In this episode, Kymone Hinds introduces Pierre Quinn, a leadership expert and ordained minister. Quinn shares his journey from pastoral ministry to leadership coaching, emphasizing the importance of utilizing natural skills and talents to make a difference in the marketplace. He discusses the challenges faced by those from church backgrounds in monetizing their skills and the importance of excellence and impactful messaging. Quinn also shares his experience in repurposing sermons into leadership presentations and the value of ministry in non-religious contexts. The episode ends with Quinn emphasizing the importance of practice in honing speaking skills and connecting with a wider audience.

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Show Notes

00:00 Intro to Podcast

(00:02:04) Pierre Quinn's Background and Transition into Business
Pierre Quinn discusses his background, including his education, entry into pastoral ministry, and recognition as a potential professional speaker.

(00:05:15) Crafting a Core Message and Writing a Book
Pierre Quinn shares how he developed his core message and turned it into a book, which became a valuable tool for expanding his ministry into the marketplace.

(00:08:22) Identifying and Valuing Your Unique Skills
Pierre Quinn emphasizes the importance of recognizing and valuing the skills that come naturally to us, as they often hold the key to monetizing our ministry and serving others effectively.

(00:10:38) Crafting a Short Message
Discussion on the opportunity of crafting a short message that leaves a lasting impact on people.

(00:11:42) Monetizing as a Speaker and Presenter
Practical steps and advice on how to monetize as a speaker and presenter in the marketplace.

(00:18:26) Teaching Leadership on LinkedIn
The experience of teaching leadership on LinkedIn and the unexpected partnership that resulted from it.

(00:20:40) The gift of practice
Pierre Quinn discusses the importance of practicing alone and in small settings to become comfortable speaking in front of larger audiences.

(00:22:08) Leaving pastoral ministry
Quinn shares the story of why he left pastoral ministry and how his calling shifted to speaking in boardrooms, conferences, and classrooms around the world.

(00:22:41) Ministry in the marketplace
Pierre Quinn emphasizes that there are people who may never attend traditional church services but can still have a spiritual experience through encounters with speakers like him.