NIKITA SHARMA

Q: What inspired you to get into the health industry and become a Mind & Body Coach?

A: I remember something my Dad said when I was very young. He said “the purpose of one’s life is to find a way to give back to humanity.” I liked that. That was a cause I could get behind. I was an environmental consultant for the early part of my professional career, yet I found myself feeling extremely unfulfilled in that industry. I remember looking around my office and dreaded the thought of spending most of my life climbing the corporate ladder. So, I asked myself what was I good at and how could I give back to humanity? I realized I had a gift to share (fitness) and I couldn’t squander it sitting in a desk for the rest of my life.

I was an athlete growing up and I loved to play sports. I especially loved sprinting. As I got older, and the challenges of life began to present themselves, I began to see how exercising put me in a state of mind that gave me clarity and helped me resolve most of my problems. As a child, I faced bullying, racism and there were moments where I felt very alone. Exercise helped me process my emotions and became a form of therapy for me. I saw the profound effects this had on my life and I wanted to share this ability to handle life problems with others.