Robin Sharma’s gift is helping people recognise and make use of their gifts.
It is no wonder then that the global leadership guru and bestselling author’s single biggest life lesson is “be an an army of one.”
“Believe in yourself even no one believes in you until you create the results where everyone believes in you,” Sharma, who counts CEOs and rockstars among the poeople he has advised, told this writer on the sidelines of an event in Nairobi last Sunday.
“Have faith in yourself and trust your intuition even when people are laughing at you,” he said.
Sharma was hosted by Victoria Commercial Bank PLC in partnership with the Shree Visa Oshwal Community for an event dubbed ‘Everyday Leadership’ at the Sarit Centre where he was the speaker.
He later met fans and signed books at a different venue.
The event provided valuable insights into ‘The Hidden Habits for Winning in Business and Life’ sought to equip attendees, just shy of 2000, with strategies to enhance both their personal and professional lives.
The event attracted a diverse group of professionals, entrepreneurs, and aspiring leaders eager to implement Sharma’s leadership principles.
Sharma is celebrated for his bestselling books ‘The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari’ and ‘The Leader Who Had No Title’.
“Robin Sharma’s talk is a concept that resonates deeply with the bank’s mission of giving individuals and businesses the right tools, mindset, and opportunities to succeed,” said CEO of Victoria Commercial Bank PLC Dr Yogesh Pattni.
“Robin Sharma has reminded us that within each of us lies the strength, resilience, and potential to achieve greatness. His words have not only inspired us but have also challenged us to think bigger, push past our limits, and take action toward our goals. We must use this inspiration to fuel real change in our lives,” said Chairperson of the Shree Visa Oshwal Community, Bindi Shah.
The Shree Visa Oshwal Community is a philanthropic and cultural organization dedicated to promoting education leadership, and personal development.
Robin Sharma’s mother born in Kenya
Sharma’s whose mother was born in Kenya said it was good to be here.
“This would be my third or fourth visit here, and I love it but I haven’t spent a long period of time here,” he said.
Sharma was born in Uganda and lived there for his first year.
“Widely considered one of the top leadership and personal mastery experts and speakers in the world, his clients include NASA, Microsoft, Nike, Unilever, General Electric, FedEx…,” says a statement on his website.
“As a presenter, Robin Sharma possesses the rare ability to electrify an audience while delivering uncommonly original and tactical insights that lead to individuals doing their best work, teams providing superb results and organizations becoming unbeatable,” it goes on.
His books have sold more than 25 million copies in nearly 100 languages and dialects, making him one of the world’s bestselling authors.
They include, ‘The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari’, ‘The Leader Who had No Title’, ‘The 5AM Club’, ‘The Wealth Money Can’t Buy’ and ‘Who Will Cry When You Die?’
‘Monk Who Sold His Ferrari’ to be made into a movie
And just four days ago, ‘Variety’ reported that “European film studio Hope Studios, led by Fredrik Wikström Nicastro, the veteran producer behind Sony’s hit Tom Hanks movie ‘A Man Called Otto’, is setting up a feature adaptation of Robin Sharma’s ‘The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari’, the bestselling book about a life-changing journey.”