No Career Journey
Is a Straight Line

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 AM, Dion shares his transformation journey from warrior to the world's first Suicide Solution Summit creator.

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.

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 at age 50, Evonne shares her fearless transformation journey and her philosophy that shapes every decision she makes.

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 opening up China for UPS and Fedex, to pioneering ESG at KKR, Steven shares his remarkable journey of reinvention and resilience.

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 transformation from corporate executive to entrepreneur on a mission.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Paralympic bronze medalist Theresa Goh joins Paul Quinn on The Quinntessential Questions Podcast to reveal what it really takes to win. From breaking barriers as an LGBTQ+ athlete and disability advocate to competing alongside fellow Paralympic champion Yip Pin Xiu, Theresa shares her 20-year journey of resilience, mindset, and self-belief.

In this powerful episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Priscilla Khong — Executive Director of Gateway Arts, Gateway Theatre, and Gateway Entertainment — shares how she transformed a lifelong passion for magic and illusion into a purpose-driven career in theatre and creative leadership.

In this inspiring episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn sits down with Natalie Dau, a Guinness World Record-holding ultramarathon runner who ran 1,000KM across Asia for charity.

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.

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.

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.