Robin Sharma's Biography

Robin Sharma
Born On: I965
Born In: Canada
Career: Leadership Expert
Nationality: Canada

Biography

Robin is the author of eight #1 international bestsellers including The Greatness Guide (HarperCollins) and one of the world’s top experts on leadership, change management and personal mastery.

He is the Chief Executive Officer of Sharma Leadership International Inc., a widely respected leadership development firm that has helped over 4 million people in 50 countries along with clients such as Nike, FedEx, IBM, GM, Microsoft, Kraft Foods, KPMG and Panasonic and organizations such as NASA and YPO get to their next level of world-class.

Robin is one of the most in-demand speakers in the world, frequently sharing the stage with individuals such as Bill Clinton, Jack Welch, Stephen Covey, Ken Blanchard, Deepak Chopra and Dr. Phil.

A former litigation lawyer, holding 2 law degrees including a Masters of Law, Robin is also a leading executive coach, having worked with billionaires, major CEOs and celebrity entrepreneurs.

As CEO of Robin Sharma Films Inc., Robin has also become a filmmaker. The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari is being made into a major motion picture.

A former lawyer, he quit his job and self-published a book at a Kinko's copy shop. Robin's first seminar was attended by 23 people - 21 of which were his family members. His second book, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari was also originally self-published until former HarperCollins president Ed Carson discovered Robin in a bookstore.

The book, and the series has become one of Canada's most successful publishing franchises as sales near 250,000 copies sold in Canada alone. Robin's books are read by CEOs, political leaders, homemakers, movie stars, pop stars and sports celebrities and people from all walks of life.

What’s the Buzz on Robin Sharma: Many Fortune 500 companies have already embraced Leadership Wisdom From The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari.

Corporate transformations have occurred in organizations such as Microsoft, IBM, FedEx, Panasonic, Kraft, General Motors and Panasonic. The book is essentially about creating workplaces where it’s safe to be human again, helping leaders work and live by a high moral code and inspiring individuals to step up to the plate and show leadership at work and in their personal lives.

Early Life
Robin Sharma was born in Canada in 1965 and was raised in a family of traditional Indian values. He holds two law degrees, one of which includes a Masters in Law. This degree was done at the Dalhousie Law School.

Career

Robin Sharma is an internationally acclaimed author of 11 international bestselling books and is a distinguished litigation lawyer. After quitting his profession, he self - published his first book. His mother was the editor of this book. The second book 'The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari' was also self-published. The book is about creating a safe work place where leaders live and work with high moral values and show excellence in both work and in their personal lives. In order to get his book to a larger audience, Robin Sharma approached the owners of some book stores to enable him to hold book signings. At one such signing event, he was approached by Ed Carson who was the President of the publishing company 'Harper Collins'. The book was then published in 1997 and 3 million copies were sold in over 50 countries. The book and the series became one of the most successful publishing franchises in the world.

All of Robin Sharma's books have been published in 60 countries and in 70 languages. This makes him one of the most widely read authors in the world. His books have been highly successful in Japan, Spain, England, Dubai, Mexico, Singapore, Turkey, and Puerto Rico and throughout South America. His website 'www.robinsharma.com' is one of the most popular personal development destinations in internet.

Robin Sharma is the founder, CEO and Chief Visionary Officer of Sharma Leadership International Inc. (SLI) which is a global consultancy that helps people in various organizations to realize their potential. His clients constitute most of the FORTUNE 500 companies such as Microsoft, GE, NIKE, FedEx and IBM. Organisations like NASA, Harvard Business School and Yale University are clients of SLI.
Contributions

In the list of leadership experts in the world, Robin Sharma is ranked 2nd and is the founder of the 'Robin Sharma Foundation for Children' which intends to create leaders out of underprivileged children.

Robin Sharma's Sharma Leadership International Inc. (SLI) is a global training organisation which focuses on helping people in various organisations to 'Lead Without a Title'. It offers coaching programs, speaking services and digital learning tools that increases productivity, generates creativity and helps achieve true success. Robin Sharma is also in constant demand all over the world as an orator for organizations that are into developing leaders at all levels. He also works as an executive coach for people who aspire to reach extraordinary heights in their career and personal lives. SLI runs a highly distinguished 'Robin Sharma Life Coaching Program' which shows individuals how to create a successful personal life even while becoming a star at work. The organization also offers a monthly coaching program in which a CD or a book will be sent to enrolled individuals once every thirty days. Robin is also the co-founder of 960vets.com which is an online support facility that was put together to help American veterans successfully re-integrate into civilian life.

Robin Sharma is also looking at launching a six week interactive blog titled 'Become the Leader You Were Meant to Be' where he plans to share his findings and advise readers. With the blog, he will offer practical methods to lead a life of excellence. His works include:

Books of Robin Sharma

• The Secret Letters of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari
• The Leader Who Had No Title
• The Greatness Guide
• The Greatness Guide Book 2: 101 Lessons For Success and Happiness
• The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari
• Leadership Wisdom
• Discover Your Destiny With The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari
• The Saint The Surfer And The CEO
• Daily Inspiration from The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari
• Who Will Cry When You Die
• Family Wisdom
• The Lead Without A Title Manifesto
• MegaLiving: 30 Days To A Perfect Life
• The Secret Letters from The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari
• Top 200 secret of success
• And many more inspiring articles

Awards And Accolades
The Brand Laureate Brand Personality Award, 2009

Timeline
1965: Robin Sharma was born in Canada
1997: Published 'The Monk Who Sold his Ferrari'
2009: Received the Brand Laureate Brand Personality Award