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Tools You Will Use Often

GRC Talk Observation Worksheet - PDF

Use this worksheet to evaluate and learn from other GRC talks. You will use it often so print several copies.

GRC Talk Observation Worksheet - ONLINE FORM

Use this worksheet to evaluate and learn from other GRC talks.

GRC Practice Judging Rubric - PDF

Use this form to evaluate other GRC talks as well as your own.

GRC Practice Judging Rubric - ONLINE

Use this form to evaluate other GRC talks as well as your own.

GRC Preparation Checklist

This is a one-page checklist of the things you will need to do before your GRC.

Tools for Crafting Your Message

The And-But-Therefore for Research

Use this tool to help architect your overall talk structure

Jargon Identification Checklist

Use this quick checklist to find out if you have jargon. 

Jargon Identification and Modification Instrument

After you know you have jargon, this tool will help you modify it. 

Analogy Worksheet - EXAMPLE

This worksheet guides you step-by-step in developing an analogy with explanatory integrity.

Analogy Worksheet - BLANK

This worksheet guides you step-by-step in developing an analogy with explanatory integrity.

Tools for Mastering Your Physical Presence

Vocal Profile Worksheet- PDF

This is an easy and quick tool to help you evaluate your vocal character. 

Vocal Profile Worksheet- ONLINE FORM

This is an easy and quick tool to help you evaluate your vocal character. 

GRC Practice Judging Rubric - PDF

Use this form to evaluate other GRC talks as well as your own.

GRC Practice Judging Rubric - ONLINE FORM

Use this form to evaluate other GRC talks as well as your own.

Strong Start Menu

Check out this menu of over 15 ideas of how to begin your GRC talk with power.

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