Pivoting your way to a fulfilling career with Hiroki Kosugi, TransPerfect
Finding his perfect career was no easy feat for this podcast guest. He is an inspiration and a great example of how pivoting can lead you to where you are meant to be. Hiroki Kosugi shares how he grew up in Sapporo, was recruited to a Shizuoka soccer club, became a salaryman and burned out, backpacked around the world and learned English in New Zealand, studied a Sports Business Management degree and an MBA in the USA, and found himself back in Japan wondering where to next?
Hiroki joined TransPerfect, a global language service and technology solutions provider in 2010 and has built a successful career in this international company. He is currently Japan’s Director of Business Development.
In this episode you will hear:
- Hiroki’s advice on building a career you love and taking chances
- What it was like to be the only male in a female-only office in Japan when he first joined
- The challenge of finding good salespeople
- Localising products and services to the Japanese market
- The importance of networking in Japan
Connect with Hiroki Kosugi:
Website: https://www.transperfect.com/ja/home
LinkedIn TransPerfect: https://www.linkedin.com/company/transperfect-japan
LinkedIn Hiroki Kosugi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hiroki-kosugi-61b91091/
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