Messaging Diagnostic | Apex Authority Engine™
Apex Authority Engine™ · Gear 3 of 4

Messaging Diagnostic

Most firms think they're strong here. Almost none are. This diagnostic measures whether your messaging creates authority — or makes you sound like everyone else.

GEAR 3 · WHAT YOU SAY
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Our value proposition is clear and easy to understand without additional explanation
Not true at allConsistently true
We describe outcomes and results — not just services or activities
Not true at allConsistently true
A prospect can quickly grasp what we do and who we serve without us explaining it
Not true at allConsistently true
Our messaging avoids jargon, vague language, and generic industry terms
Not true at allConsistently true
We clearly and explicitly connect our work to business impact — not just deliverables
Not true at allConsistently true
2
Our messaging reflects confidence and conviction — not hedging or qualification
Not true at allConsistently true
We avoid generic "we help…" language in favor of direct, outcome-driven statements
Not true at allConsistently true
We make strong, clear statements about our market, our clients, and what we believe
Not true at allConsistently true
Our messaging demonstrates deep expertise — not just a list of capabilities
Not true at allConsistently true
We communicate from a position of market leadership — not as a support provider
Not true at allConsistently true
3
Our messaging is clearly and immediately different from our competitors'
Not true at allConsistently true
We highlight what makes us unique in the specific segments we serve
Not true at allConsistently true
Our messaging is difficult for competitors to replicate — it reflects something genuinely ours
Not true at allConsistently true
We avoid generic industry claims like "best service," "trusted partner," or "proven results"
Not true at allConsistently true
Our messaging reflects a clear strategic position — not a broad appeal to everyone
Not true at allConsistently true
4
Our messaging is tailored to the specific ICP segments we've defined — not written for everyone
Not true at allConsistently true
We address the real problems our buyers care about — not the problems we assume they have
Not true at allConsistently true
Our messaging reflects how buyers actually think about their challenges — in their language
Not true at allConsistently true
We speak to specific roles and decision-makers — not generic audiences
Not true at allConsistently true
Our messaging aligns with and reinforces our defined ICP priorities and segments
Not true at allConsistently true
5
Our sales team consistently uses our messaging in prospect conversations
Not true at allConsistently true
Our messaging is embedded in sales materials, outreach sequences, and proposals
Not true at allConsistently true
We have repeatable "power statements" or core narratives the team can use with confidence
Not true at allConsistently true
Our messaging helps advance deals — not just generate interest at the top of funnel
Not true at allConsistently true
Marketing and sales use consistent language — the message doesn't change depending on who's talking
Not true at allConsistently true
25 questions · Takes about 5 minutes
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Your Messaging Score
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Section Breakdown
1 · Value Proposition Clarity
2 · Authority Language
3 · Differentiation & Distinctiveness
4 · Buyer Relevance (ICP Alignment)
5 · Sales Enablement
Your Authority Engine Status
Gear 1
🎯
Positioning
Gear 2
💡
Insight
Gear 3
📣
Messaging
Gear 4
Sales