The Amplified Prompt Library

Every prompt from Amplified, ready to copy, paste, and make your own.

These are the prompts from Amplified, the book — collected in one place. They're organized by the chapter that explains how and when to use each one, so if a prompt raises questions, the chapter has the answers; where two chapters teach close variants of the same prompt, the fuller version appears here once. And you don't have to type any of them: the complete library is available as a free Notion template, ready to copy, paste, and customize.

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Getting Started: The Teammate Shift (Chapter 1)

Your first conversation ever

Explain what you're good at, and how someone who works as a [your job] could use you.

Give it context

I'm a [job title] at [type of company]. I'm working on [brief description of the project or task]. My goal is [what success looks like]. Here's what I've already done or considered: [brief background]. The specific challenge I'm facing is [describe it clearly]. I need help with [specific ask]. Don't just give me a generic answer, use the context I've given you.

The conversation follow-up

That's a good start. The second point is closest to what I need. Can you develop that further and give me a specific, concrete example I could use? Also, push back on me: what am I missing or not considering here? What's the strongest argument against the approach I'm taking?

Ask it to challenge you

Here's my plan / idea / argument: [describe it]. I want you to challenge this seriously. Don't be polite, be honest. What are the weakest points? What am I assuming that might not be true? What would someone who strongly disagreed say, and what's the strongest version of that argument? What am I most likely to regret if I go ahead with this?

Assign it a role

For this conversation, I want you to act as a seasoned [consultant / editor / sales coach / CFO / chief of staff / etc.]. You've seen this situation many times before and you have strong opinions about what works and what doesn't. Be direct and experienced in your perspective. Don't just agree with me. Push back when you see a better way, and tell me what you'd do in my position.

The final question

Before we wrap up, is there anything important I haven't asked about or considered? What questions should I have asked that I didn't? What would you add that I didn't think to ask for? What's the thing a smart advisor would tell me right now that I haven't heard yet?

The Daily Practice (Chapter 2)

The daily warm-up

I'm starting my work day. My top priority today is [describe it]. The main challenge I'm working through is [describe it]. I'm feeling [honest energy/mindset check]. Before I dive in, ask me two or three questions that will help me think about my priorities more clearly and make sure I'm focused on the right things today.

The session reflection

I just used you to [describe what you did]. Here's the result we got: [brief description]. Rate the quality of what we produced together on a scale of 1–10. What could I have done differently in how I prompted you to get a better result faster? What context did I not give you that would have helped?

Prompting Craft (Chapter 3)

The five-element template

You are a [ROLE with specific expertise]. I'm working on [CONTEXT, full background including goals, constraints, and audience]. I need you to [TASK, specific deliverable with clear success criteria]. Please format your response as [FORMAT, structure, length, style]. Keep in mind the following constraints: [CONSTRAINTS, what to avoid, what to include, guardrails].

The prompt self-diagnostic

Here is a prompt I wrote: [paste your original prompt]. Analyze what context, role, constraints, or format instructions are missing from it. Then rewrite it as a stronger version and explain what you changed and why. Also tell me: what did you have to guess about my intent because I didn't specify it?

Deep-dive follow-ups (pick one)

1. What are you leaving out that I should know?
2. What's the weakest part of this, and how would you strengthen it?
3. What assumptions are you making that I haven't explicitly stated?
4. If a smart person strongly disagreed with this, what would they say?
5. What would make this 50% better?

Getting Your Time Back (Chapter 4)

The time audit

Here is a list of tasks I completed last week: [paste your list]. For each one, tell me: (1) whether AI could help me do this faster and how specifically, (2) roughly how much time I might save per week, and (3) what I would need to provide AI to make that work. Be specific and practical, I want real workflow suggestions, not general advice about using AI.

Email drafting

I need to write an email to [describe the recipient and your relationship]. The purpose is [state what you need to accomplish]. Key points to include: [list them]. Tone should be [professional / warm / direct / etc.]. Keep it under [X] words. My voice tends to be [describe how you actually write].

