How Arabella Bengson Became World Champion of Public Speaking | Fearless Possibilities Podcast In this inspiring interview done in February 2018, host Sha Nacino sits down with the legendary Arabella Bengson—1986 World Champion of Public Speaking and one of only four women in the world to win this prestigious title. Arabella, a proud Filipina based in Canada, shares her journey from joining Toastmasters to becoming an internationally acclaimed speaker, trainer, and mentor. Discover Arabella’s path, from overcoming heartbreak to rigorous speech coaching, and learn her secrets on crafting impactful speeches, developing a winning mindset, handling challenges, and transitioning to a professional speaking career. If you’re passionate about public speaking, communication, or making a difference with your words, this episode is packed with actionable insights and heartwarming stories. 👀 Watch and be inspired by the journey of a true speaking legend! — CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction to Arabella Bengson & Toastmasters Legacy 01:15 - Arabella’s Filipino Roots and Toastmasters Journey 03:36 - What It Takes to Be World Champion 04:44 - Overcoming Heartbreak & Starting Out in Toastmasters 06:04 - Preparing for the Championship: Coaching & Rewriting 09:53 - Facing Challenges Along the Way 12:18 - Personal Growth Through Competition 12:56 - Developing a Champion’s Mindset 15:11 - Crafting & Rewriting Award-Winning Speeches 17:17 - Life After Winning: Opportunities & Impact 19:32 - Secrets to Succeeding as a Professional Speaker 21:40 - Transitioning to Full-Time Speaking & International Training 23:19 - How to Learn More or Connect with Arabella Bengson 25:29 - The Privilege of the Platform & Inspiring Others 26:14 - Closing Thoughts & Reflections ———— ✨ HIGHLIGHTS: Secrets Behind Becoming a World Champion Behind the Scenes: How to Prepare for the Toastmasters World Championship From Corporate Trainer to Paid International Speaker 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell 🔔 for more empowering interviews from world-class speakers and leaders. 👍 ———— Listen now, and start unlocking your own Fearless Possibilities! Connect with Arabella Bengson https://arabellabengson.com Connect with Sha Nacino: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sha-nacino/ Join Sha’s free email newsletter: https://shanacino.com/fearless