Laura Thain - Podcast Details

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The Contagious Leader ᵀᴹ PodcastWhat You Need to Know About Adrenal Fatigue and Burnout with Functional Nutritionist Shelley Gawith🎧 Episode Summary:In this episode of The Contagious Leader, I’m joined by top functional nutritionist Shelley Gawith, for an eye-opening conversation about adrenal health, burnout, and how we can better support our bodies to lead and live well.Shelley shares her personal story of being brought to her knees by corporate burnout — and what it took to heal from the inside out. We talk about what adrenal fatigue really is (and what it’s not), the misunderstood role of cortisol, and the subtle signs women often ignore until they hit a wall.This conv...2025-08-0239 min

The Contagious Leader ᵀᴹ PodcastHow Body Image Shapes Women’s Career Confidence with Body Confidence Coach Mel Jean RoddaIn this honest and empowering episode of The Contagious Leader, I sit down with Mel Jean Rodda — a confidence and body image coach whose work centers around being Courageous, Curvy, and Confident.Mel shares her deeply personal story of moving from shame to self-celebration — and how that transformation became the foundation of the work she now does with women around the world.We explore how body image, confidence, and leadership intersect — and the quiet, everyday courage it takes to show up in a world that often tells women they need to shrink to belong.Toge...2025-06-2045 min

The Contagious Leader ᵀᴹ PodcastThe Working Mum Juggle: Balancing Motherhood & CareersIn this episode of The Contagious Leader, I sit down with the brilliant and grounded Philippa Sutherland — a woman whose leadership journey has been shaped not just by her career, but by her experience as a mother, a founder, and a community-builder.Philippa is the founder of WellSpirit, NZ's #1 Career Network for Mums, a movement born from her own lived experience navigating the complex intersection of motherhood, identity, and purpose. Through her story, we dive into what leadership looks like when you're holding so much — a business, a baby, a sense of self you're trying not to lose...2025-06-0641 min

The Contagious Leader ᵀᴹ PodcastImposter Syndrome in High Achieving Women Who ‘Have It All Together''🎧 Episode Summary:In this heartfelt episode of The Contagious Leader, Laura Thain sits down with her friend and powerhouse entrepreneur, Laura Stevens — a business owner, volunteer firefighter & surf life saver, and the founder of Bounce Down, a swimwear brand designed for active women with larger busts.From the outside, Laura Stevens is the picture of confidence — bold ventures, brave roles, and big ideas. But behind the scenes, she reveals a very different reality: a daily battle with imposter syndrome, fear of failure, and questioning her moves.Together, the two Lauras explore...2025-05-2353 min

The Contagious Leader ᵀᴹ PodcastWhy she walked away from leadership with Elle ThorneElle Thorne had the title, the impact, and the external success — but it came at a cost. In this honest and powerful conversation, Elle shares why she chose to step away from a traditional leadership role after it pushed her personal wellbeing too far and how that decision led her to redefine what leadership truly means. Together with Laura, she explores the role of self-compassion, the importance of asking for support, and the unexpected strength in choosing your wellbeing over expectations. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to keep...2025-05-1646 min

The Contagious Leader ᵀᴹ PodcastHow to Get Your Work Mojo Back When You Feel Like QuittingDon't quit your job just yet.... !! Ever have one of those days (or weeks) where you wonder if quitting your job would be easier than dragging yourself through one more meeting?Where did your mojo go that you once had oodles of?!Whether you're feeling totally over it, stuck in a rut, or just lacking that usual spark, in this episode of The Contagious Leader Podcast, I’m sharing 3 simple and practical ways to reignite your motivation and get your work mojo back — no dram...2025-03-1815 min

The Contagious Leader ᵀᴹ PodcastWhy Imposter Syndrome Is Your Secret SuperpowerWhat if Imposter Syndrome was your secret superpower?If you've ever had that nagging voice in your head whisper, ''Who do you think you are doing this job?'' Or the fear that any minute now, someone’s going to realise you’re not as good as they think...That’s imposter syndrome, and if you’ve felt it—you’re not alone.But what if I told you that feeling like a fraud could actually be your greatest advantage?In this episode, I’m flipping the script on imposter syndr...2025-03-1120 min

