Toastmasters

["David Bazell" <bazell -at- home -dot- com>]

I am glad to see toastmastsers mentioned here.  I have been thinking of
joining and wanted to discuss the benefits that others have found with the
organization.  My hope was to several things out of toastmasters.  First, I
understand that it is directed at improving one's speaking abilities.  But
what exactly does that mean?  I would like to learn how to better organized
my talks, how to present them in a more dynamic manner, how to relax and not
be so nervous.  Are these the things that one gets from joining?

I also hope that these improvements would carry over into my writing
abilities:  better organization, presentation, etc.  Can anyone speak to
that?

I am also looking for ways to improve my interviewing skills.  Carol Anne
mentioned that she is a better listener and can provide better feedback to
others.  Are there other people with experiences that they would describe as
better interviewing skills?

Dave


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