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Discover the captivating career journeys of top professionals on "The Quinntessential Questions Podcast." Hosted by Paul Quinn, each episode dives into the untold stories behind success. Join us for candid conversations, insightful questions, and valuable wisdom from a diverse range of guests. Whether you're a seasoned business professional or just starting out in your career, this podcast offers inspiration and practical advice for navigating your own path to success. Tune in and explore the fascinating world of careers with us!

  1. 2d ago

    #93 Quinntessential Questions with Rupert Thomson | Branding's Most Underrated Skill Is "Stupidity"

    In this episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn sits down with Rupert Thomson, founder of Set Maker. From a first job in a windowless call centre to founding Artistic Director at Summerhall in Edinburgh and four years programming performance and dance at London's Southbank Centre, Rupert shares his transformation journey and the decision to leave a world he had already mastered and start again on the other side of the planet. He discusses verbal branding, creative leadership, career reinvention, and why he believes the most underrated skill in branding today is stupidity. Rupert also opens up about the frustration with expensive developers that led him to build his own no code platform, and how a conversation with comedian Kumar became the emotional heart of a National Heritage Board commission in Little India. Whether you are considering a career change into tech, building a creative team, or working out how to make your brand stand out, this conversation offers hard won wisdom on creative leadership and the power of language. WATCH OUR OTHER PODCASTS:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjbRIxrGYDGUA9niiF7U0IOMXBMeDf81b RUPERT THOMSONLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rupert-thomson-43504314/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/setmakerhq/Website: [SET MAKER URL — NEEDED] LISTEN ON YOUTUBE, APPLE & SPOTIFYYouTube: https://youtube.com/@quinntessentialquestionsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/the-quinntesssential-questions-podcast-with-paul-quinn/id1764230785Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5x98T8QSRo01reQOGVGavq FOLLOW PAUL QUINNInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quinntaipan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-quinn-wp1/ FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quinntessential_questions/Website: https://www.quinntessentialquestions.com/ CAREER COACHINGWebsite: https://quinntessentialca.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westport-partners-career-coaching/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westportpartnerscareercoaching/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Westport-Partners-Career-Coaching/61558129585059/ TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Introduction(01:42) Meet Rupert Thomson(02:02) Manchester, Edinburgh and the Festivals That Shaped Him(04:21) How the Arts Found Him at 14(07:03) English Literature, a Gap Year and Reading Tolstoy in Mongolia(10:37) A First Job in a Call Centre With No Windows(11:19) Becoming a Magazine Editor Within Months(11:56) Southbank Centre and the Legacy of the Festival of Britain(14:35) Theatre, Riverside Studios and a Seven Hour Play(17:28) The Decision to Move to Singapore(18:04) Bringing Reed Words to Asia(19:50) The Onboarding Process Every Company Should Copy(22:22) Building a Network From Scratch in a New Country(26:28) The Genesis of Set Maker(27:30) The Frustration With Coders That Started It All(28:52) Building the Platform and Finding the Right Developers(35:42) The Two Revenue Strands Behind the Business(36:56) Kumar, Little India and the Story That Built an Experience(42:31) Race, Identity and Being a Minority in Singapore(50:19) Primal Scream, Shallow Grave and Meeting Sean Connery(52:03) Why Stupidity Is the Most Underrated Skill in Branding(53:24) The Three Qualities He Looks For When Hiring Creatives(59:50) What Business Leaders Can Learn From the Arts(1:05:55) What Actually Kills Creativity in Organisations(1:09:44) Vision vs Execution(1:10:20) Where AI Helps and Where It Doesn't(1:11:21) Raising a Pre-Seed Round Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any company or organisation, its affiliates, subsidiaries, partners, or employees.

