Draft:Natsuyo Nobumoto Lipschutz



Natsuyo N. Lipschutz
リップシャッツ信元夏代
Born(1972-07-08)July 8, 1972
Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Occupation(s)Business strategy consultant, professional speaker, presentation coach
Websitenatsuyolipschutz.us

Natsuyo N. Lipschutz (Japanese: リップシャッツ信元夏代, Rippushattsu Nobumoto Natsuyo, born July 8, 1972) is a Japanese business strategy consultant, professional speaker, and presentation coach.[1] Based in New York City, she specializes in cross-cultural communication and strategic presentation coaching. Lipschutz holds the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP®) designation from the National Speakers Association and is also active as a TEDx speaker.[2][3]

Early life and education

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Lipschutz was born and raised in Minato-ku, Tokyo. She attended Joshi Gakuin Junior and Senior High School from 1985 to 1991. She graduated from Waseda University's School of Commerce in 1995, majoring in cross-cultural communication in business. During her undergraduate studies, she spent a year as an exchange student at Washington University in St. Louis from 1993 to 1994.

In 2002, Lipschutz earned her MBA from New York University's Stern School of Business, specializing in marketing and entrepreneurship.

Career

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After graduating from Waseda University, Lipschutz began her career at Itochu International in New York, working in the steel and pulp and paper divisions. Following her MBA, she completed a summer internship at McKinsey & Company in 2001.

In 2004, Lipschutz founded Aspire Intelligence™, a consultancy focused on supporting strategic growth for businesses. In 2014, she established Breakthrough Speaking™, which concentrates on leadership development.

Speaking engagements and achievements

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Lipschutz has been active in various speaking engagements and competitions:

  • TEDx speaker at TEDx Waseda U in 2015, presenting on "Living in the YES"
  • Board member of the National Speakers Association's New York City Chapter since 2021
  • Obtained the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP®) designation in 2024
  • Multiple-time champion at the New York district level of international speech contests between 2014 and 2019[4]

Lipschutz is also involved in various educational initiatives:

Awards

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  • 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: Certified Speaking Professional (CSP®)

Publications

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Lipschutz has authored several books:

"Say it in 20 Words: Captivate your audience with One BIG Message" (2019, Asahi Shimbun Publications)[7]

"Say it with a Story: Global elites inspire others with their own words" (2020, Forest Publishing)[8]

"The Success Blueprint" (2020, Celebrity Press, co-authored with Brian Tracy and other experts)[9]

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

Personal life

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Lipschutz is a mother of one and competes as a professional-amateur Latin dancer. She is also a breast cancer survivor.

References

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  1. ^ "Getting the word out in the United States". The Japan Times. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
  2. ^ "Certified Speaking Professional". Retrieved 2024-07-18.
  3. ^ "TEDx Waseda U". Retrieved 2024-07-18.
  4. ^ "6 Quick Takes: Member Moment". Toastmasters International. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
  5. ^ "APT Women". Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
  6. ^ "TEDxTIU Official Instagram". Retrieved 2024-07-18.
  7. ^ Lipschutz, Natsuyo N. (2019). Say it in 20 Words: Captivate your audience with One BIG Message (in Japanese). Asahi Shimbun Publications. ISBN 978-4023318311. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
  8. ^ Lipschutz, Natsuyo N. (2020). Say it with a Story: Global elites inspire others with their own words (in Japanese). Forest Publishing. ISBN 978-4866800691. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
  9. ^ The Success Blueprint. Celebrity Press. 2020. Retrieved 2024-07-19. "Brian Tracy and Natsuyo Nobumoto Lipschutz Release "The Success Blueprint" with CelebrityPress®". PR Newswire. 2020-10-15. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
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