When Louise Baxter started her career, she had absolutely no idea she’d end up leading one of Australia’s most impactful charities.
In this conversation, we explore Louise’s journey from working part time at David Jones, to move toward a marketing career across multiple industries to eventually receive an opportunity to work with Starlight which changed her journey forever.
Louise is now the CEO of Starlight Children's Foundation.
She shares insights on socializing ideas, maintaining mission focus, and the impact of positive psychology. She emphasizes the importance of purpose, authenticity, and open-mindedness in leadership and clearly articulates the value of learning, adaptability, and the power of finding purpose in one's work.
00:00 Intro
01:22 Navigating Success and Purpose
06:11 Transitioning to a Purpose-Driven Career
37:44 Embracing Change and Innovation
46:29 The Power of Socializing Ideas: Feedback and Stakeholder Engagement
51:19 Maintaining Mission Focus: Organizational Success and Decision-Making
01:31:41 Authentic Leadership: Purpose, Open-Mindedness, and Learning
