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

“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.”

"This program was phenomenal. I loved everything about it. I have noticed I am more proactive. I am less of a fixer. I use lists more often. I absolutely recommend this program. It was so informative, and the information can be used in everyday situations, not just work. This class went way above my expectations. I have shared some of the information with others and they love it as well!"

"As a result of this program, I have noticed that I am more aware of the impact that I contribute to the organization. I try to make sure that I'm more prepared when leading meetings, having performance discussions, and interacting with my peers and executives. I liked the fact that this program allowed us to be extremely honest with one other. I think that Laurie did a great job facilitating discussions and having us to commit to takeaways at the end of each session. I've benefited tremendously because I'm more in tune with my leadership style and key results areas. It's made me think more deeply about what I want to do as leader and how that can impact all aspects of my life. I would give this program a 9. I would recommend this program, because it provides a platform to evaluate your peer relationships, your communication style, your strengths as a leader, and how efficient you are in achieving your goals. I thoroughly enjoyed this program, and I'd like to reach out to Laurie as often as I can as a mentor."

“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!”

"This was an inspiring class. It really helped with personal growth. It was one of my best learning classes I have taken. I’ve been inspired to take it to the next level. I'm listening to others to build teams and employee growth. I would highly recommend this program to management level people."

"I learned different positive approaches to mentor/coach the team and bring out the best in each and every one of the team members. The leadership program gave me a new perspective/totally different view about reprimanding a staff/team member. A leader's job is to make the employees successful and bring out the best in them. I would definitely recommend the program; it was excellent. Laurie is great trainer, and I had a lot to learn. The books were all great and the resources were excellent."

"This program was excellent. I gained a lot of knowledge to use in my leadership role. I learned ways to implement being a leader and making my staff accountable. I would definitely recommend the program. The instructor was able to "teach" and "explain" the aspects of the program. Thanks, Laurie!"

"This program was very wonderful and insightful. I would recommend this leadership program to everyone. As times change, so have the habits of motivating employees. The framework and methodology that are taught in this course will give you a newer prospective and approaches to bring the best out of individuals you work with. The main change I can contribute to this leadership development program is how to deal with the emotional aspect of leadership."

“This was an amazing program; great content and good camaraderie among the class. It was a very thorough program and a great experience.”