Robin Sharma is a Canadian author of Indian origin, renowned worldwide as a motivational and leadership speaker. With his second book, ‘The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari,’ he gained immense popularity and established himself as a writer with a profound understanding of life. Despite holding a master’s degree in law and working as a litigation lawyer, Sharma felt unfulfilled and sought a new path. At the age of 25, he made the courageous decision to pursue writing, which ultimately led to his remarkable success. Alongside his writing career, Sharma unexpectedly became a sought-after speaker, consulting with CEOs and top leaders in the corporate world on employee inspiration. His expertise has been sought by prestigious organizations such as ‘Microsoft,’ ‘GE,’ ‘Nike,’ ‘FedEx,’ and ‘IBM,’ while ‘NASA,’ ‘Yale University,’ ‘The Young Presidents Organization,’ and ‘Harvard Business School’ regularly invite him to deliver impactful speeches.
Quick Facts
- Canadian Celebrities Born In June Age: 59 Years, 59 Year Old Males
- Family: Spouse/Ex-: Alka, father: Shiv Sharma, mother: Shashi Sharma, siblings: Sanjay, children: Bianca Sharma, Colby Sharma
- Born Country: Canada
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- Height: 1.78 m
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- Education: Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University
Childhood & Early Life
Robin Sharma was born on June 16, 1964, in Uganda to Indian parents Shiv Sharma and Shashi Sharma. When he was a year old, his family moved to Canada. His father, a physician, and his mother, a teacher, had a significant influence on him as a child. Sharma was encouraged to follow his dreams and act on his ideas.
Education
Sharma attended the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University in Canada. He completed his LLB and LLM degrees.
Career
After completing his education, Sharma worked as a judicial clerk at the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia. He then joined the Canadian Government as a staff litigation attorney. However, his desire to write persisted. Motivated by his father, Sharma wrote his first book, “Megaliving: 30 Days to a Perfect Life,” in 1994. Although the book was self-published and did not achieve success initially, Sharma did not give up on his dream.
His second book, “The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari,” was also self-published but later picked up by Harper Collins Publishers. The book became an international sensation, selling over three million copies and being translated into 51 languages. Sharma continued to write and publish books, including “Who Will Cry When You Die,” “The Leader Who Had No Title,” and “The 5AM Club.”
Sharma is also the CEO of Sharma Leadership International, a training company that conducts sessions for employees and managers of Fortune 500 companies.
Awards & Achievements
Sharma has received recognition for his work. In 2007, he was named among the top five leadership gurus in the world by Speaking.com. In 2011, he was awarded the Golden Gavel honor by Toastmasters International. He also holds the sixth position on the list of the Global Gurus Top 30 Leadership Professionals of 2019.
Family & Personal Life
Sharma was married to Alka, but they divorced due to his hectic work schedule. He has two children, Colby and Bianca, who live with him. His book “Family Wisdom from the Monk Who Sold His Ferrari” draws from his personal experiences and offers advice on strengthening relationships.
Sharma is an avid reader and considers himself addicted to books. He has a significant social media presence and reaches millions of people every year through his podcasts, YouTube videos, and Facebook posts.
Trivia
Despite the initial lack of success, Sharma persevered in his writing career. He could not even sell three thousand copies of his first book.
Sharma has no plans to retire from his work. He wants to continue speaking and writing to make a difference in people’s lives until his last breath.