Quick Info
| Profession | Author |
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Date of Birth | 16/06/1964 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Robin Sharma
13/10/2026
Robin Sharma spoke at the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum in Dubai, where he argued that the future of leadership in the age of artificial intelligence depends on humanity. He urged leaders to build institutions rooted in wisdom, creativity, empathy, integrity and service to others. Reports of the appearance were published on 13/10/2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Robin Sharma is a Canadian writer best known for his The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari book series. | |
| He worked as a litigation lawyer until age 25, when he self-published MegaLiving, a book on stress management and spirituality. | |
| He initially self-published The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, which was later picked up for wider distribution by HarperCollins. | |
| Sharma has published more than a dozen books and founded the training company Sharma Leadership International, which works with many Fortune 500 companies and institutions such as NASA, Harvard Business School, and Yale University. | |
| He worked as a litigation lawyer until age 25, when he self-published MegaLiving (1994), a book on stress management and spirituality. | |
| Sharma has published more than a dozen books, including The 5AM Club (2018), and founded the training company Sharma Leadership International, which works with many Fortune 500 companies and institutions such as NASA, Harvard Business School, and Yale University. | |
| His official website states that his books have sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'10" |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Bald |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University, Canada |
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| LLB | 1 |
| LLM | 1 |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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Family
| Father | Shiv Sharma (physician) |
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| Mother | Shashi Sharma (teacher) |
| Siblings | Sanjay (a well-known eye surgeon in Canada) |
| Spouse | Alka Sharma (ex-wife) |
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Career
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Favourites
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| Colour | Black |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Robin established The Robin Sharma Foundation for Children (RSDC) in 2018, a charitable foundation that raises global funds for children's causes. | |
| 2. His book, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, was self-published and later picked up by Harper Collins Canada. | |
| 3. Robin and his wife, Alka, separated due to his busy schedule, with his children Colby and Bianca living with him. | |
| 4. Robin credits his father as his main source of inspiration and wisdom. | |
| 5. During a trip to Agra, Robin visited the Taj Mahal, considering it a highlight of his life. | |
| 6. A visit to Nelson Mandela's prison in July 2016 was a significant moment for Robin. | |
| 7. Only 23 people, mostly from his family, attended Robin's first motivational speaking seminar. | |
| 8. Aside from writing, Robin is known as a leadership speaker and personal development expert. | |
| 9. Ranked among the top five leadership speakers globally in a 2007 survey by Speaking.com. | |
| 10. Robin's favorite restaurants are in Paris, Florence, Phuket, and the Caribbean, where he often dines with his children. | |
| 11. He enjoys visiting art galleries and indulging in exquisite meals during his travels. | |
| 12. Dreams of opening a restaurant in Italy serving fresh food drive Robin's passion for cooking. | |
| 13. To enhance his culinary skills, Robin took an online cooking course in North Italy. | |
| 14. Robin's love for flying in helicopters is evident through his Instagram posts. |
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