We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Osa Okuonghae a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Osa, appreciate you joining us today. If you had a defining moment that you feel really changed the trajectory of your career, we’d love to hear the story and details.

I studied Aeronautical Engineering at university and later took my first job as a Technology Consultant to build on the skills I felt I lacked. Throughout my life, I’ve been quite introverted, so I intentionally made choices to push myself out of my comfort zone and build confidence.

While working in tech, I began sharing my workouts on Instagram and TikTok, started a YouTube channel, and even decided to compete in my first bodybuilding competition. These small steps helped me realize that fitness was no longer just a hobby, it had become a true passion I wanted to share with others.

Eventually, the decision to become a fitness coach felt like the most natural next step for me. It was a way to turn my passion into a career and help others along the way. Looking back, all these experiences big and small have been key in helping me grow and discover a path that truly aligns with who I am.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

Being a fitness coach has truly been one of the most rewarding journeys for me. Achieving your own best physique is a great accomplishment, but there’s something even more fulfilling about giving someone the tools to achieve it for themselves.

I had a very active client—going to the gym, running, and trying to lose weight—but she wasn’t seeing the results she wanted. By working together, we created a structured workout program, a healthy meal plan, and set up weekly check-ins. In just a few months, she lost 10kg. It was amazing to see the joy on her face as she finally saw the progress she had been striving for, for so long.

The plan we put together showed her that she didn’t have to sacrifice the things she loved, whether it was food or activities, to reach her goals. All she needed was structure, guidance, and accountability to make it happen. Seeing her transformation and happiness made it all so worth it.

If you could go back, would you choose the same profession, specialty, etc.?

I’m relatively new to this field, and if I could go back, I would have started earlier. But that’s the thing about hindsight—it often paints a perfect picture. In reality, I believe everything happens at the right time. I needed to spend time as a technology consultant to realize that it wasn’t the career I wanted for the long term. I gave it a try, and now, with no regrets, I know it wasn’t the path I wanted to follow for the rest of my life.

That said, the future looks bright and exciting. I’m looking forward to helping others achieve their health and fitness goals and embracing this new chapter with passion and purpose.

How’d you build such a strong reputation within your market?

It took me some time to truly come to terms with who I am as a person. The more I dared to show my true personality on social media, the more amazing feedback I received from people who watched my videos. Encouraged by this, I began allowing my authentic self to shine through. I documented my bodybuilding journey on YouTube, and people loved following my progress in real time.

While still working a full-time job, I decided to take on a handful of clients who reached out because they were inspired by my journey and results. Now, I’m excited to transition to coaching full-time and focus on helping others achieve their own goals.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/osafitness_/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@osafitness_