Learn To Lead Through the Lens
with Rich "Trigger" Bontrager
&
Connect with The Heart Method
TM
Meet "Trigger"
Rich “Trigger” Bontrager is a veteran broadcaster, media personality, and Virtual Leadership expert who has spent over 30+ years mastering the art of communication & connection. While learning to manage a lifelong stutter.
Through his H.E.A.R.T. Method™, he trains leaders to move people—not just present information—on camera, on mic, and across every digital stage. His specialty is helping leaders become truly felt, even through a screen.
Keynote One:
Lead Through the Lens:
The H.E.A.R.T. Method (TM)
Today’s leaders are showing up on more screens than ever before—Zoom, video, podcasts, livestreams. But here’s the truth, most aren’t saying out loud: visibility has gone up… while emotional impact has gone down.
People hear you. But they don’t always feel you.
And when your audience doesn’t feel you, they don’t fully trust you, follow you, or remember you.
This keynote is designed for leaders, executives, speakers, and influencers who are tired of sounding polished—but not powerful… visible—but not truly impactful.
If you’re showing up on camera and wondering why your message isn’t landing the way it should… this is where everything shifts.
I introduce you to my signature H.E.A.R.T. Method™—a simple, human-centered framework that transforms how you show up, connect, and lead in a virtual world.
You’ll learn how to:
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Show up on camera with authentic presence that builds instant trust
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Move beyond “information delivery” and create real emotional engagement
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Connect to your audience’s heart—not just their head
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Eliminate the invisible barriers that cause leaders to feel distant or disconnected
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Turn every virtual interaction into a moment of influence and impact felt through the lens.
Keynote Two: Leadership
The New Currency of Virtual Leadership™: Lead Confidently, Connect Deeply
In today’s digital-first world, leadership isn’t about being the loudest voice—it’s about creating authentic human connection across screens. Rich reveals the skills and strategies leaders need to inspire, build trust, and lead effectively in virtual and hybrid spaces.
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How to master your on-camera presence
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Why empathy is the currency of trust
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Tools to engage and connect deeply in any medium
Keynote Add-on
Lead Like the Movies:
The H.E.A.R.T. Method™ of Unforgettable Connection
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.
Other Presentations
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Defy the Odds: Stutter to Stage - Keynote
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4 Good Leadership Risks to Take - Keynote
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5 Keys to Rocking the Virtual Stage - Workshop
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5 Interview Skills to Help Amplify You and Your Brand - Workshop