Building High-Performing Teams And The Leaders That Make Them
From signature workshops to bespoke leadership programs — that strengthen your pipeline, improve retention, and make high performance the norm across your entire organisation
Most organisations invest in their people. Fewer invest in the conditions that make those people perform.
A training day creates awareness. But awareness without ongoing development, real conversation and practical application fades fast. What your leaders and teams actually need is a shift, in how they communicate, how they trust each other, how they show up under pressure, and how they see leadership itself.
That's what we build here.
How We Work Together
Three ways in — a signature workshop ready to deliver immediate impact, a bespoke program built entirely around your organisation's specific needs, or a keynote that sparks real conversation at your next event. All grounded in Contagious Leadership™ and designed to create lasting change, not just a good day out."
A high-impact 3-hour workshop powered by PRINT® — the statistically validated tool that transforms how your team understands themselves and each other. Less conflict, more trust, stronger collaboration and a ripple of high performance that spreads well beyond the room. For groups of up to 15. From $750 per person
Some visions need more than a workshop. We design bespoke leadership programs around your specific people, culture and goals — whether it's team alignment, communication, navigating change, leadership development for aspiring or established leaders, or something entirely specific to your business. Let's talk about your goals.
Available for leadership conferences, team days, and corporate events. Laura brings the Contagious Leadership™ philosophy to life in a room — practical, energising and designed to spark real conversation long after the event ends. Topics drawn from 20 years of working with leaders globally, tailored to your audience and your moment.
Trusted by leaders across industries and global brands for 20+ years…
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‘‘I really appreciated Laura and the vulnerability she showed to the group to drive the safe, inclusive space, really practicing the course content right in front of us’’
Hi, I’m Laura Thain…
At my core, I’m motivated to help people love what they do for work by helping them do it well. Everything I do is grounded in the Contagious Leader Effect: when leaders are fulfilled and aligned, sustainable performance is unlocked and their impact becomes contagious.
🟦Executive Coach & Facilitator
🟦ICF Certified Coach
🟦PRINT Certified Coach
🟦Host of The Contagious Leader Podcast
🟦20 years consulting with leaders and organisations globally
🟦An optimist but a realist
🟦Light-hearted and grounded in approach
🟦Consistently rated for expert listening and fostering trust & comfort, fast
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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.''
Jasmin C, Marketing Manager
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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
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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.''
Joel M, Principal Mining
Powered byPRINT®
You and your team get eye-opening personal insights as we leverage the power of PRINT® in our solutions.
Much of our work is powered by PRINT® — a statistically validated tool that reveals the unconscious motivators driving how people lead, communicate and perform.
In a team context it's transformational. What looks like conflict is usually misalignment. What feels like disengagement is often someone operating outside their strengths. PRINT® surfaces all of it — fast.
Used across individual coaching, team workshops and leadership programs.
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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
