Creating Personal Growth Journey Posts with AI
Personal growth journey posts share your professional development story in a way that inspires and educates others. They demonstrate vulnerability, showcase learning, and help others navigate their own growth paths.
This prompt has been tested and works effectively with leading AI models including ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. You can expect consistent results across these LLMs, with each potentially offering slightly different stylistic variations.
Core Prompt Template #
Create a personal growth journey post about {GROWTH_AREA} in my path as {YOUR_ROLE}. Write for {TARGET_AUDIENCE} while focusing on {TRANSFORMATION_ASPECT}.
Structure to include:
1. Starting point:
- Initial situation
- Challenges faced
- Motivation for change
2. Journey through {NUMBER} key phases:
- What triggered change
- Actions taken
- Obstacles overcome
- Breakthrough moments
3. Transformation insights:
- What changed
- How it changed
- Impact on career
4. Guidance for others:
- Critical lessons
- Practical steps
- Resources that helped
Style: {TONE} and reflective
Length: {LENGTH}
Additional context: {JOURNEY_CONTEXT}
How to Use This Prompt #
Required Variables #
{GROWTH_AREA}: Specific skill or mindset developed{YOUR_ROLE}: Your professional position{TARGET_AUDIENCE}: Who you're sharing with{TRANSFORMATION_ASPECT}: Key change to highlight{NUMBER}: Growth phases to share (3-5 recommended){TONE}: Authentic, vulnerable, or instructive{LENGTH}: Recommended 500-700 words{JOURNEY_CONTEXT}: Relevant background info
Example Inputs #
{
GROWTH_AREA: "public speaking confidence",
YOUR_ROLE: "Senior Product Manager",
TARGET_AUDIENCE: "tech professionals",
TRANSFORMATION_ASPECT: "overcoming imposter syndrome",
NUMBER: "4",
TONE: "vulnerable and encouraging",
LENGTH: "600 words",
JOURNEY_CONTEXT: "Went from avoiding presentations to keynote speaking"
}
Variations #
LinkedIn Growth Story #
[Base prompt] + Format as LinkedIn post with:
- Vulnerability hook
- Growth timeline
- Key learnings
- Current status
- Encouragement
Maximum 1300 characters
Blog Post Version #
[Base prompt] + Structure as detailed blog with:
- Personal anecdotes
- Specific examples
- Tool recommendations
- Action steps
- Resource links
Video Script Version #
[Base prompt] + Format as video outline with:
- Story opener
- Journey phases
- Visual examples
- Tips section
- Call to action
Tips for Best Results #
Do's #
- Be genuinely vulnerable
- Show real struggles
- Include setbacks
- Share specific tools
- Offer actionable steps
Don'ts #
- Avoid toxic positivity
- Don't skip struggles
- Avoid generic advice
- Skip the process
- Don't oversimplify
Example Output #
Here's a sample output using the LinkedIn post format:
🎤 From Panic Attacks to Keynote Speaker: My Public Speaking Journey
4 years ago, I threw up before a 5-minute team presentation.
Last week, I gave a keynote to 1,000 people.
Here's what changed:
1. The Breaking Point (Year 1)
- Missed promotion due to "communication skills"
- Realized: Fear was costing my career
Action: Joined Toastmasters (terrified)
2. The Foundation Phase (Year 2)
- Gave 24 terrible speeches
- Recorded myself (painful but necessary)
- Found my "zone": Story-driven tech talks
Lesson: Consistency beats talent
3. The Mindset Shift (Year 3)
- Stopped memorizing, started conversing
- Focused on audience value, not self
- Reframed anxiety as excitement
Game-changer: "They want you to succeed"
4. The Breakthrough (Year 4)
- Started teaching public speaking
- Gave first paid workshop
- Booked keynote speech
Reality: Still get nervous, but now it's fuel
Tools That Helped:
- Toastmasters weekly practice
- "Talk Like TED" book
- Voice recording app
- Supportive community
To the person hiding their voice:
Start small, but start now.
Your story matters.
Your insights matter.
Your growth inspires others.
What's holding you back from speaking up? 👇
#PublicSpeaking #PersonalGrowth #Leadership
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