2019 Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking, Aaron Beverly

Watch Aaron Beverly - the 2019 Toastmasters International World Champion of Public Speaking - deliver his winning speech "An Unbelievable Story."
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[@devam7768]

Charismatic habits 1. Expansive hand gestures 2. Using vocal dynamics 3. Inhabiting characters/actions of the story 4. Eye contact 5. Using the stage

[@wilsonwaigwa520]

This is what we used to call in highschool as Nonverbal cues.

[@jaydenong5503]

Thats basically Hasan Minhaj

[@korbindallas8224]

@Ken Able So the competition MUST be at a podium where they are completely motionless. According to who? The art of communicating with a large group of human beings would include all those things. I think it's much more likely that you just aren't good at some or all of those things, and it upsets you.

[@korbindallas8224]

@Ken Able powerful argument you've got there

[@korbindallas8224]

@Ken Able And I'm probably not the only one who thinks you're twisting semantics because you're incapable of actually dynamically speaking to a large audience

[@kellyn3347]

I got goosebumps when I heard his final line. People don't remember what you say, they remember how you made them feel. Well done!

[@unpopularopinions9279]

what was it

[@vinitatripathi7575]

Same

[@deepanshujindal]

Man I cannot tell but I am so proud that you spoke about Indian tradition at such a big stage Proud of you man #lovefromindia

[@telugufromenglish4756]

Agreed! Loved that this story has such a great purpose of bringing cultures together.

[@peteWxM1970]

Is the shoe story actually true?

[@mr.debanjangiri]

​@@peteWxM1970 yes

[@qahtani_speaks]

i was there in the audience. as soon as Aaron finished i said to myself “ i don’t care who comes next , this guy won already “ brilliant Aaron . so proud of you

[@luckystar9251]

Mohammed Alqahtani Totally agreed

[@yashpandey_]

i wanna learn public speaking

[@carybtyd]

@@yashpandey_ me to. I have no idea how I am going to do this. 😭

[@a.h9005]

Your speeches also marvelous

[@yashpandey_]

@@carybtyd bro i want to join armed forces and to join that i have to speak better and fluent english in interview.

[@moshefabrikant1]

Chrismatic traits 1) saying relatable things 0:40 2) involving the crowd 0:52 3) Be funny 4) change your tonality 5) talk with your hands 6) have your hands and voice cinronized together 7) slow down in the important moments 8) use the stage 9) be energised with intent

[@theexteriorminister6786]

Now, I don't feel so bad placing 1st Runner-up to Aaron in the 2019 Regional Quarter-final this year. Congratulations, Aaron from Dutch Martin, D27 Champ! 🙏👍👏👏👏

[@thecoolnoob]

2016 - " So let's make the words we do say count. You'll be surprised how long people will remember a few words."

[@JinishaBsolutionist]

I just realized that was him! Thank you for reminding me of my favourite speech :)

[@SpokoR3]

Finally a speech wins without gimicks or unneccessary over-the-top acting!

[@bhumiboladulyadejshakya3507]

Tbh I see him acting.

[@LWC8]

It was over the top for me.

[@mikea6710]

Tho it has black jokes..

[@geeayejoe2411]

Acting is part of the speech. Over-the-top acting is subjective anyway

[@laraelnourr]

At first I was like anybody could give a talk like that, what makes him so special? But as soon as the story ended and he explained the reason behind telling that story, i almost cried!

[@thedexterousd4035]

Dam I feel you. I was like I've seen some speakers, but by the end, I was so mind blown. I literally have to go back and deconstruct this whole thing now.

[@TheFurqanStory]

This isn't just a speech from a contest, this is a speech from essence. 🙂❤

[@publicspeakingmentor]

Thank you for that. :)

[@jeringstudio2089]

@@publicspeakingmentor i want to learn how you have a good confidence

[@atiqahh5471]

"This is your mission, take it very seriously."

[@ppraveenkumar908]

the last 2 minute gave that sudden impact of emotions...his humor turned out and ended up with a great message "acceptance despite of differences"

[@vocalizeyourvision5470]

I loved this speech. Gripping story, gradually built towards the climax, and then an earnest, timely message. All delivered in his own natural style. Hit every note correctly! Well deserved 👏🏼

[@AshwaniThakurEnglish]

This Indian Ritual acts as an ice breaker. What a great presentation Aaron and what a great call to action.

