Be the respected leader everyone loves to work for
I’m Laura Thain, a Leadership Coach helping women leaders stand out as authentic, high-performing, and wellbeing-focused role models that everyone loves to work for
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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!''
Alyssia T, General Manager
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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
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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
Does This Sound familiar..?
Others see you as…
..a high achiever with high expectations who cares about your results and reputation. But no matter how much you achieve, it’s never enough for you
..highly competent, confident and successful. But on the inside you compare yourself to others, secretly second guess yourself & scrutinise your work
..someone who never drops the ball and delivers everything. But you struggle to switch off and aren’t sure how you’re going to keep up without burning out
You’re feeling the pressure of leadership but it’s not leadership that’s the problem.
The real problem is that you're trying to prove yourself instead of owning YOUR unique power as a leader
Work with me
and you’ll leave no stone unturned to become the best leader you can be without burning out or missing out on life
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
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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.''
Kass N, Group Manager
Your leadership is contagious to those around you so what if;
Instead of always running late for the gym and saying no to dinner with the girls you had the diary freedom to leave on time, and be physically and mentally present for the people and hobbies that fill your cup
Instead of picking up the pieces when your team isn’t delivering, you delegate with confidence trusting everything’s under control and they’re driving the high performance you want to be known for
Instead of banging heads with your stakeholders you had trusting working relationships that enable you to speak freely, take the pressure off and sleep at night knowing you’ve got each others back
Instead of comparing yourself to others and doubting your decisions and place at the table, you had the confidence to back yourself to lead your way, free from the need to hold back, prove yourself or pretend to be someone you’re not
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?
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, 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 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 be the leader everyone loves to work for 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
Follow The Contagious Leaderᵀᴹ Podcast
YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO BE YOUR BEST
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.
And you can absolutely be that leader if you give yourself permission to thrive and enjoy the leadership ride - today, because there’s never a ‘right time’ to start (that’s self-sabotage talking!)
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''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
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 :)
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“I was able to walk away with so many golden nuggets of goodness.''
Meerah Tauqir
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.
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''Laura helped me reach conclusions about my career path.''
Lory Costa
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.
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“Laura is very professional and talented at what she does.''
Gemma Kelly
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.
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“The questions she asked hit the point”
Chanel Zhang
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.
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''I really appreciated the honest and useful advice and tools to use and refine my current work outlook.''
David Frayne
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'.
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''With the amount of time you spend at work, why wouldn't you get guidance from a professional?''
N W
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.
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''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
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.
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