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

"I always learn something that I can take back to the office and use immediately. Laurie is an excellent presenter!"

"I give this program a 10 out of 10. Great course overall. Laurie condensed a lot of information into a concise syllabus. Everything was well thought out and organized and the supplemental material given was a great resource for building on classroom sessions. I have focused on the strengths finder and leadership assessments, and have taken points from those and am working on implementing them in my leadership. Implementing the modern leadership techniques that were taught will greatly increase my effectiveness as a new leader. This course has created a more rapid growth in my leadership skills."

"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.”

“Laurie’s program is a must for any professional who is in, or aspires to be in, a leadership role. Laurie’s well-designed and insightful curriculum comes alive with her amazing ability to engage attendees across a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. I learned a ton about myself and my leadership style from the experience, and it has unquestionably made me a more thoughtful, engaged, and effective leader. I would absolutely recommend this program—I think this is one of the best courses I’ve attended on these topics. The investment in time and money is well worth it! ”

"This program was excellent. I feel that I have become a better listener and am more thoughtful in how I handle conversations and especially conflict. I have learned how better to handle important conversations with tact and remove as much "emotion" as possible. Additionally, I have learned how important it is for employees to hear feedback on a regular basis and have made more attempts to provide without being asked. I have also been more consistent with holding myself accountable and doing what I say I am going to do. The interaction and open conversations about various scenarios and challenges was the best part of the program. Using techniques in real situations rather than following along in a textbook. It's a practical program that is easy to follow and apply to real-world situations."

"On a scale of 1-10 I would rate it an 11. I've noticed that I am more of aware and better able to recognize certain situations, which in turn allows me to have a better response. For example, recognizing the differences between when to coach and when to teach or when a conversation becomes a crucial conversation. The skills learned can be applied to all aspects of life, which to me make them significantly more value and more likely to be practiced on a daily basis. My position at the CU has changed dramatically since the beginning of the program and I almost feel like thanks to the different modules we covered I actually have a head start on dealing with my new responsibilities and more specifically dealing with my new staff. I would absolutely recommend this program. I would recommend it to anyone in a position of management, anyone interested in a position of management or even any parents! These are skills that can be applied in so many ways that it would impossible not to benefit in one way or another. Awesome class Laurie. I enjoyed this more than any leadership/coaching training we've done to date. I think you've found your calling."

“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.”

"I would give the leadership program a 20 out of a 10. Amazingly life changing! My time management improved and now when I coach, I actually get real results. It is great to see the team stronger than ever. I enjoyed our open discussions which allowed us to brainstorm and feed off of each other. My job has been easier during normal work hours. I know the importance of delegating and how to get more done effectively. The class is about growth within as a person and a leader. Please continue doing what you do. It was a blessing that I was able to attend. My life has been changed. Thank you!"