The Quinntesssential Questions Podcast with Paul Quinn

ADHD, Dyslexia & the Power of Difference. From teaching at the same school she attended for 17 years, to leaving a classroom she "couldn't walk past for five years," to discovering that "you don't rise to the level of your goals—you fall to the level of your systems." In this episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn sits down with Dr. Vicki Rogers, Educational Psychologist...

In this episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn sits down with Judit Pach, Former Ambassador of Hungary to Singapore and Indonesia, now Energy Advisor. From never wanting to be a diplomat as a child to becoming Ambassador at age 30, Judit shares her remarkable journey of unexpected opportunities and strategic reinvention. She discusses authentic leadership built on vulnerabili...

In this episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn sits down with John Currie, COO with 37 years in banking and Chair of the Board at Pangdemonium Theatre. From washing cash covered in butcher's meat at age 17 in small-town Galashiels, Scotland to leading 500-person teams processing 150 million calls annually, John shares his remarkable journey of ground-up leadership. He dis...

In this episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn sits down with Jacob "Stitch" Duran, the world's most famous cutman, featured in Creed I, II, III, Rocky Balboa, and the upcoming Sundance documentary "Fields to the Garden."From growing up in migrant camps with an address of "CPC Number 12, California Banking Company" to working Mike Tyson's corner for the Jake Paul fight in fro...

In this episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn sits down with Sophie Gollifer, Radio Presenter at Gold 905 FM and two-time national athlete who made Singapore sports history as Sports School's first-ever national champion. From becoming a Singaporean citizen at 13 to make history, to navigating a pivotal career transition at 16, to building a thriving broadcasting career whil...

In this episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn sits down with Pauline Howard, interior designer and cookbook author. From being disowned by her Sindhi in-laws to designing luxury homes for billionaires like Vijay Mallya, Pauline shares her remarkable journey across decades and multiple countries. Born in India, raised in Singapore, Pauline discovered her Eurasian identity whi...

In this episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn sits down with UK Shyam, Singapore's National 100m Record Holder (10.37s, 2001-2023) and Teacher at Raffles Institution. From joining athletics at 16 with no competitive background to breaking C. Kunalan's record and holding it for for 22 years, Shyam shares his remarkable journey from late starter to national legend. He discusse...

In this episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn sits down with  Dion Jensen , Founder of the Lion Academy, Protecting Women Global, and Success for Soldiers. From being born in Changi, Singapore as an Army brat in 1974 to serving in Bosnia with the New Zealand Army, to protecting the British consul general in northern Iraq where six armed intruders burst through the door at 2...

In this episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn sits down with Evonne Tan, Head of Private Bank at Barclays Private Bank Singapore. From navigating multiple career pivots across industries to becoming employee number one in building a private bank from scratch, Evonne shares her fearless transformation journey and her philosophy that shapes every decision she makes. She discus...

In this episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn sits down with Amir Khan, professional MMA fighter and mindset coach. From being diagnosed with Tourette's Syndrome at 13, to dropping out at 17 to pursue fighting in America, Amir shares his transformation journey to becoming a respected athlete with a 10-year career in ONE Championship. He discusses overcoming adversity, me...

In this episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn sits down with Steven Okun, a seasoned public affairs and ESG expert who has spent 23 years at the intersection of business, government, and sustainability in Asia. From working on Bill Clinton's presidential campaign to winning the biggest aviation case in U.S. history for UPS, to pioneering ESG at KKR, Steven shares his tra...

In this episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn sits down with Souhila Keffi, compensation expert, career coach, and founder of her own advisory practice empowering professionals worldwide. From pushing for HR specialization when her business school offered none, to mastering compensation strategy across Europe and Asia at companies like Amazon, Souhila shares her transformati...

In this episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn sits down with EJ Philip Joshua , celebrity fitness trainer, competitive bodybuilder, and Founder of Alpha Beast Fitness Singapore. From running a bar in the nightlife industry to training Singapore's top celebrities, Philip shares his dramatic transformation journey and the health scare that changed everything. He discusses...