The Contagious Leader ᵀᴹ PodcastWhy Executive Presence Isn't The Answer To Your Boardroom ImpactExecutive Presence Is Not The Answer To Your Boardroom Impact⚠️Have you ever been advised that you need to work on your Executive Presence?Do you look at how your boss holds a room and think 'if only I could do that!'?Almost every leader I work with has been told to, or personally wants to, work on 'building their Executive Presence' to some degreeAnd when I ask them what they mean by it....there is always a pa...2025-03-0423 min

The Contagious Leader ᵀᴹ PodcastWhat Learning Reiki Taught Me About LeadershipWhat Learning Reiki Taught Me About Leadership𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗴𝗼 𝗜 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗸𝗶I'd had sessions with practioners and loved the experience so much that I wanted to learn how to do it myselfSo off I went to sign up to learn howA full weekend affair; all day Saturday and all day Sunday to learn the techniquesI loved it. 🙏Not everyone's thing I know, that's ok! 😉But in conversation with a client last week who was struggling with tensions between her and a team member, I was reminded about a critical lesson that learning Reiki that weekend taught me about how I ledAnd so if you've ever struggled with team relationships, team dynamics and performance, then I'm...2025-02-2522 min

The Contagious Leader ᵀᴹ PodcastHow To Achieve More Success By Working LessHow To Achieve More Success By Working Less Do you feel like you're working all the hours under the sun to get your job done?Do you feel like you can't take a break as there's too many deadlines looming?Is your Gym membership going to waste as you simply don't have the time? 😩If you're a driven leader who wants to succeed and make a positive impact then this is a very common story.The more work you do, the more you'll accomplish, right?Those other areas of life can wait a little longer. 🤷‍♀️I spent over 10 years of my career...2025-02-1836 min

The Contagious Leader ᵀᴹ PodcastThe #1 Mistake Women Leaders Make In New Roles (and how to avoid it!)Have your taken on a new leadership role or remit of late? Maybe your first time leading? Or maybe you've taken on a new team? If you have, I would be willing to bet that you've had moments of doubt. Moments where you've second guessed yourself, or stayed quiet for longer than you may have normally. This is far from exclusive to women...But, I see it most commonly and consistently in the women that I work with. And there is one most consistent mistake that I s...2025-02-1120 min

The Contagious Leader ᵀᴹ PodcastHow To Control Your Inner PerfectionistHello, my fellow Perfectionist... In this solo episode, we’re tackling a topic that so many high-achievers struggle with—perfectionism. If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to make something perfect before putting it out into the world, this episode is for you! I’ll be sharing my own experience with perfectionism (because let’s be real—it’s still there, just better managed!) and the key strategies that have helped me stop perfectionism from holding me back. We’ll discuss: How redefining ‘perfect’ can help you get more done, faster.2025-02-0423 min

The Contagious Leader ᵀᴹ PodcastStop Self-Doubt from Sabotaging Your SuccessIs self-doubt holding you back? You're SO far from alone—but it doesn't have to stay that way. In this episode, we’ll dive into three seriously simple yet super powerful tricks to overcome self-doubt and start showing up with confidence. Whether you’re hesitating to speak up, doubting your abilities in a new role, or second-guessing your goals, this episode will help you silence the noise and take action. Tune in to discover how to take back control and unlock the confidence you and your team deserve! ...2025-01-2832 min

The Contagious Leader ᵀᴹ PodcastWork Life Balance: Are You The Problem Or Your Job?Who doesn't want more work life balance, especially as a busy leader juggling it ALL in life - work, kids, fitness, cleaning, life admin....!? In this solo episode I help you identify what's really causing your lack of balance, sharing the signs to be watching out for that may indicate the problem is down to your job or company and the signs that may indicate YOU are in fact contributing to your own lack of balance....and therefore what you can start to do about it. Are you actually the real problem...2025-01-2141 min

