The Leadership Edge
A 2.5 hour group workshop powered by The Why of You by PRINT® designed to help women leaders stepping into higher stakes roles understand exactly how they’re wired to lead at their best, and ignite a high-performance culture others aspire to lead one day
Trusted by leaders across industries and global brands for >20 years…
You’ve identified them. Now arm them with what they need to excel.
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 expectations — their own included — that come with stepping into this level.
You already know they have the potential - but leading at this level demands a different version of leadership than anything they've navigated before, and finding their footing in it takes self-awareness, clarity on how they're wired to lead, and the confidence to back themselves when the stakes are highest.
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 the performance and pipeline of your best women leaders - because you'll never build a culture where women aspire to lead if the ones already there aren't thriving in it
Leveraging her full potential doesn't just lift her performance, it's contagious to everyone around her…
From a leader her team quietly works around — to one they actively choose to follow
From weekends spent picking up the pieces — to a team empowered to deliver without her carrying it all
From performing on the outside while running on empty inside — to leading in a way that's effective, enjoyable and entirely her own
From second-guessing decisions she's more than capable of making — to backing herself with clarity and conviction in her message
From wondering if she's cut out for this level — to becoming the leader others in your business aspire to be one day
You unlock the most confident, effective version of the leader you've already invested in — and the role model your next generation of leaders will aspire to become
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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
What Is The Leadership Edge?
The Leadership Edge is a 2.5 hour group workshop 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.
Every element is built around her — not a one-size-fits-all framework, not a checklist, but a deeply personal, practically focused experience that meets each woman exactly where she is. So she walks into every room as her best self — clear on who she is, grounded in how she leads, and ready to make her mark.
The result for your organisation?
Women who lead more effectively, stay longer, and become the kind of leaders others in your business aspire to follow — leaving you with a leadership pipeline that fills itself.
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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 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 performing at her peak — and recognise the early warning signs before pressure 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
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. So she arrives at the workshop already knowing herself — and ready to use that knowledge to lead her team more effectively from day one.
✅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 she doesn't just gain self-awareness — she leaves knowing exactly how to communicate, collaborate and influence the people around her to drive stronger outcomes.
✅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 she can act on her insights immediately — and the shift in how she leads continues to compound long after the workshop ends.
Deepen The Impact
➕Individual 1:1 PRINT® Debrief Sessions - an optional private debrief for each participant to bring their PRINT® results to life before the workshop for deeper readiness, or after to embed and extend their insights further
➕Follow-up Embedding Sessions — to deepen and sustain the impact of PRINT® insights across the team over time
➕Ongoing Leadership Coaching — including The Apex, a 6-12 month inner circle for women leaders ready to go deeper
Enquire now for availability, group pricing and next steps
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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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''When I transitioned to a new work environment, having Laura to talk things through and explore ideas gave me the confidence to navigate challenges and move forward more effectively. Laura’s coaching strikes a good balance between encouragement and challenge. She gently pushed me to step outside my comfort zone while staying true to my values and goals. Her guidance has been a big help in building clarity and focus.'
Amanda N, Manager Mining
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 the higher the stakes get, the more equipped and confident they become.
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.
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.
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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
Eye-opening personal insights as we leverage the power of PRINT®: a World leading Self-Awareness tool
PRINT® is a statistically validated self-awareness tool used by organisations and leaders globally — built on decades of behavioural research into the unconscious motivators that drive how people think, act, communicate and perform.
Unlike personality tools that describe who you are, PRINT® reveals why you do what you do — unlocking the deepest drivers of behaviour so leaders can spend more time in Best Self, manage their triggers under pressure, and bring out the best in those around them.
The result is a shared language across your team that makes collaboration easier, communication clearer, and leadership more sustainable for everyone.
