The Unmeasurable Metric: Leading Through a Regeneration with The Lost Gardens of Heligan’s CEO, David Harland - Episode 46

The Lost Gardens of Heligan are beloved by so many, from those who visit to the staff who uphold it.So what happens when a new CEO swoops in to enact change on a place steeped in such history?David Harland’s background includes stepping into the CEO role at Eden, working alongside the indomitable Sir Tim Smit.He’s no stranger to the art of bringing together a sound financial background with ambitious, purpose-driven scaling.So, if you’re looking to root your next growth phase in unshakeable principles, or balancing fiscal realities against a visionary mission, David’s story is proof that your most valuable metric might be one that you can’t measure on a P&L…You will learn:How David pivoted from finance and “jobs for life” into leading place-based organisations like the Eden Project and The Lost Gardens of HeliganWhat it really takes to turn around a much-loved, but financially fragile institution without breaking the trust of staff and visitorsWhy reframing Eden as a replicable business plan unlocked global opportunitiesHow mentoring, apprenticeships and programmes like A Band of Brothers shape David’s approach to leadership and social impact🔑 Key ThemesPurpose-Led Leadership and AuthenticityTurnaround, Control and Rebuilding TrustMentorship and OpportunityThe Value of Social ImpactThe Power of PlaceDavid Harlandhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/david-harland-865a9a10/The Lost Gardens of Heliganhttps://www.heligan.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lost-gardens-of-heligan/Connect with Dave Allen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveallenbrandpie/Learn more about Brandpie: https://www.brandpie.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/brandpie/