“Turn Around” by Zifang “Sherrie” Su, 2018 World Championship of Public Speaking® 2nd Place Winner

Listen to Zifang “Sherrie” Su’s speech titled “Turn Around,” which won her second place at the World Championship of Public Speaking®. To purchase and watch all the excitement from the 87th Annual Toastmasters International Convention, visit bit.ly/TI_OnDemand.

[@peggystreetinfluencer]

This was the speech that should have won 1st place. I was there, 8th row. This speech is so well constructed, the build up to the end took it to the top.

[@qj2003fall]

maybe it is because she misspoke three times (repeating phrases) and it sounds like she had one grammar problem

[@mazonce]

She can do better. But yes, I do love her speech more than the 1st place.

[@EJ-jh8lr]

Couldn't agree more!👍

[@peggystreetinfluencer]

@@mazonce In what way could she do better? Please clarify.

[@yihaw149]

Yea honestly I think this and the first speech was quite close. I feel Ramona's speech won because she does have a more powerful voice and projection, also I do feel her theatrics and themes all have a very logical and tied together structure. Afterall, the marking criteria is very specifics on certain aspects, so honestly, the audience's favorite may not necessarily be the winner, but rather who can tick off more of the technical aspects on the marking sheet. Overall, I love both speeches.

[@monikabelicin8928]

I got tears and laughter listening to her speech. It's like watching a beautiful inspiring movie in a concise form. I believe so many people could relate to some of her story. Congratulations for Turning Around and for getting your points across effectively.

[@writelearnandearnwithkim]

As a book coach, I love the emotive way she communicates her story

[@毛英九-l5z]

She's hero of Chinese Toastmasters！

[@leahkao3150]

That was an amazing speech that blends true emotions, humor, and inspiration altogether!

[@stmnMcdn]

"Sherrie, we are not your parents. We are CCs" loolol lovvvvvvvvvvve it!

[@ThayJimmyThai]

Champion-caliber speech. I connected with hers, but not with the 1st place. There is something about speaking from the heart, rather than acting.

[@omeibongos]

I felt the same way. She gave so much depth

[@DerSpielfuehrer]

well put

[@EJ-jh8lr]

Couldn't agree more!👍

[@RanjitMarathay]

"All of our conversations are 5-7 minutes long" HAHAHA!!

[@kimberlystrenk8987]

SO GOOD. Watched it twice. She is funny, engaging and tells a great story.

[@TheModernAsianMan]

Well spoken & acted out. She not only execute her speech well, she plays the role excellently. Constantly switching between emotions seamlessly, she's definitely one of the most effective speakers I've heard.

[@samuelduyilemi4120]

This speech should have won, the winner can't even compare to this... Su is just so amazing

[@martinimonster]

Yeah, how did this girl not win???? I laughed and cried in the same speech, several times. And she's beyond adorable.

[@kenechukwuasogwa5854]

So much was packed into this 7 minutes, so much, so rich, so full, so clear, so eloquent, so so good! I love it!

[@batoulm7627]

She definitly shouldve have won!!💙💙

[@MZeller]

What a terrific speech! Humor, pain, mindful observations...wonderful to take in. Congratulations to Zifang!

[@CoachTee.]

Amazing, witty, quirky, and super inspiring! Great speech Sherrie!

[@Ali-T-Music]

That was amazing!!! I cried twice and laughed hard multiple times hard!! Powerful and effective speech 💪💪🤝🤝🌷🌷🌷🌷👏👏👏👏

[@GodsChildBri]

I love this speech so much! It was so powerful and it really gave me something to think about. I really want to be a part of Toastmasters.

[@mico5755]

Hope! Come join us! Your new club is dying to meet you. :)

[@lifedancer4486]

What a fantastic, memorable speech! Powerful opening, tragedy blended with humour, and very inspiring.

[@surjawahjudianto33]

I could relate to most parts of it, that's why it could make me cry as well as laugh.

