The 1-minute message map
Turn complex information into a crisp, audience-ready message.
Read time: 6 min · Author: CNO Team
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Short, practical resources to build clarity, confidence, and audience engagement.
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- Delivery and voice
- Slides and visuals
- Q&A control
- Teaching and lecturing
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Timing drills to stop rushing
Build a steady pace and reduce filler words with interval practice.
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Cognitive load for slides
Design visually calm slides that support, not compete with, your voice.
Read time: 7 min · Author: Marcus O’Neill
Templates and checklists
- Checklist: Pre-talk routine (PDF)
- Template: Story arc for briefings (DOCX)
- Worksheet: Q&A bridges (PDF)
Use these materials in team training with attribution.
Practice exercises
- Voice ladder: volume and pace control (10 min)
- Hot-seat Q&A: fast framing (15 min)
- Slide restraint: verbal-first walkthrough (12 min)
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