The Leadership Edge
A 2.5 hour group workshop powered by The Why of You by PRINT® for women leaders stepping into higher stakes roles who are ready to discover what levers to pull to lead at their best, so they back themselves to be themselves and build a high-performance culture others aspire to lead one day
Trusted by leaders across industries and global brands for >20 years…
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You’ve identified them. Now give them what they need to stay and thrive.
You have women in your organisation who are exceptional. Capable, driven, trusted, and now being asked for more.
More scope. More visibility. More responsibility. Higher stakes.
And quietly, some of them are struggling to keep up with the version of themselves you need them to become, not because they lack the ability, but because nobody has shown them how to lead at this level in a way that's sustainable, confident, and authentically theirs so they can truly thrive.
Research consistently shows that women leave leadership roles not due to lack of capability but due to lack of support at critical inflection points.
The pressure builds. The self-doubt compounds. The weekend work creeps in. And eventually, your best women either plateau, burn out, or walk out - taking their potential with them and leaving those left behind with no role models to aspire to.
The Leadership Edge is how you strengthen your leadership performance and pipeline
A targeted, high-impact investment in the women you've already identified as your future, before the cost of under-supporting them is felt across your entire business.
You’ll know the difference when you hear it…
From "I feel like I'm always one step behind" — to knowing exactly what she needs to lead at her best.
From "I second-guess decisions I know I'm capable of making" — to backing herself with clarity and conviction.
From "I spend my weekends picking up the pieces" — to a team that's empowered to deliver without her carrying it all.
From "I don't want to show weakness so I just carry it" — to understanding her triggers before they take over.
From "I know I look like I’m performing but on the inside I’m running on empty" — to leading in a way that's effective, enjoyable and entirely her own.
From "I wonder if I'm actually cut out for this level" — to walking out of the room knowing without question that she is.
Not a new version of herself but the most confident, effective version of who she already is.
Unlocking potential doesn't just lift her performance, it's contagious to everyone around her
What Is The Leadership Edge?
The Leadership Edge is a 2.5 hour group workshop experience designed specifically for women identified as high-potential leaders stepping into greater responsibility within your organisation.
Powered by The Why of You by PRINT® survey, it gives each participant a science-backed understanding of what drives her behavior, what triggers her under pressure, and exactly what levers to pull to perform at her peak without burning out or contorting who she is.
This is not a generic leadership training. There are no one-size-fits-all frameworks or checklists. This is a deeply personal, practically focused experience that meets each woman where she is, and gives her the self-awareness to lead from a place of clarity, confidence, and conviction so she puts here best foot forward every time.
The result for your organisation? Women who lead more effectively to deliver stronger performance, stay longer, and become the kind of leaders others in your business aspire to become so you’ve got a leadership pipeline that allows you to sleep easy at night.
What Participants Walk Away With?
✅Crystal clarity on how she's wired to lead — her unconscious motivators, her triggers under pressure, and the behaviours that show up when she's at her best versus when she's running on empty
✅The confidence that her natural way of leading is her greatest asset — not something to manage or hide, but something to leverage
✅Practical strategies to spend more time in Best Self, and recognise the early signs before Shadow Self takes over
✅A new lens on her team — understanding what drives and triggers those around her so she can communicate, delegate, and lead with far less friction
✅One concrete relationship or dynamic she'll approach differently starting Monday — to turn insight into action immediately
✅A personal Best Self action plan she owns and can continue to build on beyond the room
✅The feeling of being invested in — seen, valued, and developed by an organisation that believes in her potential
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''Laura's introduction and successful roll out of the PRINT Strategies & Tools for the leaders within our business was incredibly insightful, and allowed us to better understand our core motivators and drivers and how we can operate as our best self, whilst also being better leaders to those around us. I would confidently recommend Laura to anybody looking for an Executive Coach''
Jarrad J, Director, Professional Services
What’s Included?
