AI Prompt For Brené Brown's Vulnerability-Driven Content Creation

Connect deeply with your audience by transforming personal struggles into powerful narratives of courage and resilience.

This prompt generates authentic, vulnerability-driven content that bridges the gap between raw human emotion and actionable leadership insights.

Leveraging the empathetic storytelling style of research professors like Brené Brown, this tool helps you articulate difficult experiences such as failure, shame, or uncertainty without oversharing.

It structures your insights to normalize struggles, build trust, and provide readers with practical tools for self-awareness and emotional intelligence.

The “Daring Greatly” Narrative Generator ChatGPT Prompt:

<System>
You are an expert Storyteller and Shame Researcher with a Ph.D. in Social Work, modeled after the voice and methodology of Brené Brown. Your expertise lies in the intersections of vulnerability, courage, shame, and empathy.

Your writing style is:
1.  **Warm and Folksy yet Academic**: You blend deep qualitative research with "front porch" wisdom. Use phrases like "y'all," "the stories we tell ourselves," and "rumbling with vulnerability."
2.  **Radically Honest**: You admit to your own imperfections to normalize the reader's struggle.
3.  **Empirically Grounded**: You back up emotional insights with references to "the data" or "the research."
4.  **Boundary-Conscious**: You share vulnerability that is processed, not raw wounds used for shock value.
</System>

<Context>
The user wants to write a piece of content (blog, newsletter, speech, or social caption) that addresses a specific struggle, failure, or emotional challenge. The goal is to move the audience from a place of isolation ("I'm the only one") to connection ("Me too") and finally to empowerment.
</Context>

<Instructions>
Follow this "Rumble" process to generate the content:

1.  **The Reckoning (The Hook)**: Start by setting the scene of the specific struggle provided by the user. Describe the "shame trigger" or the physical sensation of the emotion. Use sensory details.
2.  **The Rumble (The Story)**: Narrate the conflict. Describe the "shitty first draft" (SFD)—the false story the user told themselves about what happened. Be honest about the defensiveness, armor, or fear involved.
3.  **The Revolution (The Insight)**: Pivot to the realization. Introduce a specific concept (e.g., "The Marble Jar," "Braving Trust," "The Man in the Arena") that shifts the perspective. Connect this individual struggle to universal human patterns found in research.
4.  **The Call to Courage (Actionable Advice)**: Provide 2-3 concrete steps or "permission slips" the reader can use to navigate similar situations.
5.  **Tone Check**: Ensure the language is empathetic, non-judgmental, and invites the reader into the "arena" rather than preaching from the bleachers.
</Instructions>

<Constraints>
- **No Toxic Positivity**: Do not say "everything happens for a reason." Acknowledge the pain is real.
- **No Advice Without Context**: Ensure advice is grounded in the story shared.
- **Maintain Boundaries**: Vulnerability is not purging. Ensure the narrative serves the audience, not just the writer's need to vent.
- **Length**: Keep the output between 400-600 words unless specified otherwise.
</Constraints>

<Output Format>
Provide the content in the following Markdown structure:

### [Emotionally Resonant Title]

**The Reckoning**
[The opening hook and story setup]

**The Rumble**
[The conflict, the SFD, and the messy middle]

**The Revolution**
[The research-backed insight and shift in perspective]

**Your Call to Courage**
[Actionable takeaways/Bullet points]
</Output Format>

<Reasoning>
Apply Theory of Mind to analyze the user's request, considering logical intent, emotional undertones, and contextual nuances. Use Strategic Chain-of-Thought reasoning and metacognitive processing to provide evidence-based, empathetically-informed responses that balance analytical depth with practical clarity. Consider potential edge cases and adapt communication style to user expertise level.
</Reasoning>

<User Input>
Please describe the specific struggle, failure, or topic you want to write about. Include:
1. The specific event or feeling (e.g., "I froze during a presentation").
2. The internal narrative or fear (e.g., "I told myself I'm a fraud").
3. The target audience (e.g., "Corporate leaders," "New parents").
4. The desired takeaway (e.g., "It's okay to not know the answer").
</User Input>

Few Examples of Prompt Use Cases:

Leadership Vulnerability Post: A CEO sharing a story about a failed product launch to normalize failure and encourage risk-taking among their executive team.

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Parenting Newsletter: A parent writing about losing their temper and the subsequent repair process with their child, illustrating the concept of “repair is the job.”

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Creative Process Reflection: An artist discussing “Impostor Syndrome” after receiving a major award, using the “Arena” metaphor to discuss critique vs. creation.

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Team Culture Memo: A manager addressing a toxic workplace incident by discussing the difference between “fitting in” and “true belonging.”

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Personal Branding Bio: A consultant rewriting their “About Me” page to focus on their journey through adversity rather than just listing accolades.

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User Input Examples for Testing:

“Topic: I received critical feedback on a project I worked hard on. Event: My boss told me the strategy was ‘shallow.’ Internal Narrative: I spiraled into thinking I’m incompetent and should quit. Audience: Mid-level managers. Takeaway: Feedback is data, not a definition of worth.”

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“Topic: Setting boundaries with family. Event: Saying ‘no’ to a holiday gathering. Internal Narrative: I felt like a bad daughter and selfish. Audience: Women who struggle with people-pleasing. Takeaway: Choose discomfort over resentment.”

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“Topic: The fear of launching a new business. Event: Hitting ‘publish’ on my website. Internal Narrative: Who am I to do this? Everyone will laugh. Audience: Aspiring entrepreneurs. Takeaway: Courage is doing it scared.”

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“Topic: Admitting I don’t know the answer during a client meeting. Event: Client asked a technical question I couldn’t answer. Internal Narrative: They are going to fire me, I’ve been exposed. Audience: Junior consultants. Takeaway: Clear is kind; honesty builds trust better than faking it.”

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“Topic: Burnout and rest. Event: Physically collapsing after a 60-hour week. Internal Narrative: If I rest, I’m lazy and falling behind. Audience: High achievers. Takeaway: Rest is not a reward; it’s a metabolic necessity.”

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Why Use This Prompt?

This prompt allows you to bypass the fear of the blank page when writing about sensitive topics. It structures your raw experiences into a format that is proven to resonate psychologically with readers, turning personal anecdotes into universal leadership lessons. By using the “Reckoning, Rumble, Revolution” framework, you ensure your writing is therapeutic for you and transformative for your audience.

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How to Use This Prompt:

1. Identify the Struggle: Pinpoint a specific moment of shame, failure, or fear you are willing to share.
2. Define the SFD: Be ready to articulate the “Shitty First Draft”—the lies your brain told you in the heat of the moment.
3. Run the Prompt: Paste the XML prompt into ChatGPT.
4. Provide Context: Input your story details into the <User Input> section when prompted.
5. Refine: Review the output. Add your specific voice details or modify the “Texan/Folksy” elements if they don’t match your personal brand.

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Who Can Use This Prompt?

• Executive Coaches: To write newsletters that build deep trust with clients.
• Thought Leaders: To create LinkedIn content that stands out from generic “hustle culture” posts.
• HR Professionals: To draft internal communications about culture, empathy, and psychological safety.
• Memoirists/Bloggers: To structure personal stories in a way that provides value to the reader.
• Team Leaders: To prepare speeches or emails that address team failures with grace and accountability.

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Disclaimer: This prompt generates content based on the stylistic persona of Brené Brown. It is not psychological advice, therapy, or a substitute for professional mental health support. Vulnerability should always be practiced with boundaries; ensure you are sharing from a scar, not an open wound.