The Contagious Leader ᵀᴹ PodcastNew Year Goal Setting Simplified: Scrap The List & Do This ONE Thing InsteadTis the season for New Years Resolutions and Goal setting, new habits that will last.....well that won't last....! Rather than getting bogged down by a long list of new To Do's and routines and structures that for any busy person, let alone a busy leader just won't survive, trade instead for the ONE question you can ask yourself to change your game, the way you show up, and the year that you have. Keeping it simple so you can maximise your chance of sustainable success. A-men to that.... CONNECT WITH...2025-01-1320 min

The Contagious Leader ᵀᴹ PodcastWhat Does It Mean To Be A Contagious Leader & Is Your Leadership Worth Catching?Join me for this solo episode where I unpack; What does it mean to be a Contagious Leader? Why is it your RESPONSIBILITY as a leader to be Contagious? And what are the key elements that you need to think about in order to ensure your leadership impact is such that has you standing out as a leader everyone loves to work for? Expect fresh perspectives to ignite your drive to be the best leader you can be....let's go... ...2025-01-1225 min

The Contagious Leader ᵀᴹ PodcastWelcome To The Contagious Leader PodcastYour introduction to the who, what, how and the when of The Contagious Leader Podcast 2025-01-1004 min

Bounce Out Of BedIt's more than just a job - reframing how you look at the work you doWhat do you think when you hear the words work/life balance? When you work most of your life, how can they be separate. When is a job, not just a job. Dial in to this ep where Laura and I talk all things about when a job, isn't just a job. What that actually means and how you can find success in a job you love. Laura shares her story of transformation from being in a long-term corporate role, to becoming a career and leadership coach. What stopped her and what pushed her, topped with some great advice that you...2023-09-1855 min

Create a Purposeful, Abundant Business.Thinking of leaving your job to start a business? Laura Thain talks to us about her journey and experience as a career coach.Laura (Thain) is the Founder of Optimise Talent Coaching, a business she launched after leaving her 17-year corporate career in recruitment where she had committed every ounce of herself to achieving success. Passionate about all thing's health and wellbeing, she now uses her Career Evolution Coaching programs to help high achievers build a career they love without sacrificing the life they want to live, so they can feel truly fulfilled. Join us as we talk through all things starting a business, taking stock of current roles and what happens next. 2023-06-1535 min

Health Matters with Laura KopecThe Uncomfortable Topic of VaccinesJoin Laura Kopec as she interviews Dr Steven Thain on the uncomfortable topic of vaccines and the importance of making informed choices around this delicate subject. The following information is for educational purposes and informational purposes only and not a substitute for medical advice or a medical diagnosis. Any changes to your diet and lifestyle should be discussed with a practitioner.2020-07-0535 min

Mere RhetoricHabermas and the Public Sphere (NEW and IMPROVED)abermas and public sphere theory Welcome to Mere Rhetoric, a podcast for beginners and insiders about the ideas, people and movemnts who have shaped rhetorical history. special thanks to the rhetoric society of america student chatper at the university of texas at Austin. I’m Mary Hedengren and today I’m joined by Laura Thain. Have you spent much time thinking about coffee? If you’re a grad student, the answer is probably yes, but really do you spend much time thinking about what coffee did, especially coffee shops, especially in Europe? Coffee houses w...2016-09-2511 min

Mere RhetoricHabermas and The Public Sphere (NEW AND IMPROVED)Habermas and public sphere theory Welcome to Mere Rhetoric, a podcast for beginners and insiders about the ideas, people and movemnts who have shaped rhetorical history. special thanks to the rhetoric society of america student chatper at the university of texas at Austin. I’m Mary Hedengren and today I’m joined by Laura Thain. Have you spent much time thinking about coffee? If you’re a grad student, the answer is probably yes, but really do you spend much time thinking about what coffee did, especially coffee shops, especially in Europe? Coffee houses w...2016-09-1400 min