Laura Baxter

Voice. Impact. Presence. – Leadership with Charisma and Depth

Laura Baxter is an American opera singer, director, performance coach, and speaker – and she lives what she teaches: charismatic presence. For over 30 years, she has explored the power of voice, body language, and stage presence – in the arts, business, and leadership. Her talks uniquely combine music, emotion, and leadership. She shows what we can learn from a "diva" – namely, self-leadership, expressiveness, and impact.

International Speaker & Trainer with Stage and Leadership Expertise

As a TEDx speaker and host of the LeaderAbende®, Laura Baxter combines musical performance with business content. In 14 countries across four continents, she has inspired audiences with her keynotes on leadership, communication, and personal impact. Her trademark: making voice, presence, and personality tangible as central success factors in everyday leadership – with sensitivity, depth, and artistic inspiration.

Stage Professional and University Lecturer with International Recognition

As a long-time lecturer at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen and former faculty member at the renowned Duke University (USA), Laura Baxter combines academic grounding with real stage practice. Over 30 directing credits in musical theater, the Louis Sudler Award for the Arts, and the Leadership Award in Dubai highlight her excellence. As the author of "Dealing with Divas," she provides well-founded and humorous impulses for dealing with challenging personalities.

Why Laura Baxter Will Enrich Your Event

• Leadership meets stagecraft: Presence, communication & charisma for leaders
• Music as a method: Emotional learning with depth and lasting impact
• International & inspiring: Experience from four continents & top universities
• Voice, impact, personality: Key competencies for business success
• Keynotes with experiential character: Unique, interactive, and sustainably effective

Laura Baxter inspires – with voice, knowledge, and impact. Book a keynote that inspires, moves, and connects – for leaders, teams, and companies who want to grow through presence and personality.