Bestselling Author & Thought Leader
Country Head - AWA India
Sustainability Expert
Climate Activist
Workplace Strategist
Keynote Speaker & Coach

The future will not ask how intelligent our systems were. It will ask what kind of humans they produced. And there is no neutral answer.

Country Head, AWA-India | Workplace Strategy, Change Management & Productivity Expert | Author of bestsellers "Songs of the Mist" & "Work and Workplace at the Edge of Intelligence" | Transforming the Future of Work | Founder Green Footprint Trust | Climate Awareness Activist | Keynote Speaker and Coach

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Shashidhar Sharma - Author and Speaker

No fear of dying

It is beauty of being

Emptiness of life

— Haiku – Life, Love & Living

About the Author

The Journey of a Storyteller

Exploring Work, Environment & the Human Intelligence

Shashidhar Sharma is Country Manager at AWA India, where he helps global organizations rethink workplaces for the AI era through Cognitive Workplace Strategy — designing spaces that support focus, wellbeing, and human connection.

Over 30 years, he has led workplace and transformation initiatives for Citigroup, Maersk, Michelin, Accenture, and Caterpillar, among others.

A civil engineer with advanced studies from IIM Indore, Yale, Michigan, and Penn, he is also a bestselling author (Work and Workplace at the Edge of Intelligence), blogger (Shadow Dancing With Mind), and founder of the Green Footprint Trust.

A Journey Through Time

1987

Cultural Secretary – G B Pant – Delhi University

Began leadership journey in cultural and academic domains at one of India's premier institutions.

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Shashidhar Sharma

Shashidhar Sharma

Author & Speaker

His work ultimately asks a defining question of our times: How do we remain deeply human in an age of accelerating intelligence?

5 Bestsellers

Published Works

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Published Works

Books That Inspire Change

Each book is a journey into the depths of human potential, offering insights and practical wisdom for personal and professional transformation.

Work and Workplace at the Edge of IntelligenceBESTSELLER
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Work and Workplace at the Edge of Intelligence

Why the Future Depends on AI, Climate, and the Human Mind

A wakeup call to truly understand the choices we must make for the future we want. This book explores how AI, climate change, and human psychology will reshape work and workplace productivity.

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Work & Workplace at the Edge of Intelligence

Exploring why the future of work and workplace productivity depends on AI, climate, and the human mind.

Work and Workplace at the Edge of Intelligence

This book is a wakeup call for us to truly understand the choice that we have to create, for the future we want.

- Kay Sargent

Sr. Principal, HOK - USA

73%

of jobs will be transformed by AI by 2030

2.5x

productivity gains with AI-augmented workflows

60%

of workers need reskilling for future roles

In this groundbreaking book, Shashidhar Sharma explores the convergence of artificial intelligence, climate change, and human psychology that is fundamentally reshaping how we work. Drawing from extensive research and real-world case studies, this book provides a roadmap for leaders, organizations, and individuals navigating the unprecedented transformation of the modern workplace.

Key Themes Explored

Artificial Intelligence

How AI is reshaping job roles, decision-making, and the very nature of work itself.

Climate & Sustainability

The environmental imperatives driving workplace transformation and green business practices.

The Human Mind

Psychology, cognitive biases, and mental well-being in the age of digital transformation.

Workplace Design

Creating physical and virtual spaces that enhance productivity, creativity, and collaboration.

Global Workforce

Managing distributed teams, cultural diversity, and the new dynamics of remote work.

Human-AI Collaboration

Building symbiotic relationships between human workers and intelligent systems.

Podcasts & Keynotes

Inspiring Conversations & Talks

Engaging podcasts, powerful keynote speeches, and thought-provoking conversations exploring leadership, creativity, and the future of work.

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Insights & Ideas

Articles & Press

Thoughts on leadership, creativity, and the human experience. Each piece is crafted to inspire reflection and spark transformation.

Press Coverage

Featured in Major Publications

Recognized by leading newspapers, magazines, and media outlets for expertise in workplace strategy, sustainability, and thought leadership.

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Events & Speaking

Keynote Speaker & Event Leader

Invited to speak at major corporate events, sustainability conferences, and workplace strategy summits across India and internationally. A sought-after thought leader facilitating transformational conversations.

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