My name is Narcis Omeragić, and I am the founder of Innerchampion. I was born in Derventa, former Yugoslavia. When I was eight years old, my family and I fled to the Netherlands due to the Balkan war. Our journey first took us to Poland, then to Croatia, while my father served in the military in Sarajevo. After a year, he joined us in Croatia, where we lived for another year before seeking asylum in the Netherlands.
In the Netherlands, my search for a place in society began. The uncertainty of whether the Netherlands would be our final destination created a sense of insecurity. I found comfort among other young refugees from countries like Bosnia, Somalia, and Afghanistan. We grew up in the working-class neighborhood of Overstegen, where we played football a lot and sometimes caused trouble. Although I wasn’t an excellent footballer, I enjoyed playing for FK Doetinchem.
My passion for martial arts started when a friend took me to a kickboxing training session. Although I was the youngest and not the strongest, I learned perseverance and respect for my opponents. This experience led to a lifelong love for kickboxing and discipline. I was inspired by martial arts icons like Peter Aerts and Ernesto Hoost. At the age of fifteen, I had my first fight, and in 2010, I became a professional kickboxer, twice winning the Dutch championship in the 95 kg category. My sports career taught me valuable lessons about discipline, perseverance, and self-confidence. I learned that the only way to lose is not to try, a realization that has been useful in life. I now apply these lessons in my work as a coach.
I believe that everyone has a champion within, and our mindset is key to success. I am always looking for solutions, not problems. That is why I started conducting workshops and seminars on resilience in social care and practical education. Later, I began working with young people, first as a resilience coach, then as a physical therapist. Complex behavior fascinated me, especially what drives people to stay in negative patterns. My personal transformation began during a difficult period of divorce, burnout, fear, and depression. My top athlete’s mindset helped me in my quest for change. I wanted to know everything about the connection between body and mind.
I started studying psychosomatic sciences and was eager to understand how to change our perception of reality and what elements are necessary. This process taught me how to develop a more resilient, flexible, and creative way of thinking. I changed destructive patterns and discovered how to live a life without stress. I am now motivated to help you gain the same insights and transform your life into a life free of stress. It is truly possible and much easier than you think! Contact me and discover how you can unlock the champion within yourself.