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

"This program was outstanding. I am more focused on prioritizing tasks and planning my day rather than multi-tasking and being into so many different things at a time. I can actually block off a portion of my day and "eat the frog". I fully believe that attending his program will help me tremendously as I take over as President/CEO of Allegany County Teachers FCU. The program was a realistic insight into what "Leadership" is today and how important it is to lead by example and be more focused on the success of your team member because their success is success for the credit union. Laurie is phenomenal. She is exceptionally knowledgeable in this area and offers a different perspective....one that I have always believed in."

"The Envision Excellence leadership development program is by far the best professional development coaching I have ever had. I began the program with some reservations, thinking it would be similar to others I have gone through and my skepticism was proved wrong. Laurie Maddalena’s program has proved to be engaging and provided me with invaluable insight into being a stronger, more effective leader. Envision Excellence helped me to realize changes I should make in my communications, time management, and employee and coworker relationship building. Laurie Maddalena has a gift for tailoring the excellent materials she has developed to fit the people she is coaching and facilitating productive discussions centered around the topics presented. I feel that I am much better off for working with Envision Excellence and look forward to continuing to work with Laurie."

“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!”

"This program was a 10 out of 10! I liked how it was all about me as a leader. It gives you a good sense of who you are which allows you to help and build others. I am more confident in my ability to have conversations and make decisions. I would recommend this program in a heartbeat. This was the best training I've ever had, and I've been to many trainings!”

I thought I knew all the tricks when it comes to time management and setting up productive meetings after nearly 40 years at PRS. Laurie proved me wrong! My assistant Linsay and I have implemented several of her suggestions and they have made a noticeable improvement in our day! I highly recommend Laurie for her intelligent, practical and engaging training sessions.

"Since attending this program, I have made significant changes to my leadership style, and taken more of a coach approach. In doing so I have seen vast improvements from my direct reports...they are thinking for themselves! There were many things I like about the program. The open dialogue allowed for real life examples to be discussed, and the "Grow Work" assigned kept me accountable! My time management skills have improved, and I have shared some time management tricks with my staff that has helped them and their productivity. I found this program to be very empowering! Every time I left a class, I felt recharged and motivated. I feel like a better leader and would recommend it to anyone in a leadership position. I would give the program an 11 out of 10!"

“I received enthusiastic recommendations for Laurie Maddalena from credit union CEOs who heard her speak at a national CUES conference. One said she was “one of the top 3 speakers I’ve heard in 15 years”. As we began plans for our annual Synergent Connect Conference for fall 2022, I thought she would be the perfect choice to address the myriad of issues and questions facing credit unions in this radically different work world and challenging economic times. As the opening keynote speaker, she immediately engaged the group with a presentation full of research, insights and great ideas. Laurie is personable and positive and, because she knows credit unions, her credibility was solid. Laurie exceeded my expectations and she fully delivered as our opening session speaker. I highly recommend Laurie and can’t wait to get her back with us again!”

"I have noticed that I am more open to initiating what may seem as a difficult conversation in order to have clarity. I am also making large strides in my organization skills. I appreciated the opportunity to receive honest feedback on various daily management challenges from such a diverse group of individuals and gain new perspective on my role within my organization. The tools provided in the reading materials are great resources. Also, after getting a clearer picture of management I am now able to make an informed decision on my management goals. This program provided the knowledge, insight, and tools necessary to build a sound leader within a company/organization. On a scale of 1 to 10 I would rate the program a solid 10."

I would rate this program a 10+, very informative and eye opening. Laurie is fantastic and does a great job initiating group engagement. I’m definitely more aware of my role as a leader in general and have adjusted how I approach certain situation to be a better leader from the start. Thank you for your leadership and insight. I found this training to be very beneficial and am certain that I will become a better leader as a result.”