‘I’ve just begun’: Woman leaves MNC to become fitness coach, shares inspiring story

A woman has shared her inspiring journey from working a 9-5 MNC job to becoming a fitness coach. And trust us, it is all the motivation that you would need today. Read on to find out more.

Priyanka Gupta left her MNC job to become a fitness coach | Credit: LinkedIn

New Delhi: A growing trend in recent years has been picking up – where people leave their traditional 9-5 jobs in pursuit of their passions. Fueled by a desire for fulfillment, people are increasingly seeking careers that align with their interests, values and personal goals.

Whether it’s starting their own businesses, freelancing, pursuing creative endeavors or dedicating themselves to causes they are passionate about, many are prioritizing happiness and purpose over conventional notions of success. This shift reflects a desire for greater work-life balance, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Viral LinkedIn post

One such story is or a woman named Priyanka Gupta, who left her MNC job to become a fitness coach, after also starting another startup of hers. She shared her inspiring story on LinkedIn and it is all the motivation that we need today.

Taking to LinkedIn, she wrote, “I left a big MNC and my IIT pedigree attachment. Now I help professionals stay fit and live longer. Like many of my fellow IIT buddies, right after graduation, I started chasing that golden ticket to financial stability. I was responsible for supporting my family and this was the most apparent path. After 5 years, when I took my first break from work, I got bugged by entrepreneurship. Don’t know how. I wanted to start a home-cooked food delivery business. It didn’t start. I could not get enough courage. And got dragged into 9-to-5 again. The comfort of corporate life was cool and all, but there was this itch, you know? The kind that makes you crave something more, something you can truly call your own.”

Further explaining about her journey, she wrote, “2012, I took the plunge and launched my first startup, IndiaBookStore. Scary as heck, but man, was it worth it! Turns out, passion beats a paycheck any day. Sure, money’s nice and all, but there is nothing like building something from scratch that you truly believe in.”

Priyanka Gupta’s journey

She also shared the lessons that she learned during her journey. “Passion fuels purpose. Sure, financial rewards matter, but true fulfilment comes from pursuing something that sets your soul on fire,” she wrote, while sharing more lessons.

Well, it is truly inspiring how she took the plunge and absolutely owner it. Don’t you think?