    #93 Quinntessential Questions with Rupert Thomson | Branding's Most Underrated Skill Is "Stupidity"

  2. Jul 21

    #92 Quinntessential Questions with Paul Foster | Facing Death, Grief and the Breathwork That Healed Him

    In this episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn sits down with Paul Foster, Singapore-based host, actor, and wellness advocate. From his early days in modeling and the 2000s reality show "The Big Unknown" to becoming one of Asia's most recognisable faces, Paul shares his transformation journey and the moment that changed everything: losing his father to cancer at just 18. He discusses grief, breathwork, and two decades of building homes across Asia, and why true healing means going deep into shadow work. Paul also opens up about the heart scare that nearly killed him, the breathwork session where he felt his late father in the room, and shares powerful stories about purpose, service, and backing yourself when no one else does. Whether you're navigating loss, searching for purpose beyond your career, or curious about the wellness and breathwork space, this conversation offers hard-won wisdom on grief, healing, and living with intention. Let's explore the journey of Paul Foster. WATCH OUR OTHER PODCASTS: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjbRIxrGYDGUA9niiF7U0IOMXBMeDf81b PAUL FOSTER LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-foster-707b5a31/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulfosterrr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paulfosterrr/ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY & APPLE Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5x98T8QSRo01reQOGVGavq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quinntesssential-questions-podcast-with-paul-quinn/id1764230785 FOLLOW PAUL QUINN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulquinnofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulquinnofficial/ FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quinntessential_questions/ Website: https://www.quinntessentialquestions.com/ CAREER COACHING Website: https://quinntessential-coaching.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westport-partners-career-coaching/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quinntessential_careers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Westport-Partners-Career-Coaching/61558129585059/ TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Introduction (3:33) The 100 pushup challenge (4:46) Mum's pioneer generation story (7:18) Eurasian heritage and mixed identity (8:10) Dad's oil and gas career and OPEC (14:46) National Service and University of Melbourne (15:05) Breaking into entertainment - The Big Unknown (30:01) Losing his father at 18 (36:45) First acting gigs - Red Thread and Polo Boys (43:59) The hosting craft - staying authentic on stage (1:02:37) Discovering breathwork (1:05:11) The heart scare that nearly killed him (1:13:35) Buried grief by helping others (1:15:10) The session where he felt his dad (1:22:06) Habitat for Humanity - 20 years of builds (1:23:20) Building in Cambodia - Siem Reap (1:24:47) Wellness summit and upcoming projects (1:27:46) Shadow work and going deep Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any company or organisation, its affiliates, subsidiaries, partners, or employees. #PaulFoster #Breathwork #GriefHealing #WellnessJourney #HabitatForHumanity #Singapore #ShadowWork #MensMentalHealth #PaulQuinn #QuinntessentialQuestions

    #92 Quinntessential Questions with Paul Foster | Facing Death, Grief and the Breathwork That Healed Him

  3. Jul 14

    #91 Quinntessential Questions with Chris Morris | Building an award winning Fintech Company

    In this episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn sits down with Chris Morris, Co-Founder and CEO of W.M. Cockpit. From building products at Yahoo and Facebook to being impacted by the 2022 global tech layoffs, Chris shares his transformation journey from corporate technologist to award-winning fintech founder.He discusses building lean against 500-employee competitors, the psychology of leaving a stable paycheck behind, and why sales — not product — is the real key to survival as a founder. Chris also opens up about overcoming his introverted nature to get comfortable pitching in person, and shares powerful insights on hiring for grit over pedigree, the most overrated startup metric, and what private banks need to do to retain the next generation of ultra high net worth clients.Whether you're considering leaving corporate life to start your own business, building a lean startup against entrenched competitors, or trying to figure out where AI fits into a relationship-driven industry, this conversation offers hard-won wisdom on resilience, sales, and discipline. Let's explore how Chris Morris built W.M. Cockpit from a leap of faith into an award-winning company.WATCH OUR OTHER PODCASTS: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjbRIxrGYDGUA9niiF7U0IOMXBMeDf81bCHRIS MORRISLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrism092/Website: https://www.wmcockpit.com/LISTEN ON SPOTIFY & APPLESpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5x98T8QSRo01reQOGVGavqApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quinntesssential-questions-podcast-with-paul-quinn/id1764230785FOLLOW PAUL QUINNInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulquinnofficial/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulquinnofficial/FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quinntessential_questions/Website: https://www.quinntessentialquestions.com/CAREER COACHINGWebsite: https://quinntessential-coaching.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westport-partners-career-coaching/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quinntessential_careers/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Westport-Partners-Career-Coaching/61558129585059/TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Introduction(01:34) Welcome to the show(02:08) Who is Chris Morris & W.M. Cockpit(03:56) Winning industry awards(05:59) Growing up across New Zealand, Sweden & Switzerland(09:15) King's College London & discovering tech through gaming(12:44) First job at Yahoo & the Marissa Mayer era(15:11) Moving to Facebook's VR team(20:22) Life inside Facebook's culture(22:47) The 2022 tech layoffs(23:36) How W.M. Cockpit was born(28:07) The humbling reality of year one(32:03) Looking into the abyss(37:34) Why sales is everything(46:19) Dinner with Musk, Ackman & Jensen Huang(48:09) The most underrated leadership skill(50:03) The most overrated startup metric(53:54) The one quality every entrepreneur needs(59:19) What private banks need to rethink(01:01:22) Can AI replace private bankers?Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any company or organisation, its affiliates, subsidiaries, partners, or employees.#Fintech #PrivateBanking #Entrepreneurship #StartupJourney #WealthManagement #FounderStory #SmallBusiness #ScaleUp #TechLayoffs #QuinntessentialQuestions

