A professional coaching skill designed to transform presentations into high-impact speeches using the proven heuristics of Patrick Winston.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install cell-speech-structure-coach
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install cell-speech-structure-coach using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Speech Structure Coach?
Speech Structure Coach is a specialized tool within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem designed for developers, educators, and presenters who need to move beyond simple slide design. Instead of focusing on superficial aesthetic polish, this skill prioritizes the structural integrity and cognitive load of your presentation. It leverages Patrick Winston's renowned 'How to Speak' methodology to ensure your message is not just heard, but retained.
By analyzing your scripts, outlines, or video tutorials, the skill helps you sharpen your opening promise, implement effective repetition through cycling, and build 'fences' around your ideas to distinguish them from competing concepts. It is an essential companion for anyone looking to master the art of technical communication and audience attention management.
Speech Structure Coach Use Cases
- Refining keynote speeches and technical conference presentations.
- Structuring educational video content for platforms like YouTube or Bilibili.
- Auditing slide decks (PPT/Keynote) for structural clarity rather than just visuals.
- Organizing hands-on workshops and training sessions for maximum knowledge retention.
- Transforming dry technical documentation into engaging verbal presentations.
How Speech Structure Coach Works
- Format Identification: The agent first determines the specific medium, such as an offline speech, a tutorial video, or a slide deck audit.
- Heuristic Application: It scans the content against established Winston Heuristics, focusing on the empowerment promise and verbal punctuation.
- Engagement Analysis: The skill identifies potential 'drop-off' points where the audience might lose focus.
- Structural Feedback: It provides actionable advice on the opening hook, mid-section transitions, and a powerful concluding statement.
- Refinement: The coach suggests specific structural changes to replace weak endings like 'Thank You' with impactful closures.
Speech Structure Coach Setup
To integrate this skill into your workflow, ensure you have the Openclaw environment configured and the speech-structure-coach repository cloned into your skills directory.
# Navigate to your local Openclaw Skills directory
cd ~/openclaw/skills
# Clone the speech-structure-coach skill
git clone https://github.com/cellinlab/cell-skills.git
# Ensure the reference heuristics are accessible
ls ./skills/speech-structure-coach/references/winston-heuristics.md
Speech Structure Coach Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill utilizes a structured reference system to maintain coaching consistency. Below is the organization of the metadata and reference files:
| Component | Description | File Path |
|---|---|---|
| Core Heuristics | Contains the rules for cycling, fencing, and empowerment promises. | references/winston-heuristics.md |
| Metadata | Defines the homepage and skill identification for Openclaw Skills. | SKILL.md (frontmatter) |
| Output Framework | Structured advice covering opening, middle, and ending segments. | Generated dynamically |
Speech Structure Coach Advanced Features
- Winston Heuristic Integration: Deep-links your presentation content to the specific 'How to Speak' principles.
- Attention-Drop Prediction: Analyzes long-form scripts to suggest 'verbal punctuation' where audience focus usually wanes.
- Multi-Format Adaptation: Seamlessly switches coaching styles between live stage performances and recorded video tutorials.
- Anti-Pattern Detection: Automatically flags 'slide sins' and generic endings to ensure professional-grade delivery.
SKILL.md
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