Louise Baxter

As the CEO and Executive Director of The Starlight Children’s Foundation Australia, I lead our organisation's purpose, vision & strategic growth. For me, leadership of Starlight is both a responsibility and a privilege. I am often described as an inspiring & authentic leader & this is what I strive to be every day. I consider my networks & influencing skills to be of enormous value in a business world where relationships are key. I regularly call on my contacts for advice & support. I see my strengths in the areas of vision, relationships, transformation & growth. I am passionate about the creation of organisational purpose & believe this is key to delivering maximum impact through people. I have been successful in developing high performing teams within a culture where change is embraced & innovation is embedded. My experience has given me an understanding of the energy levels & the resilience required to achieve the required change. To me influence & collaboration go hand in hand. The more you seek to understand the motivations of others, the better placed you are to drive better outcomes. My goal is to always be a transparent, connected & authentic. My mantra is, if you have purpose & are challenged every day, then you will always have the energy to keep your eye clearly focused on what you want to achieve. I was born on the Land of the Gadigal People, raised on the land of the Wallumettagal People & now live & work on the Land of the Cammeraygal People. I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Land & I pay my respects to Indigenous Elders past & present.