Rich Trigger Bontrager

Format: Keynote, Breakout, Workshops This program is perfect for: Perfect for company events, business conferences, and leaders ready to thrive in today’s digital world. Book Trigger now — and ignite your virtual leadership edge. 83% of executives believe they’re effective communicators. Less than 17% of their virtual teams agree. I'm here to help you lead and communicate more effectively - no matter the platform or stage. Your company and teams do not need more AI and automation, they need more humanity and heart from builds lasting trust. The audience will leave with: Sharper on-camera presence Communication skills that build instant trust and a deep connection Understanding how AI can be beneficial, but connecting with the heart is what truly matters. Professional broadcast and media skills that elevate your leadership, brand, and connectivity. The New Currency of Virtual Leadership: Lead Confidently, Connect Deeply isn’t just a keynote — it’s a wake-up call for the virtual age. Learn from Rich "Trigger" Bontrager’s 30 + years as a master broadcaster and professional communicator as he unpacks how on-camera confidence and authentic connection are now the new currency of leadership. Virtual Leadership is not just about virtual teams; it's about connecting heart-to-heart in the new digital age. How to master your on-camera presence Why empathy is the currency of trust Tools to engage and connect deeply in any medium

We don’t have a communication problem in leadership—we have a connection problem. In a world where leaders are more visible than ever through virtual platforms and digital communication, they are simultaneously becoming less emotionally impactful. This talk explores why audiences no longer feel their leaders—and introduces a simple, human-centered approach to changing that. Learn the secret of the H.E.A.R.T Method and learn how to connect to the heart, not just the head.

In today’s world, leaders are more visible than ever… yet less impactful. Why? Because people don’t remember what leaders say—they remember how they made them feel. Just like in the movies. In this interactive worshop Rich "Trigger" Bontrager reveals how leaders can create deep, emotional connections that leave a lasting impression just like your favorite films. Learn how to make every conversation, presentation, and on-camera moment a unforgetable! ​ Through the HEART Method™, audiences learn how to move beyond polished communication and become leaders who are truly felt, while having fun reliving great movie moments.