User:CymaSonic/Natsuyo N. Lipschutz

Overview
Natsuyo N. Lipschutz is a Japanese-born business strategy consultant, professional speaker, and global presentation coach. Based in New York, she specializes in intercultural communication and strategic presentation coaching.

She is the first Japanese recipient of the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP®) designation from the National Speakers Association and has also performed as a TEDx speaker.

Early Life
Date of Birth July 8, 1972

Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Education
Jyoshi Gakuin Junior and Senior High School: Graduated (1985-1991)

New York University Stern School of Business: MBA (Marketing, Entrepreneurship, 2000-2002)

Exchange Program: Washington University in St. Louis (1993-1994)

Waseda University, School of Commerce: Bachelor’s Degree (1991-1995)


 * Major: Intercultural Communication in Business

Career
After graduating from university, Lipschutz worked in the steel and pulp & paper division at Itochu International in New York. She then earned her MBA from New York University and interned at McKinsey & Company as a summer associate in 2001. In 2004, she founded Aspire Intelligence™ to support companies in their strategic growth as a cultural translator. In 2014, she established Breakthrough Speaking™ to focus on developing global leaders.

Achievements
TEDx Waseda U: In 2015, she delivered a talk titled "Living in the YES," which resonated with many audiences.

National Speakers Association


 * In 2021, she became the first Asian board member of the New York City Chapter.
 * In 2024, she became the first Japanese recipient of the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP®) designation.

International Speech Contest: She won the New York District competition five times from 2014 to 2019 and earned numerous titles.

Licenses and Certifications
Certified Speaking Professional (CSP®): Certified by the National Speakers Association (March 2024)

HPS GRAD Certification: Certified by Heroic Public Speaking (December 2019)

World Class Speaking Coach: Certified by World Class Speaking (January 2014)

Situational Leadership II: Certified by Blanchard (January 2010)

Breakthrough Speaking™
Lipschutz provides training in intercultural communication and strategic presentations through the following activities:


 * Keynote Speeches: Speaking on the importance of intercultural communication.


 * Corporate Training: Offering leadership and intercultural communication training.
 * Seminars and Workshops: Hosting seminars to improve presentation skills.
 * Individual Coaching: Providing personalized presentation coaching.
 * E-Learning: Offering online learning programs.

Personal Life
Lipschutz is a mother of one and an amateur competitive Latin dancer.

She is also a breast cancer survivor and dedicates herself to maintaining her health and personal growth.

Awards
2013: International Speech Contest District Finalist

2014: International Speech Contest Division Champion

2018: International Speech Contest Division Champion

2019: International Speech Contest District Runner-up

2023: National Speakers Association New York City Chapter Member of the Year Award

2024: First Japanese recipient of the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP®) designation

Publications
Say it in 20 Words: Captivate your audience with One BIG Message (2019, Asahi Shimbun Publishing)


 * Translations: Korea (2020), Taiwan (2021)

Say it with a Story: Global elites inspire others with their own words (2020, Forest Publishing)


 * Chinese version planned for 2024

The Success Blueprint (2020, Celebrity Press, co-authored with Brian Tracy)

Uncover Your Message: The 3-Step Process for Presenting Your Ideas Effectively and Persuasively, Globally and Locally (Summer 2024, Routledge)