Laura Coad stories

Laura Coad writes about the structural barriers that hold women back in technology and challenges the comfortable myths that surround diversity efforts. Rather than accepting conventional fixes, she examines why well-intentioned initiatives like mentoring often fail to move the needle on leadership representation.

By focusing on sponsorship—where influential leaders actively back and advocate for women’s advancement—Laura offers a sharper, more pragmatic lens on how real change happens inside organisations. Readers interested in gender equity, leadership pipelines and practical inclusion strategies will find her work a compelling guide to what actually works, why, and how to push for more accountable action.