Episode 116 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with Laurence Sherriff, Owner Manager Programme Alumni, Founder and Managing Director of Align - a company bringing places and communities to life through property and land development.
Laurence opens up about how his mental health journey has inspired him in his business to give back to the community and provide opportunities for others. He provides valuable insight into leading businesses through personal highs and lows.
The conversation with Laurence Sherriff unpacks;
- How Align came about after a diverse career path overseas and in New Zealand
- His mental health journey and how he has rebuilt his life and business after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder
- His biggest learnings as a business owner – to communicate to your team and family
- How it all led to the world of boxing, recently taking place in a charity boxing match to raise funds for youth suicide
- How elite sport has improved his mental health and ability to build a strong business
- How the Owner Manager Programme impacted him, his sales and development systems and business efficiency
- How he encourages his staff to attend the Leadership Development Programme to benefit their personal growth and leadership within the business
- How he plans to stay connected to The Icehouse community and his goal to give more back to the community in future
And more!
Have a listen and let us know what you think! Any questions? Contact us at grow@theicehouse.co.nz
