# Professional Speech

> Structure compelling presentations, talking points, and team communications. Applies consulting storytelling frameworks (Pyramid Principle, SCQA, Minto) to transform unstructured ideas into persuasive narratives. Trigger when users need to prepare for speeches, team meetings, or strategy sessions.

- Skill: `actionpotentialplacebo701/professional-speech` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add actionpotentialplacebo701/professional-speech`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/actionpotentialplacebo701/professional-speech/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: actionpotentialplacebo701 (https://skillmd.com/u/actionpotentialplacebo701)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/actionpotentialplacebo701/professional-speech

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# 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