A repository for creating and refining presentations on security, work programs, and learning opportunities, using principles from Toastmasters.

• Presentation Templates — Structured templates in specs/ for building effective presentations on topics like security awareness or program updates.
• Persona-Based Communication — Tailored guidance for various stakeholder types in docs/personas/.
• Governance Standards — Guidelines for reviewing and maintaining high-quality prose in docs/governance/.
• Toastmasters Principles — Core public speaking concepts adapted for technical and corporate presentations.

• Security Information Briefings
• Work Program Overviews
• Hosting Learning Opportunities

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/stevencarlson/carlson-speaking.git

2. Explore Content

   • Review prompts/project-context.md for project details.
   • Check specs/ for examples of structured guidance.
   • Read docs/personas/ to understand the communication angles.

This repo includes stakeholder personas for guided communication and AI prompts:

• The Boss — Business/executive perspective.
• The Irrational — Emotional/reactive perspective.
• The Herd — Team/consensus perspective.
• The Cynic — Critical/skeptical perspective.

See docs/personas/ for details on how to use these in prompts (e.g., "You are the 'Boss' persona...").

This repository is designed to be AI-friendly:

• AGENTS.md serves as the primary instruction file for AI agents.
• prompts/ contains context files to help LLMs understand the project scope.
  • prompts/skills/toastmasters-coach.md: System prompt for presentation coaching.
  • prompts/skills/persona-simulator.md: System prompt for role-playing audience personas.
  • prompts/skills/filler-word-counter.md: System prompt for counting filler words in a transcript.
  • prompts/skills/glance-test-evaluator.md: System prompt for evaluating slide design for clarity.
  • prompts/skills/accessibility-checker.md: System prompt for inclusive design checks.
  • prompts/skills/elevator-pitch-crafter.md: System prompt for crafting a 30-second summary.
  • prompts/skills/narrative-arc-builder.md: System prompt for structuring a presentation as a story.
  • prompts/skills/narrative-storytelling.md: System prompt for structuring a presentation using contrasting stories.
  • prompts/skills/post-presentation-follow-up.md: System prompt for drafting follow-up emails.
  • prompts/skills/contingency-planner.md: System prompt for planning for technology failures.
  • prompts/skills/speaking-anxiety-coach.md: System prompt for managing presentation nerves.
  • prompts/skills/data-storytelling-assistant.md: System prompt for data storytelling and chart optimization.
  • prompts/skills/q-and-a-strategist.md: System prompt for Q&A preparation and bridging techniques.
  • prompts/skills/remote-delivery-coach.md: System prompt for virtual presentation setup.
  • prompts/skills/stage-choreographer.md: System prompt for planning stage movement and anchoring.
  • prompts/skills/vocal-variety-coach.md: System prompt for annotating scripts for vocal delivery.
  • prompts/skills/feedback-facilitator.md: System prompt for generating questions for a dry run.
• Specific agent entrypoints exist for tools like Cursor, Gemini, and GitHub Copilot.

We welcome contributions to improve speaking guidance!

• Open a PR or issue to suggest improvements.
• See CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.

• License: MIT License. See LICENSE for details.
• Maintainer: @stevencarlson

Status: Active guidance collection.