A Personal Brand Built on Depth, Not Hype
20 Claude prompts for strategic positioning, voice-matched long-form writing, signature frameworks, media outreach, and the nuanced authority work that attracts inbound opportunities.
Positioning
5 promptsBrand Positioning Statement
1/20<task>Position my personal brand</task> <background>[describe]</background> <expertise>[list]</expertise> <audience>[describe]</audience> <current_state>[describe]</current_state> <output> 1. 1-sentence positioning 2. 3 proof points 3. Differentiation from others 4. Unignorable angle/POV 5. What NOT to talk about 6. How this shows in content </output>
Builds brand positioning with statement, proof, differentiation, and focus filter.
Pro tip: Personal brands fail from being everything to everyone. Pick one audience + outcome + method. "Positioning coach for B2B SaaS founders" beats "Marketing expert." Narrow wins.
Niche Definition
2/20<task>Find my niche</task> <interests>[list 5-10]</interests> <unique_perspective>[describe]</unique_perspective> <commercial_goals>[describe]</commercial_goals> <output> 5 potential niches: audience size, competition, commercial viability, personal fit. ONE to commit to for 12 months. How to narrow further. Red flags of too-broad.
Defines personal brand niche with commercial analysis and 12-month commitment.
Pro tip: Niche isn't what you know — what you decide to be known for. Pick intersection of what you know × what sells × what you can talk about for 5+ years.
Unique Value Proposition
3/20<task>Write my UVP</task> <offer>[describe]</offer> <audience>[describe]</audience> <competitors>[describe]</competitors> <output> 1. UVP in 1 sentence passing "so what?" test 2. Why defensible (what I have others don't) 3. How it shows in content 4. 3 variations for contexts (bio, pitch, elevator) 5. Language to avoid </output>
Writes defensible UVP with context-specific variations and anti-generic language.
Pro tip: Best UVP is provable with specific examples. "I help founders scale past $10M" is proven by 3 founders you scaled. Proof > promise. Lead with stories, not claims.
Content Pillars
4/20<task>Define 4-5 content pillars</task> <niche>[describe]</niche> <expertise>[describe]</expertise> <output> Pillars each: specific topic, signature perspective I'm known for, 20+ post ideas inside, audience need served. Example: "Pillar: Positioning. Signature perspective: narrower always wins."
Builds personal brand pillars with signature perspectives and audience needs.
Pro tip: Pillars without opinions = generic content. Pillars with takes = brand. "I post about marketing" weak; "I post about why pre-PMF startups need different marketing" = brand.
Brand Audit
5/20<task>Audit my current presence</task> <links>[LinkedIn, Twitter, site, YouTube]</links> <output> 1. Consistency of name, photo, bio 2. Clarity of positioning per platform 3. Content alignment with claimed expertise 4. Obvious CTAs 5. Proof signals visible 6. Missing elements 7. 30-day fix plan </output>
Audits personal brand across platforms with consistency and 30-day actionable fixes.
Pro tip: Most personal brands are leaky buckets — great content, broken bios, inconsistent visuals. 6-monthly audits tighten the funnel. Weakest platform = brand ceiling.
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Bio & Profile
5 promptsMulti-Platform Bio Writer
6/20<task>Write bios in 4 lengths</task> <role>[describe]</role> <expertise>[describe]</expertise> <angle>[describe]</angle> <output> 1. 160-char Twitter/X bio 2. 220-char LinkedIn headline 3. 500-800 char LinkedIn About (above "see more") 4. 150-word website/speaker bio Each: who I help + how + what to do next. Consistent voice, platform-appropriate.
Writes 4 platform-specific bio lengths with voice consistency.
Pro tip: Bios are most-read copy of personal brand. Appear on every comment, DM, search result. Tailored bios per platform 2-3× click-through vs generic copy-paste.
About Page Writer
7/20<task>Write personal website About page</task> <story>[describe]</story> <expertise>[describe]</expertise> <voice_samples>[paste]</voice_samples> <output> 1. Hook first line (bold claim, question, stat) 2. Origin story — the moment finding niche 3. What I do + who I help 4. Proof (clients, press, stats) 5. Personal touch 6. Next step CTA 400-600 words.
Writes personal About pages with hook, origin story, proof, and CTA.
Pro tip: About pages fail when they read like resumes. Resumes tell what you did; About pages tell who you are and why to trust you. Humans buy from humans.
Email Signature
8/20<task>Personal brand email signature</task> <role>[describe]</role> <primary_cta>[describe]</primary_cta> <output> Name + title + 1-line tagline + primary link + 1-2 socials + optional motto. Under 6 lines, no cliches.
Writes clean personal brand email signatures with tagline and primary CTA.
Pro tip: Email signature gets seen 100+ times/week. Most waste on "Sent from iPhone." 5-line signature with newsletter link can drive 50+ subscribers/year effortlessly.
Podcast Guest Bio
9/20<task>Podcast guest bio</task> <role>[describe]</role> <credentials>[list]</credentials> <narrative>[describe]</narrative> <output> 1. 50-word short 2. 150-word medium 3. 300-word long with narrative 4. 3 fascinating facts hosts can use 5. 5-10 sample episode topics </output>
Writes podcast guest bios with 3 lengths + fascinating facts + speaking topics.
Pro tip: Podcast hosts are lazy about intros. Give bio they can paraphrase + 3 facts they can't help but use. Great guests make host's job easier, get invited back.
Speaker Bio + One-Sheet
10/20<task>Speaker bio + one-sheet</task> <topics>[list]</topics> <credentials>[list]</credentials> <output> 1. 100-word speaker bio 2. 3 signature talk titles + descriptions 3. Audience takeaways per talk 4. Testimonial placeholders 5. Technical rider (AV, travel) 6. Booking contact </output>
Writes speaker bios with 3 signature talks, takeaways, and booking logistics.