    #91 Quinntessential Questions with Chris Morris | Building an award winning Fintech Company

  4. Jul 7

    #90 Quinntessential Questions with Dr. Cheryl Kam | Your BURNOUT isn't your FAULT | ⁠90% of patients are MISSING THIS!

    In this episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn sits down with Dr. Cheryl Kam, Functional Medicine Doctor, Burnout Recovery Coach, and Founder of CALM Supplements. From Singapore's top schools to King's College London — the largest medical school in Europe — to nearly two decades in clinical medicine, Cheryl shares the moment conventional medicine stopped being enough. She discusses the silent epidemic of burnout in high-performing women, why your chronic condition may already be your body's cry for help, and the root-cause approach that led her to walk away from retail medicine entirely. Cheryl also opens up about building a clean supplement brand from scratch — starting with her most chemically sensitive patients — and why most people are walking around magnesium-depleted without knowing it. Whether you're a high-performing woman running on empty, a parent trying to protect your family's health, or someone who's tried everything and still can't sleep, this conversation offers hard-won wisdom on burnout recovery, functional nutrition, and building health from the inside out. WATCH OUR OTHER PODCASTS:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjbRIxrGYDGUA9niiF7U0IOMXBMeDf81b DR. CHERYL KAMLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcherylkam/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcherylkam/Website: https://www.drcherylkam.com/ CALM SUPPLEMENTSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/i.want.calm/Website: https://www.iwantcalm.com/ LISTEN ON YOUTUBE & APPLEYouTube: https://youtube.com/@quinntessentialquestionsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/the-quinntesssential-questions-podcast-with-paul-quinn/id1764230785 FOLLOW PAUL QUINNInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulquinnofficial/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulquinnofficial/ FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quinntessential_questions/Website: https://www.quinntessentialquestions.com/ CAREER COACHINGWebsite: https://quinntessentialca.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westport-partners-career-coaching/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westportpartnerscareercoaching/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Westport-Partners-Career-Coaching/61558129585059/ Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any company or organisation, its affiliates, subsidiaries, partners, or employees. (0:00) Introduction(1:30) Who Is Dr. Cheryl Kam(14:56) King's College London(23:26) Homeschooling 5 Kids(26:41) Building Health vs Fighting Disease(30:17) Why Women Normalise Fatigue & Hormone Chaos(37:22) PMS, Perimenopause & Menopause(44:06) The Coaching Business(48:55) CALM — Pharmaceutical Grade Magnesium(51:04) 90% of Patients Are Depleted(52:42) The Deep Sleep Stack(56:26) How She Became an Entrepreneur(1:00:15) Fertility & IVF — Generational Toxicity(1:02:45) Migraines, Eczema & The 6-Step System(1:05:05) Food as Medicine — BBC Twin Study(1:10:45) TRT, HRT & Looking Upstream(1:15:43) Most Underrated Nutrient: Magnesium(1:17:31) NMN, Ozempic & Overrated Trends(1:21:36) Most Misunderstood Hormone in Women's Health(1:22:49) Symptoms Women Normalise(1:25:10) Walking, Nature & The Greatest Gift(1:27:24) Lab Markers — Vitamin D & Ferritin(1:31:59) Wellness in Your 40s & 50s(1:40:20) Where to Find Dr. Cheryl Kam

    #90 Quinntessential Questions with Dr. Cheryl Kam | Your BURNOUT isn't your FAULT | ⁠90% of patients are MISSING THIS!

