“…One of the top 3 speakers I’ve heard in 15 years…”

“I really enjoyed the program. I found it incredibly insightful and enjoyed the perspective of the other participants in the program.”

"This program was excellent. Some of the tools I learned are helping me greatly throughout the day. I have improved my scope of view towards the people I manage and how to manage them. I would recommend this because it helps guide both new and senior leaders to become better at what they do."

"This program was exactly what I needed with just getting into a management role. I wish I could take this every year to always keep the valuable information top of mind. Where do I begin to describe the best part of the program??? I feel I have become a confident manager who is pushing my employees to take more responsibility and also opening up the lines of communication with them to be the best leader I can to them. I only hope one day when they are asked which manager inspired them most...they think of me. Crucial Conversations was by far my weak area. I learned valuable skills that I hope make these difficult situations easier. I plan to keep the book that had to do with that session handy at all times. I completely recommend this program to anyone. Not only does this help you in your career but also in your personal life. Overall an amazing program. Thank you, Laurie, for such an excellent program."

“I rate this program a 10/10. I have more confidence and a fresh perspective It was really beneficial to learn more about how I operate and also how others operate. I really learned so much and feel more confident after completing the program. I want to say how much I appreciate your real-life examples. It made everything so relatable!”

“Laurie was an excellent teacher and moderator, and my group was engaged the whole time. Empowerment is the word I keep coming back to. I have more confidence interacting with my team in a more managerial capacity. Thank you, Laurie!”

"As a result of the program, I am delegating more tasks to my team on a daily basis and have learned to plan as much as I can a couple of weeks out. I have been able to free up more time thru each day which allows me to be a more effective communicator and team leader. Learning to trust my team more has allowed me to delegate more work and achieve this goal. I have also learned, on the personal side, to hold my daughter more accountable for some of her behaviors and how to make her reach better decisions. I liked the group discussions after reading the various books and essays that were distributed. It was great to see what other people took away from the reading and how they applied it to their daily routine. I would recommend this class to anyone who has a desire to forward their career and personal life. There are plenty of good habits to learn and make adjustments to reach the next level of any profession. Classes were fun, engaging and helped open the door on several areas where my leadership skills were in need of development so that I could be a better leader."

“The leadership program with Laurie Maddalena was an excellent one. I found the program sessions to be very insightful. The materials were delivered with an extraordinary high level of passion and enthusiasm. Laurie took the time to make sure the concepts were very relatable and practical. The program has enabled me to be a better communicator, boosted my personal confidence and improved my emotional intelligence and its influence on others.”

"As a result of the leadership program, I feel more confident and driven towards clearer objectives. I have learned to communicate better with my team and keep them engaged and accountable for their actions. I have learned to be more organized and finally delegated things that I thought only I could do. I am more organized, and I have found more time to do things for myself and for my family. I try to instill some of these habits in my children too. At work, because I have learned to delegate more, I have more time to organize and plan other projects and learn more about the operational aspects of the Credit Union which gives me a chance to grow professionally within the organization. I feel more confident when coaching my team and am trying to trust in them more in order to keep work and relationships flowing smoothly. I feel happier and less stressed out. The program was excellent. Laurie's leadership and coaching are a great example to follow."

“I would rate this program a 10. I have gained more self-awareness. The materials were great, and Laurie was a great instructor. I also enjoyed the other participants and their insights.”