Sharpen Your Focus. Accelerate Your Growth.
Leadership Launch is PayrollOrg's new video-based micro-mentoring track designed for early- to mid-career payroll professionals establishing their leadership identity and preparing for greater responsibility. Whether you're stepping into new leadership opportunities, expanding cross-functional collaborations, or leading key initiatives, this track was designed with you in mind.Mentoring Redefined!
Leadership Launch sets you up for success with expert perspectives, practical frameworks, and real-world tactics that help you grow with clarity and confidence through a series of short, high-impact leadership topics.Across three pathways, you will strengthen foundational leadership skills, build credibility and influence, and increase your agility in payroll's ever-changing landscape. The content is designed to help you communicate with clarity and collaborate with confidence as you navigate your career in payroll.
Walk away with practical leadership skills, greater confidence, and credentials that showcase your commitment to growing as a leader.
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Earn Your Leadership Credential
Elevate your leadership expertise and showcase your continuous commitment to your leadership journey. Unlock each Leadership Launch badge (3 total) by completing the following steps for each pathway, then share your achievement with your professional network.
Register for the Launch Track (Includes all 3 pathways and access to the Leadership Lens Community)
- Leading with Intention Pathway
- Communicating for Influence and Impact Pathway
- Leading with Impact: Teams and Operational Excellence Pathway
Watch and Learn from each video (12 per pathway, approx. 60 mins total watch time, released weekly, and then available on demand)
Reflect and Engage in the Leadership Lens Community for each topic
- Share insights gained or outcomes of industry expert strategies you implemented
- Respond to at least two peers with meaningful feedback or relevant resources to support their next step
Solidify Your Way Forward by attending at least two of four live, 90-minute masterclasses in the pathway (Separate registration and fee required)
Earn and Showcase a digital badge for each completed leadership pathway
Topic 1: Career Mapping for Clarity and Confidence
Chart a clearer path forward by identifying your strengths, goals, and the steps that move you toward meaningful growth.
with
Daniel Thompson, Jr, MBA, CPP, SPHR, PMQ
AVP
Payroll Services - Total Rewards
Chart a clearer path forward by identifying your strengths, goals, and the steps that move you toward meaningful growth.
with
Daniel Thompson, Jr, MBA, CPP, SPHR, PMQ
AVP
Payroll Services - Total Rewards
Video 1: Feb 17, 2027
Video 2: Feb 24, 2027
Video 3: Mar 3, 2027
(Approx. 5 mins per video)
Masterclass: Mar 17, 2027
Video 2: Feb 24, 2027
Video 3: Mar 3, 2027
(Approx. 5 mins per video)
Masterclass: Mar 17, 2027
Topic 2: Leading with Integrity: Ethical Choices that Define You
Build the confidence to make choices that reflect your values and strengthen the trust that others place in you.
with
Link Almon, CPP
VP
Payroll and HRIS
Build the confidence to make choices that reflect your values and strengthen the trust that others place in you.
with
Link Almon, CPP
VP
Payroll and HRIS
Video 1: Mar 24, 2027
Video 2: Mar 31, 2027
Video 3: Apr 7, 2027
(Approx. 5 mins per video)
Masterclass: Apr 21, 2027
Video 2: Mar 31, 2027
Video 3: Apr 7, 2027
(Approx. 5 mins per video)
Masterclass: Apr 21, 2027
Topic 3: Building Your Personal Brand
Shape a professional presence that reflects who you are, what you stand for, and the value you bring to every role.
with
Abbey Moran, CPP
Senior Leader
Global Payroll
Shape a professional presence that reflects who you are, what you stand for, and the value you bring to every role.
with
Abbey Moran, CPP
Senior Leader
Global Payroll
Video 1: Apr 28, 2027
Video 2: May 5, 2027
Video 3: May 19, 2027
(Approx. 5 mins per video)
Masterclass: June 2, 2027
Video 2: May 5, 2027
Video 3: May 19, 2027
(Approx. 5 mins per video)
Masterclass: June 2, 2027
Topic 4: Unlocking the Growth Mindset Advantage
Learn how to approach challenges with curiosity and resilience so you can grow through every experience.
with
Carney Kim, CPP
Payroll Manager
Learn how to approach challenges with curiosity and resilience so you can grow through every experience.
with
Carney Kim, CPP
Payroll Manager
Video 1: June 9, 2027
Video 2: June 16, 2027
Video 3: June 23, 2027
(Approx. 5 mins per video)
Masterclass: July 7, 2027
Video 2: June 16, 2027
Video 3: June 23, 2027
(Approx. 5 mins per video)
Masterclass: July 7, 2027
Topic 5: Stepping Up to Stand Out: Turning Initiative into Influence
Show up with initiative and purpose to make a stronger impact and open doors to new opportunities.
with
Linda Pappillion, CPP
Assistant Director
Payroll Production
Show up with initiative and purpose to make a stronger impact and open doors to new opportunities.
with
Linda Pappillion, CPP
Assistant Director
Payroll Production
Video 1: July 14, 2027
Video 2: July 21, 2027
Video 3: July 28, 2027
(Approx. 5 mins per video)
Masterclass: Aug 11, 2027
Video 2: July 21, 2027
Video 3: July 28, 2027
(Approx. 5 mins per video)
Masterclass: Aug 11, 2027
Topic 6: Listening to Lead: Turning Feedback Into Action
Use active listening and thoughtful reflection to turn feedback into meaningful improvements in how you work and lead.
