gives you the insights and inspiration to think bigger and build to perform.
Episodes
17 episodes
From Real Estate Journalist to BCO Chief Executive, and Why Honest Storytelling Matters | Built to Perform Sam McClary
Sam McClary spent around 20 years as a real estate journalist before becoming Chief Executive of the British Council for Offices (BCO). In conversation with James Hallworth, she describes what changed when she moved from reporting on the indust...
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Why Great Buildings Should Be Invisible - Daniel Pagella | Built to Perform
James Hallworth is joined by Daniel Pagella, Senior Director of Asset Management at ARC (Advanced Research Clusters), the science and innovation real estate business backed by Brookfield. Daniel explains why ARC talks about partners ...
Fixing the Mid-Level Gender Drop-Off - Vanessa Murray & Ceri Moyers |Built to Perform
Built to Perform opens Season 2 with Vanessa Murray and Ceri Moyers, co-founders of The Circle Partnership, an advocacy and talent programme for mid-level women in the built environment. James Hallworth talks to them about why the industry lose...
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Built to Perform with James Hallworth – Ep.14: Francesca Brady on Air Quality & CRE's 1960s Data
In this special Season 1 Finale—which is actually the very first episode ever recorded (the pilot!)—host James Hallworth speaks with Francesca Brady (Co-founder, AirRated) about the CRE industry's biggest blind spot: the failure to prior...
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Built to Perform with James Hallworth – Ep.13: Stefan Schmidt on Energy Data & Long Tail
In this episode of the Built to Perform Podcast, host James Hallworth speaks with Stefan Schmidt, Co-founder of MeterZ, about removing the barriers to decarbonization in commercial real estate.Stefan shares his unique journ...
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Built to Perform with James Hallworth – Ep.12: Rob Insley on Retail & Partnerships
In this candid and powerful episode of the Built to Perform Podcast, host James Hallworth speaks with Rob Insley (Head of Operations, Bloobloom) to address the core struggles and friction that exist in the Landlord-Tenant relationship an...
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Built to Perform with James Hallworth – Ep.11: Zac Goodman on Real Estate & Entrepreneurship
In this episode of the Built to Perform Podcast, James Hallworth sits down with Zac Goodman, founder of the property management company TSP. Zac reflects on his journey from a Goldman Sachs banker to scaling his own company to managing assets w...
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Built to Perform with James Hallworth – Ep.10: Karen Burns on AI Innovation in Real Estate
In this episode of the Built to Perform Podcast, host James Hallworth sits down with Karen Burns, CEO and co-founder of FYMA, to discuss the slow adoption of technology in commercial real estate and the transformative potential of...
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Built to Perform with James Hallworth – Ep.9: Michal Ciurej on Intelligent Buildings
In this episode of the Built to Perform Podcast, host James Hallworth speaks with Michal Ciurej, Innovation Engineer at 3M SE, about the urgent need to control buildings intelligently to tackle energy waste and meet net-zero goals...
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Built to Perform with James Hallworth – Ep.8: Max Jones on The Future of Non-Uni Career Paths
In this episode of the Built to Perform Podcast, host James Hallworth engages with Max Jones, the 20-year-old founder of Serial Degrees. They delve into Max's inspiring journey from leaving his dream job at Perfect Ted to creating a supportive ...
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Built to Perform with James Hallworth – Ep.7: Michelle Andrew on Innovating Real Estate
Join James Hallworth in this episode of the Built to Perform podcast as he chats with Michelle Andrew, a strategic growth consultant in the built environment. Michelle shares her diverse background, insights on commercial real estate, and the e...
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Built to Perform with James Hallworth – Ep.6:Taz Ravenscroft on Recruitment, Mental Health, PropTech
In this episode of the Built to Perform Podcast, host James Hallworth welcomes Taz Ravenscroft for an in-depth conversation on various topics from his career shift from property management to recruitment, the importance of mental health awarene...
Built to Perform with James Hallworth – Ep.5: Stephen Walker on AI and Real Estate Transformation
In this episode of the Built to Perform podcast, James Hallworth sits down with Stephen Walker, Head of AI and Technology at Aberdeen Investments. Stephen shares his journey from asset management to leading AI initiatives, emphasizing the impor...
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Built to Perform with James Hallworth – Ep.4: Vanessa Hale on Change in Real Estate
In this episode of the Built to Perform Podcast, host James Hallworth interviews Vanessa Hale, Head of Research and Strategy for BNP Paribas Real Estate in the UK. Vanessa shares her unconventional journey from a food science degree to a career...
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Built to Perform with James Hallworth – Ep.3: Shaun Simons on Innovation & Disruption in Property
In this episode of the Build to Perform podcast, host James Hallworth converses with Shaun Simons about his journey from school dropout to a successful entrepreneur in the commercial property sector. Shaun delves into his early da...
Built to Perform with James Hallworth – Ep.2: Fredrik Wisloff on AI Transforming Real Estate
In this episode of the Built to Perform podcast, James Hallworth hosts Fredrik Wisloff, CEO and co-founder of Findable, to discuss the transformative power of AI in the real estate industry. From his technical background to findin...
Built to Perform with James Hallworth – Ep.1: Ben Cross on Creative Solutions in Real Estate
In this episode of the Built to Perform podcast, host James Hallworth interviews Ben Cross, a creative problem solver and development manager. Ben discusses his career transition from a failed architect to a client-side developer, focusing on r...
