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confident-speaking

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from menkesu/awesome-pm-skills

What it does

Helps structure compelling presentations and pitches using the WHAT-SO WHAT-NOW WHAT framework, transforming complex ideas into clear, persuasive communication.

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Skill Details

SKILL.md

Structures presentations and verbal pitches using Matt Abrahams' WHAT-SO WHAT-NOW WHAT framework and impromptu speaking techniques. Use when preparing presentations, creating talking points, or practicing difficult conversations.

Overview

# Persuasive Speaking

When This Skill Activates

Claude uses this skill when:

Preparing presentations
Creating talking points
Practicing pitches
Preparing for difficult conversations

Core Frameworks

1. WHAT → SO WHAT → NOW WHAT (Source: Matt Abrahams)

Structure:

WHAT: The information/idea
SO WHAT: Why it matters
NOW WHAT: What to do next

Example:

```markdown

WHAT: "We're seeing 30% churn in month 1"

SO WHAT: "This means we're losing $500K ARR before customers see value"

NOW WHAT: "I propose we redesign onboarding this quarter"

```

2. Presentation Structure

Format:

```

Hook (grab attention)
Problem (what's wrong)
Solution (your proposal)
Evidence (why it works)
Call to Action (next steps)

```

---

Action Templates

Template: Presentation Outline

```markdown

# Presentation: [Topic]

Hook (30 seconds)

[Attention-grabbing opening]

Question
Story
Surprising stat

Problem (2 minutes)

[What's wrong, why it matters]

Solution (3 minutes)

[Your proposal]

Evidence (3 minutes)

[Why this works]

Data point 1
Data point 2
Example

Call to Action (1 minute)

[What should audience do next]

Anticipated Questions

Q: [expected question]

A: [prepared response]

Q: [expected question]

A: [prepared response]

```

---

Quick Reference

🎤 Speaking Checklist

Preparation:

[ ] Opening hook prepared
[ ] Key points (3 max)
[ ] Examples/stories ready
[ ] Q&A anticipated

Delivery:

[ ] WHAT-SO WHAT-NOW WHAT structure
[ ] Pause for impact
[ ] Make eye contact
[ ] End with clear action

---

Key Quotes

Matt Abrahams:

> "Structure sets you free. When you have a framework, you can focus on connecting, not remembering."

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