You Never Know with Nicole Lee
You Never Know with Nicole Lee
Podcast Description
Welcome to You Never Know where we talk about life, career, change & the stories of people who have taken the unconventional road & embraced the unknown. Where we talk about things we don’t normally talk about with our families and sometimes even with our friends, especially here in Asia. After more than a decade in a top private bank and a transformational experience at a startup which changed my life, I am now rewriting my life story, walking into the unknown, and inspiring others to thrive in life. Thank you so much for your support, wherever you are in the world. It means a lot to me. - Nicole
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The podcast covers various themes such as career reinvention, generational dilemmas, and personal transformation. Highlights include discussions on the pressure faced by Gen Z regarding social media, as well as stories of professionals like Frank Koo who challenge traditional views of success and fulfillment, emphasizing purpose over pay.
You never know where one choice might take you. One story that could change your life. One conversation that shifts everything you thought you knew.
I’m Nicole — host of You Never Know, a podcast with real conversations about life, career, finance, and health, featuring visionary people who’ve taken the unconventional road and embraced the unknowns.
After 13 years at a top private bank and a transformational leap into fintech and entrepreneurship, I created You Never Know to inspire people to discover the different truths in life — and the infinite pathways that emerge when we look within.
Thank you so much for being here. If this resonates with you, I’d love for you to like, comment, subscribe, and share it with someone who might need it today.
With ❤️ from Singapore,
Nicole
What do the most successful people in their careers actually have in common? It's not luck — it's headhuntability. In this episode, Nicole Lee sits down with headhunter Paul Quinn to expose what really happens behind the scenes of hiring: why most advertised roles are already filled, why recruiters give your LinkedIn less than six seconds before deciding you're worth a second look, and why not every headhunter has your best interest at heart. Whether you're actively job hunting or thinking about how to progress in your career, this is a conversation about what it actually takes to be chosen.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 — Introduction
01:38 — How Paul Became A Headhunter
04:09 — Is Today's Fear Around Job Security Justified?
05:34 — Why Just Applying For Jobs Doesn't Work Anymore
08:42 — He Applied To 1,000 Jobs And Got Nothing
10:07 — Recruiters Spend Less Than 6 Seconds On Your LinkedIn
16:45 — How To Become ”Headhuntable”
19:50 — Why Most Advertised Role Are Already Filled
21:57 — The Secret Power Of A Referral
24:54 — How To Protect Your Confidentiality During A Job Search
28:49 — Should You Stay Loyal To One Company, Or Move?
34:20 — Does Being Unemployed Actually Hurt You?
35:52 — How To Negotiate Salary Without Underselling Yourself
40:44 — Do Career Breaks Really Hurt Your Career?
44:49 — The One Thing That Rules Candidates Out Without Them Knowing
48:18 — The One Trait Paul Sees In Every Successful Person
49:01 — What Does ”You Never Know” Mean To Paul?
TODAY'S GUEST
🌐 Company Page: https://westport-partners.com/
🌐 Coaching: https://www.quinntessential-coaching.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio
🌐 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulquinnofficial/
🌐 Instagram: @paulquinnofficial
🌐Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@QuinntessentialQuestions
CONNECT WITH ME
🌐 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleleethisisme
🌐 Instagram & TikTok: @nicoleleethisisme
🌐 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@nicoleleethisisme
🌐 Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5uRGujeye6cPVvaIGsAt7p?si=91942ccd3c054c1e
🌐 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-never-know-with-nicole-lee/id1789080795
🌐 Website: www.youneverknow.co
🌐 Partnership & Speaking Enquiries: [email protected]
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💌 I'm Nicole Lee. I spent more than a decade in private banking, took a leap of faith into fintech, walked away without a job while navigating a defining life transition — and started the You Never Know Podcast to have real conversations that challenge the way we think, what we believe, and how we live. Today, I'm also a moderator, speaker, and podcast producer — partnering with visionary leaders and businesses to shape strategic narratives through authentic storytelling.
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