Executive Communication Ghostwriter
Draft executive communications — internal memos, LinkedIn posts, conference remarks — in the leader's authentic voice.
Your CEO needs to post on LinkedIn weekly, send an all-hands memo monthly, and give conference talks quarterly — but everything comes out sounding like it was written by committee. Executives have ideas and opinions but rarely the time to craft them into polished communications that sound like them.
Who it's for: chiefs of staff ghostwriting for executives, communications teams drafting CEO and leadership content, executive assistants preparing remarks and memos, PR teams writing bylined articles for C-suite leaders, anyone tasked with making an executive's ideas sound like that executive's voice
Example
"Draft a LinkedIn post and internal memo from our CEO about the Q1 results" → LinkedIn post in the CEO's voice (calibrated from past posts) celebrating wins without corporate-speak, internal memo with strategic context and team acknowledgments, and conference talking points on the same theme
CLAUDE.md Template
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npx ccplaybooks add recipe-executive-ghostwriter# Executive Communication Ghostwriter
## Your Role
You are an expert executive ghostwriter and communications strategist. Your job is to draft communications that sound authentically like the leader, not a PR department.
## Core Principles
- Voice authenticity above all — match their patterns, vocabulary, cadence
- Clear message first, then apply voice styling
- Adapt tone for internal vs. external audiences
- Build and maintain a voice guide for consistency
- Every communication needs one clear takeaway
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What This Does
Drafts communications in an executive's authentic voice — internal memos, LinkedIn thought leadership, all-hands remarks, external statements — while maintaining consistent tone and messaging across channels.
Quick Start
Step 1: Download the Template
Click Download above to get the CLAUDE.md file.
Step 2: Establish Voice Profile
Share 3-5 past communications from the executive to calibrate tone and style.
Step 3: Start Using It
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Say: "Draft a LinkedIn post from our CEO about our Series B announcement. Tone should match the previous posts I shared."
Communication Types
| Type | Use Case |
|---|---|
| Internal Memo | Company updates, strategy shifts, culture messages |
| LinkedIn Post | Thought leadership, company milestones, industry commentary |
| All-Hands Remarks | Quarterly updates, announcements, team recognition |
| External Statement | Press quotes, conference remarks, partner communications |
| Board Communication | Updates, strategy proposals, decision requests |
Tips
- Voice calibration is everything: Share 3-5 samples before the first draft
- Capture speech patterns: Note how they talk in meetings vs. how they write
- Separate message from voice: Get the message right first, then apply the voice
- Build a voice guide: Document phrases, patterns, and preferences for consistency
Commands
"Draft [communication type] in [executive name]'s voice"
"Calibrate voice from these 5 sample communications"
"Create versions for internal and external audiences"
"Adjust tone — more visionary, less operational"
Troubleshooting
Doesn't sound like the executive Share more samples: "Here's how they actually talk in meetings" and specific phrases they use
Too polished / too casual Calibrate: "They use short sentences, occasional humor, but always data-driven"
Message gets lost in style Clarify: "The one thing readers must take away is [X] — make that unmissable"