actionpotentialplacebo701 Professional Speech Skill
Turn ideas into structured, persuasive narratives.
When to Use
Activate this skill when:
- User needs to prepare for a speech, presentation, or team meeting
- User asks to structure a strategic communication or pitch
- User has unstructured ideas and needs a compelling narrative arc
- User mentions "talking points", "speech", "meeting agenda", "strategic communication"
Frameworks
Pyramid Principle (Minto)
- Answer first — lead with the conclusion
- Group and summarize — MECE breakdown of supporting arguments
- Logically order — deductive or inductive reasoning flow
SCQA Framework
- Situation — What everyone agrees on
- Complication — What changed or went wrong
- Question — The key question this raises
- Answer — Your recommendation
Communication Types
| Type | Structure | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Team Strategy Session | Full agenda + talking points + discussion guides | 90-120 min |
| Client Pitch | SCQA → Storyline → Key Slides | 30-60 min |
| Leadership Update | Bottom-line up front → 3 key points → Ask | 15-30 min |
| Quick Standup | Progress → Blockers → Next steps | 5-10 min |
Workflow
Step 1: Context Gathering
Understand: audience, objective, time constraint, key message
Step 2: Framework Selection
Match communication type to optimal framework
Step 3: Structure Design
Build narrative arc with clear transitions
Step 4: Content Generation
Write talking points, discussion guides, and backup materials
Step 5: Delivery Notes
Add timing marks, emphasis cues, and Q&A preparation