The following is an excerpt from the CoachStart Manual.

Exercise:

Imagine you will die at midnight tonight.

Your friends and family have been invited to come to a great hall to hear you share what you have learned, that you wish to pass on to others.

At 9pm you walk onto the stage.  You look around at their smiling, loving faces.  They are listening, ready to soak up what you have to pass on.

You have 30 minutes to speak.  Write down what you say to them, that it may be passed on from generation to generation.

Introduction:

– Tell them what you are going to tell them

– Include what gives you credibility to speak on the topic,   and WHY you left home to come and speak on it

Main Section:      

– Tell them what you want to tell them

– Point, story illustrating point, point

– Point, story illustrating point, point

– Point, story illustrating point, point

Conclusion:

– Tell them what you told them

– Reiterate why it’s important

– Possibly let them know briefly what you do and how you can help them

– Consider leaving them with an action they can take; perhaps invite them to email you the results.

Questions:

– (Optional 5-10 minutes)