with
Priti Rughani, CPP
Associate Director of Global Payroll
Use active listening and thoughtful reflection to turn feedback into meaningful improvements in how you work and lead.
with
Priti Rughani, CPP
Associate Director of Global Payroll
Video 1: Aug 18, 2027
Video 2: Aug 25, 2027
Video 3: Sept 1, 2027
(Approx. 5 mins per video)
Masterclass: Sept 15, 2027
Video 2: Aug 25, 2027
Video 3: Sept 1, 2027
(Approx. 5 mins per video)
Masterclass: Sept 15, 2027
Topic 7: Speaking to Influence: Communication that Fuels Results
Communicate with clarity and confidence so your ideas land, your message connects, and your work drives results.
with
Sarah Truman, CPP
Principal Consultant
Communicate with clarity and confidence so your ideas land, your message connects, and your work drives results.
with
Sarah Truman, CPP
Principal Consultant
Video 1: Sept 22, 2027
Video 2: Sept 29, 2027
Video 3: Oct 6, 2027
(Approx. 5 mins per video)
Masterclass: Oct 20, 2027
Video 2: Sept 29, 2027
Video 3: Oct 6, 2027
(Approx. 5 mins per video)
Masterclass: Oct 20, 2027
Topic 8: Mastering Tough Talks: Navigating Candid & Crucial Conversations
Grow the skills to handle challenging conversations with professionalism, empathy, and confidence.
with
Rebecca Coker, CPP, SPHR
Payroll Manager
Grow the skills to handle challenging conversations with professionalism, empathy, and confidence.
with
Rebecca Coker, CPP, SPHR
Payroll Manager
Video 1: Oct 27, 2027
Video 2: Nov 3, 2027
Video 3: Nov 10, 2027
(Approx. 5 mins per video)
Masterclass: Dec 1, 2027
Video 2: Nov 3, 2027
Video 3: Nov 10, 2027
(Approx. 5 mins per video)
Masterclass: Dec 1, 2027
Topic 9: Expanding Your Reach: Influence Beyond Payroll
Discover how to share your perspective and partner effectively across teams to expand your impact beyond your day to day role.
with
Cari Breitinger, CPP
Director
HRIS and Payroll
Discover how to share your perspective and partner effectively across teams to expand your impact beyond your day to day role.
with
Cari Breitinger, CPP
Director
HRIS and Payroll
Video 1: Dec 8, 2027
Video 2: Dec 15, 2027
Video 3: Jan 12, 2028
(Approx. 5 mins per video)
Masterclass: Jan 26, 2028
Video 2: Dec 15, 2027
Video 3: Jan 12, 2028
(Approx. 5 mins per video)
Masterclass: Jan 26, 2028
Topic 10: Driving Operational Excellence: Streamline for Success
Strengthen the habits and systems that streamline work and deliver strong, reliable results.
with
Linda Clay, CPP
Implementation Consultant
Strengthen the habits and systems that streamline work and deliver strong, reliable results.
with
Linda Clay, CPP
Implementation Consultant
Video 1: Feb 2, 2028
Video 2: Feb 9, 2028
Video 3: Feb 16, 2028
(Approx. 5 mins per video)
Masterclass: Mar 1, 2028
Video 2: Feb 9, 2028
Video 3: Feb 16, 2028
(Approx. 5 mins per video)
Masterclass: Mar 1, 2028
Topic 11: Exploring People Patterns: Inside the Mechanics of Teamwork
Discover the hidden dynamics that shape collaboration and unlock the mechanics of high-performing teams.
with
Sarah Chasney, CPP
North America Payroll Transformation Leader
Discover the hidden dynamics that shape collaboration and unlock the mechanics of high-performing teams.
with
Sarah Chasney, CPP
North America Payroll Transformation Leader
Video 1: Mar 8, 2028
Video 2: Mar 15, 2028
Video 3: Mar 22, 2028
(Approx. 5 mins per video)
Masterclass: Apr 5, 2028
Video 2: Mar 15, 2028
Video 3: Mar 22, 2028
(Approx. 5 mins per video)
Masterclass: Apr 5, 2028
Topic 12: Building Teams that Thrive: Beyond the Basics
Learn what it takes to cultivate a high-performance team that consistently delivers reliable results and drives strategic value.
with
Michelle Clawson, CPP
Director, Americas HR Services
Learn what it takes to cultivate a high-performance team that consistently delivers reliable results and drives strategic value.
with
Michelle Clawson, CPP
Director, Americas HR Services
Video 1: Apr 12, 2028
Video 2: Apr 19, 2028
Video 3: Apr 26, 2028
(Approx. 5 mins per video)
Masterclass: May 10, 2028
Video 2: Apr 19, 2028
Video 3: Apr 26, 2028
(Approx. 5 mins per video)
Masterclass: May 10, 2028
Accelerate Your Career Growth.
Join each industry expert for an exclusive masterclass & Q&A session. Take a deeper dive into the strategies and lessons shared in each video segment all while getting answers to your specific questions.