Meeting prep

I have a [type of meeting] with [describe who] on [topic]. My goal for the meeting is [outcome you want]. What I know about their priorities and concerns: [describe]. Help me: (1) build an agenda, (2) prepare the three most important points I should make, and (3) anticipate the questions or pushback I'm most likely to face.

The Monday briefing

Here's my week ahead: my top three priorities are [list them], my biggest challenge right now is [describe it], and I have the following important commitments: [list key meetings/deadlines]. What are the most important things I should focus on this week, where do you see AI being most useful to me, and what am I at risk of neglecting that I should protect time for?

The Friday accountability check

This week I intended to recover time from AI assistance on: [list them]. Here's how it went: [describe]. What I did with the recovered time: [be honest]. Based on this, what should I do differently next week to use the recovered time more intentionally?

Thinking and Decisions (Chapter 5)

The research brief

I need to understand [topic/question] because I'm [context, making a decision, preparing for a meeting, advising a client]. My current understanding is [what you already know]. Give me: (1) a synthesis of the key things I need to know, (2) the most important debates or disagreements in this area, (3) what the evidence supports vs. what's commonly assumed, (4) the questions I should be asking that I probably haven't thought of yet, and (5) what someone who knew this area would tell me that most people miss.

The decision frame

I'm facing a decision about [describe it]. Before I get into the analysis, help me make sure I'm framing this correctly. What are the different ways to define this decision? What am I actually choosing between? What assumptions am I making about the problem itself that might be worth questioning? Is there a completely different version of this decision I should be making instead?

The steel man

Here is my current thinking on [decision/position]: [describe it]. I want you to make the strongest possible case against this, not a strawman, but the most compelling argument someone who strongly disagreed would make. Then tell me: what would I need to believe for my current position to be wrong? What am I most at risk of rationalizing rather than reasoning through?

The pre-mortem

I'm about to [describe the decision or commitment]. Imagine it's twelve months from now and this has turned out to be a significant failure. Walk me through: (1) what specifically went wrong, (2) what the early warning signs were that I ignored or missed, (3) what I could have done differently at the outset to prevent this outcome, and (4) what the most likely failure mode is given what you know about situations like this.

High-stakes conversation prep

I have a [meeting type] coming up with [who] about [topic]. My goal is [desired outcome]. The other person's likely priorities and concerns are [your best read]. Help me: (1) prepare my key points, (2) anticipate the hardest questions or objections I'll face, (3) think through how to handle each one, (4) identify anything I might be missing about their perspective, and (5) tell me the two or three things I most need to get right for this to go the way I want.

Content and Communication (Chapter 6)

The brain dump draft

Here are my rough notes on what I want to write: [paste your brain dump]. Please turn this into a well-structured first draft of a [email / article / proposal / post]. Maintain my voice, direct and [describe your style]. Flag any gaps in the content where I might want to add more specifics or examples.

Your voice profile

Here are samples of my best writing: [paste three to five pieces]. Study them and write me a reusable "voice profile", a description of how I write that I can paste into any future session: my typical sentence length and rhythm, tone, level of formality, how I use humor, whether I lean direct or nuanced, the words and phrases I favor, and anything I conspicuously avoid. Make it detailed enough that another writer could imitate me from it.

Repurposing

Here is a [presentation / article / report] I created: [paste or summarize the content]. Please repurpose this into: (1) a 300-word LinkedIn post with a strong hook, (2) five shorter LinkedIn post ideas based on individual points, (3) a 150-word summary email I could send to clients, and (4) three bullet-point insights I could use to open future posts on related topics.

The weekly content sprint

I'm a [job title / professional description] who specializes in [your area of expertise]. My target audience is [describe them]. Give me ten content ideas, LinkedIn posts, short articles, or newsletter topics, that would be useful to my audience and showcase my expertise. For each, give me a working title, a one-sentence description of the angle, and the single most compelling sentence I could open with.

The editorial review

Please review the following [email / post / proposal] for: (1) logical flow and structure, (2) clarity, flag anything a reader might find confusing, (3) tone, does it sound like a real person or like AI?, (4) the strongest and weakest parts, and (5) anything I should add or cut. Be direct. I'd rather hear the hard feedback now than after I've sent it.

