Lead confidently. Leave your mark. Live fulfilled
I’m Laura Thain, an Executive Coach helping women leaders back themselves to lead authentically, leave a unique legacy they’re proud of and live a life of daily fulfilment
You’ve achieved a lot— and now you’re ready for more
Not just more success — but deeper meaning, lasting impact, and a life that truly reflects who you are
You want to create a legacy that reflects your true value, shapes future generations and leaves you deeply fulfilled in work and out
You’re in the right place
-
![]()
“I have been working with Laura over the past 12 months as I navigate the next steps in my career. Laura has been fantastic to work with and is flexible and generous with her time. One thing I have really enjoyed about working with Laura is her ability to listen, and I mean really listen to actually hear what I am saying. She is also fantastic and working through solutions with me. If you are looking for a coach to work with on moving through different stages of your career, I would thoroughly recommend Laura!''
Alyssia T, General Manager, Perth, WA
-
![]()
''I recommend Laura for her personable and authentic approach which helps individuals recognise their patterns and develop more conscious behaviors and deliberate actions. She creates a safe space for reflection and helps you to apply your insights to take meaningful steps forward in your career. Thank you, Laura!''
Amy G, Manager Strategy, Perth, WA
-
![]()
“I have had the pleasure of working with Laura Thain, and I cannot recommend her enough for anyone seeking transformational growth in their personal and professional life. Laura is an exceptional executive coach who combines deep insight with practical strategies. Her ability to ask thought-provoking questions, actively listen, and tailor her approach to individual needs sets her apart. What truly stands out about Laura is her authenticity and dedication. She creates a safe, judgment-free space that fosters trust and encourages growth. Her guidance is not just theoretical—it's actionable.”
Mark L, GM Finance, Perth, WA
You're seen as the high-achiever who never drops the ball — credible, confident, composed
But behind the scenes…
You question your seat at the table and carry a quiet feeling that something’s missing
You hold back parts of who you really are, fearing it could cost you the reputation you’ve built
You know that the relationships and passions that truly fuel you are left running on empty
And while you know you’ve achieved a lot — the success alone doesn’t cut it anymore, you feel a void, a misalignment to who you really are
THE TRUTH IS…
You've spent so long proving yourself that you’ve lost connection with your unique power as a leader
They key to your next level of leadership and fulfilment isn’t about changing roles or doing more..
It’s about leading from full alignment with who you truly are, backing yourself fully, running your own race, and leaving a legacy that’s uniquely yours
Work with me for Executive Coaching in Perth
Where leadership isn’t just about what you achieve — it’s about becoming a Contagious Leader: the one whose authenticity, impact, and legacy inspire everyone around them
The home for women leaders ready to amplify their confidence, reputation & impact with 12 months of transformational coaching, mentorship & sisterhood community
Bespoke 1-1 Executive Leadership Coaching to take your career, confidence, reputation and results to your next level - no matter what that means to you
-
''Laura makes you feel comfortable from the beginning. Laura did a great job in helping me deep dive some areas I wanted to explore in my leadership and to build some suitable strategies to help improve the way I lead. Highly recommend if you want a coach who can really understand what you are needing and guiding you through the self-discovery process.''
Kass N, Group Manager, Perth
How To Nail Your New Leadership Role Without Self-Doubt Or Burnout
A FREE 4-part Private Podcast for women leaders ready to ditch the overwhelm, overthinking and overworking and back themselves to achieve head turning sustainable success in their new role
Being A Contagious Leader Is About
standing out for your contagious authenticity, contagious energy, & contagious confidence that compounds into a massive impact to those around you
self-doubt, perfectionism & imposter syndrome fueling overworking, overthinking & over pleasing, being a thing of the past, inspiring those around you to follow
having a reputation for high performance and wellbeing that proves leadership and life don’t have to compete. Leaving people knocking on your door to work with you
and creating a world where women run their own race and are each other’s strongest allies - no comparison, no tearing each other down
Are You In?
Follow The Contagious Leaderᵀᴹ Podcast
Hi, I’m Laura…
I’ve been where you are and I know how it feels to sit in self-doubt, compare yourself to others who are doing it ‘better’, hold yourself back for fear of getting it wrong and give it your all in order to succeed
I spent many years…
🔹overworking and not delegating to prove I had what it takes
🔹skipping workouts and saying no to socials as I ‘had to work’
🔹holding back in meetings, mentally rehearsing before missing the moment
🔹dreading tense stakeholder conversations and wasting time tiptoeing around feedback
🔹losing sleep worrying about the to do list, and what others thought of me
I was so caught up in proving my worth through my leadership work that I was blind to the fact life was going by fast.
