Embracing career challenges and enjoying the journey with Aya Saito

In this episode, Aya Saito, shares her journey from a kind of identity crisis to finding her style and authentic self in a unique role. Her career challenges became accomplishments that she even enjoyed! I’ve not heard of any guest so far in six seasons refer to their challenges in this way. Through the power of conversation, Aya uncovers these gems even though she didn’t know they were there! Join us for another fabulous episode from one of our own women in law in Japan.
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In this episode you’ll hear:

How Aya navigated an identity crisis that has helped her to find her style in her career

How her biggest challenges have also been her biggest achievements and even enjoyable

How she dreamt up her next role instead of diving straight into looking for what was available

Keeping up to date and staying relevant by taking part in outside of work activities

Her favourite restaurant, Japanese food and other fun facts 


About Aya
Aya is a member of the Global Legal Team at Boston Consulting Group based in Tokyo office, where she is supporting Japan and South Korea. Aya is a qualified attorney in Japan (Bengoshi). Prior to joining BCG, Aya was in private practice with an Osaka boutique law firm specializing in international transactions, intellectual property and dispute resolution for Kansai corporations. She then moved to Tokyo to join the Legal team at Accenture, where she handled large outsourcing and technology deals, and other complex legal matters. She has co-authored several books with fellow Bengoshi, and is also a CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner). Aya is a mother to a 4 year old boy. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, swimming, yoga and travelling.
Connect with Aya 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aya-saito-545138121/ 

Links
Ryukotei Chinese Restaurant: https://www.ryukoutei.net/ 
More than enough: https://www.amazon.co.jp/MORE-THAN-ENOUGH-ELAINE-WELTEROTH/dp/0525561587 

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