Kiell of JLL discusses job experience as an auditor
October 27, 2014 - Spotlight Content
Name: Lisa Kiell
Title: International Director
Company Name: JLL
Years in Commercial Real Estate: 20
What were your biggest fears when you started out in your profession?
I was afraid that people wouldn't hire a young woman to represent them.
What was your first job and what did you learn from it?
My first job was as an auditor in a public accounting firm. I learned the importance of working hard and being detail-oriented. I had mostly real estate clients and found that I liked what my clients did and not necessarily what I did for them.
What is your favorite quote?
Less serious quote, but one of my favorites is one from Wayne Gretzky who said, "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take."
What are you doing to increase your client base from local / regional markets to national / global markets?
I always make sure my clients are aware of JLL's global reach. I regularly schedule meetings with our international colleagues to introduce them to our clients in New York.