About the Host - Paul Quinn

The Voice Behind the Mic

Paul Quinn is more than a podcast host — he’s a fighter, founder, father, and fiercely curious human being. From boxing rings to boardrooms, Paul’s journey has been shaped by grit, reinvention, and a relentless belief that no career journey is a straight line.

From Grit to Growth

Raised on discipline and purpose, Paul’s early years in athletics, martial arts and boxing taught him how to take hits, keep moving and rise stronger — lessons that carried through as he built Westport Partners, an Executive Search and Career Coaching firm operating across Asia and beyond.

Based in Singapore with his wife and three children, Paul brings that same raw authenticity to every episode — blending curiosity, empathy, and a refusal to accept surface-level stories.

Why This Podcast?

Paul launched The Quinntessential Questions Podcast to explore the stories behind success — the reinventions, resets, and rock bottoms that shape extraordinary lives. Through candid conversations with Olympians, financiers, fighters, founders, and everyday warriors, he brings listeners into the moments that matter most.

Media & Speaking Engagements

Paul is available for:

  • Keynote speaking on career reinvention, resilience, and leadership

  • Podcast guest appearances

  • Private coaching

  • Panel moderating

  • Corporate masterclasses on storytelling, team culture, and performance mindset

Want Paul to Speak at Your Event?

Or feature on The Quinntessential Questions Podcast?

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Contact Us

If you’re interested in collaborating, please provide your information, and we will contact you soon. We look forward to connecting with you.

nh@westport-partners.com

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Fancy Being A Guest

Got a Story Worth Sharing?

We’re always looking for guests who bring depth, truth, and transformation to the mic. Whether you’ve climbed the mountain, hit rock bottom, or started again from scratch — your journey could inspire thousands.

We’re Especially Interested In:

  • Business leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs with raw lessons to share

  • Athletes, artists, or fighters who’ve made bold pivots

  • Founders and risk-takers who’ve rebuilt after failure

  • Creatives, career changers, and everyday legends with extraordinary life chapters

  • Individuals who blend ambition with vulnerability

What We Look For:

  • Honesty, humility, and emotional depth

  • A story arc — growth, struggle, evolution

  • A willingness to speak from the heart, not just the résumé

  • Value for listeners: inspiration, insight, or impact

Connect in 3 Steps:

  1. Email with a short intro

  2. Upload a Short Video or LinkedIn Bio/CV (optional but preferred)

  3. Tell us what you’d like to talk about — and why it matters

  4. Past Guests Include:

  • John Wayne Parr – 10x Muay Thai World Champion

  • Roger Black – Olympic Silver Medalist 400m, World Champion & Broadcaster

  • John Dykes - Sports television anchor, commentator and journalist based in Singapore.

  • Amita Berthier – Olympian & National Fencing Champion

We will then get in touch to schedule a chat. If all goes well, we can look to schedule the podcast recording — either in-person (Singapore or if Paul’s globe-trotting) or virtually.

Ready to share story!?!