The 10 Most Inspiring Women Leaders to Follow in 2022

The 10 Most Inspiring Women Leaders to Follow in 2022
Sherry
Blinkhorn
An Accomplished Real Estate Broker and
a Passionate Advocate for the Mentally Ill
t is easy to say be the change you want, but it is quite
Idifficult to really understand the struggle one goes
through to change oneself. We hear stories about
people who have achieved success and paved their way to
the top of their field, but that is just the tip of the iceberg.
Numerous factors drive one to make desired changes to be
the change they want.
In our search to find such a persona, driven to adapt to
change, we came across Sherry Blinkhorn, who perfectly
fits the definition of 'be the change you want.' Currently,
Sherry passionately leads her venture, Blinkhorn Real
Estate Ltd., with her dedication to being the best of the
best.
The Thorns and The Roses
Sherry's journey hasn’t been an easy one. She came up
through the foster care system and went through many
challenges in her life, but she made some conscious
decisions that would change her life for the good after her
children were born.
Sherry began her professional journey as a commercial and
residential property manager in her initial years then in
1998 she pursued getting her salesperson’s license. She
began to achieve one milestone after the other by utilizing
her extensive knowledge and experience to accumulate
record-breaking sales. It resulted in her receiving national
recognition in 2002 and 2003 and in 2004 she received the
'Platinum Award' for her sales achievement, placing her in
the top 5% in Canada's total sales volume with Royal
LePage National Franchise.
Subsequently, embarking on the success, Sherry's
adaptability to change led her to the quest of incepting her
independent real estate firm, in 2005, Blinkhorn Real Estate
Ltd., and she has never looked backed since. She sowed the
seeds of efforts and dedication, forming a team with likeminded
colleagues that reaped her and her firm the fruit of
gaining a solid reputation for providing exceptional services
and supporting many non-profit charitable organizations.
Adding Different Ingredients to the Recipe of Success
Plunging forward in her path of success, she says the
learning process never stops. Sherry holds a diploma in
adult psychology, social work, and counselling skills. Being
amply trained in the mental health field, she understands
how stressful it can be to buy or sell a house.
Sherry has fostered an environment where she puts people
first and encourages her colleagues to do the same. She’s
created a caring and natural positive atmosphere in her
workspace. She knows how crucial it is and is humbled to
be part of the most significant transaction of one's life and is
overjoyed to help it to become a reality. “We don’t see
ourselves as good salespeople – we are good Realtors;
there is a big difference,” says Sherry.
Sherry has focused her work approach around her buyers
and sellers making them the utmost priority. It was vital to
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