Everything changed when I finally stopped, listened to that nagging voice of ‘‘successful but unfulfilled’’, and hired a coach to figure out what was in my way.
Since then, I’ve helped hundreds do the same. Drawing from 19 years in leadership and career development, I created the Contagious Leader Blueprint—a proven system to help you lead with deep confidence, get results you’re proud of, and build a life you love.
Do you want to learn how?
You’ll realise it’s easy to love your leadership career when you transform your approach…
Step 1
Choose Your Path
Explore the coaching program that suits your needs and desired outcomes. If you can’t decide, book a Success Strategy Call and I’ll personally guide you
Step 2
Apply For A Spot
Complete the application form for your chosen program, leave it with me to review and follow up to confirm your next steps and start details
Step 3
Reap The Rewards
Enjoy the coaching & mentorship ride as you amplify your confidence, reputation, & impact to stand out as the leader everyone loves to work for
YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO LEAD WITH YOUR FULL POTENTIAL
Your team, your organisation and your loved ones are counting on you to show up as your best self, with contagious authenticity, energy, and confidence, that inspires.
Give yourself permission to be THAT leader that stands out, speaks up and leaves a legacy that changes the game for generations to come
-
![Google 5 Star Review]()
''I spent an hour with Laura and it was one of the best hours I've had in a very long time.''
Kissairis M. Muñoz, Brisbane
She helped me hone in on my values, what's important to me in the workplace, and even consider options that I hadn't thought were on the table previously. Her approach is so warm and empathetic, which is so important when you're feeling vulnerable about work & life. Cannot recommend working with her enough! Thank you, Laura :)
-
![]()
“I was able to walk away with so many golden nuggets of goodness.''
Meerah Tauqir, Melbourne
She has such a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Laura was able to get to the bottom of exactly what I had been experiencing in my professional life and offered invaluable advice and tips that I can use straight away. I highly recommend reaching out to Laura for any career coaching. She's truly worth it.
-
![]()
''Laura helped me reach conclusions about my career path.''
Lory Costa, Auckland
I had a fantastic session about my career with Laura. She is an attentive listener who asks excellent questions. She guided me through the process and helped me reach conclusions about my career path.
-
![]()
“Laura is very professional and talented at what she does.''
Gemma Kelly, Perth
I would highly recommend Optimise Talent Coaching. Laura is very professional and talented at what she does. You will be provided with a great customer experience and some insights about yourself that will help you moving forward personally and professionally.
-
![]()
“The questions she asked hit the point”
Chanel Zhang, Melbourne
Laura mentored me and provided excellent career guidance. The questions she asked hit the point and guided me to see the answers that were already within me. Thank you, Laura.
-
![]()
''I really appreciated the honest and useful advice and tools to use and refine my current work outlook.''
David Frayne, Perth
I had the pleasure of working with Laura over the last four months. Laura is very easy to work with and uncovers areas and behaviors that may have influence in your day to day work life. I really appreciated the honest and useful advice and tools to use and refine my current work outlook. I would certainly recommend her to others seeking some professional coaching or those in a role where you feel you need a career 'sense check'.
-
![]()
''With the amount of time you spend at work, why wouldn't you get guidance from a professional?''
N W, Perth
With the amount of time you spend at work, why wouldn't you get guidance from a professional with over a decade in the business?! Laura at Optimise patiently worked with me to provide direction at a critical decision making phase. I would not have made the same decision without her guidance and I couldn't be more grateful for the support. I will be checking regularly on my career journey.
-
![]()
''Laura is very easy to speak with about a whole range of feelings, thoughts, problems - she always makes you feel comfortable to do so.''
Jo M, Sydney
My coaching sessions with Laura have been very helpful and insightful. Even when I felt that I didn’t know what to talk about in the session, she would ask the right questions, or happen to say the right thing that would spark a direction of conversation I realised was an important thing I did want to discuss. Laura is very easy to speak with about a whole range of feelings, thoughts, problems - she always makes you feel comfortable to do so. She listens wonderfully and provides great input.
Check Out The Latest Blog Content
