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Cindy is a sought-after conference speaker who is known for providing practical solutions that can be immediately applied.

Cindy's online webcasts have been attended by thousands of people around the globe.

Cindy is a sought-after conference speaker who is known for providing practical solutions that can be immediately applied. Her online webcasts have been attended by thousands of people around the globe. Cindy Huggett is a highly sought-after speaker on a variety of virtual learning topics including:

Trends in Virtual Training: What You Need to Know Now
Moving to the Virtual Classroom: A Trainer’s Roadmap to Success
Virtual Training Implementations: 3 Keys to Success
Designing Virtual Training for a Global Audience
Behind the Scenes of Live Online Events
and more…

She is available to speak at keynotes, conference sessions, chapter meetings,
and hosted webcasts.

Recent and Upcoming Events

January 2021 ATD TechKnowledge - Virtual Classroom Platforms—Which One Should I Use?

Monday, January 25th: 3-5pm EST

Selecting the right virtual classroom platform can be challenging! There are so many programs available, each with its own sets of tools and features. And each platform offers a unique angle on virtual training classes. With all those differences, its hard to know which platform is right for your organization. In this session, you’ll get to compare four different virtual classroom platforms: Adobe Connect, GoToTraining, WebEx Training Center and Zoom. You’ll gain hands-on experience with their common features and explore what makes each one unique. Using a checklist that can be tailored to your organization, you’ll begin to determine which platform might be best suited for your own virtual training programs.

Learn more and register here: https://techknowledge.td.org/

January 2021 ATD TechKnowledge - The Facilitator’s Role in Immersive Learning: Skills Needed for Success

Tuesday, January 26th: 11am-12pm EST.

There’s an explosion of VR training programs in the workplace, and some of these training programs need facilitator support. But teaching in a virtual classroom is different than teaching in a traditional one. Therefore, we need to ask the questions: “What’s the facilitator role in VR training?” and “What skills do facilitators need to be effective in the VR classroom?” During this session, you’ll learn five skills needed to be successful as a learning experience facilitator in in the immersive classroom.

Learn more and register here: https://techknowledge.td.org/

February 2021 HRDQ webcast Convert Classroom Activities to Engaging Virtual Activities

Feb 10th: 2:00 pm EST

Do you need to quickly convert your traditional classes to the virtual classroom? Are you wondering how to translate your classroom activities to the online environment? Are you looking for creative ways to maximize virtual classroom tools? And get ideas to create interactivity and engagement in your virtual classes? Join us in this interactive webinar to gain new ideas and a fresh perspective on using virtual classroom platform tools. You’ll leave with a blueprint for translating classroom activities and have several ready-to-use activity ideas that can be immediately put to use in your own classes.

Learn more and register here: https://www.hrdqu.com/webinars/convert-classroom-to-virtual/

March 2021 ATD Africa - The Evolving Role Of The Chief Learning Officer (CLO) and The Learning Function

March 4th:

The Evolving Role Of The Chief Learning Officer (CLO) and The Learning Function

Learn more and register here: https://krlibrary.co.za/atd-kr-africa2021/

March 2021 ATD 2021 Latin America Conference - Secrets of Master Virtual Trainers

March 23rd:

SECRETS OF MASTER VIRTUAL TRAINERS: 5 KEYS TO ONLINE CLASSROOM SUCCESS

Learn more and register here: https://atdglobal.glueup.com/event/atd-2021-latin-america-conference-virtual-27920/home.html

May 2021 Learning Solutions - 9 Techniques to Measure the Success of Virtual Training

May 4th-6th

Learn more and register here: https://www.learningsolutionscon.com/

August 2021 ATD ICE

Aug 29th-Sept 1st

Learn more and register here: https://atdconference.td.org/

Past Speaking Engagements

December 2020 The Learning & Training Conference - Move to the Virtual Classroom with Maximum Impact: Keys to Online Learning Success

Dec 8, 2020: 11:40 am

Learn more about the event here: https://www.learningtrainingconference.com/

October 2020 ATD Virtual Conference - Design for Engagement: Creating Interactive Virtual Classes

Oct 25th, 2020: 3:00 PM

Audience engagement is by design. Whether you’re creating a one-time virtual class or a longer blended learning curriculum, you’ve got to intentionally design for engagement. Join this session to learn five proven techniques you can immediately put to use when designing your next online event. You will leave this session with many practical ideas that you can immediately implement in your next online event! Whether you are brand-new to live online training or have been using virtual classes for years, and regardless of which online platform you use, you will gain new ideas, tips, and techniques for improving your virtual events.

