writingMar 12, 2024
Writing Your First Book: Lessons from 20 Years of Storytelling
Every author remembers their first book. Here's what I wish someone had told me when I started my writing journey two decades ago.
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Leadership That Inspires, Wisdom That Lasts
CountryHead, AWA-India | Leading Global Workplace Strategy & Change Mgt | IIM-Indore | LinkedInTopVoice | 30K Plus Followers | Author - "Work and Workplace at the Edge of Intelligence" | Founder: GreenFootprintTrust
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"Every story has the power to change a life."
- Shashidhar Sharma
About the Author
The Journey of a Storyteller
From Humble Beginnings to Global Impact
Shashidhar Sharma is a recognised thought leader in workplace strategy, organisational transformation, and sustainable leadership. As Country Manager – AWA India (Advanced Workplace Associates, London), Shashi partners with global organisations to reshape work for an era defined by AI, climate volatility, and cognitive complexity. He champions Cognitive Workplace Strategy, a framework that elevates human performance while reducing cognitive overload.
By fusing thirty years of infrastructure leadership at firms like Cushman & Wakefield and IRCON, Shashi has driven transformation in workplace design, corporate real estate, and infrastructure. He has led workplace strategy, change management & projects initiatives for clients such as Citi Group, Maersk, Alstom, Mitsubishi, Michelin, Caterpillar, and Accenture.
A civil engineer (Delhi University) by training, he completed the Advanced Strategic Leadership Program in Sustainability & CSR at IIM Indore (2025–26) and holds advanced credentials from Yale, Michigan and Penn Universities – in ESG, wellbeing, and sustainability.
Beyond the corporate world, Shashi is a bestselling author of spiritual fiction, "Songs of the Mist" (ranked 29th in April 2016 at Amazon India) which reinterprets the Bhagavad Gita for modern readers, and "Sound of One Hand Clapping" blends haiku with spiritual imagery. His blog ShadowDancingWithMind.blogspot.com has drawn millions of readers and was recognised as India's top blog in three consecutive years: 2014-15-16.
He founded the Green Footprint Trust, inspiring climate action and sustainability leadership with his flagship platform 'WorkGreen Conclaves'. He has also led the Cognitive Workplace Summits across India and curated Sentient Sanctuary Summits in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and Bengaluru.
Shashi's work – spanning workplace strategy, organisational change, ESG, and future leadership – makes him an impactful voice in shaping how people and organisations thrive in the decades ahead.
5 Bestsellers
Published Works
100K+
Readers Worldwide
25+
Countries Reached
15+
Literary Awards
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Writing is not just about putting words on paper. It's about reaching into the depths of human experience and bringing forth light.
Shashidhar Sharma
Author & Speaker
A Journey Through Time
1988
Site Engineer - IRCON
Site supervision of bridge construction in Nepal. Worked on pre-stressed concreting and pile foundations.
1989
Interior Design Project Manager - Archaid
Executed projects for building small houses based in Delhi for the firm over 6 years.
1994
Chief Designer - Pace Furniture
Bagged the order for SAF Games roofing in Chennai and pioneered off-the-shelf modular computer tables.
1996
Regional Manager - Voltas
Profit center head of Allwyn-Voltas Furniture Division. Introduced high-end modular cupboards in South India.
1997
Branch Manager - N R Jasani
Introduced N R Jasani brand in South India. Increased sales from 16 Lacs to 2 Crores within a year.
1999
General Manager Projects - Deva Interiors
Marketing and execution of Interior Design Turnkey projects. Grew company turnover to 4 Million USD.
2006
Sales Manager - Haworth
Looking after Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. Achieved 300% growth in sales in the first year of Chennai office.
2008
National Sales Head - Herman Miller
Heading Sales Operations for India for the global furniture brand.
2009
CEO - Deva Interiors
Headed mid-sized company (Turnover 10 Million USD) with offices in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore - HQ Chennai.
2011
CEO & Partner - ICUBE Projects
Led real estate and corporate management initiatives in Greater Chennai Area for 6 years.
2017
Associate Director - Cushman & Wakefield
India Occupier Services division. Real estate and corporate management in Bengaluru for nearly 5 years.
2022
Country Manager - AWA India
Leading AWA India, specializing in Workplace Strategy, Change Management, and Hybrid Work Culture consulting.
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.
BESTSELLER
4.9 (2,847 reviews)
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.
4.9 (3,156 reviews)
How to Create a Small Patch of Happiness
Life Lessons from Gardening - The Monk Key Series
In difficult times, life can be stressful. Align your passion, learn something new to find solace and happiness. Discover how gardening can teach us profound life lessons about patience, growth, and joy.
5 (8 reviews)
Haiku - Sound Of One Hand Clapping
Love, Life & Living
A real treasure for those who enjoy haiku poetry created by the late great Japanese poet Matsuo Basho. Divided into three sections - Love, Life & Living - this book will help you appreciate the wonderful form of Haiku, a powerful ancient Japanese style of poetry adored by millions.
4 (1 reviews)
How to Write Haiku
A Beginner's Guide - The Monk Key Series
Drawing from three decades of reading and writing Haiku, this guide offers a holistic approach to understanding and writing this iconic 5-7-5 syllable poetry form. Hope this book helps aspiring Haiku writers find deeper understanding and create their own poetic expressions.
3.5 (6 reviews)
How To Paint With Light
Learning Digital Photography - The Monk Key Series
Photography is nothing but Painting with Light. This guide covers various photography genres from black and white street photography to colorful portraits. Hope this becomes the guide for your first few tentative steps on the path of visual discovery and delight.
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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.
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
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.
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