Fitness was never part of Anupam Jyot Kaur’s original career plan. Yet, what began as an unexpected journey alongside her husband evolved into a leadership role at Pro Ultimate Gyms. Her story is one of self-discovery, resilience and learning to create her own space while leading with authenticity and purpose.
Q. What first drew you to entrepreneurship and the fitness industry?
Honestly, fitness was never something I had planned as a career. My journey began largely because of my husband, who was deeply involved in sports and encouraged me to join him. He had a bigger vision of building a fitness empire, which I did not fully understand at the time. But I knew my strengths: I was organised, enjoyed managing things, bringing structure to chaos and making systems work efficiently. While he brought the vision and passion, I found my role in building the systems around it. Over time, fitness became much more than a business; it became a space where I discovered my capabilities and found an unexpected purpose.
Q. What has your journey as a woman leader taught you?
It has taught me that being a woman should never become a limitation you place on yourself. As a daughter, wife and mother, I have experienced different responsibilities and expectations. There were situations where people questioned whether I could handle something simply because I was a woman, but I refused to accept that narrative. Working outside the home gave me confidence, perspective, resilience and a desire to keep learning. Leadership, for me, is not about being like a man; it is about bringing my strengths, empathy, discipline and determination to the table.
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