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That's a serious issue in Japan, especially since it's one of the richest countries in the world with much of the wealth in the hands of the older generation. Lots to talk about and even more to do. Dominic, thank you so much for your time today.

That's a serious issue in Japan, especially since it's one of the richest countries in the world with much of the wealth in the hands of the older generation. Lots to talk about and even more to do. Dominic, thank you so much for your time today.

And that's where we leave it. From career changes to tackling Japan's aging crisis, Dominic's story is a lesson in adaptation, both in business and in life. The reality is, aging isn't something happening to other people. It's happening to all of us. The real question is, How are we going to prepare for it? Thank you so much for joining us today.

And that's where we leave it. From career changes to tackling Japan's aging crisis, Dominic's story is a lesson in adaptation, both in business and in life. The reality is, aging isn't something happening to other people. It's happening to all of us. The real question is, How are we going to prepare for it? Thank you so much for joining us today.

If you like what you heard, don't forget, subscribe to our show, leave us top rated reviews, check out our website, and follow me on social media. I'm Vince Chen, your ambitious human host. Until next time, take care.

If you like what you heard, don't forget, subscribe to our show, leave us top rated reviews, check out our website, and follow me on social media. I'm Vince Chen, your ambitious human host. Until next time, take care.

Hi, everyone. Welcome to our show, Chief Change Officer. I'm Vince Chen, your ambitious human host. Our show is a modernist humility for change progressives in organizational and human transformation from around the world. Today, we are talking with Dominic Carter, CEO of the Carter Group, whose journey from Australia to Japan is anything but predictable. He didn't just move aboard.

Hi, everyone. Welcome to our show, Chief Change Officer. I'm Vince Chen, your ambitious human host. Our show is a modernist humility for change progressives in organizational and human transformation from around the world. Today, we are talking with Dominic Carter, CEO of the Carter Group, whose journey from Australia to Japan is anything but predictable. He didn't just move aboard.

He jumped headfirst into a new culture, built a career, burned out, left, and then came right back, this time on his own terms. In Part 1, we dig into his early days, how a fascination with Japan turned into a full-blown career, why opening a Tokyo office at 24 almost broke him, and what made him bet on himself as an entrepreneur. In Part 2, things get personal.

He jumped headfirst into a new culture, built a career, burned out, left, and then came right back, this time on his own terms. In Part 1, we dig into his early days, how a fascination with Japan turned into a full-blown career, why opening a Tokyo office at 24 almost broke him, and what made him bet on himself as an entrepreneur. In Part 2, things get personal.

Dominic, now in his 50s, is facing the same challenge as many of us are, aging parents. Only he's not just navigating it, he's building businesses around it. We'll dive into the future of aging tech, the cultural barriers that slow innovation. and why the biggest business opportunity in Japan might just be the one no one's paying enough attention to. Let's get started.

Dominic, now in his 50s, is facing the same challenge as many of us are, aging parents. Only he's not just navigating it, he's building businesses around it. We'll dive into the future of aging tech, the cultural barriers that slow innovation. and why the biggest business opportunity in Japan might just be the one no one's paying enough attention to. Let's get started.

Good afternoon to you, Dominic. Welcome to Chief Change Officer.

Good afternoon to you, Dominic. Welcome to Chief Change Officer.

Dominic, you were originally from Australia, but now you're in Japan. You've been there for over 20 years or so. What brought you all the way from Australia to Japan is quite a long flight.

Dominic, you were originally from Australia, but now you're in Japan. You've been there for over 20 years or so. What brought you all the way from Australia to Japan is quite a long flight.

Do you mind if I ask you at what age you moved over from Australia? After college or even before?

Do you mind if I ask you at what age you moved over from Australia? After college or even before?

So basically, you first went there representing an overseas company. You did that for a few years, but decided, okay, time for a break, time to move on. You went back home, but then you returned, this time on your own. And ever since, you stayed, worked, built your business, and established your own credentials. Not to mention, you've built up your Japanese skills along the way.

So basically, you first went there representing an overseas company. You did that for a few years, but decided, okay, time for a break, time to move on. You went back home, but then you returned, this time on your own. And ever since, you stayed, worked, built your business, and established your own credentials. Not to mention, you've built up your Japanese skills along the way.