[@publicspeakingmentor]

Many thanks 🙏

[@sajidsheikh2896]

Indian traditional things are nothing but it's the way of people coming together live together.. I'm proud to be a Indian..love you Aaron...

[@Deepaksingh-sd9qy]

Indian tradition is above your understanding

[@sajidsheikh2896]

@@Deepaksingh-sd9qy means..?

[@sajidsheikh2896]

@@Deepaksingh-sd9qyit is same for you...!

[@powerspeakernow]

I watched this speech 5 times , taking notes. From vocal tonality to story telling and body language. This speech is so rich of passion and techniques. I will incorporate them in my speeches as your fellow Toastmaster Aaron. Thank you for your hard work and persistence. I first saw you in 2016 and you inspired me then and now you rocked my public speaking world 🙏🙏🙏😃😃👍

[@heman1058]

This guy is brilliant!! Hatsoff to both the families who invited him 🙏! I guess this icebreaker just melted our hearts guys !!

[@Naijain90Seconds]

Aaron am so proud of you - Welldone!! Every culture has no room for discrimination but it is politicians that creates these divisions globally

[@publicspeakingmentor]

Olayinka Aina I believe it’s much more than just politicians but the lesson should be applied by us all

[@weareconfused3587]

You are right sir

[@astconsultancy5680]

True, unfortunately currently in India the extreme right is with closed minds separatist thoughts is propagating hatred

[@willjb89]

“If you don’t vote Democrat you ain’t black!” - Joe Biden

[@JoziMr]

This has inspired me to do the storytelling elective speech.

[@muhammed6432]

I accept you Mission Aaron! And I will try my best to take it seriously 😀 Many congratulations on this well deserved victory Aaron🏆

[@publicspeakingmentor]

Many thanks my friend. I appreciate that you will take the call to action.

[@mrbigg151]

That's one crazy story but I like how it all came together in the end.

[@publicspeakingmentor]

mrbigg151 you’d be surprised by how much of that story is not exaggerated 🙂

[@sheshangajwalia4606]

mrbigg151, this actually happens in Indian wedding. Come India, join us and experience it :)

[@mrbigg151]

@@sheshangajwalia4606 I SOOOO wishI could. I've had a few friends but have never been to an Indian wedding

[@leahgodson2319]

Wow, that was brilliant; it held my attention throughout. Sharp opening, laugh-out-loud moments and a meaningful ending; well done Aaron.

[@ashvarma1]

CONGRATULATIONS Aaron. Being an Indian-American, I can fully relate with the story. Your presentation was very universal that anybody from any culture could understand it very well. You are Super. 💐❤️🇺🇸🇮🇳

[@dilansankalpa1019]

Congrats to new champion of public speaking. Very good timely message given by his speech.

[@LiTTLeDizZyUriNe]

There are world championships for public speaking? Nice.

[@lstoryrecords_]

As organised by an organisation with clubs spread in towns and cities all over the world called 'toastmasters'. The purpose of the clubs worldwide are to assist individuals to develop, work at and grow in their public speaking and leadership skills. Competitions get organised by the organisation such as the above and smaller regional or national focused competitions. I'm a member of 'godiva speakers' in Coventry United Kingdom...I need to deliver my first icebreaker speech soon 👋

[@alekseyaleynikov9973]

@@lstoryrecords_ Good luck, James! I've been a member of the Chamber Toastmasters Club (Kiyv, Ukraine) for 5 years. But I still remember my Icebreaking speech😀 Good luck and keep going!

[@lstoryrecords_]

@@alekseyaleynikov9973 thankyou very much

[@jalapenopizza9505]

james kristel Hi. I was wondering do you think a toastmasters club would be beneficial to someone with social anxiety and poor communication skills?

[@abzy3k1]

@@jalapenopizza9505 absolutely! Why not! It's for everyone!

[@danclark9928]

Aaron is so much more than a mechanically sound speaker with contagious stage presence and honed delivery skills; more than a talker - he's a teacher; more than keynoter - he's an ambassador of acceptance and love; who transformed the common topic of 'cultural diversity' into 'cultural Commonality.' So cool that he didn't let himself get in the way of his life changing message that epitomizes the unwritten 'mission' of Toastmasters International: 'Seek To Bless, Not Impress.' Whoa! Congrats!!

[@publicspeakingmentor]

Thank you Dan! I appreciate that.

[@chounamen3229]

To be frank, this speech is very inspiring and encouraging. it doesn't begin or proceed with boring statement or any argument to make a point; instead, it starts with funny story, dynamic and dramatic behavior to make it vivider, and strikes the audiences' heart when it's to the end with a sensible and reasonable argument. Nice to enjoy the champion show!

