CEO CONNECT™
Leading at the top can be lonely.
It doesn’t have to be.
A community of purpose-led CEOs in Perth, connecting as humans first, leaders second. Hosted and facilitated by Louise Gibson.
WHO THIS IS FOR
For purpose-led CEOs who want to:
Step out of the day-to-day and think with peers who understand the role.
Connect with others navigating similar complexity, change and pressure.
Unpack the challenges they can’t take to their Executive team or Board.
Build the kind of network that helps them lead with more clarity and resilience.
WHAT CEO CONNECT™ IS
A different kind of CEO community.
Founded in 2023, CEO Connect™ was born from a vision for a different kind of CEO community in Perth WA - a space where leaders could come together as humans first, and leaders second.
Each event brings together a small group of purpose-led CEOs for facilitated conversation on the subjects and challenges that matter most for leading now and into the future. It’s a place to think out loud with people who genuinely understand the weight of the role.
Away from the demands of your own organisation, CEO Connect™ offers a supportive space to gain fresh perspective, explore new opportunities, and re-energise - the kind of conversation that’s hard to find anywhere else.
“My wish is that CEO Connect™ unlocks new opportunities and possibilities that emerge from collective sharing, learning and support.”
Louise Gibson, CEO Connect™ Founder, Host & Facilitator
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Every session, by design.
Two hour events
Several times a year, in person in Perth.
A conversation-starter
Topic and supporting resource (a short article or podcast) shared ahead of each session.
New connections
A sense of community with peers who ‘get it’.
A confidential space
To share challenges, insights and ideas under Chatham House Rules.
Action-oriented conversation
Facilitation and coaching from Louise.
Renewed inspiration
Clarity and direction to take back into your role and organisation.
This isn’t surface-level networking. It’s not a talking shop.
It’s a small, intentional group of CEOs willing to show up honestly, think deeply, and support each other through what leading really takes.
In their words
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"CEO Connect is a space where I feel understood. It’s not about surface-level networking - it’s honest conversations, shared experience, and support from people who truly get it. A rare kind of connection that helps me lead with more clarity and resilience."
Debbie Childs CEO, HelpingMinds
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"This is a small, intimate group - and that’s what makes it so valuable. There’s no sense of competition; everyone genuinely wants to share ideas and support one another. I never feel the need to perform or present a polished version of myself. I can just show up as I am. Louise has cultivated a space where participants can genuinely exhale. The value isn’t just in the moment - the insights continue to surface and help me navigate challenges with more clarity and confidence."
CEO Connect Member
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"CEO Connect is now an ‘essential’ in my calendar - critical to both my development and sustainability as a CEO. As a facilitator and host, Louise is thoughtful, deliberate, encouraging and absolutely committed to our group."
David Larmour CEO, Dale Cottages
HOW TO JOIN
By invitation - and here’s why.
CEO Connect is a small, intentional community. To protect the experience for existing members, Louise meets with every prospective guest before extending an invitation.
It’s a chance to connect, share more about what to expect, and answer any questions - so everyone joining can contribute and benefit fully.
Explore joining CEO Connect™.
If you’d like to explore joining, reach out for a conversation with Louise.