Emotional motivation focuses on uncovering the underlying drivers of a group's behavior, while emotional connection involves sharing personal stories or common interests to engage an audience. While both target emotions, emotional motivation is more tailored for business presentations aiming to close deals or gain investments, whereas emotional connection is useful for all types of public speaking by building trust and attention. As a private banker, establishing emotional connection through individual stories helps the author acquire clients' trust and attention, leading to more successful meetings.