Learn more about the event here: https://virtualconference.td.org/

October 2020 ATD China Summit - Benchmarking The Best: 3 Keys To Online Learning Success

Oct 23, 2020: 9:00 am

Have you ever wondered how to keep everyone engaged when you aren’t in the same room? Join this session to learn the three critical components for leading and facilitating any successful online event, including how to set remote participants up for success. You will leave with practical ideas you can immediately implement in your next online event, as well as benchmarking data from the speaker’s 2020 State of Virtual Training survey, which had more than 800 global respondents. Whether you are new to live online delivery or have been facilitating virtual events for years, and regardless of which online collaboration platform you use, this session will give you new ideas, tips, and techniques for improving your virtual events.

Learn more about the event here: https://chinasummit.td.org/

October 2020 Better Breakouts: Managing Group Activities in Virtual Classrooms

Click here to learn more and watch the recording.

August 2020 Training Magazine Network webcast: Convert Classroom Activities to Engaging Virtual Activities

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June 2020 Adobe eLearning World - Be a Master Virtual Facilitator: Tips for Using Adobe Connect

Secrets of Master Virtual Facilitators: 5 Keys to Successful Online Classes.

What do the best virtual trainers do when facilitating interactive live online classes? How do they ensure engagement and interaction? What sets them apart from the rest? Join this interactive session to learn 5 “secrets” to virtual training success.

You’ll learn what exactly to include in pre-session communication and calendar invites, and how to engage a remote audience using common virtual platform tools. You’ll learn when to turn on the webcam and when to leave it off, and how to make your audio sound crystal clear for clarity. You’ll also learn what to do to prevent technical challenges and how to respond if they happen anyway. You’ll be able to rate your own virtual facilitation skills against a master checklist and leave with a roadmap to apply these techniques in your next virtual class!

Learn more about the event here: https://elearning.adobe.com/2020/06/secrets-of-master-virtual-facilitators-5-keys-to-successful-online-classes/

April 2020 E-Learning Guild’s L&D On A Shoestring Online Conference

April 23, 2020: 10 am

Are you and your organization looking to save money without sacrificing quality in your online events? Are you looking for low-cost, high-impact solutions for online meetings, presentations, and classes?

In this interactive online session, you’ll learn about several virtual collaboration tools that won’t break your budget. More importantly, you’ll learn the principles of creating highly interactive online events and see multiple ways to create interaction. You’ll discover the keys to online collaboration that aren’t limited to high-dollar features. And finally, you’ll learn which tools are best to use in which environments. By attending, you’ll gain new ideas and a fresh perspective on interactive events.

Learn more about the event here: https://www.learningguild.com/content/6122/ld-on-a-shoestring-online-conference-2020-program/

March 2020 Webcast Digital Presentation Skills: 5 Key Tips To Sharpen Your Message

Your digital message is only as powerful as your virtual presence. Learn how to upgrade your digital presentation skill set, make the most of best-in-business audio & video, and build an engaged audience. These 5 techniques will help you be a better online communicator.

Learn more and watch the recorded webcast here: https://lp.logmeininc.com/5-key-tips-sharpen-message.html?source=cindyhuggett

February 2020 Training 2020 - Secrets of Master Virtual Trainers: Five Keys to Successful Online Classes

Feb 25, 2020: 1:00 pm

Learn more about the event here: https://www.trainingconference.com/2020/pdf/Training2020_Brochure-WEB2.pdf

February 2020 TechKnowledge - Digital Presentation Skills for the Modern Workplace

Feb 5, 2020: 9:15 am

Are your presentation skills up-to-date in today’s modern workplace? Is your message clearly getting across when you meet, communicate, and present virtually? You will learn how to clearly and professionally present yourself in a digital environment and engage with a remote audience to keep their attention when you’re speaking. Discover practical tips such as how to present on webcam and how to make your audio sound crystal clear. You will leave with a list of ready-to-use action items that can be immediately applied in your next virtual meeting or presentation.

Learn more about the event here: https://tk2020.pathable.co/agenda#