Building Income (Chapter 7)

The expertise audit

I'm a [job title] with [X] years of experience in [field]. Help me identify: (1) the three areas where my expertise is most valuable and hardest to replicate, (2) what a beginner in my field most struggles with that I've already figured out, (3) what types of clients or projects I could serve at a significantly higher level using AI, and (4) what knowledge I have that could be packaged into a digital product someone would pay for. Be specific, I want concrete answers, not general categories.

The rate-increase case

I currently charge [rate] for [service]. I'm now using AI tools that allow me to deliver [describe what's improved, faster turnaround, better research, more comprehensive deliverables]. Help me build the case for raising my rate to [new rate], how to frame the value increase, what to say to existing clients, how to position this to new prospects, and what objections I should anticipate and prepare for.

The digital product concept

I have deep expertise in [area]. The most common thing people in my field struggle with that I've already figured out is [describe it]. Help me design a simple digital product, a guide, template, framework, or mini-course, that packages this knowledge. Include: a working title, the core promise, a rough outline of what it would contain, how I might price it, and where I would sell it.

The 90-day income plan

I want to develop [income stream] over the next 90 days. My relevant expertise is [describe it]. My available time is [X hours per week]. Help me build a realistic 90-day plan, what to do in the first 30 days, the second 30, and the third 30, with specific weekly actions and milestones I can hit.

Visibility (Chapter 8)

Your positioning

I'm a [job title] with expertise in [area]. My target audience is [describe them, who they are, what they care about, what problems they have]. I want to build a visible reputation as the go-to expert in [specific niche]. Help me: (1) define my positioning in one or two sentences, (2) identify the three to five topics I should consistently create content about, and (3) suggest what makes my perspective distinctive from others in my field.

The content calendar

Based on my positioning as [describe it], generate a 4-week content calendar for LinkedIn. Each week should include: one long-form post (300–500 words) and two shorter posts (under 150 words). Give me a topic, a working headline, and a one-sentence angle for each piece. Prioritize topics that showcase real expertise and would be immediately useful to [your target audience].

The signature post

I want to write a LinkedIn post that establishes my point of view on [topic in your field]. My perspective is [describe your actual view]. The audience is [describe]. Draft a 400-word post with: a strong opening line that stops the scroll, a clear central argument, one specific example or insight that proves the point, and a closing that invites engagement.

The monthly content review

Here are the engagement metrics from my last month of LinkedIn content: [paste data or describe what resonated]. Based on this, what topics and formats are resonating most? What should I do more of, what should I do less of, and what should I try next month that I haven't tried yet?

Selling (Chapter 9)

Pre-meeting research

I have a meeting with [name] at [company] on [date] about [topic]. Please help me prepare a research brief covering: (1) what this company has been focused on or working through recently, (2) what challenges companies in this industry typically face right now, (3) what this person's likely priorities and concerns might be based on their role, (4) three smart questions I should ask to demonstrate I've done my homework and to understand their real situation.

Proposal strategy

I'm writing a proposal for [client description] for [service/project]. Based on my conversations with them, their main concern is [describe it] and the outcome they most care about is [describe it]. Help me: (1) structure this proposal so it leads with their outcome rather than my process, (2) identify the two or three things I must say to address their specific concern directly, and (3) suggest how to make them the hero of this story rather than me.

Personalized outreach

I want to reach out to [describe the person, their role, company, and any context you have]. The specific thing I want to reference is [recent post, shared context, mutual connection, industry situation]. My goal for this message is [first meeting / reconnect / specific ask]. Draft a [email / LinkedIn message] that: feels personal, references the specific context naturally, is under 150 words, and ends with a low-friction ask.

The follow-up sequence

I met with [describe the prospect] on [date] about [topic]. The conversation went [describe how it went and what seemed to resonate]. I haven't heard back in [X days]. Help me draft three follow-up messages, one to send now, one for 10 days later if no response, one for 3 weeks later. Each should add a small amount of new value and make it easy for them to respond.

