How to Use ChatGPT Like a Corporate Pro
Let’s be honest—most of the AI content out there sounds like it was written by someone trying not to get in trouble with Legal or Marketing. It’s bland, bloated, and missing the one thing most corporate professionals actually bring to the table: judgment.
But if you’re in HR, leadership, or any corporate function where words matter, you don’t need AI to be creative for you.
You need it to help you move faster, sharpen your thinking, and still sound like yourself.
That’s why I put together this one-pager:
👉 How to Use ChatGPT Like You’re Paid to Think
It’s designed for professionals who manage tough conversations, write performance summaries, prep exec updates, or translate strategy into language real people understand.
Here’s a quick preview:
Use AI When You Need To:
Clarify your thinking
Draft content faster—but keep your edge
Reframe a message without watering it down
Summarize or reword without losing meaning
In other words, use it to accelerate, not to avoid.
🚩 Red Flags to Watch For
AI is fast—but it’s also full of tells. You’ve probably seen them:
Em-dash overload (yes, I said it—and meant it)
Contrast clichés: “It’s not X—it’s Y.”
Try-hard inspiration: “Let’s build a future where innovation thrives and possibilities are limitless.”
Buzzword bingo: synergy, robust, transformative, unlock potential, etc.
And my personal favorite, the both/and setup - “Whether you’re a seasoned leader or just starting your journey…” <——If you see that line? AI definitely wrote it.
🔥 Prompts That Actually Work
This cheat sheet includes strategic prompts for:
Comms & Messaging
“Reframe this for a skeptical stakeholder.”
“Make this note direct but still respectful.”
HR & Leadership Workflows
“Turn these interview notes into a calibration summary.”
“Explain this comp decision clearly and confidently.”
Meetings & Decks
“Draft a one-slide summary of this initiative—include risks and benefits.”
“Write two versions of this announcement—one for execs, one for employees.”
Plus a few pro tips like:
Check the tone—does it sound like you or a LinkedIn influencer?
If it’s something you wouldn’t say out loud, it doesn’t belong.
The Bottom Line:
AI is a great assistant. But you still need to be the strategist.
Think faster. Write better. Stay sharp.