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 joinedThe challenge of finding good salespeople Localising products and services to the Japanese marketThe importance of networking in Japan Connect with Hiroki Kosugi:Website: https://www.transperfect.com/ja/homeLinkedIn TransPerfect: https://www.linkedin.com/company/transperfect-japanLinkedIn Hiroki Kosugi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hiroki-kosugi-61b91091/ Connect with David Sweet:LinkedInTwitter FacebookInstagram Website Are you enjoying the FocusCore Podcast? Please take a few minutes and leave a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts! Scroll down the show page, select leave a rating, and tap ‘Write a review’. The FocusCore Podcast is hosted by David Sweet and produced by Podlaunch with Jayne. Doin’ the Uptown Lowdown,” used by permission of Christopher Davis-Shannon. To find out more, check out www.thetinman.co and check out his new album, FIFTY​/​50. Support independent musicians and artists.Mentioned in this episode:Find out more about salaries, the job market, hiring and what's important to both companies and individuals looking for a job specifically in Japan. 2025 Salary Guide