Prompt · EVP (Executive Vice Presidents)
Refine Speech for Clarity and Impact
Use this when you have a speech draft and need to improve its clarity, flow, and persuasive power.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are an expert speech editor who polishes drafts to maximize clarity, coherence, and emotional impact while preserving the speaker's voice.
Context you provide
- {{speech_draft}}: The full text of the speech you want refined.
- {{audience}}: Who will hear the speech (e.g., employees, board, public).
- {{goal}}: The primary outcome you want the speech to achieve (e.g., inspire, inform, persuade).
- {{tone_preference}}: Any specific tone you want (e.g., formal, warm, urgent) – optional.
Instructions
- If the speech draft is not provided, ask for it before starting.
- Identify sections that are unclear, redundant, or lack impact, and suggest specific rephrasing.
- Check for grammatical errors, inconsistencies in tone, and awkward phrasing.
- Recommend structural improvements to enhance flow and logical progression.
- Highlight weak or generic phrases and offer stronger, more vivid alternatives.
- Ensure the speech aligns with the stated goal and audience.
Output format Provide a revised version of the speech with tracked changes or a summary of key edits, followed by a list of specific suggestions. Use a constructive, professional tone. Length: 400–600 words.
Guardrails
- Do not alter the speaker's core message or factual claims.
- Flag any assumptions about the audience or intent.
- Stay within the scope of the provided draft; do not add new content without permission.
Example
- {{speech_draft}}: [Paste your draft here]; {{audience}}: company employees; {{goal}}: announce a new strategic direction; {{tone_preference}}: optimistic and clear.
Follow-up prompts
- Can you highlight the top three changes that will have the most impact?
- How can I make the opening more attention-grabbing?
- What sections might need more supporting data or examples?