Creating High-Performing Leaders Others Aspire To Be And Cultures People Don't Want To Leave
Your organisation has capable, hardworking leaders. But capable isn't always the same as effective, and the gap between the two is slowly costing you.
In retention. In performance. In the leaders who are working harder than they should be to deliver results that should come easier. And in the people watching them, deciding whether leadership is a path worth taking.
That’s the work we do.
Trusted by leaders across industries and global brands for >20 years…
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What 20 years of working with leaders across the globe has shown me is this
The leaders who perform best aren't the ones who do more. They're the ones who've stopped working against themselves.
When a leader shifts, how they think, how they relate, how they show up - everything around them shifts too.
Results improve without the cost. Teams lift. Culture changes. And THEN leadership looks like something worth aspiring to.
That's the ripple effect.
That's Contagious Leadership™
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“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
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''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
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“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!''
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'' I had such a wonderful experience. I am so grateful I chose Laura to be my leadership coach. Laura was insightful, supportive, kind and gave me the right support and guidance I needed to evolve my leadership skills. She had a great set of leadership tools for me and articulated them in a way that was easy to understand and put into practice. I felt comfortable in Laura’s presence and I always looked forward to our sessions.''
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''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.''
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''I recently worked with Laura over a period of eight months and can highly recommend her as a coach who is personable and easy to talk to. She creates a safe space for sharing, actively listens and asks thought provoking questions. I’d recommend her to those seeking professional and personal growth and navigating career next steps. Working with Laura helped me to better understand my values and motivators, and implementing her practical actionable advice has been influential in helping me take the next step in my career.''
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Hi, I’m Laura Thain, Executive Coach & Facilitator
Everything I do is grounded in the belief that when the right things shift in a leader, everyone around them feels it. Results improve. Teams lift. Cultures change. That's Contagious Leadership™.
I work with organisations to create high-performing leaders others aspire to be and cultures people don't want to leave. And with the leaders inside them — to make leadership feel less like pressure and more like purpose.
After >20 years working with leaders globally, I've seen one thing hold true: the leaders who create the most impact aren't the ones working hardest. They're the ones who've learned to lead from their strengths, stopped working against themselves, and made their unique way of leading their greatest advantage.
My work blends decades of senior leadership experience with deep commercial and human insight to help leaders build the clarity, capacity, confidence and connection they need to thrive in their role and love the impact they create.
When Leadership Becomes Contagious…
Something shifts when leaders truly lead well.
They stop burning out, or walking out, because leadership feels sustainable, not punishing. They perform better, enjoy it more, and that energy spreads. The people around them notice. Teams lift. Standards rise.
And others watch and think — I want to do that one day.
Leadership stops being something people are pressured into and starts being something they actively aspire to. Your best people stay. Your pipeline fills itself. Your culture becomes enticing.
That's what happens when one leader shifts, imagine if it was your whole leadership team?
That's Contagious Leadership™
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