Apr 14

#15. Quinntessential Questions with John Dykes: Inside the Premier League & Sports Media

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"The Quinntessential Questions Podcast": Paul Quinn, renowned Headhunter, Career Coach, and CEO of Westport Partners sits down with John Dykes, World Renown Broadcaster as he takes us on a journey from London to Hong Kong, exploring his early days abroad, a career in advertising, journalism, and broadcasting, and eventually transitioning to entrepreneurship.

We’ll discuss the art of storytelling, personal branding, and the importance of preparation, along with memorable interviews and key insights on empowerment, respect, and father-son relationships. John shares their love for sport, future projects, and the most rewarding moments of his journey.

Guest Bio

John Dykes is a veteran sports broadcaster and television presenter based in Singapore, with over 30 years of experience in the media industry. Best known for his work with Premier League Productions, he has anchored global coverage of the Premier League, as well as hosted major events such as the Cricket World Cup, Wimbledon, and the Masters at Augusta. John’s career has taken him across various prestigious platforms, including ESPN STAR Sports and Fox Sports Asia, where he has become a familiar face to sports fans worldwide. His expertise in football broadcasting is widely recognised, having interviewed some of the sport's biggest stars, including David Beckham, Thierry Henry, and Sir Bobby Robson.

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Minutes

(00:00) Intro 
(03:45) London to Hong Kong 
(06:47) Early Days in Hong Kong 
(08:22) Embracing Travelling 
(09:50) Starting in Advertising 
(11:00) Adventures in Journalism 
(14:51) Transiting to Broadcast 
(17:35) Returning to Sports 
(19:05) Learning The Basics 
(21:30) Be The Best You Can Be 
(25:10) Building Your Armoury 
(28:04) Empower and Show Respect 
(31:27) Memorable Interviews 
(35:10) Father-Son Relationships 
(37:50) Mike Tyson & Jim Gray 
(41:30) Humanising The Person 
(45:22) Breaking Down The Wall 
(46:50) Broadcast To Entrepreneurship 
(51:40) Personal Branding 
(55:00) Becoming a Trainer 
(58:29) Importance of Preparation 
(1:01:20) Process of Learning 
(1:02:30) Following Your Processes 
(1:07:03) StoryTelling & Effective Communication 
(1:09:26) Rehearse Hard To Earn The Right To Be Spontaneous 
(1:12:30) Being In The Now 
(1:15:46) Exercise & Sport 
(1:21:27) Future Projects 
(1:23:10) Key Inspirations 
(1:24:50) Favourite Sports People 
(1:26:40) Key Moments 
(1:27:53) Traits & Advice 
(1:29:30) Most Rewarding Part