About Philippe Grall
Philippe is one of the world’s top personal coaches. He helps successful executives move into the realms beyond leadership and become inspiring role models -- not only for their employees but for their families, friends, and all the people they influence.
His mission is not only to create better leaders but happier people. He calls this philosophy “Your Inner Diamond,” and it is both an art and a science. By helping leaders clarify their vision, define their mission, and truly understand and live into their values, Philippe guides his clients into new levels of mastery. In short: to shine in business and in life.
An Integrated Approach
Philippe’s integrated approach to coaching the whole individual has made him one of the most sought-after coaches in Japan. His clients include international C-level executives from some of the world’s most prestigious companies, including Godiva, Chanel, L’Oreal, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Amgen Biopharma.
Philippe learned at the beginning of his career that if you really want to change a culture, you need to start at the top. No matter how successful you may be, whether you are an executive, entrepreneur, athlete, or artist: everyone has access to deeper levels of learning and potential mastery. Discovering a leader’s unique gifts and helping them to manifest them in the world is where Philippe’s true gift lies.
Leadership, Dedication and Service
Since 2006, Philippe has invested over 10,000 hours coaching individuals and groups, including more than 500 of Tokyo’s top executives.
Philippe and his équilibre team apply their unique “Inner Diamond” methodology through one-on-one leadership coaching, group training, dynamic keynote speeches, and inspirational events in Tokyo and throughout Asia.
He developed two proprietary mobile apps, “Relax4Clarity” and “Inner Diamond,” never before seen in the leadership field. Targeted audio programs complete the full spectrum of live coaching and personal technology for leaders who are ready to make the move to the next level.
équilibre’s strategic, in-house workshops are dynamic, interactive events that help whole companies grow into their full potential. According to Jerome Chouchan, President and CEO of Godiva Japan, South Korea, Australia & New Zealand: “Philippe practices coaching as an art. Method and spontaneity merge wonderfully with the self and the organization to form new perspectives.”
Speaking, Inspiration and Manifestation
Philippe regularly delivers keynote addresses and trainings throughout Asia and internationally, including Japan, Seoul, Hong Kong, Shanghai, New York, Mexico, and San Francisco.
He has spoken at the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce, CEO associations, and top university alumni including INSEAD graduate school of business. His approachability, warmth, and storytelling ability is both educational and entertaining, informative and inspirational.
Professional Dreamer
Philippe grew up in a coastal town in Brittany, France. Looking out at the ocean he always dreamed of what might be on the other side of the horizon.
When his grandfather gave him a book on Buddhism and spirituality in Japan, the seeds of a lifelong passion were planted and his vision took shape. When he finally visited Japan for the first time at age 25, he fell in love with the country. As he describes it: “For reasons I couldn’t explain, I felt at home.”
A job opportunity led him to move to Japan in 2000. It took him some years to find his footing, but when a series of events inspired him to begin organizing vision-building and leadership training for executives in his company, he knew he’d found his calling.
In 2006 Philippe founded équilibre with no clients but a vision and determination to help those he would serve find balance and happiness in their life and work.
Building a business as an expat in a foreign country wasn’t always easy. At one point he found himself feeling helpless in Japan with only Y30 in his bank account (25 cents!). But an inner voice kept him going in the direction of his dreams. That determination and optimism are the seeds of the Inner Diamond work, which is the foundation of what équilibre stands for to this day.
Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches
In 2011 Philippe attended a training with Marshall Goldsmith, one of the world’s #1 executive coaches and business thinkers.
This chance encounter led to a rich mentorship relationship. Through years of relentless dedication and service, Philippe is now a member of Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches, a select group that Marshall hand-picked from over 16,000 applications worldwide.
As Marshall describes it: “This amazing group of individuals are some of the top people in their fields, leaders in their own worlds.” As part of Marshall’s Pay it Forward project, this international coaching community meets regularly in different locations around the world to support each other as colleagues and co-mentors.
A Universal Message That Defies Cultural Boundaries
As a Frenchman living in Tokyo, coaching an international executive clientele, one might assume that Philippe needs to customize his coaching to multiple cultures and countries of origin.
Philippe’s personal experience as a coach tells a different story. “My message is universal. What I’ve been doing for 13 years in Japan transcends cultures.” He believes that, as a leader, you must get clear on your own vision, talents and strengths before you can lead anyone else. “That is what turns managers into leaders.”
“As a personal coach, Philippe has helped me get a clear purpose, understanding and alignment on what I wanted to achieve -- at all levels,” notes Alain Bernard, President & CEO of Richemont Group Americas. “As a team, Philippe has helped us grow our vision, mission and objectives -- always balancing the ‘how,’ the ‘what,’ and the ‘why.’”
Background and Training: Learn, Practice and Share
Philippe has a master’s degree specializing in marketing, communication and retail management from ISTEC. Philippe’s approach rests on a unique blend of grounded business experience, as well as a lifelong study and application of personal and spiritual growth techniques.
He applies over 35 years of study and experience in personal development to his coaching and has always learned directly from the world’s top authorities in their field. A Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) trainer, he is also certified as a hypnotherapist and handwriting analyst. He has studied Tibetan Lojon Meditation 2nd degree with Dr. Barry Kerzin.
Everything Philippe teaches are techniques he personally practices and has used to transform his own life -- from a shy, emotional young man to a grounded and confident guide to global leaders at the top of their fields.
“In my life,” says Philippe, “I’ve always wanted to share everything valuable I’ve learned with as many other people as possible, to make the world a better place. That’s my basic philosophy as a coach: Learn, practice, and share. I believe there is no limit to how we can improve. Everything we learn can be applied to positive growth.”
“Working with Philippe has been a journey of learning and transformation. His approach to coaching is unique. It is deep, genuine, and generous.”
– Richard Pinabel, General Manager of L’Oreal Luxe Portugal
