Delphine Luginbuhl

J'ai occupé pendant plus de 20 ans des postes variés au sein d'un grand groupe industriel (management, gestion de projet, conseil interne... dans des domaines tels que la technique, la vente, le marketing, les RH...).

At 5 years old, I wanted to be a garbage collector, to work in pairs and chat at the back of the truck. At 6, I wanted to be a police officer, to protect the good from the bad. At 7, I wanted to be a clown, to make people laugh. At 8, I started to really enjoy doing math, and I had the clear impression that it reassured my mom, so I continued. My professional path is the story of a desire to evolve at the crossroads of humanity and performance. ​ An engineer from École Centrale Paris, I first explored the diversity offered by a large industrial group: interesting and varied positions, but where I was missing something. This "something" became clear to me the day I dropped the mask during an assessment to say: "I don't really know what I'm doing here." ​ This is how I took a bold turn, returning to study Work and Health Psychology at the University of Paris 8 and training in systemic coaching. Through various encounters and readings, I discovered positive psychology, which studies the conditions that contribute to the flourishing and optimal functioning of individuals, groups, and institutions. ​ Today, I am a speaker, coach, and trainer. I accompany men and women seeking professional and personal fulfillment, and I developed the F.O.R.C.E.© method for companies wishing to strengthen their teams' cohesion, develop their employees' talents, and (re)give them a smile.

A mixed assessment that made me realize that I did not want to pursue a "traditional" career.

Human contact and the energy that emanates from the audience.

Putting the human back at the heart of work.

You hold the precious power to revive the bond in your work collectives!

Difficile à dire, je raconte tout le temps des histoires :-)

Le rêve d'être clown, pour faire rire les gens ! Je crois que cela transparait dans mes conférences :-)

Le retour que m'a fait mon directeur à l'époque (j'étais jeune cadre) : "toi, le jour où tu oseras être toi-même devant le public, tu feras un carton". Une parole qui ne m'a pas quittée !

L'amour, l'optimisme et l'humour.

Ce que j'adore dans mon métier, c'est justement que les journées ne se ressemblent pas : je les adapte aux opportunités (professionnelles et personnelles) et à mes envies du moment.

Ce qui me recharge le plus, c'est de passer du temps avec les gens que j'aime (famille et amis). J'aime aussi beaucoup la marche et la lecture.

La seule passion que j'ai depuis toujours, c'est la lecture. Le reste évolue au fil de ma vie.

Ce que m'a dit une des consultantes qui m'accompagnait lorsque j'ai passé un assessment : "je suis convaincue que vous pouvez faire ce que vous voulez de votre vie professionnelle... mais il va vous falloir décider ce que vous voulez vraiment".

La vie n'est pas un long fleuve tranquille et tu vas traverser des périodes difficiles, mais tu t'en sortiras toujours car tu es très forte, avec une joie de vivre chevillée au corps !

Mes 3 filles, sans hésiter une seule seconde.

I help organizations solve a silent but costly problem: the gradual disengagement of teams. Not open conflict, not a dramatic resignation, something more insidious. Teams moving forward without energy, collaborations going nowhere, silos forming without anyone deciding it. This slide erodes motivation, cooperation, and performance long before the indicators sound the alarm. My conviction, supported by the Gallup 2025 study, is that engagement can be multiplied by 7 when we tackle the real cause: the weakening of the human bond at work. This is precisely where I intervene: understanding why the bond has weakened, and giving teams concrete keys to recreate it sustainably.

Because I don't come with an off-the-shelf model to impose on your teams. I come with three intersecting perspectives (that of an engineer, a coach, and a psychologist), which allow me to read what is really happening in a group, to understand its mechanisms in depth, and to propose immediately actionable levers. What participants remember is the rare combination of rigor, embodiment, and humor. Concepts that illuminate, stories that resonate, tools that we test the very next day. Not a conference that is forgotten the next morning! And because the bond is not just my current topic: it is the common thread of all my work, for years, in the field with real teams.