Objection prep

I'm pitching [describe your offering] to [describe the prospect]. The most likely objections I'll face are probably around [price / timing / complexity / trust / competition]. For each likely objection, help me: (1) understand the real concern underneath it, (2) craft a response that acknowledges the concern and reframes it constructively, and (3) identify what I could offer to reduce their perceived risk.

Personal Performance (Chapter 10)

The operating system audit

I want to audit my current work habits and routines. Here's how my typical day looks: [describe your actual day honestly, not the ideal version, the real version]. Here are the things I feel are working well: [list them]. Here are the friction points and habits I wish I had: [list them]. Based on this, what are the two or three highest-leverage changes I could make to my daily operating system? Be specific and realistic, not a total overhaul, just the highest-impact adjustments.

Your ideal week

Help me design an ideal weekly schedule. My role is [describe]. My top three professional priorities are [list them]. I have these fixed commitments: [list meetings, recurring obligations]. I tend to have the most energy and focus in the [morning / afternoon]. I want to protect time for: deep work, relationship investment, and my own development. Design a weekly template that batches low-energy tasks and protects my high-energy periods for the work that matters most.

The learning plan

I want to significantly improve my understanding of [topic / skill] over the next 90 days. My current level is [describe it honestly]. I learn best through [conversation / reading / application / examples]. Design a 90-day learning plan that: starts with the key concepts I need first, progresses logically, includes practical exercises, and builds toward the level where I can [describe what you want to be able to do at the end].

The weekly review

I'm doing my weekly review. This week: the things that went well were [list them]. The things that didn't go as planned were [list them]. The things I'm carrying into next week are [list them]. I'm feeling [honest energy/mood description]. Help me: (1) identify any patterns in how this week went, (2) identify one specific thing I should do differently next week, and (3) help me set clear intentions for the three most important things I want to accomplish next week.

The monthly check-in

It's my monthly performance check-in. This month I accomplished: [list key wins]. The areas where I fell short: [be honest]. The skills I'm working to develop: [list them]. My biggest professional challenge right now: [describe it]. Based on this, help me: (1) recognize what's going well that I might be underselling, (2) identify the one or two development areas with the highest leverage for where I want to go, and (3) suggest one specific practice or habit I should add or change this month.

Leading a Team (Chapter 11)

The team AI assessment

I manage a team of [number] people in [function/industry]. I want to assess our current AI capability and identify the highest-leverage opportunities for improvement. Help me design a simple team assessment covering: (1) current AI tool usage, (2) tasks where AI could most dramatically improve output, (3) barriers to adoption I'm most likely to encounter, and (4) a prioritized starting point for building team AI capability.

The team workflow design

I want to build an AI-assisted workflow for [specific team task]. The current process looks like: [describe it]. The main time drains and quality issues are: [describe them]. Design an AI-assisted version that: (1) is simple enough that everyone will use it, (2) produces measurably better output, and (3) can be up and running within two weeks.

Leadership communication templates

I frequently need to [describe the communication type, feedback, team updates, performance reviews, change communications]. Help me build a template and prompting framework that: (1) ensures I cover the most important elements consistently, (2) allows me to personalize it quickly for each situation, and (3) maintains my authentic voice.

Staying Ahead (Chapter 12)

The signal stack

I'm a [job title] who wants to stay current on AI developments relevant to my work in [field/industry]. I have about 15 minutes a day for this. Help me design a minimal, high-signal information diet: which newsletters, podcasts, accounts, or communities should I follow? What should I avoid as high noise and low signal? How should I organize this so it takes 15 minutes max?

The weekly experiment

I want to experiment with something new in AI this week. My current tools are [list them] and my most common use cases are [list them]. Suggest three specific experiments I could try this week that are: (1) achievable in under an hour, (2) likely to show results immediately, and (3) would expand my AI capability in a useful direction.

The monthly changelog

I want to update my personal AI changelog. Here's what I've been using this month: [list tools and use cases]. Here's what's changed from last month: [new tools, new workflows]. Here's what I've learned: [key insights]. Help me: (1) identify any capability gaps I should address next month, (2) note what I should share with my team or network, and (3) update my sense of where I am on the AI proficiency curve relative to my goals.
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