Before your Digital Mind can accurately represent you, it needs to understand your “why” and the thinking that powers your work. That foundation shapes everything it says and how it says it — from the way it greets a new visitor to how it responds to complex questions. 

Upload and Sync Content That Sounds Like You

Before Delphi can start shaping your Digital Mind, it needs to hear from you. Start by uploading and syncing a mix of materials that reflect how you think and communicate like social posts, podcast episodes, YouTube shows, newsletters, or even books, transcripts, and notes. Prioritize assets where your tone, phrasing, or perspective feels especially distinct.

To upload or sync your content, open Delphi Studio and go to the Mind tab, then click “Add Content” under the Feeds section. From there, select the content type and follow the prompts: paste the link or enter the name, then click Add. You’ll see your source appear in the Synced Content table with a status of “Synced.” For content that can’t be synced, like individual files or transcripts, you can still upload them directly.

Aim for both breadth and depth in the content you add to Delphi:

• Breadth shows the range of topics and formats you cover.

• Depth gives Delphi more context on your unique reasoning, tone, and turns of phrase.

After your content is synced and uploaded, Delphi will generate suggestions for Purpose, Speaking Style, and default behavior settings — all of which you can refine in the next steps.

Set Your Digital Mind’s Goals and Communication Style

With your content in Delphi, it’s time to define what your Digital Mind is here to do — and how it should express itself.

Start in Mind → Purpose & Instructions. Delphi will automatically generate a Purpose based on your synced content, so you don’t need to write anything unless you want more control. If you do, you can choose from prebuilt objectives like Coaching, Content Creation, or Lead Capture — or write your own from scratch. For example: “You’re a career strategist helping early-career professionals build confidence and land meaningful roles.” A well-defined Purpose gives your Digital Mind direction across any conversation.

Then, go to Mind → Speaking Style to shape how it communicates. You can choose a pre-built style profile generated from your uploaded content samples or write a manual description of your tone, phrasing, and flow. Aim to capture what it feels like to hear from you — whether that’s confident and direct, warm and expansive, or clear and minimal.

If your audience varies, your tone can, too. Use Groups to tailor your Digital Mind’s behavior by context — more direct with employees, personal with friends, polished with customers. It’s still your voice, adapted with intention for the moment.

Write Clear, Actionable Instructions

Once you’ve set your Purpose and Style, further guide your Digital Mind’s behavior using precise instructions — especially for handling specific topics, tones, or interactions.

Start in Mind → Custom Instructions. This is where you can set rules and preferences that act as behavioral guardrails. Be as specific as possible and avoid vague or negative phrasing.

For example, instead of saying: “Help people grow their business,” try: “Offer practical, step-by-step strategies that help small business owners increase revenue and manage stress.” And, instead of: “Don’t be too casual,” try: “Maintain a polished tone that’s warm, confident, and professional.”

You can also script specific responses or behaviors for edge cases, such as: “If someone asks about pricing, provide transparent details, then ask about their budget or needs,” or “Always end messages to new leads with an invitation to get in touch directly.”

Each instruction adds nuance and consistency, equipping your Digital Mind to respond like you would.

Train Through Real Conversations

Once your content is uploaded and your settings are in place, it's time to see how your Digital Mind performs in action.

Start by asking real questions your audience is likely to have. These might come from DMs, client sessions, webinar Q&As, or search data. Begin with straightforward prompts to validate tone and clarity, then move on to more nuanced or high-stakes questions to evaluate depth and alignment.

To begin testing, click Preview Delphi in the bottom-left corner of Delphi Studio. This opens a live chat where you can talk directly with your Digital Mind — just like you would in a conversation with another person. Use this space to explore how it thinks, speaks, and handles different scenarios.

As conversations unfold, review how it responds:

• Does the tone sound like you?

• Is it making the right connections?

• Is it achieving the goals you defined in your Purpose?

If something feels off, click Revise at the bottom of the chat bubble. You can rewrite or refine the answer — and Delphi will use that correction to improve future responses to similar prompts. You can also resend your revision directly to the original user.

For broader adjustments, tweak phrasing in your Speaking Style settings, or add/update Custom Instructions for more explicit guidance.

You’ll know you’re ready to move forward when Delphi responds with clarity, reflects your intent, and makes your presence obvious in its answers.