Keynote and Workshop Testimonials

“You provided many useful, thought-provoking tips which I will apply to my own career.”

Susan Barth

“I had a wonderful time and your talk was so good. You are a wonderful speaker with a keen intelligence, fantastic wit and such a beautiful and inspiring presence.”

Ruth Johnson
CEO
Homes for Heros

“I loved your talk! It was the perfect combination of humor, personal insight, and professional advice. You are a very impressive, inspiring woman and leader.”

Kari Groth Swan
Executive Director
Orono Foundation

“You really did a great job during your presentation. I like the way it applied to people personally and professionally and whether they are the boss or employee. Very well done. I am glad I was there.”

Joseph A Kuchinka, CLCS
President – CEO
Proverus, Inc.

"Marci-you are really good at public speaking. You make it look so easy (and I know it's not). Thank you for sharing such a positive message. Sat between two people who are fans!"

Heidi Gesell
President – CEO
Bank Cherokee

"THANK YOU THANK YOU for inviting us to your exceptional speaking event today!  What a beautiful event!  We had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed your presentation.  It went by so fast!  We were kinda sad it was over – you were so fun to listen to!  You kept it real and relatable.  I learned I need to create and delegate, for sure."

Sonia Koval
Edina Realty - The Broll Team

"Thank you for your WONDERFUL presentation at the Wayzata Chamber event. I completely resonated with so many things you said."

Nicole Middendorf
CEO
Prosperwell Financial

"I took so much away from your presentation, it is still swirling around in my head.  I loved what you said about balance in one's life and focusing on it one day at a time. I also appreciated all your tips about being a good leader, but also a follower."

Tina Nillissen
The Gate Keepers LLC

"I absolutely loved your presentation today."

Cathy Kaukedahl
SVP Business Development
Tradition Capital Bank

"I loved your talk! It was the perfect combination of humor, personal insight, and professional advice. You are a very impressive, inspiring woman and leader."

Kari Groth Swan
Executive Director
Orono Foundation

"....such an inspiring talk!"

Ashley Halland
Owner
Lavish Salon Wayzata

"I had the opportunity to attend your presentation and book signing at the EncourageHerNetwork meeting on Monday, January 25. I was really inspired by your presentation and I have started reading your book "The Fire Within: Connect Your Gifts with Your Calling" and it is really excellent."

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Executive Area Manager
Arbonne International

"Thank you for your heartfelt and faith filled presentation to Encourage Her Network."

Julia Trygstad
Doncaster Executive Wardrobe Services

"Enjoyed the presentation and this information will be valuable to our organization."

Jill Hasiak
Digital Banking Manager
People's Bank

"The training was very helpful. I’m confident the time I spent in training was well worth it and will help Wayne Bank with a well thought out implementation plan."

Robert Weaver
Wayne Bank

"The Cash Management Workshop was beneficial.  Thank you for sharing your knowledge." 

Tana Lobb

"This was my 8th IBA class, and the best one to date. It was very informative and I was actually given tools to implement at First Federal. Thank you again and I’ll be sure to look for your next class!"

Andrew Martin
AVP Treasury Management/Commercial Lender
First Federal Savings Bank

"The training was great! So many wonderful insights and very relevant to what I'm working on today."

Andy Burakiewicz
Vice President - Director of Treasury Management
Citizens State Bank

"I really enjoyed the workshop a few weeks ago!"

Samantha Vanosky
AVP, Treasury Management Officer
Peoples Bank

"Thank you Marci for sharing your knowledge and experiences with us. I so enjoyed this workshop and will use so many of the tools you and the others shared."

Kim Harless
Financial Services Specialist

"I really enjoyed this workshop.  I found it very beneficial and made some good contacts."

Peggy Jasper
AVP, Treasury Management Specialist
Grand River Bank

"Thank you Marci! I really enjoyed your presentation and learned a lot!"

Ashley Ulberg
AVP, Retail Banking
Highpoint Community Bank

"The Treasury Management / Cash Management Workshop was very informative, and has given me deeper understanding of pain points and solutions of the community banking industry."