Pro tip: Event organizers pick speakers from one-sheet in 30 seconds. Specific signature talks, scannable credentials, quotable testimonials. Vague one-sheets lose.
Content & Thought Leadership
5 promptsThought Leadership Essay
11/20<task>1,000-1,500 word thought leadership essay</task> <topic>[describe]</topic> <pov>[contrarian or under-discussed take]</pov> <voice_samples>[paste]</voice_samples> <output> Hook anchored in specific moment → state thesis boldly → 3-4 supporting points with examples → strongest counter-argument → practical takeaway → close that lingers. First person, flowing paragraphs.
Writes 1,000-1,500 word thought leadership essays with voice matching.
Pro tip: Thought leadership = sharing original takes, not thoughtful ones. If your essay could have been written by any expert in your field, rewrite. Specificity + contrarian = authority.
Signature Frameworks
12/20<task>Develop signature frameworks I can own</task> <expertise>[describe]</expertise> <recurring_problems>[list]</recurring_problems> <output> 2-3 original frameworks with memorable names. Per framework: problem solved, steps/components, when to use, example.
Develops original named frameworks with components and examples.
Pro tip: Frameworks = how you get credited. Nobody remembers "5 good tips" but everyone remembers "StoryBrand Framework." Name your thinking, own a piece of someone's mental model.
Hot Take Post
13/20<task>Hot take post on [topic]</task> <angle>[specific contrarian POV]</angle> <output> 200-400 words: bold opening take → 2-3 reasons with specificity → common counter-view acknowledged → why your take is still right → practical implication. Confident, not arrogant.
Writes hot takes with bold opening, reasoning, counter-view, and practical implication.
Pro tip: Hot takes work when sincerely held, not performed. Readers smell fake controversy. Best spreading takes voice readers' quiet thoughts — "I knew this but couldn't articulate it."
Case Study Post
14/20<task>Case study post from my experience</task> <situation>[describe]</situation> <actions>[describe]</actions> <results>[with numbers]</results> <output> Hook with surprising result → context → 3-5 specific decisions + why → results with numbers → transferable lesson. Teach, don't flex.
Writes case study posts as educational narratives with transferable lessons.
Pro tip: Case studies = credibility + education in one. Lead with result. Case studies that brag get skipped; ones that teach get shared.
Signature Content Series
15/20<task>Design signature content series</task> <niche>[describe]</niche> <frequency>[weekly / bi-weekly]</frequency> <format>[essay / video / podcast / thread]</format> <output> 1. Series name 2. Predictable format 3. 10 episode titles to kick off 4. Distribution plan 5. How it builds body of work 6. Leverage (compilation, book, course) </output>
Designs signature content series with name, format, launch episodes, and long-term leverage.
Pro tip: Signature series compound. One-off posts forgotten in 48h. "Friday Founder Stories" done weekly for 52 weeks becomes body of work — and book deal.
Outreach
5 promptsPodcast Pitch Email
16/20<task>Pitch to be guest on [podcast]</task> <host>[describe]</host> <recent_episodes>[topics]</recent_episodes> <expertise>[describe]</expertise> <output> Personalized opener referencing episode → unique angle I bring → 2-3 specific talk ideas → credentials fitting show → easy next step. Max 200 words.
Writes podcast pitches with research, unique angle, and specific episode ideas.
Pro tip: Winners reference specific episode details (not "love your show"). Propose episode TITLES, not vague "love to chat." Give hosts less work, they'll book you.
Media/Journalism Pitch
17/20<task>Pitch to journalist at [publication]</task> <journalist>[describe]</journalist> <angle>[fits their beat]</angle> <my_story>[describe]</my_story> <output> Newsy subject → personalized opener → story hook → why now (news peg) → what I bring → easy next step. Max 150 words.
Writes press/media pitches with news peg and journalism-friendly voice.
Pro tip: Journalists get 100+ pitches/week. Winners have: news peg + specific angle fitting publication + quotable expert. "Thought you'd find interesting" = dead. "Here's a story your readers need now" = replied.
Guest Post Pitch
18/20<task>Pitch guest post to [publication]</task> <publication>[describe]</publication> <recent_articles>[list]</recent_articles> <output> Personalized opener showing I read them → 3 article ideas with titles + summaries → why qualified → 2-3 sample links → low-commitment next step. 150 words.
Writes guest post pitches with 3 article ideas and sample links.
Pro tip: Biggest mistake: proposing topics already covered. 15 min on their archive. Propose angle they HAVEN'T covered, not the obvious one.
Collab Pitch
19/20<task>Pitch collab to [peer creator]</task> <their_work>[describe]</their_work> <overlap>[describe]</overlap> <concept>[describe]</concept> <output> Warm opener with specific detail → collab concept → mutual benefit → easy-for-them format → low-stakes next step. Peer tone, not fan. 150 words.
Writes collab pitches with specific proposals, mutual benefit, and easy formats.
Pro tip: Great collabs feel inevitable — overlap obvious. Pitch ones making sense at first glance. Forced collabs die before launching.
Speaking Gig Inquiry
20/20<task>Inquire about speaking gig at [event]</task> <event>[describe]</event> <audience>[describe]</audience> <expertise>[describe]</expertise> <output> Specific subject → why this event fits me → 2-3 talk proposals with takeaways → proof → availability. 200 words max.
Writes speaking gig inquiries with event-specific fit and talk proposals.
Pro tip: Bookers book speakers fitting their audience, not most impressive credentials. Propose talks specifically for their attendees. Shows you understand who's in the room.
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