Robin S. Sharma is a renowned Canadian author, leadership expert, and motivational speaker. He is celebrated for his self-help and motivational books, most notably The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari series. Sharma, who holds a law degree from Dalhousie University's Schulich School of Law, initially worked as a litigation lawyer before embarking on his writing career. At the age of 25, he self-published MegaLiving, a book focusing on stress management and spirituality.

His breakthrough came with The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, which transitioned from a self-published work to widespread acclaim through HarperCollins. Over his career, Sharma has authored 12 other books, contributing significantly to the self-help genre. In recognition of his contributions, he was awarded the Golden Gavel by Toastmasters International in 2011.

Sharma is also the founder of Sharma Leadership International, a training company dedicated to personal and professional development.