Shenika Telfair
Treasury Management & Electronic Banking Specialist
Northstar Bank

"It was a great forum. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I have already started sharing the information."

Christine Goodman Held
Vice President, Cash Management
Bank of Ann Arbor

"What an awesome presentation you put on today!  Thank you for inviting us and having us as your guests.  The energy you share with the room is amazing and inspirational."

Erin Procko
President
Bell State Bank & Trust

"Thanks again for having me as a guest at today's luncheon. You did a terrific job....such an inspiring and energizing message!"

Todd Lee
President
Bell State Bank & Trust

"It was so special to have you at our Book Club last night!  Marci, your stories, touched the hearts of all of us."

Kathy Gilkey
Book Club

"I have had a wonderful day, in part due to the inspiration I gleaned from you this morning."

Tim Cadwallader
ASPIRE EAP Counselor

"Thanks for sharing with our team last week.  I found your stories amazing!"

Karen Kirby
Sales District Leader
American Family Insurance

"I was blown away by your presentation tonight at the HACE leadership program. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to talk to us and inspire us to do better and pursue our dreams."

Maggy Osorio

"Thank you so much for presenting for us in Arizona. It was a great presentation that was inspiring on many levels. I certainly hope our paths cross again."

Tanya McCoy Yeridan
Center for Scholastic Inquiry

"You provided many useful, thought-provoking tips which I will apply to my own career. I hope that our paths will cross again at a future TCHRA program."

Susan Barth
Human Resources Professional

"I heard you present on the TCHRA webinar today - you have had some great experiences!"

Marie Campion
Human Resources Manager
Bergan KDV

"Your enthusiasm for your work is infectious. I felt more fired up after our conversation."

Tom LaForce
Founder
LaForce Teamwork Services

"Thank you for your presentation yesterday. It was a blessing to be in the room and see all you have done to make the world of HR a much better place."

Laura Johnson
Consultant
Stacknology, Inc.

"I just attended your webinar “ Developing and Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessment” and it was very informative and helpful."

Sharice Wilson Smalls
Loan Servicing
Carver State Bank

"Great meeting yesterday!  I always enjoy coming to meetings that you lead and they are very productive."

James Mack
President
Pine Island Bank

"I also thought the session went very well & you did a fabulous job! Thank you so much for presenting. As always, you are a joy to work with."

Kim Philipson
Executive & Education Coordinator
Minnesota Bankers Association

"Thanks once again for a great job. Engaging talk and students really enjoyed it."

Tom Prichard
Program Director
MN Family Council

"Very glad you shared your experience and vision of banking with all of us. Truly inspirational!"

Adam Vee
Commercial Loan Officer
American Heritage National Bank

"I loved both of your presentations."

Julie Winters
Information Security Officer
Kensington Bank

"Thank you again for helping make the inaugural LEAD Conference such a huge success."

Christian Mogenson
Interactive Media Director
Think Mutual Bank

"Your topics were pertinent and your energy level was contagious!  By all accounts, this event was a success."

Shelly Steere
CFO and COO
Grand Rapids State Bank

"I really enjoyed your presentations at the ICBM LEAD Conference."

Terri Barrett
Vice President
Financial Security Bank

"Marcia (Marci) Malzahn did a great job describing Enterprise Risk Management at the Bank Holding Company Association."

Kris St. Martin
CBIZ

"Your presentation was awesome. I grabbed extra sets of your handout and promo material and shared them with my senior team."

Greg Larson
President & CEO
Drake Bank

"I thank you for your presentation, you did a great job."

Greg LaFrance
HTG Architects

"It was wonderful meeting you at the seminar. Thank you so much for presenting your breakout!"

Kelly Kracht
Bank Holding Company Association

"Great seminar on Monday in Lansing Mi! Thank you for sharing your input and knowledge."

Jenna Walczak
Treasury Management Sales Office

"Thank you very much for a great presentation. I really enjoyed the format and the opportunity to dialogue with other banks in the area."

