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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

Click here to learn more and watch the recording.

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

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://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#

Speaking Events

Learning 2019

Past Events

October 2019 Learning 2019

October 2019 DevLearn

September 2019 TechLearn Conference

September 2019 Core4 Indianapolis

May 2019 ATD International Conference (ICE)

March 2019 Learning Solutions Conference

February 2019 ATD TechKnowledge

March 2018 – Learning Solutions Conference & Expo

February 2018 – Training Conference & Expo

February 2018 – SHRM Webcast – Trends in Training: Are You Ready?

February 2018 – Trainer Summit – Private Event

January 2018 – Trends in Virtual Training: What you Need to Know Now, ATD Los Angeles Chapter Webcast 

January 2018 – ATD TKConference

October 2017 – DevLearn

October 2017 – CUNA Experience Learning Live!

October 2017 – Core4 Conference

September 2017 – Online Learning Conference

September 2017 – Core4 Conference

August 2017 – Live webcast with ATD

July 2017 – SHRM Webcast

June 2017 – Focus on Learning Conference and Expo June 2017

May 2017 – ATD International Conference

April 2017 – Training Industry Conference & Expo

March 2017 – Learning Solutions Conference & Expo

January 2017 – Training Magazine Conference

January 2016 – TechKnowledge

 

February 2016 – Training 2016

 

March 2016 – Learning Solutions

 

May 2016 – ATD International Conference & Exposition

 

December 2015 – Day of Learning

 

June 2015 – Ready to Use Activities for Virtual Training

 

March 2015 – ATD Philadelphia Chapter Panel on Blended Learning

 

May 2015 – ATD International Conference & Exposition

 

February 2015 – Training 2015

 

February 5 & 12 2015 – Designing & Delivering Engaging Online Learning

 

January 2015 – TechKnowledge

 

October 29, 2014 – Preventing 5 Common Virtual Training Challenges

 

October 2014 – DevLearn

 

September 2014 – Online Learning Conference

 

April 17, 2014 – Effective Virtual Training: How to Design and Deliver Engaging Live Online Learning

 

April 23, 2014 – Facilitating in the Live Online Classroom: 5 Techniques to Master Delivery

2014 ASTD International Conference & Expo

 

May 19, 2014 – 2014 Training Industry Conference

 

January – 2014 ASTD TechKnowledge Conference

 

Feb 6, 2014 – Designing Interactive Virtual Classes for Online Training

 

Feb 20, 2014 – Delivering Engaging and Effective Online Training

 

October 9, 2013 – Facilitating in the Live Online Classroom: 5 Techniques to Master Delivery

 

October 4, 2013 – “Trends in Virtual Training” UNCC Learning & Development Summit

 

September 20, 2013 – ASTD Denver Chapter, private event

 

July 18, 2013 – “3 Simple Steps to Convert Classroom Training to Virtual Training” online session

 

June 20, 2013 – “Design is Everything: 5 Techniques for Designing an Interactive Virtual Class” – The Virtual Learning Show (online)

 

June 18, 2013 – “Implementing Virtual Training to a Global Workforce” 2013 SHRM Annual Conference

 

May 19-21, 2013 – ASTD International Conference & Exposition

 

April 9, 2013 – “Ready to Use Activities for Virtual Training”

 

March 27, 2013 – “Design Is Everything: 5 Techniques for Designing an Interactive Virtual Class” for Citrix Australia

 

January 30-31, 2013 – “Adobe Connect for Synchronous Virtual Trainers” ASTD TechKnowledge 2013

 

February 18-19, 2013 – “Virtual Training Implementations: 3 Things You Must Do for Success” Training 2013 Conference

 

December 6, 2012 – Convert Classroom Training to Virtual Training – The Virtual Learning Show

 

November 9, 2012 – Designing Virtual Training for a Global Audience – Training Magazine

 

November 1-2, 2012 – DevLearn 2012

 

October 30, 2012 – The Conference at PACK EXPO

 

August 20, 2012 –  ASTD Atlanta Conference & Exposition

July 11 & 18 –  Virtual Training Summer School: Design & Delivery

 

May 3, 2012 – AchieveGlobal Denver Networking Group (private event)

 

May 2012 –  ASTD International Conference & Expo

 

May 16, 2012 – PMMI MarketTrends Roundtable

 

April 2012 –  Virtual Training Implementations: Preparing for Success

 

April 2012 – ASTD Piedmont Chapter

 

February 2012 – ASTD Denver Chapter

 

February 2012 – Training 2012 Conference

 

ASTD Central New York BEST Awards

 

August 2011 – “Tips for Troubleshooting in the Virtual Classroom” ASTD Metro DC Chapter Summer Learning Series

 

October 2011 –  “Moving to the Virtual Classroom: A Trainer’s Roadmap to Success”

 

October 2010 – “Virtual Sessions Gone Bad” Learning 2010 Conference

 

October 2010 – ASTD Chapter Leaders Conference

 

November 2010 – “Global Blended Learning Implementations” Training Magazine Webinar (sponsored by AchieveGlobal)

 

November 2010 – “Moving to the Virtual Classroom” Central Illinois ASTD Crossroads Regional Conference

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