Why your worst fear might be your greatest asset | Joze Piranian | TEDxQueensU

Have you ever held back due to fear? Lifelong stutterer and award-winning Speaker and Comedian Joze Piranian shares his ongoing journey of confronting fear to motivate others to overcome their own obstacles (their "inner stutter") and fulfill their true potential. By the way: “Your internet is fine - it’s me who is buffering!” Joze Piranian is a lifelong stutterer on the quest to confront his fears one stage at a time, through public speaking, stand-up comedy and random social interactions. He shares his tale of overcoming adversity with people worldwide to motivate them to face their fears, overcome their obstacles (their “inner stutter”) and fulfill their potential.
Joze holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Psychology from McGill University and a Master of International Business from Queen’s University. He is passionate about motivational psychology, stoicism, travelling and languages - he stutters in six of them.
Joze came in first at the inspirational public speaking competition Speaker Slam in May and subsequently won their Grand Slam in November, where the 2016-2017 winners competed.
Joze has also started doing stand-up comedy this year; he’s performed in Toronto, Montreal and New York at venues including Broadway Comedy Club, Yuk Yuks, Comedy Works, Second City and Absolute Comedy. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@ceevishus4130]

The bravery of this young man makes me feel such like a coward for allowing my stutter to hinder my personal and career growth.. Those who speak fluently please acknowledge that every time you speak it is a blessing with every word. this is the year that plan to speak publicly and go to college.. I'm a singer but singing is easy, I'm a writer but writing is easy. I want to challenge myself a speak publicly..

[@alexandern8277]

One of the most genuine TED talks I've seen in a long time!

[@JozePiranian]

Thanks Alex!!

[@SpeakerSlam]

Champion of champions!

[@jonathanandrews8895]

What a boss. Seriously well done my friend. You're an inspiration to all of us.

[@JozePiranian]

Means a lot coming from a beast like yourself! Thanks Jonathan!

[@pierredubus2048]

I don't think I would've been able to turn this fear into an asset... just incredible!

[@JozePiranian]

Thanks Pierre!

[@perashle]

Joze you always inspire me!!!!!

[@JozePiranian]

Ditto Ashley-Ann!

[@kiraclow]

Speaking is often taken for granted, thank you so much for sharing your story and inspiring me! Well done Joze :)

[@JozePiranian]

Thank you for the kind words Miriam, and I agree!

[@buttermilk_pie]

Inspiring, phenomenal, courageous, intelligent, rational.

[@JozePiranian]

My man! Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@paulpelletier6172]

Joze is an inspirational force to anyone willing to face their fear head on. Amazing!

[@JozePiranian]

Thank you Paul!

[@givicity1003]

You rock Joze, and continue to inspire me. So glad you choose our Toastmasters Club!

[@JozePiranian]

Thank you, and glad about that as well!!

[@nataliaprado6269]

He’s amazing! He’s a really good person, very inspirational and a strong man. I also think he has a beautiful voice. Keep doing it!!

[@JozePiranian]

Thank you Natalia, I appreciate the awesome words! I've heard the comment about the voice from a few people who've watched this video, it's interesting, never thought of it before. Thank you :)

[@amanbakshi247]

Keep it up, man! This was amazing and hugely inspirational!

[@JozePiranian]

Thank you!!

[@user-vs9yx6yl8g]

@@JozePiranian YOU are awesome i hope to see you on tv for a interveiw here in greece

[@busterkid100]

You are an inspiration joze. Keep it up.

[@JozePiranian]

Thank you!

[@DrDerrickNoble]

From one stutterer to another...amazing job, my friend!!

[@stygix1238]

I've used breathing to control my stutter too. Sometime it just frustrating me out and effects my self confidence. After watching your speech, i hope i can be confident as you speaking in front of people..

[@JozePiranian]

Thank you for the kind words Shahrul! I agree, the biggest challenge is not let it affect confidence. Keep moving forward :)

[@mariajoseavendano9634]

You are so brave! Thanks for inspiring me!!!

[@meghachaudhary1721]

Woww inspired 👏👍

[@jerem4390]

You are amazing, an encouragement to many stutterers 👍👍👍👍👍

[@AlainGuillot]

It's always amazing to see you. Thank you for sharing your story. :)

[@sdesrosiers]

Great speech, you are a wonderful motivator and inspiration !

[@MurtazaHashmiLive]

highly motivating! Great Job!

[@JozePiranian]

Thank you!!

[@sammanthaluis3491]

You are really brave to do this. Speaking on TEDx!!!

[@JozePiranian]

Thank you Samantha!

[@kuoinc8604]

You did a great job! Thank you for inspiring me!!!

[@JozePiranian]

Thank you for watching :)

[@davidDossett]

Great job Joze! :)

[@JozePiranian]

Thanks David!!

[@sebastiandebbarma9209]

You are an inspiration 😇

[@JozePiranian]

Thank you Sebastian, glad the talk inspired you!

[@eternalsunshine9762]

Great job..man
You are truly an inspiration...

[@fishdreamsbluebeach]

Listening as Joze gave the keynote for I4PL - truly captivating

[@kylechuber]

Great job Joze. You were awesome in the Program, and you're awesome now!

[@JozePiranian]

Thanks bud!

[@suzan3562]

Where will your obstacle take you, amazing advice

[@edyengo9719]

Spot on, Jose. Fear=asset. Brilliant comparison and ever better performance . We are following you and hoping to have more performances soon

[@jerem4390]

Piranians are overcomers, good job!,👌👌👌

[@noorbadin3072]

The only way out is through. ✌🏻💛

[@heinsuniverse]

Well done!!

[@JozePiranian]

Thank you!!

[@jfancycraftltd4438]

I love every part of this tedx talk, there are a lot of stutterers that have found ways to overcome their stutter when making a public speech because they were exposed to trainings, over here in Africa we do not have institutions for people with stutter, so it was inspirational seeing you make a public speech stuttering and not giving a f**k. Thank you do much for sharing. Am thinking of joining a debate team too( something I dread) but if you can do so can I

[@abhimanyutiwari100]

Man you are awesome!

[@prajo9578]

Abhimanyu tiwari I think its costal breathing. Awesom

[@abhimanyutiwari100]

Pra jo okay. But the speaker himself mentioned that he's using breathing technique. I think, both technique are somewhat similar.

[@prajo9578]

Abhimanyu tiwari I read his post on Mcguire programme fb page.Thats why I am saying. By the way his msg is imp not tech....Awesome man..

[@abhimanyutiwari100]

Pra jo Okay. Cool! ✌️✌️

[@JozePiranian]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@IncomingThought]

Joze,
It was great to meet you in the TEDx clubhouse room today. Thank you for sharing all your insights.
Sending you many blessings
Ben Chai

[@madridistas4]

well done man

[@JozePiranian]

Thank you Georgi!

[@jajangmyeon0618]

"My name is the most difficult word for me to say" this is me as a stutterer 😭

[@user-zs5of5en5o]

I have a stutter and my mind got blown.

[@JozePiranian]

So glad to hear it had that impact!

[@safouenhatake6570]

i Understand who is big that challenge of your choice
you'r great
I liked the challenge in the face of fear
You are inspiring to everyone

[@JozePiranian]

Glad to hear it inspired you!

[@sanitycheck2375]

Looks like an act.

[@givicity1003]

It's not. I've known him for years.

[@prajo9578]

He is a pws ....its not act

[@aristolochene]

Lol, ok!! He's an excellent actor.