Debbie Clow
Treasury Management Sales Officer
Flagstar Bank

"Thank you, Marci. You did a fabulous job! I walked out feeling like I just learned a lot about the subject and that I had many new friends. I would highly recommend Marci Malzahn of Malzahn Strategic as a motivational speaker for a conference or for an educational event training."

Jill Verscheure
Michigan Bankers Association

"Thank you so much for a great webinar it was extremely educational."

Laly Larson
Risk Mitigation & Security Manager
Members Cooperative Credit Union

"I attended your session yesterday on ERM strategies for credit unions and found it to be incredibly helpful."

Peter Fauth
CFO
Financial Plus Credit Union

"I enjoyed your webinar presentation on Creating an ERM yesterday."

Heather Green
Information Security Officer
Listerhill Credit Union

"Thank you for your presentation on Three Key Risk Assessments: ERM, IT, Internal Controls. I found it quite informative."

A. Kim Crosby
Compliance Risk Specialist
Travis Credit Union

"...very informative and helpful."

Lisa Hayden
Cash Management Sales Specialist
Peoples Trust Company

"...found your presentation very informative and eye opening to the complexities and evolvement of Cash Management."

Lisa Morrissey
Treasury Management Sales Officer
Rockland Trust

"Thank you for the excellent training."

Elisa Rollo
VP Deposit Operations
The Stephenson National Bank & Trust

"Great intro to CM presentation yesterday! Your explanation of block chain technology was one of the best I’ve heard."

Greg Asbelle
Director of Cash Management Services
North State Bank

"Just wanted to say thank you for leading such a great meeting! You definitely kept the discussion going and I think people really found value in."

Nicole Hanger
Education/ASM Coordinator
Minnesota Bankers Association

"I loved your webinar on Cash Management and found it very helpful and informative."

Cheryl Dillon
Treasury Services Officer
The Bank of Fincastle

"I have been listening to your three part series on ERM I have found it very helpful."

Bonita Flynn
Community State Bank

"I really enjoyed your presentation today!"

Rhonda Hilsendeger
Enterprise Risk Manager
Plains Commerce Bank

"Thank you for the presentation – I thought it was very well presented."

Angie Peña
Treasury Management
Allegiance Bank

"Thanks for hosting a very insightful and thoughtful webinar this morning."

Brian Kern
VP Commercial Lending
Merchants and Manufacturers Bank

"Your inward determination and extraordinary life experiences demonstrate your goodness and talents that were given to you by God to help others grow in their own unique way and mission."  

James Larson

"I was able to takeaway a lot of good information. Thank you for presenting!"

Dan Hennen

"Great speech today at Rotary."

Norrie Thomas

"I enjoyed your presentation on ERM. You made the process sound so easy and as you explained things, we realized we have a lot of the pieces, we probably just need to organize it better."

Sheila Crystaloski
Chief Technology Officer
Standard Bank of PA

"Thank you for the informative webinar on Key Risk Assessments."

Sarah Yagla
Internal Auditor
Farmers State Bank

"I enjoyed your presentation today."

Greg Bissell
Director of Risk Management
First Bank

"Your presentation was very beneficial for our risk management team."

Shannon Capps
Executive Vice President
Union State Bank

"Thank you for your guidance."

Allan Towle
President
Fidelity State Bank & Trust Co.

"Thank you for the informative webinar."

Scott MacIntyre
Information Technology Manager
Massachusetts Housing Partnership

"Thanks!"

Karen Graham
Chief Operations Officer
Crest Savings Bank

"Thank you!"

Karen Stanek
Cashier
Farmers State Bank

"Your examples...are so good, you might have trained yourself out of a coaching job."

Paul Thorson
Director of IT Services
Heritage Bank, NA

"Thanks!"

Scott Hamer
CFO
First Secure Bank and Trust

"Thank you for your insights."

Carlyn Carey
Corporate Counsel & Compliance Officer
The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod

"Thank you very much for the really great and informative webinar."

Pam Westland
Compliance Officer
People's Bank of Commerce

"We appreciate your breaking this topic down this way and providing us the tools and direction to manage it."

Sarah Ruffin
First Vice President
The National Bank of Texas

"Heard your session today. Thank you!"