In this episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn sits down with Sameer Deshpande, a seasoned banker with over three decades of experience across India, Australia, and Singapore. From his early days navigating market cycles to leading global investment teams, Sameer shares candid insights on what it really takes to build a long, fulfilling career in banking and finance. He discu...

Two-time Olympian and four-time U.S. Champion Jamie Nieto reveals his powerful journey from Olympic high-jump hero to surviving a life-changing spinal-cord injury that left him paralysed and the extraordinary comeback that defied every odd. In this deeply personal episode, hosted by Paul Quinn on The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Jamie opens up about learning to walk again and marrying his wi...

Step inside the mind of Jim Lampley — the legendary voice of HBO Boxing — as he reveals the untold story behind five decades of calling the sport’s most iconic moments. From Muhammad Ali vs. Sonny Liston to Mike Tyson’s shocking defeat in Tokyo, Jim shares never-before-heard stories about fate, legacy, and the fights that defined boxing history. Hosted by Paul Quinn, this powerful conversation div...

In this episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn speaks with Theresa Goh — four-time Paralympian, two-time World Record Holder, and Rio 2016 Bronze Medallist — whose extraordinary journey from childhood hospitals to Olympic podiums reveals what it truly means to redefine success. Born with spina bifida, Theresa found freedom in the water and turned her love for swimming into a...

In this episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn speaks with Priscilla Khong, Executive Director of Gateway Entertainment, Gateway Theatre, and Gateway Arts, whose extraordinary journey from illusionist to impact leader reveals how creativity, courage, and compassion can change lives. For over 25 years, Priscilla has performed as a professional magician and illusionist, touring...

In this powerful episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn speaks with Natalie Dau — entrepreneur, elite endurance athlete, motivational speaker, and Guinness World Record holder — whose story is one of resilience, purpose, and relentless determination. After a successful global career with Deloitte, Gartner, and Avanade, Natalie made a life-changing decision to leave the corpor...

In this inspiring episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn speaks with Rai Kannu — PE teacher turned performing artist, Mediacorp radio DJ, entrepreneur, and restaurateur — whose journey is a masterclass in passion, resilience, and reinvention. Rai began his career teaching and studying at Raffles Institution, before taking a leap of faith into the performing arts. That one-yea...

In this high-impact episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn speaks with John Wayne Parr — better known as “The Gunslinger” — 10-time Muay Thai & Kickboxing World Champion, Australian martial arts icon, coach, author, and founder of Boonchu Gym on the Gold Coast. John’s journey is legendary. From growing up on a farm in Queensland to becoming one of the most respected fight...

In this insightful episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn speaks with David Easton — CEO & Founder of Blazing Pines, former C-suite leader, and an experienced coach whose philosophy is simple: no nonsense, just real-world, actionable help for leaders and their businesses. David’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. From serving in the Royal Household at Buckingham...

In this powerhouse episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn speaks with Skipper Kelp — former professional boxer, martial artist, MMA pioneer, gym founder, coach, and now fight broadcaster — whose story spans from Olympic trials to calling the action at Canelo vs Crawford. Skipper’s journey takes us from growing up as a military kid, discovering martial arts, and idolising Bruc...

In this episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn speaks with Roger Black — Olympic silver medallist, World and European champion in the 400m and 4x400m relay. Roger shares his journey from competing with a heart condition to racing legends like Michael Johnson, Edwin Moses, and Antonio Pettigrew. He reflects on training and competing alongside British greats Marcus Adams, Kriss...

In this powerhouse episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn speaks with Gerald Tan — CEO & Co-founder of Yummy Bros, the healthy meal prep service reinventing Asian dishes with low-carb, keto, and high-protein options tailored to your goals and taste. Gerald’s journey takes us from growing up in Singapore and starting out in recruitment, to mastering sales and communication...