Harnessing the Power of Stress

CPE: 1 Credit Hour

In a crazy busy world, it’s easy to get caught up in the idea that stress belongs here, no matter its impact on us. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Learn to transform old views of stress as doom and gloom and see how the protective effects of good stress helps you meet the challenges you face.

Upgrade your thinking about the impact stress plays in your life:
• Understand the science behind stress
• Discover how to make stress work for you
• Deepen overall resilience and performance

This training is perfect for people who feel weighed down, overworked, and burnout by the demands of work (and life).

Presenter and Moderator Bios

Presenter: Amanda Chay, Owner, Wonderment, a stress management company

Amanda Chay, the founder behind Wonderment, is transforming the landscape of stress reduction and mindfulness with her training and retreats. With a background rooted in the entrepreneurial and corporate realms and a Master’s in Counseling, Amanda brings over 15 years of expertise in steering national sales teams and spearheading impactful campaigns.

But her journey is more than professional accolades—it's about resilience and wellness. Managing a chronic disease, Amanda channels the insights and tools gained from her own experience to guide others on a path towards deeper growth.

Moderator: Wayne Sine, CPA, Education Director, National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives

After retiring as Tax Director for Southern States Cooperative, Wayne Sine was asked to serve as Education Director for NSAC. He has been a long-time and active member of NSAC, having served as past President of the Atlantic Chapter and past Chair of the Tax Committee. In addition to his work with NSAC, Wayne has served on the Legal, Tax, and Accounting (LTA) Committee of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, Chaired the Tax Committees for both the Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the Virginia Manufacturers Association, served on the Tax Policy Committee of the Virginia Society of CPAs, and served as past Region Vice President for the Tax Executives Institute.