Asiyah Ratrie
Income and Core Deposits

"Great webinar on cash management. I learned quite a bit. Thank you."

Mark Nance

"I wanted to let you know that the webinar from the 17th was very informative. You really shared some great information."

Jamie Wheeler
Treasury Management
AVB Bank

"Well done!"

Bob DeMoura
Chief Information Officer
Bristol County Savings Bank

"Enjoyed your webinar this afternoon on strategic planning!"

Clint Shoemaker
Vice President
Guaranty State Bank & Trust Co.

"I enjoyed your presentation…"

Lori Saunders
Chief Operations Officer
Plains State Bank

"I appreciate you taking the time to present the webinar today."

Samantha Dawson
Deposit Services Relationship Manager
Mercantile Bank

"I just got out of your cash management webinar and loved it!!"

Kayla Ortega
Retail Operations Specialist
Opportunity Bank of Montana

"Thank you for your time today, it was fascinating and educational."

Lori Cross
Product Development Specialist
Central Minnesota Credit Union

“I participated in the Empowering Women in Banking Virtual Summit. I enjoyed your presentation. Thank you for sharing your personal life with us. Such an inspirational journey.”

Garciela Garcia
Vice President
Middle Market Banking at JPMorgan Chase & Co

"I enjoyed your presentation yesterday and definitely learned a few things.”

Elena Staabs
Business Portfolio Manager
Investors Community Bank

"Great Virtual Women in Banking Summit! Thank you.”

Dawn Ferrari
Vice President – Human Resources & Talent Management Officer
Stoneham Bank

“Thanks for the great Empowering Women Summit!”

Melissa Sciuto
Business Client Services Administrator
Merrimack County Savings Bank

“It was great listening to you on the topic of Leadership today. I left the seminar with some great take-a-ways and can't wait to get your book!”

Katie Bowman
Senior Credit Analyst
WBD Inc.

“Marci, thank you for the great "girl power" seminar today.”

Teri Van Tassel
AVP
Bank of Sun Prairie

“Absolutely loved hearing from you on the WBA Women in Leadership seminar today.”

Heidi Shorougian
Organizational Development Coordinator
Citizens Bank, WI

“Me gusta su acento! Me encanta!”

Carrie Falk

"Gracias! Soy de Esteli, Nicaragua"

Reyna Jarquin
Branch Manager
Park Bank - Madison

"Marci, THANK YOU!! The awesome feedback is rolling in, so it definitely was an overall success! We're so happy to have partnered with you on this new program, your message was powerful and inspiring! Thank you!"

Lori Kalscheuer
Director-Education
Wisconsin Bankers Association

"Thank YOU for a great presentation today! I have so many good takeaways from your presentation today and by hosting one of the peer groups, the others did as well. I look forward to the next event we have you at."

Jody Roos
Association Meeting Planner
Wisconsin Bankers Association

"Here’s one response that we got, actually forwarded to me from the bank CEO who got this from their employee after she attended. The CEO is on our board as well, so that’s awesome to get feedback like this! I truly enjoyed the Ten Tips to Help You Achieve Balance in your life.  It really hit home (especially with everything going on in the past four months) when she talked about surrounding yourself with people who love and care for you and establishing boundaries.  I think during the past four months have found myself submerging myself in work (both Chase and National Guard) more than ever and I always want to do one more thing to help, but at the end of the day sometimes I need to take a step back and make sure that I am taking care of myself. Marci was a great speaker and I enjoyed how enthusiastic she was.  She really pumped me up for the day."

Lori Kalscheuer
Director-Education
Wisconsin Bankers Association

"Thank you so much for speaking to our group. It clearly was well-received! Thank you for being so energetic to keep everyone’s attention in a virtual program."

Rose Oswald
CEO
Wisconsin Bankers Association

"Thank you!  It was a great discussion.  Loved the speaker!"

Sharon Gorrell
External Affairs
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago

"I really enjoyed your presentation yesterday. I hosted one of the breakout sessions and I can tell you that your message was very well received by the other women attendees too! Your stories were inspirational and your enthusiasm contagious! Thank you for taking the time to share your message with all of us. I really look forward to receiving and reading your book as well."