I transform functioning groups into teams that truly engage by putting the human bond back at the heart of work.

My journey is a bridge between two worlds: the rigor of engineering and the depth of psychology. And all with humor!

25 years of experience in business in various roles and fields (management, project management, technical, marketing, HR, consulting, coaching...).

Theory that enlightens, anecdotes that hit home (drawn from the field as well as personal life), and a good dose of humor that ensures people have a good time and remember the key moments. We reflect, we recognize ourselves, we laugh... and we leave with something.

I adapt the content of my interventions to the audience, which means they can suit everyone: leaders, managers, employees... I often speak at annual seminars, with employees at all levels.

I adapt to the audience and can therefore intervene for any type of company. I am particularly relevant for companies where processes take up a lot of space.

The audience leaves with two things: a new energy (the renewed desire to truly move forward together) and concrete tools from the F.O.R.C.E. method, actionable the very next day. Not just inspiration that evaporates: a real, individual and collective mobilization.

I rely on the F.O.R.C.E. method, which I developed based on my years of field experience, and on a philosophy deeply rooted in positive psychology: starting from what works, amplifying what is going well, and creating the conditions for people to want to move forward. No overwhelming diagnosis, no list of what is dysfunctional, but an energy oriented towards the possible, with humor as the common thread so that the message truly settles in.

Rather the variety of my career than particular highlights: I managed an operating agency, was the D&I manager of a company with 40,000 people, was a marketing and HR project manager in a large industrial group... And also, all the training I have followed in parallel, to become a coach and psychologist.

It's very varied. Some companies that have trusted me: EDF, SNCF, IBM, Chanel, Safran, RATP, La Poste, Crédit Agricole, AÉSIO Mutuelle, Action Logement...

A positive energy that is inspiring, with concrete tools!

I excel in front of large audiences with varied profiles. I would recommend another speaker for audiences that wish to maintain a serious and institutional approach.

I published the book "The Power of Connection" with Kawa editions and co-authored 3 books published by Eyrolles, including "Cultivating Optimism". I am certified in Positive Psychology applied to the world of work, Process Com, Appreciative Inquiry, Lego Serious Play...

Hyper positive and communicative energy.

My conferences are always interactive: the audience is engaged, not just spectators. The rhythm alternates between moments of reflection, recognized scenes that make people smile, and interactions that create connections even in the room. Humor is not just a dressing: it serves the message, disarms resistance, and creates an atmosphere where everyone dares to recognize themselves in what is said. We leave with the impression of having had a good time, having really learned something, and having concrete tools to implement.

Yes, whether it's the photos I choose for the slides, or the very embodied anecdotes I tell. I share many stories, whether they are those I have experienced directly or those of people I have accompanied in coaching.

I completely adapt to the needs of my client, from the inspiring keynote to the 3-hour workshop. I am a precise structure, but I love to improvise based on what emerges from the audience during the intervention.

Of course, the content is customizable based on client issues.

What we feel, we remember. My interventions are designed to touch as much as they provoke thought, because emotion is the best ally of memorization. Between the scenes that make people laugh, those that resonate with participants' experiences, and moments of collective awareness, the audience experiences something. Moreover, a good shared moment leaves a lasting mark in collective memory.

I am accustomed to all formats (in-person, remote, hybrid) and adapt my content accordingly. I have a preference for in-person, which allows for fully experiencing collective energy!

I meticulously keep track of the time allotted to me. If my time is reduced at the start, I will remove certain parts of the conference. And for difficult questions, I remain open, truly listen, and always respond with sincerity.

The risk of not being able to connect with the audience. I guard against this by establishing that connection right from the start, and extending it throughout my intervention through exchanges with the audience and chosen anecdotes.

A projector, a microphone, and good sound equipment.

Yes, I speak fluent English and can intervene internationally.

I provide my slides. For recording and reuse, it's to be discussed on a case-by-case basis.

With great pleasure. Also to sign my books if needed :-)

I am very responsive, reliable, and have a great sense of client relations.