ChatGPT: How to Prepare Speeches and Presentations

Jul 24 / Ashley Gross

Overview

Preparing a strong speech or presentation doesn’t have to take hours of brainstorming or outlining. With ChatGPT, you can go from topic to talking points in minutes — even if you’re starting from scratch.

Whether you’re preparing for a pitch, keynote, webinar, or class presentation, ChatGPT helps you write clearer, faster, and with more confidence.

This guide walks you through:

  • Why ChatGPT is useful for speech prep
  • What you’ll need
  • Step-by-step instructions to generate, organize, and polish your speech
  • Optional enhancements to tailor it to your audience
  • Practical applications and a real-world example

Why Use ChatGPT for Speeches and Presentations?

A strong presentation takes more than just slides — it needs structure, clarity, and flow. But most people get stuck at the beginning.

ChatGPT helps by:

  • Generating outlines, hooks, and transitions
  • Adapting tone for your audience (formal, persuasive, casual, etc.)
  • Shortening, expanding, or rewriting content
  • Turning bullet points into full scripts


It’s like having a brainstorming partner, copy editor, and coach — all in one.

What You’ll Need

1. An OpenAI account
(GPT-3.5 is free; GPT-4 is available to ChatGPT Plus users)

2. A general topic or goal
You don’t need a full draft — just what you want the speech or presentation to be about.

3. An idea of your audience
ChatGPT can tailor language based on who you’re speaking to — clients, students, teammates, or executives.

Step-by-Step: Using ChatGPT for Speech and Presentation Writing

Step 1: Start With a Prompt

Begin with something simple like:

“Help me write a 5-minute speech about the future of AI in education. Audience: high school teachers.”

Or:

“Outline a presentation pitch for a startup idea focused on eco-friendly packaging.”

Step 2: Generate an Outline

Ask ChatGPT:

“Give me a clear outline with intro, main points, and conclusion.”

This will provide structure and direction before jumping into the writing.

Step 3: Write the Introduction

A good intro hooks the audience.

Try:

“Write an engaging opening for this topic. Make it relevant and thought-provoking.”

Follow up with:

“Now give me a version that’s more informal.” or  “Can you turn that into a short story or anecdote?”

Step 4: Build Out the Main Points

Ask ChatGPT to expand the body:

“Write 3 clear sections based on the outline. Keep each point focused and informative.”

For each point, you can also ask:

“Add a statistic or real-world example here.”
“Make this part more persuasive.”
“Can you explain this like I’m talking to beginners?”

Step 5: Add Transitions and Flow

Use:

“Add smooth transitions between each section.”
“Rewrite this part to improve flow and reduce repetition.”

ChatGPT can help polish the pacing so it sounds natural when spoken aloud.

Step 6: Write the Conclusion

Close strong with a call-to-action or memorable takeaway.

Ask:

“Write a conclusion that inspires the audience to take action.”
“Summarize the key points in 3 sentences.”

Step 7: Adjust Tone and Style

Once you have a draft, try:

“Make the speech more conversational.”
“Rewrite it with humor and storytelling.”
“Make it sound like Steve Jobs would deliver it.”

This helps you find the voice that matches your delivery style.

Optional Enhancements

1. Convert to Slide Content

Ask:
“Turn this speech into bullet points for a 7-slide presentation.”
“Summarize each section in slide format with headlines and supporting points.”

2. Add Visual Suggestions

Prompt:
“Suggest visuals or images I can use for each slide.”
“What graphs or charts would support this argument?”

3. Rehearsal Help

Ask ChatGPT to:
“Give me a timer estimate for this script (based on 120 words per minute).”
“Create mock Q&A questions the audience might ask.”

Practical Applications

Business: Pitch decks, investor presentations, company updates

Education: Student speeches, academic presentations, teacher lectures

Events: Conference talks, panel discussions, community events

Sales & Marketing: Webinars, demos, promotional talks

Case Study: Preparing a Startup Pitch

Problem:

An early-stage founder needed to deliver a 3-minute pitch to investors but wasn’t sure how to frame their story.

Original Prompt:

“Write a 3-minute investor pitch for my startup that reduces food waste using AI-powered meal planning.”

ChatGPT Output:

  • Hooked the audience with a real-world stat
  • Framed the problem and market opportunity clearly
  • Included a simple value proposition and team slide
  • Ended with an ask and contact info


Result:

The founder felt more confident and focused, and ended up getting two follow-up meetings from investors impressed with the delivery.

ChatGPT gives you the structure and clarity to deliver your message with confidence.

It won’t replace your voice — but it will help shape it, refine it, and save hours in the process.

All you need is an idea.

The rest? Just prompt it.