Leading Through Crisis
Suzie McErvale
Director of Development and Marketing at Salesian College Chadstone | Founder & Host of The Let’s Check In Podcast
At fifteen years of age, Class of 2007 past student Sasha Lawrence embarked on a student leadership opportunity run by The Reach Foundation. With a robust level of global experience and further education, thirteen years later at age 28, Sasha was appointed as CEO of the iconic Jim Stynes founded Australian charity.
Barely two years into his term, Sasha’s leadership has been catapulted into drastic change with the outbreak of COVID-19. With the global economy in lockdown and pivoting becoming the new norm, Sasha shares how he is navigating a philanthropic ship in the midst of chaos. Clear in purpose, Sasha links his moral compass to his time on school grounds 13 years ago. “When I make any type of choice or decision, I ask myself if it is reflective of my values and my morals, and if it’s not, am I willing to compromise? To this day, that has been the greatest thing I’ve learnt from Salesian.”
Committed to his cause, Sasha remains focussed on thinking ahead of the game, and highlights the value of trusting his team, the power of humility and the role compassion plays with self and others, for right now “no one is the expert, we’re all learners and we all need to be curious and humble enough to say so.”
Suzie McErvale
Social Entrepreneur
4 年Absolutely brilliant Sasha Lawrence !!!!
Leadership Development
4 年I feel privileged to have shared a short part of your journey with you Sasha Lawrence "oh the places you will go"
A very special human being with great leadership skills and a determination to make a difference. Proud to have been in a position to see his great work leading #REACH
Special Projects Manager - International Growth @Ruggable | ex-Accenture & PwC | Chartered Accountant
4 年Congrats Sasha Lawrence !!!
It is an absolute pleasure to have weekly (sometimes daily) engagement with Sasha. One of the most capable young leaders I’ve worked with and a credit to those who have been involved in his development, including Salesian College Chadstone and The Reach Foundation. The acknowledgement of Sasha’s ability is well deserved!