[@S1989SouL]

One of the best speeches I’ve ever seen

[@Jason7-e6q]

Love this! I just signed up Toastmaster recently to turnaround my shyness of public speaking. 😊

[@jackysew262]

Wow, such a great speech. It touches my heart.

[@LUVLILLYZ]

WWWWWWOW! SHE IS AMAZING!!!!! ((-: HOPING AND REALLY FEEL THIS SPEEECH WILL TURN MY "LIFE AROUND! "

[@mdsabbirhossen5618]

I'm surprised your speaking. your expression can't be explain in words.thank you very much for your valuable lecture.

[@phaphoeuy3898]

Love her speech ❤🎉

[@ayandangcobo6773]

I thoroughly enjoyed this!! Great work Sherrie!

[@sayorichan1433]

Awww this girl is adorable 😍😍😍😍

[@marieadnai6297]

Yes she is. She is amazing.

[@aldrinpadua28]

Wow her speech is full of live moments

[@sharminoanali6647]

Cuteness overloaded... lovely speech!

[@Citra-wu1st]

You are AMAZING Sherrie!!!! After watching your speech i feel like i really sure that I'm gonna join Toastmaters Club soon. Hopefully I could be a speaker like you in future.Thank you

[@EJ-jh8lr]

A fantastic speech that should have won the 1st place! 👍👍👍

[@surjawahjudianto33]

So touching this gives me goosebumps.

[@sophiayang1712]

Awesome speech Sherrie! I’ve cried & laughed throughout the speech. I can relate so much of it. 💝

[@Youtuber6070_Lk]

Those were the words from your heart that run through your entire speech. you were truly true to yourself sir and it has brought an impact on my life "to follow one room" that is to be myself. Thanks for reminding me to work on it to improve upon and go ahead in my life journey, to be an inspiration for the true wealth of the world that is humanity and more specifically the "Youth" to value the gift of life and to bring joys, serenity, and peace in each individual on this planet.

[@GeometricMason]

I was in the fifth row. I think she should have won... and she may have if she had not the misfortune of drawing the first speaking slot. It's also worth mentioning she didn't speak English eight or nine years ago.

[@queenla227]

Eric Cable Oh I hate drawing the first speaking slot. Everyone has more time to mentally prepare than you do.

[@theresadowning1882]

Impressive speech with a heartfelt message. Best I’ve heard yet.

[@DzikraHandika]

SHE IS SO GREAT! My reaction at 3:24 is exactly the opposite of the one at 2:36, I think you know what I mean.

[@shofikulislam1599]

This platform is really helpful for learning all in all

[@raymaluleke822]

Wow amazing presentation!! Full of emotions and I felt each and every single one of them…….😂

[@nasrinali2328]

What an emotional and a powerful speech. You are an amazing and wonderful person.

[@vickyxiao245]

Super amazing speech ！especially I can feel the confident on her face ٩😍۶

[@sandra3370]

What an amazing lady she is😍Her childhood experience bring her more stronger and to stand in toastmaster.her voice nd and expression was soo cute 😀all my wishes to touch the sky

[@tanulahoti9453]

Amazing girl! Sherrie 🥰💎

[@samdamiajala2173]

I love the way she connected us all to real life experience that could make a difference

[@nganhochau3715]

i like her voice~

[@sakikajita821]

Thank you for this amazing speech Sherrie

[@ashvarma1]

Very well done. You brought tears of joy to my eyes. HOORAY 💐❤️🇺🇸🌎

[@shanti888]

Brilliant

[@RohinSharma1986]

Wowwwwww...loved each & every part of the the speech.. very well crafted & brilliantly delivered

[@quinnwitchita5299]

this made me shed a tear, laugh and smile in comfort. Love your speech!

[@jaydiweb1]

Very good can feel the energy......

[@sirmarky9991]

So great 👏👏👏

[@AyoGutierrez]

A sincere, authentic speech. I love her!

[@johnnymacanasjr.1383]

Luaghed and cried! Hahaha! I want her to be my mentor.