  5. Jun 30

    #89 Quinntessential Questions with Rishi Khare | Building a Business Is About Building You

    In this episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn sits down with Rishi Khare, Founder and CEO of Thrymr Software. From being fired twice by large corporations to building a 100-person software company over 14 years, Rishi shares his transformation journey and the rock bottom moment when seven of his nine core leaders walked out. He discusses why he chose peace over profit, how therapy and the Stanford Seed program restructured not just his business but himself, and why fixing your company starts with fixing you. Rishi also opens up about quitting his job without telling a single person, a co-founder showing up at his door two days later with nothing but the words "I'm here, let's work", and the decade of chaos that followed. He shares powerful lessons about building businesses that last, leading through crisis, and what it really means to rewrite your own character. Whether you're stuck in a corporate role that doesn't fit, building a company through its most painful chapter, or questioning what you're actually chasing, this conversation offers hard-won wisdom on entrepreneurship, identity, and the business of building yourself. Let's explore the mind of a builder who chose peace over a paycheck. WATCH OUR OTHER PODCASTS: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjbRIxrGYDGUA9niiF7U0IOMXBMeDf81b RISHI KHARE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishikhare?originalSubdomain=sg Thrymr Software: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrymr-software/ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY & APPLE Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5x98T8QSRo01reQOGVGavq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quinntesssential-questions-podcast-with-paul-quinn/id1764230785 FOLLOW PAUL QUINN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulquinnofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulquinnofficial/ FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quinntessential_questions/ Website: https://www.quinntessentialquestions.com/ CAREER COACHING Website: https://quinntessential-coaching.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westport-partners-career-coaching/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quinntessential_careers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Westport-Partners-Career-Coaching/61558129585059/ TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Introduction (01:31) Rishi's Background & Thrymr Software (06:14) Is Terminator Going to Happen? AI & the Future (10:34) Growing Up in India — The Stability Generation (19:05) How Brutal Is It to Get Into IIT? (25:46) The Uncle Who Planted the Entrepreneurship Seed (27:29) Aerospace Engineering — Flying Planes at IIT (31:24) Getting Fired Twice (32:19) Quitting With No Plan in His Early 30s (33:05) The Co-Founder Who Knocked on His Door (35:46) Working Two Shifts for 10 Years to Bootstrap (36:24) Turning Down Acquisitions — Peace Over Profit (43:52) The Logistics Client That Raised $200M From SoftBank (45:19) Stanford Seed, Business Coaching & Therapy (49:45) When 7 of 9 Core Leaders Walked Out (53:43) Why Growth at All Costs Will Kill Your Business (1:02:52) Working Across Global Cultures — Germany, India, Singapore (1:09:18) Rewriting Your Character (1:12:04) 5 Takeaways for Every Entrepreneur Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any company or organisation, its affiliates, subsidiaries, partners, or employees. #Entrepreneurship #FounderStory #SoftwareDevelopment #PersonalDevelopment #Leadership #CareerPivot #BuildingBusiness #MindsetShift #PeaceOverProfit #StartupLife #BusinessCoaching #SelfDevelopment #SingaporeBusiness #TechFounder #PaulQuinn #QuinntessentialQuestions

    #89 Quinntessential Questions with Rishi Khare | Building a Business Is About Building You

  6. Jun 23

    #88 Quinntessential Questions with Dinah Poehlmann | She Managed Millions. Now She's Helping You Manage Yours.

