Hi, I’m Laura Thain, Executive Coach, Facilitator & Host of The Contagious Leader Podcast
Everything I do is grounded in The Contagious Leader Effect — the belief that when leaders are fulfilled and aligned, their impact becomes contagious.
I help leaders and organisations step into their next fulfilling chapter — enjoying leadership and creating cultures people never want to leave.
After nearly two decades working with leaders across global organisations, I’ve seen one truth hold steady:
the most effective, fulfilled, and inspiring leaders are the ones who know who they are — and lead from that place.
Like many of my clients, I’ve experienced the pressure to perform, prove, and keep pushing even when something felt off.
Everything changed when I realised that fulfilment isn’t found in doing more — it’s found in being more yourself.
That insight became the foundation of my work today — helping leaders and teams build the clarity, confidence, capacity, and connection to lead from alignment, not exhaustion.
Through coaching, facilitation, and workshops, I bring a balance of commercial understanding, deep human insight, and a light-hearted approach — helping ambitious people rediscover the energy, purpose, and enjoyment in the work they do.
Because when leaders feel fulfilled and aligned, their impact becomes contagious — and that’s when real change is unleashed.
The Contagious Leader Effect
I believe when leaders back themselves to be themselves, everything changes — confidence grows, performance rises, and fulfilment follows. That’s the heart of what I call The Contagious Leader Effect.
The Contagious Leader Effect is built around four core pillars — the inner foundations of confident, fulfilled, impactful and inspiring leadership.
🌿 Clarity — Get clear on your vision, values, and what success truly means for you.
⚡ Capacity — Build the skill, energy, boundaries, and focus to lead without burnout.
💫 Confidence — Strengthen self-belief, take aligned action, and lead authentically.
🤝 Connection — Deepen relationships, communicate with influence, and foster trust.
When these four align, leaders become more grounded, energised, and effective — and their impact naturally becomes contagious.
That’s what makes leadership enjoyable, sustainable, and deeply real.
Are we a good fit to work together?
The leaders I work with are;
Passionate about their reputation, results and impact
Ready to do commit to being their best self
Growth minded and strive for high performance
Perform best when their wellbeing is cared for
See that they have a responsibility to lead with contagious energy, authenticity, and confidence
Don’t take themselves too seriously, and love to laugh
Sound like you?
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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
What do I bring to your coaching sessions?
19 years experience consulting with leaders globally
14 years personal leadership experience in Global firms navigating the high’s and low’s
An ability to hear what’s not being said and make sense of the ‘mess’
A light-hearted approach (I don’t take myself too seriously!)
International Coach Federation (ICF) Certified Coach
PRINT Certified Coach
You get eye-opening personal insights as we leverage the power of PRINT®
A 10-15 minute statistically validated online survey with the power to change everything for you.
The PRINT® approach, is used to enhance understanding of the way people react and how they relate by explaining the “why” behind their behavior.
Why people act as they do, why they make certain choices, why they are attracted to certain things and why they function better in certain situations than others. These insights are invaluable to ensuring high levels of confidence, motivation and fulfilment.
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''I don't feel trapped anymore by the Catch-22 situation I was in, of needing time & headspace to explore other options while struggling desperately to perform a role I felt overwhelmed in.''
Lionel, Past Client
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''I'm finding this such a valuable process and experience. I really appreciate your guidance and have found the PRINT survey results and the other tools you've provided to be a fantastic framework and to focus my thinking.''
Cara, Past Client
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“Despite being sceptical about coaching I gave it go and have found the time spent with Laura really helpful and useful. I learned a lot about myself and have so much to work on and put in practice.''
Ana, Past Client
