Speech Development Framework

World Class Tool #1 - Uncover Your Core Message

  • What do you want your audience to feel or act or think as a result of experiencing your speech?
  • What is the end result you want for your audience as a result of this speech?
  • How should your audience be different after your speech?
  • What is the exact next step you want your audience to take after your speech?
  • If your audience does not receive your message, what might happen to them?

World Class Tool #2 - Identify Your Main Points

  • What are the 3 to 4 main points you want your audience to have so they can “get” your main message?
  • How can you summarize each one of these points using fewer than 10 words (i.e. Foundational Phrase)
  • What are 5 to10 actions your audience should take as a result of your speech
  • What will happen to your audience when they act on your message?
  • What will happen to your audience if they do not act on your message?
  • What is it that your audience members want to avoid?
  • What is it that your audience members want to attain?
  • What keeps your audience members awake at night?