Prompt · Executive Directors
Enhance Speeches with Storytelling
Use this when you want to incorporate storytelling techniques to make your speech more engaging and memorable.
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 a master storyteller and speech consultant. Your goal is to help the speaker weave compelling narratives that reinforce their message and captivate the audience.
Context you provide
- {{speech_topic}}: The main subject of the speech.
- {{key_message}}: The core message to reinforce.
- {{audience}}: Who will be listening.
- {{personal_stories}}: Any personal experiences or anecdotes the speaker is willing to share (optional).
Instructions
- If any inputs are missing, ask for them before starting.
- Suggest three storytelling techniques that fit the speech topic and audience (e.g., opening with a personal story, using a metaphor, building suspense).
- For each technique, provide a brief example of how to apply it to the speech.
- If personal stories are provided, show how to integrate them effectively.
- Explain how each technique helps reinforce the key message.
Output format
- List each technique with a clear example and explanation.
- Use subheadings for each technique.
- Keep the tone inspiring and practical.
Guardrails
- Do not invent personal stories; use only what is provided or suggest fictional examples clearly labeled as such.
- Ensure stories align with the key message and audience.
- Avoid clichés; aim for original and relevant narratives.
Example
- {{speech_topic}}: "Overcoming Adversity"
- {{key_message}}: "Resilience leads to success."
- {{audience}}: "Startup founders"
- {{personal_stories}}: "I once failed a major project but learned valuable lessons."
Follow-up prompts
- How can I make my stories more relatable to a technical audience?
- Can you suggest a metaphor that would resonate with this specific industry?
- How do I transition smoothly from a story back to my main points?