However, Toastmasters is still one of the best organizations. I have done some public speaking and used to be a Toastmasters member. For me I always found that preparation was the most imortant thing for effective public speaking. Practice is helpful only if one is engaging in the appropriate behaviors. Hence the need for feedback.
Preparation is key.
Good morning, I have a tendency of speaking too fast. My instructor thinks the reason why I speak so fast is because I think fast. I do not want this to be a disadvantage for me when I am communicating, particularly on job interviews. People speak rapidly for a variety of reasons. Whatever the reason, speaking too fast is a negative and something to try to overcome.