[@MotivationWithMarcus]

I love this presentation. He stayed focused. He took the mission very seriously. He held the shoes to his heart. In the end, he brought three cultures together. Great Job Aaron Beverly!

[@PratyushaMishra]

This is undoubtedly one of the finest speeches I have ever listened to. The articulation, modulation and the gestures were on point and how the guy tells the story is so artistic.

[@mdlewis721]

Congratulations Aaron! I am particularly proud of your perseverance in aiming for the championship. Your semi-final and final speeches demonstrate your storytelling mastery. Thank you for the motivation to stay the course. Best wishes on your next steps.

[@li-fientertainment4796]

You just win the heart 💓.. explaining the wedding ceremony.. Love from #IN love you brother 💓

[@pragatikumarigupta2538]

You speak from heart. That's soothing.

[@shagunsharma3369]

amazing speech Aaron. Looking at your attire makes me respect you more for respecting our tradition and presenting it at an international stage. Much power and love to you from India.

[@bindumathew2731]

Hearty congratulations Aaron!! What a powerful message!!🥰

[@donnacowan3670]

Exceptional and just the type of message we need right now. So often the winning speeches are about overcoming some major obstacle or having something exceptionally bad happening to you. It is refreshing to hear a speech with a great message but with a playful and fun premise. Great job.

[@publicspeakingmentor]

Thank you Donna!

[@livingoncetwice]

Congrats Aaron! Your story telling and public speaking ability gave me chills! So vivid, colorful, and full of life..I felt every aspect of that story. Thank you!

[@BlackSpeakersNetwork]

You made District 18 proud Aaron - powerful speech. You nailed the first 6 seconds and the audience stayed with you the entire way

[@oluwakemioke4292]

great speech: humurous, entertaining and passes a very powerful message.

[@growwithmukul]

Bro nailed it! Loved the msg and delivery

[@rajumshrm]

Amazing speech, act.. use of words, gesture, stage.. beatiful.

[@theresaskorupa8396]

An unbelievable speech! Thanks, Aaron for representing JPMC and District 18 with such an amazing presentation!

[@publicspeakingmentor]

Theresa Skorupa thank you so much

[@RuthDameron]

Aaron for your first Area contest, I knew you had greatness in you! This speech personifies your talent and I'm so proud of you! I'm so happy you didn't give up but kept moving forward. A passionate, consummate speaker!

[@SumitPrasad1]

The message and the way it is delivered by Aaron are unbelievable.

[@andreas_aroditis]

Epic speech and epic performance. Great stuff man, hope to see more of you in the future.

[@geeayejoe2411]

I honestly thought his speech wasn’t funny enough but it’s the message that really got me. Crafty and Inspiring!

[@hadiuzzaman]

Goodness! I liked it very much. No wonder he is the winner.

[@theruthellen]

Congratulations Aaron, great message beautifully told, mission always accepted!

[@erincosta565]

Wow, I loved this story!!! Congratulations on the win!

[@achougoo]

Mind blowing Aaron. That was wonderful speech with all the right emotions. Yes, we Indians do accept everyone as part of our family. Nice message and mission given to the people as well.

[@__galaxyspace.__]

I came here because this was once our topic in one of my subject and I need to re-watch it since I'm a bit lost during class so I can't understand anything. But now that I fully understand his speech, thank you for such a wonderful message.

[@maggiebraham8850]

Wow! It's not only the speech, but the message at the end was phenomenal.

[@coleysstore4571]

Wonderful speech, Aaron 👏! Great delivery. I accept the mission 💪

[@wedothingsmessyhere]

Really wish more people would see this. It's an amazing speech!

[@pwan3971]

That's beautiful! Amazing. Loved it

[@vickythakur7671]

Terrific I am connected to the story from teh beginning. Love from India

[@kristinsparks7295]

That was beautiful!! So well delivered, the story pulls us in and makes us laugh and want to fight with him for those shoes and then brings us all together, no matter our differences on the outside we are all exactly the same on the inside. Thank you Aaron Beverly for reminding us of that - I take my mission very seriously and will carry the torch (shoes) forward as one of your champions!

[@gemini8620]

Such a nice thing to say. ❤

[@tmkevinlin]

What a great storyteller. I kept laughing throughout the whole fighting for shoes part.