    In this episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn sits down with Dinah Poehlmann, Founder of Your Finance Mind and Finance Mindset Coach. From living paycheck to paycheck as a child to spending 14 years across investment banking and private banking, Dinah shares her transformation from banker to entrepreneur — and the accidental WhatsApp group that started it all.She discusses money mindset, overcoming financial fear, self-directed investing, and why the number you're chasing for retirement is totally irrelevant. Dinah also opens up about leaving a high-powered banking career to become a stay-at-home mom, and how a single message to 30 people became the foundation of a coaching business that helps everyday professionals and entrepreneurs take control of their finances.Whether you're stuck in a scarcity mindset around money, unsure how to start investing, or simply want to build a healthier relationship with your finances, this conversation offers hard-won wisdom on money psychology, wealth building, and what it actually means to live a truly rich life.WATCH OUR OTHER PODCASTS: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjbRIxrGYDGUA9niiF7U0IOMXBMeDf81bDINAH POEHLMANNLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinah-poehlmann/LISTEN ON SPOTIFY & APPLESpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5x98T8QSRo01reQOGVGavqApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quinntesssential-questions-podcast-with-paul-quinn/id1764230785FOLLOW PAUL QUINNInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulquinnofficial/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulquinnofficial/FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quinntessential_questions/Website: https://www.quinntessentialquestions.com/CAREER COACHINGWebsite: https://quinntessential-coaching.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westport-partners-career-coaching/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quinntessential_careers/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Westport-Partners-Career-Coaching/61558129585059/TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Introduction(04:53) Starting in Credit Management During 9/11(08:29) The Move Into Private Banking: "I'm Not a Salesperson"(10:04) Standing Out Without an Ivy League Pedigree(12:23) Visibility, Human Connection, and the AI Threat to Careers(15:05) Why Most People Never Ask — and What It Costs Them(18:05) Living Abroad: The Discomfort That Makes You Grow(20:05) The WhatsApp Group That Accidentally Started a Business(24:24) Scaling From One-on-One to Group Coaching(29:13) Unpacking Your Money Stories and Why They Block You(33:18) How Couples Handle Money Differently — and Why It Matters(38:15) Why Even Bankers Don't Manage Their Own Money(39:43) What Living Abroad Does to Your Mindset(44:53) The Collapse of Private Banking and the Rise of AI(51:01) Killer Instinct: The Pattern Behind Every Successful Person(54:43) Fight Your Fear and Ask for What You Want(56:39) A Rising Tide Raises All Ships: Building Teams That WinDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any company or organisation, its affiliates, subsidiaries, partners, or employees.#FinanceMindset #MoneyMindset #WealthBuilding #PersonalFinance #Investing #FinanceCoach #WomenAndMoney #MoneyStories #FinancialFreedom #SelfDirectedInvesting #PaulQuinn #QuinntessentialQuestions #Podcast #SingaporePodcast #CareerChange

  7. Jun 16

    #87. Quinntessential Questions With Nikki Muller | From Disney News, Fox Sports & The UN to Starting Over

    In this episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn sits down with Nikki Müller, presenter, keynote speaker, and life-transitions authority. From hosting MTV Asia at 15 and interning at ABC News Primetime with Diane Sawyer, to serving at the United Nations headquarters in New York, to becoming one of Asia's most recognised corporate hosts and moderators — Nikki shares her remarkable nonlinear journey and the moment she walked away from it all to begin again in Switzerland without a plan.She opens up about the psychology of life transitions, the grief that comes with every ending, and why most people fail by skipping the hard middle. Nikki also shares her experience as a mixed-race third culture kid, the compounded grief that comes with an upbringing built on constant disruption, and the science-backed framework she now uses to help organisations and individuals navigate change — through her podcast Safe PassageWhether you're navigating a career pivot, leading a team through disruption, or sitting in that uncomfortable in-between where nothing feels certain yet, this conversation is a masterclass in identity, resilience, and what it really means to begin again. Let's explore what's "Inside the mind of a Life Transitions Authority."WATCH OUR OTHER PODCASTS: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjbRIxrGYDGUA9niiF7U0IOMXBMeDf81bNIKKI MÜLLERLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-muller-381867123/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkimullerfly/Website: https://www.nikki-muller.com/LISTEN ON SPOTIFY & APPLESpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5x98T8QSRo01reQOGVGavqApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quinntesssential-questions-podcast-with-paul-quinn/id1764230785FOLLOW PAUL QUINNInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulquinnofficial/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulquinnofficial/FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quinntessential_questions/Website: https://www.quinntessentialquestions.com/CAREER COACHINGWebsite: https://quinntessential-coaching.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westport-partners-career-coaching/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quinntessential_careers/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Westport-Partners-Career-Coaching/61558129585059/TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Introduction(01:37) Nikki's First Taste of TV — MTV Asia at 15(03:36) Disney, Broadcast Journalism & Life in the US(11:36) Working at the United Nations in New York(13:21) Interning at ABC News with Diane Sawyer(15:03) "Holy Crap, This Is My Life" — The UN Wake-Up Call(17:17) The Cab in Times Square — The Moment Everything Changed(19:50) Growing Up as a Mixed-Race Third Culture Kid(35:50) Something Was Off — Exploring the TCK Experience(37:28) Compounded Grief & the Cost of Unsupported Transitions(42:37) Why She Moved to Switzerland With No Plan(44:43) Change vs. Transition — Why Most People Skip the Hard Part(48:06) Executive Dysfunction & Transition Stress(51:04) The Goodbye Concert — Two Nights Sold Out(52:26) What Success in a Life Transition Actually Looks Like(01:05:20) Boris Becker — Getting the Interview by Namedropping Edberg(01:12:26) Roger Federer — Swiss German & Finesse On and Off the Court(01:20:58) Leading Through Disruption — The Division Head Story(01:33:49) What Leaders Should Ask Before Asking for Performance(01:35:02) The Truth She Took the Longest to AcceptDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any company or organisation, its affiliates, subsidiaries, partners, or employees.#LifeTransitions #ThirdCultureKid #CareerPivot #NikkiMuller #PersonalGrowth #Leadership #Resilience #SafePassage #Reinvention #PaulQuinn #QuinntessentialQuestions #MindsetShift #CareerChange #Grief #Identity

