Very Powerful Person

Time: 30 Minutes - 1 Hour

STEP 1: Identify a new idea you have that would make a real impact on your personal success, or a new idea related to a passion or hobby of yours. You may have an idea for a product improvement, a new product, a way to make your life easier, or an idea to positively impact something/someone you care about. Using the Very Powerful Person Worksheet, capture the following:

1. Briefly describe your idea
2. Identify the benefits it will create
3. Outline what will happen if your idea is NOT implemented
4. Describe the basic steps required to implement your idea

STEP 2: Identify the “VPP” within your life to share your idea with. “The Very Powerful Person” you select may be:

• A person who directly impacts the person, process, or current situation you want to improve
• A person who can help support you and help bring your idea to the right people
• A person with a lot of decision-making authority or knowledge on the topic

STEP 3: Contact the “Very Powerful Person” to schedule 10 minutes of time to present your idea. When making the request for time be sure to note the following:

1. Identify what inspired you/what sparked your interest in this idea
2. Share that you only want 10 minutes of time—no more
3. The purpose will be to present an idea you believe will make a significant impact on something or someone you care about

STEP 4: Using the Very Powerful Person Worksheet, summarize your idea into a 10-minute informal presentation, highlighting the key points outlined in the Idea Overview. Practice delivering your 10-minute presentation out loud three times. Make any necessary adjustments and refinements as needed.

• Remember you only have 10 minutes—it is critical you respect the “Very Powerful Person’s” time. Your presentation should be CONCISE, SPECIFIC, and PERSUASIVE.

Very Powerful Person

Capture your idea in the overview below. Then summarize your idea into a 10-minute presentation, highlighting the key points outlined in the Idea Overview.