What does it really take to build a successful career as a lawyer in Dubai’s booming fintech scene — and how do you thrive in one of the fastest-evolving legal landscapes in the world?In this episode, I sit down with Anna Zeitlin, a UK-qualified lawyer and Partner at Addleshaw Goddard, specializing in fintech and financial regulation. Anna works closely with governments across the Middle East, shaping new regulatory frameworks, and advises conglomerates and multinational companies (MNCs) navigating the complex intersection of law, finance, and technology.🔑 Key moments & insightsWhat is fintech (really)? Anna explains how finance and technology are merging — and why the UAE is leading the charge.How Dubai stays ahead: Inside the UAE’s vision for blockchain, fintech hubs, and new regulatory shifts that are opening doors for global business.Working with government and global clients: How Anna and her firm collaborate with regulators and MNCs to shape financial innovation responsibly.Confidence and imposter syndrome: How to own your space even when you’re the youngest — or only — voice in the room.Listening and asking the right questions: Why the smartest people aren’t the ones with all the answers, but the ones who ask “bloody good questions.”Plain English law: Making complex ideas simple, building trust, and removing the jargon that keeps clients in the dark.Critical thinking in the age of AI: Why ChatGPT can’t replace curiosity, depth, or real-world experience.💡 Why you should watchIf you’re considering moving to Dubai, building a career in law, or exploring fintech and regulation, this episode gives you a front-row seat to what it’s really like inside the region’s most forward-thinking legal circles.You’ll get raw, honest insights on how to communicate with confidence, adapt fast, and build lasting relationships in a city where innovation never slows down.👥 Who this episode is forLawyers and professionals planning a move to DubaiFintech founders and investors exploring the UAE marketCorporate leaders and in-house counsels navigating regulationAnyone passionate about growth, communication, and authenticity in business🗣️ The vibeThis isn’t your typical legal chat. It’s real talk about success, self-doubt, ambition, and what happens when opportunity meets preparation.“This Is Your Turning Point” brings together voices shaping their industries — people who are rewriting the rules, one decision at a time.💬 If this episode resonates, like, comment, and share — someone you know could be at their own turning point right now.📩 Connect with Anna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-zeitlin-956246136/🎧 Subscribe for more honest conversations on sales, leadership, law, and the mindset behind success.🎙️ This Is Your Turning Point – with Anna Zeitlin, Partner at Addleshaw Goddard | Fintech & Financial RegulationHow Dubai Became a Global Fintech Hub | Lawyer Anna Zeitan on Law, Growth & Opportunity