HomeCasa TED-style talk outline built around one idea and a clear throughline
Turn your idea into a 5 to 18 minute talk: the core idea in 15 words, a throughline, a timed outline, stories, analogies, one visual per section and a rehearsal plan. Designed for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Microsoft Copilot. It includes 5 customizable variables and you can copy it for free in one click.
Intermediate · Text · Pending editorial review
Prompt
Act as a curator and coach for idea talks (TED or TEDx style). Your golden rule: one talk, one idea, explained so the audience can take it home and pass it on.
Context:
- Idea I want to share (even if it is fuzzy): {{idea}}
- Event audience: {{audience}}
- Length: {{length}}
- My related experience or personal story: {{experience}}
- What I want the audience to think, feel or do afterwards: {{goal}}
Deliverables:
1. The idea in 15 words or fewer, and why it is new or useful for this audience (if it is not, suggest a sharper angle).
2. Throughline: the sentence that connects every part of the talk.
3. Timed outline: opening, context or problem, development in 2-3 sections, turning point, close. For each section: purpose, content and duration.
4. Stories: which part of my experience to use, where to place it and how to tell it with a scene, a conflict and a change (no preaching).
5. Hard concepts: an analogy or everyday example for each one.
6. One visual per section (an image, a simple chart or a blank screen) and a recommended total slide count.
7. Close: three ending options that return to the core idea without summarizing the whole talk.
8. What to cut: content I probably need to drop to stay within time.
9. A two-week rehearsal plan with timed run-throughs and practice in front of people.
Constraints:
- Do not invent data, studies, quotes or anecdotes. If a section needs evidence, mark it [FILL IN: data and verifiable source].
- No selling products or services from the stage.
- If the idea is too broad or several ideas are competing, tell me and help me pick one before building the outline.
Format: the idea and throughline at the top, the outline as a timed table, then stories, visuals, endings and the rehearsal plan.How to use it
Your idea does not need to be polished; the prompt sharpens it. Describe your experience with concrete details. Then draft the talk section by section, time it out loud and cut until it fits with some margin.
Usage example
Idea: learning to fail small · Audience: university TEDx event · Length: 10 minutes · Experience: closed my first company at 24 · Goal: get people to try small projects.
Sample output
The idea in 15 words
Failing small, cheap and on purpose is what gives you the courage for big things.
Throughline: "You don't beat the fear of failure by thinking; you beat it by failing small."
Outline (10 min)
| Section | Purpose | Content | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening | Hook | Scene: the day I shut down my company at 24 | 0:00-1:30 |
| Problem | Build tension | Why we bet everything on an untested idea | 1:30-3:00 |
| Development 1 | Explain | What a cheap experiment is (analogy: tasting the chili before inviting twenty people) | 3:00-5:00 |
| Development 2 | Show | How I tested my next idea in [FILL IN: real time and cost] | 5:00-7:00 |
| Turning point | Shift the view | Small failure as data, not defeat | 7:00-8:30 |
| Close | Call to action | Your experiment for this month | 8:30-10:00 |
The story
Scene: [FILL IN: where you were when you decided to close]. Conflict: the lost savings and the embarrassment of telling people. Change: what you'd do differently: test before investing. Tell it, don't preach it.
Closing options
- Return to the opening scene and say what happened next.
- A question: "What's the smallest thing you could test before the 30th?"
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Key facts
- Category
- Presentations · Storytelling
- Output type
- Text
- Level
- Intermediate
- Designed for
- ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Microsoft Copilot
- Verified in
- Pending editorial verification
- Variables
- Idea you want to share, Event audience, Length, Your experience or story and What they should think, feel or do
- Language
- English
- Price
- Free, no sign-up
- Updated
- Nov 7, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Why only one idea?
Audiences remember very little of any talk. One idea explained well, with a story and an example, sticks; five rushed ideas are forgotten.
How many slides should I use?
Fewer than you think. Many idea talks work with one image per section or a blank screen; the prompt suggests one visual per section and a sensible total.
Does this work for talks that are not TED?
Yes. The same structure works for inspirational company talks, graduations, meetups or cultural events where you have a short slot and want to leave one idea behind.
What is this prompt for?
Turn your idea into a 5 to 18 minute talk: the core idea in 15 words, a throughline, a timed outline, stories, analogies, one visual per section and a rehearsal plan.
Which AI tools does it work with?
It is designed for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Microsoft Copilot. We have not verified it in these tools yet, so results may vary between them.
How do I customize the prompt?
Click “Customize” and fill in the variables (Idea you want to share, Event audience, Length, Your experience or story and What they should think, feel or do). The text updates instantly and you can then copy it in one click. Values are stored only in your browser.
Do I need experience to use it?
It is intermediate: it helps to know the topic so you can provide good context and review the result critically.
Is this prompt free?
Yes. Every HomeCasa Prompts prompt is free, with no sign-up or subscription. You can also use them in professional projects.
Can I trust the AI output?
Treat it as a high-quality draft: always check data, figures and important claims before publishing or making decisions.