A Digital Worksheet

Stakeholder Spotlight: The Perspective Shift

This is about shifting from your perspective to your stakeholder's perspective, because that is the only way you will get buy-in and results from your interactions.

The goal of this tool is simple: shift your opening from a Me-tro (a Me-focused intro) to a You-tro (a Stakeholder-focused intro).

Section 1

1. Define the Stakeholder's Reality

The Stakeholder's Brain — fill this out first. Tap the mic on any field to dictate straight into it.

Who is the Stakeholder? (Be granular: mention their job title and industry):

Problem (What needs fixing?):

Pain (What are they worried about?):

Priority (What is top of their mind right now?):

Pleasure State (What does success look like for them?):

Voice in Their Head Words:

The Big Idea / Takeaway / Heart Moment to Plant:

Section 2

2. Paste Your Opening Gambit

Paste the introduction or opening paragraph you plan to say or share (Maximum 1 paragraph / first 30 seconds of your interaction):