#53 Quinntessential Questions EJ Philip Joshua: Inside the mind of a celebrity fitness coach

17/11/2025 58 min

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In this episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn sits down with EJ Philip Joshua , celebrity fitness trainer, competitive bodybuilder, and Founder of Alpha Beast Fitness Singapore. From running a bar in the nightlife industry to training Singapore's top celebrities, Philip shares his dramatic transformation journey and the health scare that changed everything. He discusses the mental and physical toll of entrepreneurship, overcoming depression, the discipline of competitive bodybuilding, and why lifting others up is the key to true fulfilment. Philip also opens up about his unexpected experience on a dating reality show and shares powerful stories of clients who've reversed serious health issues through fitness. Whether you're navigating a career transition, seeking inspiration for personal growth, or looking to understand what it takes to build a meaningful career in fitness, this conversation offers hard-won wisdom on resilience, reinvention, and making a real impact. Let's explore what's "Inside the mind of a celebrity fitness coach"WATCH OUR OTHER PODCASTS: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjbRIxrGYDGUA9niiF7U0IOMXBMeDf81bEJ PHILIP JOSHUAhttps://www.instagram.com/ejphilip/?hl=enLISTEN ON YOUTUBE & APPLEYoutube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjbRIxrGYDGUA9niiF7U0IOMXBMeDf81bApplehttps://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/the-quinntesssential-questions-podcast-with-paul-quinn/id1764230785FOLLOW PAUL QUINNInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quinntaipan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-quinn-wp1/FOLLOW OUR SOCALS:Intagram: https://www.instagram.com/quinntessential_questions/Website: https://www.quinntessentialquestions.com/CAREER COACHINGWebsite: https://quinntessentialca.comLinkedIn: 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/(02:08) Introduction(04:28) Growing up in Singapore(07:05) Health Scare — Wake-up Call(10:13) Working for Someone After Running Your Own Business(13:38) Bodybuilders EJ Looked Up To(15:16) Alpha Beast Fitness(18:35) Biggest Challenge in Bodybuilding(20:29) Walking Away From Certain Clients(22:33) How the Name ‘Alpha Beast’ Came About(25:06) Becoming a Trainer to Celebrities(29:01) Favourite Lifts(31:44) Writing a Book(36:20) Sense of Identity(40:30) Good Direction — What the Younger Generation Needs(44:21) Upcoming Fight(46:03) Favourite Boxers(48:22) Favourite Bodybuilders(50:22) Walking — The Bare Minimum(51:18) Appearing on a Dating Show(55:10) Upcoming ProjectsDisclaimer: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, its affiliates, subsidiaries, partners, or employees.#FitnessTransformation #CareerChange #Entrepreneurship #MentalHealthAwareness #MatchMeAbroad

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