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

"This was an excellent program! Out of all the training programs I have taken throughout the years I found this one to be the most useful. The skills taught in this program were practical, easy to understand and easy to implement if you try. Yes, I found this course to provide many new ideas and skills that I have not seen taught in other programs. I feel what I learned will help me throughout both my professional career and my personal life. This was a wonderful and very engaging program."

"Excellent program! I have improved my confidence, planning, and relationships with employees. I plan my time more efficiently. Communicate better with everyone. The program was organized and well thought out. I would recommend the program because it’s easy to follow along and learn a multitude of skills to make you better at being a leader. Laurie is an exceptional leader!"

"The best part of the program was the trainer, our leader Laurie. Absolutely knowledgeable and able to relate to our issues. Although never having to work in childcare, it was great to see that leadership skills cross many job areas and we all can relate and share our experiences. I also really like all the resources and the weekly email of handouts to prepare before for class each week. I am more knowledgeable on the importance of leadership and how it is the key to whether your business is successful or not. The most important change for me is to not take my leadership role for granted and negate its importance. This course has given me many solutions and ideas on how to improve and maintain my leadership style. These leadership skills have been imprinted in my brain and I have the resources to look for answers if I ever have a question or need to review. The program met and exceeded my needs perfectly. I would rate the program 10...with 10 being the best. It was a great experience. I look forward to another workshop with 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."

"Laurie's leadership development program is by far the best professional development coaching I have ever had."

“Laurie’s session was amazing. I was able to apply the concepts I learned almost immediately! I feel rejuvenated within my job and organization, and even at home. I would absolutely recommend Laurie’s sessions. There is so much information that is beneficial for anyone in any form of leadership position. I loved the workshop, and I am really looking forward to future programs!”

"The leadership program was excellent - on a scale from 0 to a 10, a 10!! I acquired new skills to help me professionally and personally with setting goals and accomplishing things in a more timely and consistent manner. I learned improved strategies with facilitating more effective meetings, better delegation skills, identifying priorities, setting deadlines and timelines and improving the language of specificity. I would absolutely recommend this program. This is a program that is so beneficial to program Directors. Wish we had it sooner. It really helps the Director to mange resources and personnel more effectively. Great resources."

"Envision Excellence has been an eye-opening experience for both me and my company. Laurie Maddalena has tailored her training to the specific needs of my department and management style, and has made me a more motivated and most importantly, confident manager. I, along with several other managers from my company, have trained with Laurie and adopted her strategies and techniques. I have seen this filter throughout the entire company as there is now a shared vision and education driving the company as a whole. I would be remiss if I did not mention the manner in which Laurie conducts her business. She has an equally professional and personal approach to her training and counseling that makes her extremely effective and the material more pertinent. I would suggest that this has been my best experience to date with a training program, and l would think that any organization could benefit from Laurie's unique curriculum."

"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!"