Speaker Notes and Talking Points with AI

Great slides tell the audience what to look at. Great speaker notes tell you what to say. AI can generate natural, confident talking points for every slide in your deck so you never stare at your slides wondering what to say next.

Why Speaker Notes Matter

• Reduce anxiety — You always know what to say next
• Stay on time — Notes help you gauge how long each slide should take
• Avoid reading slides — Your notes expand on bullet points instead of repeating them
• Improve delivery — You can include transitions, pauses, and emphasis cues

Generating Notes for an Existing Presentation

If you already have slides, ask AI to write speaker notes for them:

Generating a Full Script

For high-stakes presentations like conference talks or investor pitches, ask AI for a word-for-word script:

Creating Talking Points for Q&A

Presentations often end with questions. AI can help you prepare:

Adapting Notes for Different Audiences

The same presentation often needs different delivery depending on the audience:

Tips for Effective Speaker Notes

• Practice with the notes — Read them aloud at least once before presenting
• Don't memorize word-for-word — Use notes as a guide, not a script
• Keep notes visible — Use Presenter View in PowerPoint to see notes while the audience sees slides
• Time yourself — A good rule is about 1-2 minutes per slide for most presentations
• Add personal touches — AI gives you the structure, but add your own stories and examples

The Complete Workflow

Here's how to put everything together:

1. Generate an outline (Lesson 2) — AI creates your slide structure
2. Build the slides (Lessons 3-4) — Use AI tools or ChatGPT + PowerPoint
3. Add custom visuals (Lesson 5) — AI-generated images that match your content
4. Write speaker notes (this lesson) — AI writes what you should say
5. Prepare for Q&A — AI predicts questions and drafts answers
6. Practice — Rehearse with your notes and refine

Key Takeaway

Speaker notes are the difference between a nervous, slide-reading presentation and a confident, engaging one. Use AI to generate natural talking points, prepare for questions, and adapt your delivery for different audiences. The slides are for your audience — the notes are for you.