Latest Episodes
Jessica Patel | When You Evolve Everything Must Change
In this episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn sits down with Jessica Patel, Transformational Coach. From growing up in the UK to 15 years in London finance, to a life-changing 28-day Ayurvedic retreat in Sri Lanka, Jessica shares her transformation journey and the moment she realized her successful career was no longer aligned with who she'd become.
She discusses why she walked away from 15 years of financial crime expertise, the courage it took to move to Dubai with no plan, how everyone noticed "your face lights up when you talk about coaching," and why parental support enabled her to make the leap deep into adulthood. Jessica opens up about the Sri Lanka retreat that shifted her entire perspective, the side hustle that became the main hustle, and the power of choosing alignment over ambition. Whether you're feeling stuck in a successful career, contemplating a major life change, or searching for work that truly sparks joy, this conversation offers hard-won wisdom on transformation, courage, and trusting your evolution.
Aditi Nair | Your Net Worth Is Your Network
In this episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn sits down with Aditi Nair, Head of HR, Barclays Asia-Pacific. From growing up across 9 schools as an Indian Army daughter to leading HR for one of the world's most prestigious banks, Aditi shares her unconventional journey and reveals the uncomfortable truth: hard work alone won't get you promoted.
She discusses why she got the role before she was ready, the SODES Model for strategic networking, the critical difference between mentorship and sponsorship, and why 60-70% of HR professionals are women but most HR heads are men. Aditi opens up about the visibility trap women face in business, the power of advocacy over merit, and the structured approach to building influence that took her from compensation specialist to regional HR leader.
