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

"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 would rate this program a 10 out of 10. I am significantly more aware of the words/actions I use (or don't use) which directly affect my day-to-day relationships in life and my progress at work. Laurie has a fantastic approach to this type of training. This type of class is make or break depending on the tone set by the instructor. I have better sense of what leadership truly is. This allows me to identify an effective leader and also notice things that person does that makes them an effective leader."

“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!”

"Loved it! Laurie is an engaging speaker who provided good information on how to be a better leader. I wish there was more time to hear from her."

"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!"

“This program was a 10 out of 10. I really enjoyed taking the assessments and comparing them with my peers. I would absolutely recommend this program.”

"The Future Leaders program was excellent. I learned that coaching an employee can be fun and positive, and how to coach an employee who isn't meeting standards without being negative. I learned about what I need to work on to be a successful leader, as well as in my personal life. I really like the fact that Laurie included herself in a lot of the topics and shared examples of her experiences as a leader.”

"Laurie always presents her topic in an understandable, informative and applicable way. Keep her coming back!"

"I could not have asked for a better time to be a participant in this class. I was promoted from a supervisor to a manager mid-way through this course. The program helped my put a lot of things in perspective and I am much more confident as a manager. I definitely recommend this training. I have read (and listened to) a lot of books on self-help, organization and management. There is a lot of information out there and this class helped me take a lot of the fundamentals and finally put them to use. Being able to connect with others and share experiences is something you cannot get from a book alone. It was a pleasure meeting Laurie and learning so much from her. I am grateful for having the opportunity to participate. I also have a small library of great resources to reference back to when I come across new challenges"