[@maharafaibrahimacoulibaly298]

WTF ! That talk is outstandingly emotional. Congrat Sherrie !

[@regalchic]

Awww, I loved this speech, a lot, many more times than the winning speech and now I'm wondering why she would only come second place

[@asiodaisy]

Wow this piece is amazing

[@Sopanarith]

Good job, Sherrie!!! I really enjoyed your speech.

[@velinraivr]

I cried and laughed within these 5 minutes. 🤣🤣🤣😇

[@navshri]

Bravo. Well prepared and well delivered!!

[@shingiraimutambirwa8454]

Beautiful speech!!

[@Piano_with_Oscar5220]

i love this speech, it made me want to join a speech class

[@Digitalwizardy]

I just love her

[@priyatachettri1050]

amazing.. loved it to the core!!

[@tryrelaxing1241]

loved this

[@himspecial1]

Truly wonderful

[@mohamedcheikh3571]

She was Fantastic

[@theyasi]

Wonderful!! I truly connected with her speech.

[@zackcashko8194]

It was very powerful speech I liked it many more times then the winning speech and I think I would encourage me to think differently from now on

[@anwarajaj6333]

Amazing speech and presentation!

[@KrystalVilla-b5k]

Zifang Sherrie Zu's speech at the 2018 World Championship of Public Speaking, titled "Turn Around," was pretty good. She used words that got our attention and told stories that made us feel something. But sometimes, her speech felt a bit messy. It would have been easier to understand if she organized it better. She looked confident on stage and made eye contact with the audience, which was cool. Her hand movements and body language helped us understand what she was saying. One thing she could have done better was to speak more slowly sometimes. She talked so fast that it was hard to catch everything. In the end, Zu's speech was impressive, with strong talking and body skills. If she had organized it better and slowed down a bit, it could have been even better. But still, she deserved 2nd place at the championship.

[@elizabethosborne3606]

Surprisingly inspiring. 👏

[@bellea1217]

I’m inspired ❤️

[@edwinatandi563]

Oh my God! This should have been the winning speech!

[@tasneemrangwala5825]

Loved this one👍

[@Digitalwizardy]

The turnaround part got me❤❤❤

[@cleiseroliveira9858]

Good job Sherrie! It really made me laugh and also feel that I am capable too.

[@triciahuang5035]

A wonderful speech~

[@s.h.jacobs1960]

Incredible. She really should have won.

[@tarascherkasov3768]

Fantastic speech, should have been the winner

[@inizizi2254]

i love this so much

[@simplexination9837]

fairy tale voice😍😍😍

[@vwadhu]

Amazing speech! :) What a fine blend of our fears and ToastMasters' club! Superb narrative.

[@manavgupta1345]

i hv never seen such speech

[@alfredjimmy9213]

Powerful speak Wish I was there

[@paduvathil]

really loved it !! keep up the good work!! expecting these types of videos !! thank you much for sharing!! Lots of love ❤❤❤

[@fierceagingbytchernerissa3267]

this could have been the champion! very sincere,

[@rafananour9637]

What scares you now may bring you the most beautiful thing..

[@ngateinakore3859]

That was beautiful and your amazing.

[@she-369.]

شيري شو جذبت انتباه الجمهةر و خلتهم يتفاعلون معها تستحق المركز الاول

[@MonkeyBehindDecks]

Amazing!

[@FitOutsideTheBox]

Wow. Great story... 5-7 minutes is plenty. Nice work.

[@JoeysPainCave]

I liked this one more than the first place winner but that's subjective of course. Both were excellent!

[@MiloMontang]

love it!

[@confidencetips7596]

Me too!

[@chalkcheese2503]

Brilliant! Well done!

[@azzatamano2826]

Awesome performance! 😘

[@salmaibrahim6477]

This is beautiful! Captivating! Thrilling! And so much more! I'm speechless

[@Maps4346]

Brilliant! Just Brilliant!!

[@ramyabandi7712]

Super 👏❤️

[@unwookang2832]

I love this speech so much!!