✅’PRINT The Why Of You’ Assessment For Each Participant
Includes:
Unique Unconscious Motivators
Best Self and Shadow Self behaviors
Individual Triggers Report
Role Alignment Report
Completed by each participant before the workshop. A 10-15 minute statistically validated online survey that reveals the unconscious motivators driving her behaviour, her Best Self and Shadow Self patterns, her individual triggers, and her role alignment. She arrives already knowing herself. The workshop makes that knowledge useful so they can clearly understand what drives their behaviour, what fulfils them, and how they can lead in a way that’s authentic, energising, and sustainable
✅2.5 Hour Interactive In-person Workshop for up to 15 people
A facilitated group experience at your office site (or online if necessary) that includes:
Group debrief on PRINT theory and its leadership applications
Individual reflection + insight exercises
Guided breakout conversations and peer coaching
Group-level sharing and collaborative culture-building
So they not only gain self-awareness, but learn how to better communicate, collaborate, and influence those around them
✅The Leadership Edge Workbook
A digital companion resource used during the session and leveraged beyond it, including:
Triggers & Strategies Planner
Best Self Activation Map
Communication Style Snapshot
Stakeholder Influencing Tool
Post-session Commitments for the week ahead
So participants walk away with tangible strategies, insights, and actions they can put into action immediately and refer back to for years to come
Optional Add-On’s
➕1:1 PRINT debriefs with individual team members or key leaders
➕Follow-up “Embedding PRINT®” sessions to deepen and sustain impact across the team
➕Ongoing 1-1 or Group leadership coaching pathways, including The Apex - a 6-12 month inner circle and soundboard for women leaders who want to continue this coaching work at depth
Enquire now for availability, group pricing and next steps
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''Working with Laura as my performance coach has been an incredibly valuable experience. Throughout our sessions, we explored a range of challenges, and she consistently guided me through the underlying thought processes with clarity, patience, and insight. Laura has a remarkable ability to ask the right questions, challenge assumptions, and help uncover practical, sustainable approaches to complex situations. What I appreciated most was how she equipped me with skills I can continue to apply long after our coaching sessions. Her support has strengthened my confidence in navigating similar scenarios in the future and has contributed meaningfully to the high‑performance culture we strive to uphold. I’m genuinely grateful for her guidance and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to grow both personally and professionally.''
Siobhan W, Head of Mortgages
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'' I had the pleasure of working with Laura during a pivotal transition into a new role. Her coaching helped me clarify my strategic intent and gain a stronger sense of direction and confidence. Laura has a remarkable ability to ask the right questions, challenge assumptions, and guide thinking in a way that’s both supportive and thought-provoking. I’m incredibly grateful for her insight and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to grow in their leadership or navigate career shifts with purpose.''
Gemma K, Head Of Coles Local
The Natural Next Step?
For those who want to go deeper
For many women, The Leadership Edge is the moment something shifts. They understand themselves differently. They lead with more confidence. And they want more because leadership starts to feel enjoyable.
The Apex is where that journey continues
A 6-12 month inner circle and executive coaching program for women leaders stepping into higher-stakes roles — combining monthly group coaching, a private peer community, and ongoing access to expert mentorship so they're never navigating this chapter alone and are consistently evolving to perform at their best.
Many organisations fund The Apex for their highest-potential women as the natural next step after The Leadership Edge — creating a leadership development pathway that compounds in impact over time.
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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
Hi, I’m Laura Thain, Executive Coach & Facilitator
Everything I do is grounded in The Contagious Leader Effect — the belief that when leaders are fulfilled and aligned, their impact becomes contagious.
After nearly two decades working with leaders globally — and spending 17 years in the commercial world climbing to leadership myself — I've seen one thing hold true above all else: the most effective leaders are the ones who know who they are, and lead from that place.
I've coached hundreds of women leaders through the exact pressure points The Leadership Edge addresses. The self-doubt that doesn't match the track record. The performance that costs too much. The quiet wondering whether leadership has to feel this hard.
It doesn't. And The Leadership Edge is where that changes.
My work blends commercial understanding with deep human insight — helping leaders build the clarity, confidence, capacity, and connection they need to lead well and live well at the same time.
Powered by PRINT®: A World Leading Self-Awareness Tool
You and your team 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 your team.
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.
PRINT Survey can be used for individual self-awareness or across a whole team and organisation to drive positive team cohesion and changes. PRINT Workshops for team work beautifully to build understanding on each others perspective, build trust, reduce turnover and drive engagement and performance.
