1000 Cranes® Founder Naomi Takeuchi Announces June Communication Powerhouse Special Speaker Event

WASHINGTON - June 21, 2013 - PRLog -- Takeuchi declared, “Our first Communication Powerhouse Special Speaker event was a huge success and I am honored that Jim Key, 2003 World Champion of Public Speaking, will be our next speaker.  Jim will be speaking about how to entertain and captivate your audience with your personal history.”  

Out of more than approximately 195,000 Toastmasters in 70 countries worldwide, Jim Key was one of nine speakers who vied for the World Champion of Public Speaking in 2003. Jim's presentations include examples to which people of every age and from every walk of life can relate. He blends humor with messages of gravitas to produce programs that yield results. Many have been inspired to higher levels of achievement by his uplifting messages. Jim has worked with leaders, managers, and associates from non-profit organizations, manufacturing companies, and service companies across the United States.

Key will teach people how to utilize their personal stories in speaking while incorporating a higher degree of effectiveness.  Attendees will learn how to select, cultivate and utilize their story to create the maximum impact in their speech.  You can view Jim here: https://vimeo.com/68819728.



Key shared, “I am excited to partner with Naomi Takeuchi and 1000 Cranes®, LLC.  She truly is a communication powerhouse as she offers a wide range of services ranging from leadership development to vision services to coaching.  Naomi truly understands what it takes to become a leader.”  The event will be held from 1-4 PM at the PRATT School of Engineering, Hudson Hall, Room 125, at Duke University.  To learn more information and to register for the event please visit: http://1000cranes.com/class_registration/.

A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to District 37 Toastmasters.

Naomi Takeuchi can be reached at (877) 378-4430 or info@1000cranes.com. Jim Key can be contacted at im@jimkey.com.

About 1000 Cranes®, LLC

1000 Cranes®, LLC works with corporations to integrate social impact into their business practices and grow engagement with the local communities as well as helping them define their leadership style and how to be an effective leader and communicator. 1000 Cranes®, LLC also provides sustainable strategic planning services merging financial and social aspects to grow social entrepreneurship in organizations. 1000 Cranes®, LLC assists clients in becoming more financially stable so they can focus on their missions. Their services include specialized Consulting Services, Coaching, Vision Creation, Business Building & Plan Development, Financial Analysis, Offsite Retreats, Custom Master Classes, and Board/Staff Development.

1000 Cranes®, LLC is also a member of the National Speakers Association and the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers, and the Global Speakers Federation. 1000 Cranes®, LLC can customize and develop keynotes, breakout sessions and/or workshops for your event.