
No Career Journey
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Insights, stories and reflections on career strategy, leadership and the trade-offs that define serious professional lives.
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Deep dives into the work that shapes careers

Exploring leadership, risk, performance and humour from two different stages | Ben Quinlan | QQ #83
In this episode, Paul Quinn interviews Ben Quinlan, the Founder and CEO of Quinlan & Associates, a financial strategy consultancy based in Hong Kong. Ben shares his inspiring journey of transitioning from a burnt-out consultant to creating a successful firm, emphasizing resilience, authority building, and the challenges of competing globally.
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The Untold Story Behind Boxing's Greatest Voice, Jim Lampley | Quinntessential Questions #50
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 dives deep into Lampley’s new book “It Happened”, his bond with Taylor Sheridan and Jack Nicholson, and emotional memories with Muhammad Ali. Whether you’re a lifelong fight fan, a martial artist, or a lover of great storytelling, this episode captures the heart, history, and humanity of boxing’s greatest voice.

What It Really Takes To Win, Paralympic Bronze Medalist, Theresa Goh | Quinntessential Questions #49
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. She opens up about overcoming spina bifida, handling pressure, and redefining success beyond medals. An inspiring conversation for athletes, sports lovers, and anyone striving for excellence with authenticity and purpose.
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What It Takes To Be A Warrior | Quinntessential Questions #45 with John Wayne Parr
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 fighters in the world, his story is about discipline, resilience, and an unshakable will to succeed. At just 19, he moved to Thailand to live and train in authentic fight camps, embracing the Thai culture, gruelling old-school training methods, and a fighter’s lifestyle that shaped him into a world-class competitor.









