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Episode Synopsis
"The Quinntessential Questions Podcast": Paul Quinn, renowned Headhunter and Career Coach, and CEO of Westport Partners, talks to Prashant Bhayani, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at BNP Paribas Wealth Management Asia about his career across New York, London, and Singapore, and his experiences in seeking mentorship and the importance of communication.
Guest
https://sg.linkedin.com/in/prashant-bhayani
Paul Quinn
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taipansg/
Youtube: https://youtu.be/gZg7zHE_yh0
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-quinn-wp1/
Our Socials
Website: https://careercoaching.westport-partners.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westport-partners-career-coaching/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westportpartnerscareercoaching/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Westport-Partners-Career-Coaching/61558129585059/
Chapters
(00:00) Introduction
(04:21) Reading the Room
(07:07) Backup Plan
(07:56) Yes Platform
(10:29) Cultural Connectivity
(11:38) Seeing Michael Joran Live
(13:21) Northwestern University
(15:34) New York
(17:37) Joining Banking
(19:29) Moving to London
(21:08) INSEAD & MBA
(23:55) Joining Buyside
(25:48) Difference in Investment Practitioners
(27:37) Job Equity & Mobility
(29:47) Seeking Mentorship
(31:57) Being Complementary
(33:28) Living in London
(35:33) Starting a Hedge Fund
(41:06) Global Financial Crisis
(44:17) Joining Wealth Management
(45:44) Moving to Singapore
(46:37) Human Side of the Business
(47:45) Leveraging Past Experiences
(49:32) Building a Chief Investment Officer’s (CIO) Office
(50:48) Essence of a CIO
(51:44) Walking the Floor
(53:58) Engagement & Communication
(57:50) Mediums of Communication
(59:10) Finding a Mentor Today
(59:53) Sports
(1:07:37) Leadership Qualities
(1:09:40) Feedback
(1:11:44) Strength of Introverts
(1:14:00) Energy Management
(1:14:37) Sales
(1:15:48) Playing to your Strengths
The views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any company or organisation (or similar), its affiliates, subsidiaries, partners or its employees.
Guest
https://sg.linkedin.com/in/prashant-bhayani
Paul Quinn
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taipansg/
Youtube: https://youtu.be/gZg7zHE_yh0
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-quinn-wp1/
Our Socials
Website: https://careercoaching.westport-partners.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westport-partners-career-coaching/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westportpartnerscareercoaching/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Westport-Partners-Career-Coaching/61558129585059/
Chapters
(00:00) Introduction
(04:21) Reading the Room
(07:07) Backup Plan
(07:56) Yes Platform
(10:29) Cultural Connectivity
(11:38) Seeing Michael Joran Live
(13:21) Northwestern University
(15:34) New York
(17:37) Joining Banking
(19:29) Moving to London
(21:08) INSEAD & MBA
(23:55) Joining Buyside
(25:48) Difference in Investment Practitioners
(27:37) Job Equity & Mobility
(29:47) Seeking Mentorship
(31:57) Being Complementary
(33:28) Living in London
(35:33) Starting a Hedge Fund
(41:06) Global Financial Crisis
(44:17) Joining Wealth Management
(45:44) Moving to Singapore
(46:37) Human Side of the Business
(47:45) Leveraging Past Experiences
(49:32) Building a Chief Investment Officer’s (CIO) Office
(50:48) Essence of a CIO
(51:44) Walking the Floor
(53:58) Engagement & Communication
(57:50) Mediums of Communication
(59:10) Finding a Mentor Today
(59:53) Sports
(1:07:37) Leadership Qualities
(1:09:40) Feedback
(1:11:44) Strength of Introverts
(1:14:00) Energy Management
(1:14:37) Sales
(1:15:48) Playing to your Strengths
The views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any company or organisation (or similar), its affiliates, subsidiaries, partners or its employees.
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