[@prathamesh1242]

Well done Aaron.....what a speech it is, I got goosebumps in the end when you said "Take it very seriously!!!"

[@thinkngskeptic]

Well done! Great vocal variety, excellent pauses, comfortable on stage, the audience was completely engaged.

[@newage885]

A phenomenal speech. Congratulations Aaron.

[@Dan-ju2rn]

Incredible speech. Well deserved!

[@khaleelhassan7717]

This video never gets old! 🙌🏾

[@nidhigoel520]

Couldn't believe you lost Aaron. You were the best in 2016. And i'm glad you won in 2019. I watch this video so often.

[@christinareyes2963]

Awwww what a beautiful and inspiring speech. Very well done

[@irynam5127]

Love it!!! Thank you for sharing your story and this mission =)

[@swikarr4553]

That was an amazing speech.

[@moclarke7776]

I laughed, I listened, and I learned. Superb Storyteller!!!

[@aadishaayush3546]

Beautiful. Simply just beautiful. ❤️

[@ni3070]

I absolutely loved this.

[@BharatSangekar]

A master storyteller. Very well deserved. Congratulations Aaron.

[@publicspeakingmentor]

Bharat Sangekar many thanks sir

[@nadeali007]

Super excited to see and do it

[@rishi9406]

This is amazing 🔥🔥🔥💫 Congratulations very well deserved. The posture is there, the confidence is there and art of storytelling is there too!

[@janeoizasunday9989]

Great Speech, in simple story with a powerful message. Congratulations!

[@publicspeakingmentor]

Jane Oiza Sunday thank you

[@MrThegourav]

Just amazing... very well deserved!!!

[@hianayoo4315]

This is my favorite. I keep coming back

[@smoothy4045]

I’d love a man like you in my life👌🏼

[@nirupmapathak518]

Amazingly delivered!!!!!!!! Proud to be an Indian

[@arnav7386]

Glad that you acknowledged the hospitality of Indians at Toastmasters competition! And it was a nice well-structured speech with a strong message!!!

[@barryhoward8315]

Wonderful speech Mr. Beverly.

[@speakersottawa]

Such a great humourous speech with an essential message!

[@ChuObii]

Brilliant speech and lesson for us all. Thanks Aaron.

[@LindaDayHarrison]

Congratulations! It is so deserved!!!

[@publicspeakingmentor]

Linda Day Harrison 🙏

[@augustrob1]

Such great storytelling!

[@zubinali694]

Thank You Brother

[@douaaamamou3200]

Truly exceptional!

[@aidahm8275]

Acceptance despite difference wow powerful words will hold on to those words thank you Aaron

[@publicspeakingmentor]

Thank you for watching, Aidah!

[@quizkitten9641]

This is an incredible video of an incredibly well spoken person. We all can learn from this.

[@ibromgs]

Wonderful Speech 10/10!

[@meghaladevi6411]

What a lovely speech... Congrats Aaron

[@publicspeakingmentor]

Meghala Devi many thanks 🙏

[@shivangchaturvedi237]

Beautiful speech!

[@takeitfromtim]

Well done Aaron, well done! Awesome speech and message.

[@daphnelecesne2618]

@@MinhQuan-jj2dx- you ask this over and over, in the comments. Did you try writing out a transcript of this or any other winning speech? Of course it needs to be a piece that reads well. There has to be a good structure to the parts, and a “through-line” or idea that carries all the way through. Add to a “good script” with strong nonverbal communication- like expressive gestures, or exciting body language, or even the use of physical props, as well as vocal dynamics like creating beats through inflection, changes in pitch, speed, and timing, use of pauses. All speeches, stories, performances OR scripts, need to start with writing which is worth reading.

[@prakashjayapal9812]

Wonderful message Aaron.

[@jessicajamesspeaks]

This will mark my first contest season as a rookie and I am trying to watch as many videos of past championships as possible and take as many notes as possible.

[@Original_jataro]

Appreciate you sharing your wisdom on this subject Queen! Great content 👏👏👏

[@formosaacool]

Great speech, Aaron!!

[@shaheensayed5745]

Great Speech!!!

[@sachin2arch]

Fantastic!!! All the ingredients fully in the recipe of winning

[@exsethllent]

What a beautiful lesson behind the story.

[@sayedfaiztanvir4733]

He's coming to Bangalore to attend Coronation 2020 of District 92. I am counting days, and desperately awaiting his arrival. You're a great speaker and motivator.

[@okorolina]

Wonderful presentation Aaron