In this powerful episode of Making It Without Faking It, James Angus sits down with leadership coach and identity strategist Chris Lacharity for a raw, unfiltered conversation about what it truly means to build success from the inside out — without pretending, posturing, or performing.

Together, James and Chris dive deep into the world of authentic leadership, Ottawa’s evolving real estate landscape, the luxury market’s next moves, and the mindset required to win in 2026. This isn’t theory. This is lived experience, perspective earned under pressure, and the kind of clarity most people never get access to.

They break down:

🔥 Why the Ottawa and luxury markets are smarter — not slower

🔥 How identity drives results, discipline, and momentum

🔥 The real reason people fall off during the holidays

🔥 How to stay sharp when everyone else gets comfortable

🔥 What “being great” actually takes

🔥 Why 2026 will expose anyone faking confidence, preparation, or purpose

With energy, humour, honesty, and zero-filter truth, James and Chris pull back the curtain on the mental game behind real success — the kind that lasts, the kind that’s earned, and the kind you can’t fake.

If you’re a leader, entrepreneur, real estate professional, high-performer, or someone who’s ready to level up your mindset heading into 2026…

this episode is your competitive advantage.

Making It Without Faking It — because the world doesn’t need perfection.

It needs people who are real, prepared, and dangerous in the best way possible.

In this episode of Making It Without Faking It, we get real about what’s actually happening in Ottawa’s real estate market — beyond the headlines, hashtags, and hype.

From rising interest rates to shifting buyer behaviour, James breaks down what it really means to navigate the market in Fall 2025. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a seasoned investor, or a fellow agent trying to keep it authentic, this conversation cuts through the noise and brings you the truth about the Ottawa market — without the filters.

We dive into:

🏡 The “new normal” for rates and inventory

💬 The biggest myths buyers and sellers still believe

💡 Where the real opportunities are hiding

❤️ Why staying authentic matters more than ever in this business

This is real talk for real people — because making it in real estate isn’t about faking it.

🎧 Tune in, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and follow for more unfiltered insights from the front lines of Ottawa real estate.

In this episode of Making It Without Faking It, we dive into what’s really happening in the market right now — the trends, the shifts, and what they mean for staying competitive in today’s real estate game. We share some fresh, behind-the-scenes stories from recent transactions: the wins, the challenges, and what they taught us about keeping clients happy in a shifting landscape.

We also open up about what keeps us motivated when the market tests your patience, and how to keep your edge when everyone’s fighting for the same deals. And because we’re all about balance, we wrap things up with our thoughts on the new F1 movie — why it fired us up, what we loved, and what we’d do differently if we were behind the wheel.

Whether you’re a fellow agent, an investor, or just love a good real-talk chat, this one’s for you. Tune in, stay sharp, and remember: keep making it — no faking it.