Bill Stainton, CSP, CPAE

Opening General Session
“Crunch Time: Producing Under Pressure”

Payroll professionals are expected to deliver perfect results – often under pressure and under deadline! As the producer of the longest-running, highest-rated, and most award-winning regional comedy TV show in the U.S., Bill Stainton and his team went on the air each week at 11:30 p.m. – whether they were ready or not (and it was often the latter). Over the 15 years his show was on the air, Bill learned how to not just deal with pressure, but to actually welcome it. In this entertaining session, he’ll share some of the tips and techniques he learned – plus a backstage story or two.

Sponsored by

Karen Allen

Closing General Session
“Stop and Shift: The Mindset Reset That Changes Everything”

Life is full of curveballs and surprises; what defines us is how we respond to them. What if changing your thinking could actually change the situation? Spoiler alert: it can. If your mind is shaped by your thinking, how do you take control of the quality of your thoughts? Karen Allen shares her journey from overwhelming grief after a tragic loss to joy, resilience, and mental fortitude when she learned how to stop and shift. This simple mental exercise Karen developed leads to a massive ripple effect. Backed by the sciences of mindfulness, positive psychology, and neuroplasticity, it helps improve a person’s thought life, empowering them to make better choices, and subsequently create a healthier and happier life, both personally and professionally.