Different formats

Not all talks are the same.

Adapting

A five-minute update needs one point. A conference talk needs a story. A workshop needs participation. A pitch needs the ask stated early and clearly.

Online talks need more energy and shorter segments; attention decays faster.
Panels reward brevity, since the worst panellist is the one who monologues.

Impromptu

When asked to speak unprepared, use a simple frame: point, reason, example, point. It buys structure without preparation.