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

[@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

[@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.

[@martinimonster]

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

[@leahkao3150]

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

[@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!👍

[@毛英九-l5z]

She's hero of Chinese Toastmasters！

[@samuelduyilemi4120]

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

[@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!

[@kimberlystrenk8987]

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

[@batoulm7627]

She definitly shouldve have won!!💙💙

[@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.

[@alitajvidi5610]

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

[@stmnMcdn]

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

[@CoachTee.]

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

[@MZeller]

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

[@lifedancer4486]

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

[@EJ-jh8lr]

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

[@sharminoanali6647]

Cuteness overloaded... lovely speech!

[@ayandangcobo6773]

I thoroughly enjoyed this!! Great work Sherrie!

[@LUVLILLYZ]

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

[@brithegoddess]

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. :)

[@mahomedwaseemcassim1164]

Go for it!!!

[@Jason7-e6q]

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

[@surjawahjudianto33]

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

[@mdsabbirhossen5618]

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

[@jackysew262]

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

[@aldrinpadua28]

Wow her speech is full of live moments

[@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.

[@johnnymacanasjr.1383]

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

[@raymaluleke822]

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

[@sophiayang1712]

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

[@nasrinali2328]

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

[@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

[@sayorichan1433]

Awww this girl is adorable 😍😍😍😍

[@marieadnai6297]

Yes she is. She is amazing.

[@RanjitMarathay]

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

[@samdamiajala2173]

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

[@sakikajita821]

Thank you for this amazing speech Sherrie

[@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

[@BedroomHistorianOfficialYT]

Her voice is cute i can't,She can be a good voice for game character

[@RohinSharma1986]

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

[@shofikulislam1599]

This platform is really helpful for learning all in all

[@AyoGutierrez]

A sincere, authentic speech. I love her!

[@vickyxiao245]

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

[@ashvarma1]

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

[@surjawahjudianto33]

So touching this gives me goosebumps.

[@asiodaisy]

Wow this piece is amazing

[@laxmikanta6070]

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.

[@velinraivr]

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

[@Piano_with_Oscar5220]

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

[@maharafaibrahimacoulibaly298]

WTF ! That talk is outstandingly emotional. Congrat Sherrie !

[@Sopanarith]

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

[@mahomedwaseemcassim1164]

Well done. Fellow Toastmaster great speech lots of emotions and very effective. Il take notes from you.

[@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

[@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.

[@nganhochau3715]

i like her voice~

[@quinnwitchita5299]

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

[@tanulahoti9453]

Amazing girl! Sherrie 🥰💎

[@navshri]

Bravo. Well prepared and well delivered!!

[@jaydiweb1]

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

[@edwinatandi563]

Oh my God! This should have been the winning 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!

[@shingiraimutambirwa8454]

Beautiful speech!!

[@fierceagingbytchernerissa3267]

this could have been the champion! very sincere,

[@JoeysPainCave]

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

[@FitOutsideTheBox]

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

[@theyasi]

Wonderful!! I truly connected with her speech.

[@priyatachettri1050]

amazing.. loved it to the core!!

[@tarascherkasov3768]

Fantastic speech, should have been the winner

[@HallowSeeds]

The turnaround part got me❤❤❤

[@himspecial1]

Truly wonderful

[@s.h.jacobs1960]

Incredible. She really should have won.

[@salmaibrahim6477]

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

[@triciahuang5035]

A wonderful speech~

[@tryrelaxing1241]

loved this

[@mohamedcheikh3571]

She was Fantastic

[@elizabethosborne3606]

Surprisingly inspiring. 👏

[@vwadhu]

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

[@cleiseroliveira9858]

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

[@tasneemrangwala5825]

Loved this one👍

[@bellea1217]

I’m inspired ❤️

[@alfredjimmy9213]

Powerful speak Wish I was there

[@she-369.]

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

[@HallowSeeds]

I just love her

[@rafananour9637]

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

[@unwookang2832]

I love this speech so much!!

[@simplexination9837]

fairy tale voice😍😍😍

[@paduvathil]

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

[@ngateinakore3859]

That was beautiful and your amazing.

[@inizizi2254]

i love this so much

[@manavgupta1345]

i hv never seen such speech

[@Sive_Nyanda]

okay that's it, I'm joining Toastmasters haha

[@MiloMontang]

love it!

[@confidencetips7596]

Me too!

[@yeshuman668]

Hey people , it’s not really a contest, it’s all about performance of each and every one.

[@elmaknowles9170]

Love this presentation! "All of our speeches last for 5-7 minutes"...lol

[@azzatamano2826]

Awesome performance! 😘

[@acitemc]

Yes. she has a very sweet voice. If there is more engagement with audience, she can get more marks.

[@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.

[@prajwalvele4287]

super amazing speech she should have won

[@geeayejoe2411]

Beautiful speech on top of it being funny.