TPX

EXERCISE

Distinguishing the Assignment, Goal, and Power Statement.

Think about a recent or upcoming opportunity to deliver a presentation. Work through the three boxes in order — each one unlocks once the coach confirms the one before.

  1. 1 Assignment+
  2. 2 Goal=
  3. 3 Power Statement

STEP 1

Assignment

Consider what you've literally been asked or assigned to speak about. This is your ASSIGNMENT.

name the topic you were asked to cover — no outcome yet.

STEP 2

Goal

Think more deeply about what it is that you'd really like to accomplish or achieve with your presentation. This is your GOAL.

STEP 3

Power Statement

Now, with your GOAL in mind, think of the one sentence you would most love for your audience to hear, believe, and repeat. This is your POWER STATEMENT.

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