Shelly Rohde
Senior Vice President – CFO/COO
American National Bank Fox Cities

"I truly enjoyed your presentation at the WI Women In Banking virtual conference. Thank you for sharing your insight."

Tracey Smiskey
Market President
Northwestern Bank

"Enjoyed your virtual women in banking presentation today!"

Janie Garcia
Senior Collateral Verification Specialist
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago

"I enjoyed your presentation yesterday and definitely learned a few things."

Elena Staabs
Business Portfolio Manager
Investors Community Bank

"I was on the WBA Empowering Women event yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed your presentation. Thanks for sharing your story and for the motivational message. I'd love to connect. Can't wait to receive my copy of your book! Thanks!"

Natalie Gregerson
Director of Marketing/Officer
Capitol Bank

"Thank you for sharing your story!"

Deb Cone
AVP Senior Credit Analyst
Premier Bank

"Thanks for a great summit! I really enjoyed your presentation and I also enjoyed being a facilitator for one of the break outs!"

Meredith Strieff
Assistant Vice President
Horicon Bank

"I did really enjoy the seminar and was able to tune into leadership qualities I possess and areas I can pursue growth."

Melanie Lein
Senior Client Relationship Specialist
First Business

"I really enjoyed your event and your zest to solve problems and make things happen is inspiring. You are definitely a go-getter! Congrats on all your success. I just got your book today so I'm anxious to read it."

Cassie Healy
Business Banking Relationship Manager
PMorgan Chase & Co.

"I truly enjoyed your Zoom meeting last week and hearing about your professional journey. I am looking forward to reading your book as well. Thanks again."

Sharon Zacharias
Senior Vice President, Human Resources Director
First Seacoast Bank

"Thanks for giving such a great presentation! I was thrilled to see you were the keynote speaker for this summit-I attended the WBA Leadership Summit last year where you were one of the main speakers and thoroughly enjoyed your insights!"

Megan Pea
Deposit Operations Officer
Horicon Bank

"I really enjoyed your presentation and being part of the discussion groups."

Pamela Kelly
President
FIPCO

"I enjoyed your presentation yesterday for WI Bankers Association."

Kristi Henning
Credit Analyst
Investors Community Bank

"Thank you for speaking at the Summit. You are a wonderful speaker; extremely motivational!"

Briel Kohl
Commercial Loan Officer
Capitol Bank

"Enjoyed your virtual women in banking presentation today!"

Janie Garcia
Senior Collateral Verification Specialist
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago

"I truly enjoyed the summit and look forward to reading the book! I will gladly sign up for the newsletter to continue to advance and challenge myself with growth and development."

Pamela Blattner
Branch Manager
Bank of Sun Prairie

"I loved it!!! Thank you so much!"

Stephanie Stevens-Khan
Business Relationship Manager
JPMorgan Chase & Co

"I LOVE the story you shared about missing the deadline for learning English, because I can relate to that.(Your English is perfect though) When we immigrated to the US, I was 11 years old too, and until this day I still have a hard time learning proper English. You inspire me and makes me want to learn more about me. I love your presentation, it was very informative. I've learned alot from it. Thank you so much!"

Kayeng Moua
Officer, Senior Personal Banker
Peoples State Bank

"Thank you so much for taking the time to speak to our club this week. It really means a lot that you would take the time out of your day to speak with us and share your journey. Your story was super inspiring and left me feeling very energized and in a great mood! I was even inspired to do yoga this morning after you talked about the value Theresa has added to your life. You are a very engaging speaker and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to you and would love to have you back next semester if you are interested."

Katie Daly
Officer, Vice President
University of Minnesota Entrepreneurship Club

"Thank you so much for speaking with us at the Entre Club! I have absolutely LOVED both of your presentations this year! You are so inspiring and knowledgable and I tell my parents everything you teach us at the dinner table after every talk you give. I can't wait to read your book!"

Noah Jacobson
Officer, Student
University of Minnesota Entrepreneurship Club