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

[@writelearnandearnwithkim]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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！

[@leahkao3150]

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

[@martinimonster]

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

[@RanjitMarathay]

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

[@samuelduyilemi4120]

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

[@S1989SouL]

One of the best speeches I’ve ever seen

[@kimberlystrenk8987]

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

[@stmnMcdn]

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

[@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.

[@batoulm7627]

She definitly shouldve have won!!💙💙

[@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!

[@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!

[@lifedancer4486]

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

[@shanti888]

Brilliant

[@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.

[@Jason7-e6q]

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

[@ayandangcobo6773]

I thoroughly enjoyed this!! Great work Sherrie!

[@EJ-jh8lr]

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

[@sharminoanali6647]

Cuteness overloaded... lovely speech!

[@shofikulislam1599]

This platform is really helpful for learning all in all

[@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. :)

[@mahomedwaseemcassim1164]

Go for it!!!

[@phaphoeuy3898]

Love her speech ❤🎉

[@mdsabbirhossen5618]

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

[@raymaluleke822]

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

[@AliTaj5610]

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

[@jackysew262]

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

[@surjawahjudianto33]

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

[@LUVLILLYZ]

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

[@aldrinpadua28]

Wow her speech is full of live moments

[@RohinSharma1986]

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

[@nganhochau3715]

i like her voice~

[@surjawahjudianto33]

So touching this gives me goosebumps.

[@velinraivr]

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

[@BedroomHistorianOfficialYT]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@sophiayang1712]

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

[@jaydiweb1]

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

[@nasrinali2328]

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

[@tanulahoti9453]

Amazing girl! Sherrie 🥰💎

[@sakikajita821]

Thank you for this amazing speech Sherrie

[@samdamiajala2173]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@sayorichan1433]

Awww this girl is adorable 😍😍😍😍

[@marieadnai6297]

Yes she is. She is amazing.

[@asiodaisy]

Wow this piece is amazing

[@shingiraimutambirwa8454]

Beautiful speech!!

[@mahomedwaseemcassim1164]

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

[@navshri]

Bravo. Well prepared and well delivered!!

[@maharafaibrahimacoulibaly298]

WTF ! That talk is outstandingly emotional. Congrat Sherrie !

[@tryrelaxing1241]

loved this

[@Sopanarith]

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

[@AyoGutierrez]

A sincere, authentic speech. I love her!

[@Piano_with_Oscar5220]

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

[@quinnwitchita5299]

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

[@priyatachettri1050]

amazing.. loved it to the core!!

[@ashvarma1]

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

[@Digitalwizardy]

I just love her

[@anwarajaj6333]

Amazing speech and presentation!

[@tarascherkasov3768]

Fantastic speech, should have been the winner

[@himspecial1]

Truly wonderful

[@fierceagingbytchernerissa3267]

this could have been the champion! very sincere,

[@edwinatandi563]

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

[@vickyxiao245]

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

[@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

[@she-369.]

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

[@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

[@theyasi]

Wonderful!! I truly connected with her speech.

[@mohamedcheikh3571]

She was Fantastic

[@Digitalwizardy]

The turnaround part got me❤❤❤

[@triciahuang5035]

A wonderful speech~

[@bellea1217]

I’m inspired ❤️

[@s.h.jacobs1960]

Incredible. She really should have won.

[@alfredjimmy9213]

Powerful speak Wish I was there

[@ngateinakore3859]

That was beautiful and your amazing.

[@manavgupta1345]

i hv never seen such speech

[@tasneemrangwala5825]

Loved this one👍

[@inizizi2254]

i love this so much

[@elizabethosborne3606]

Surprisingly inspiring. 👏

[@vwadhu]

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

[@JoeysPainCave]

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

[@cleiseroliveira9858]

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

[@rafananour9637]

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

[@MiloMontang]

love it!

[@confidencetips7596]

Me too!

[@FitOutsideTheBox]

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

[@unwookang2832]

I love this speech so much!!

[@MonkeyBehindDecks]

Amazing!

[@chalkcheese2503]

Brilliant! Well done!

[@jocelin5957]

Awesome

[@paduvathil]

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

[@acitemc]

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

[@simplexination9837]

fairy tale voice😍😍😍

[@supanadi7004]

Am I the only viewer in 2023..thank you that tomatoes sauce in the wall really crack me up 😅