Repeatable workflow
Use a consistent outline so your brain can focus on content, not structure. Build a small card file with author-year tags you trust.
Speaking outline (extemp)
Intro: Hook + answer the question + roadmap. Point 1: Claim → Evidence → Analysis. Point 2: Claim → Evidence → Analysis. Point 3: Claim → Evidence → Analysis. Conclusion: Restate answer + forward-looking takeaway.
Timed practice
- 2–3 prompts per week with strict prep and speaking timers.
- Send one recording to a captain for quick rubric feedback.