Why Calm Agents Win: Health, Mindfulness & Relationships in Real Estate w/ Compass Executive

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Can you build a big real estate career, stay present with your family, and still take care of your health and mind? In this episode, Shawn Kunkler, the founder of the Homeward Associates Group out of San Francisco, sits down with Rory Golod to talk about calmness in high-pressure environments, the role of health and fitness in performance, and why mindfulness and meditation have become non-negotiable in his life and work.

Rory shares how a chief of staff helps him manage an intense schedule and why in person interactions still matter so much for building trust and relationships. From quick breathing resets to reframing what ‘meditation’ looks like. They explore practical ways to stay grounded while leading, selling, and showing up for people you care about.

They also dive into the personal side, learning music, playing guitar with family, and making space for passion projects that actually refuel work instead of competing with it. If you’ve ever felt torn between your calendar, your career ambitions, and your relationships, this conversation will give you real tools and reframes for healthier, more sustainable way to grow.

You will learn:
-How Rory stays calm and makes better decisions in high pressure situations
-Practical health and fitness habits that support performance, not just appearance
-Realistic approaches to meditation and mindfulness beyond sitting on a cushion
-Why in person time builds deeper trust and better collaboration at work
-How learning music and other passions can become powerful family glue
-Ways to set boundaries, take time off, and come back with more energy and focus

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Highlights:
00:00 Introduction and Scheduling Challenges
02:59 The Importance of Calmness in High-Pressure Situations
05:52 Health, Fitness, and Mental Well-Being
09:07 The Impact of COVID-19 on Work Dynamics
12:04 Meditation and Mindfulness Practices
15:00 The Role of In-Person Interactions in Professional Growth
17:53 Building Trust and Relationships in the Workplace
26:19 The Journey of Learning Music
33:43 Passion for Real Estate and Personal Growth

About the Podcast:
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About the host, Shawn Kunkler is a licensed San Francisco Realtor® in California DRE 01991440 and the founder of the Homeward Associates team at Compass. https://www.homewardassociates.com