    #87. Quinntessential Questions With Nikki Muller | From Disney News, Fox Sports & The UN to Starting Over

  8. Jun 9

    #86. Quinntessential Questions: How to Master the Art of Podcasting (And Why You Need Presence) with Cheryl Lau

    In this episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn sits down with Cheryl Lau, a podcast producer, podcaster, and soon-to-be owner of Studio Analog, a boutique podcast studio in Singapore. From navigating a multicultural upbringing across the US, Canada, and Hong Kong to making the bold decision to quit law school, Cheryl shares the self-discovery required to carve out her own non-traditional career path.She opens up about the pivotal moment she realized a legal career wasn't for her, the internal pressure she faced to chase external credentials, and the profound shift in perspective when navigating her doctor parents' strong reaction to her quitting. Cheryl also gets candid about the realities of working three different jobs simultaneously to stay afloat, how a random post from a YouTuber gave her the courage to start creating content, and why she believes curiosity and genuine presence are the ultimate core skills for any podcaster.Whether you're struggling with the weight of family expectations, looking to pivot away from a path that no longer serves you, or seeking inspiration to follow your creative passions, this conversation offers an unfiltered look into the mind of one of Singapore’s emerging podcasting voices.WATCH OUR OTHER PODCASTS: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjbRIxrGYDGUA9niiF7U0IOMXBMeDf81bCHERYL LAUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheryltheory/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryllau/Website: https://cheryllau.com/LISTEN ON SPOTIFY & APPLEYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@QuinntessentialQuestionsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quinntesssential-questions-podcast-with-paul-quinn/id1764230785FOLLOW PAUL QUINNInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulquinnofficial/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulquinnofficial/FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quinntessential_questions/Website: https://www.quinntessentialquestions.com/CAREER COACHINGWebsite: https://quinntessential-coaching.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westport-partners-career-coaching/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quinntessential_careers/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Westport-Partners-Career-Coaching/61558129585059/TIMESTAMPS(00:00) Introduction(01:46) Introducing Cheryl: Podcast Producer & Studio Analog Owner(02:30) A Multicultural Upbringing Across the US, Canada, and Hong Kong(06:37) The Internal Pressure to Follow Her Doctor Parents(07:55) Chasing External Credentials & The Desire to Look Good(09:33) The Turning Point: Quitting Law School in Hong Kong(11:29) Navigating Her Parents' Strong Reaction and Redefining Success(14:20) Working Three Jobs and Dabbling in New Paths(15:03) How a YouTuber Inspired Her to Start Creating Content OnlineDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any company or organisation, its affiliates, subsidiaries, partners, or employees.#CherylLau #Podcasting #CareerPivot #StudioAnalog #ContentCreator #QuittingLaw #PaulQuinn #QuinntessentialQuestions

    #86. Quinntessential Questions: How to Master the Art of Podcasting (And Why You Need Presence) with Cheryl Lau
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Discover the captivating career journeys of top professionals on "The Quinntessential Questions Podcast." Hosted by Paul Quinn, each episode dives into the untold stories behind success. Join us for candid conversations, insightful questions, and valuable wisdom from a diverse range of guests. Whether you're a seasoned business professional or just starting out in your career, this podcast offers inspiration and practical advice for navigating your own path to success. Tune in and explore the fascinating world of careers with us!

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