Change is not a detour - It is your Leadership Edge

Joe Fadool
President & CEO, Borg Warner

“Ashwini Balasubramanian has written a book that every leader navigating complexity should read. Map Your Ascent is deeply human and profoundly practical. Through the 3P Framework, she shows how belonging, belief systems, and presence shape the way we lead especially in moments of uncertainty."

R. Madhavan
Indian Actor, Director

“This is not a loud or prescriptive book. It is grounded, reflective, and deeply practical—the kind that speaks to you in moments of transition. For anyone at the crossroads of change, personal or professional, this book will serve as a quiet but powerful companion.”

Ghassan Kridli

Interim Provost, University of Michigan, Dearborn

Ashwini masterfully weaves her life experiences with clear and practical frameworks. Grounded and deeply practical, this book provides valuable guidance for professionals and leaders striving to grow through change and make better decisions in moments that matter.

Rachel Hutter

Head of Operations, Disney Studios

Ashwini’s purposeful career decisions and thoughtful reflections will help you map your personal path on your career journey. Map Your Ascent not only inspires you to your most courageous career but gives you a framework to remain aligned to your personal goals and motivations.

Marissa West
Executive VP, OP Mobility

“Map Your Ascent delivers more than inspiration, it gives leaders practical tools to turn real-world change into thoughtful,

confident action. Ashwini’s approach transforms experience into insight, evoking self-reflection and providing readers a blueprint for approaching transition.”

Aditya Khera
CEO, BMW Tech Works India

“An insightful read that makes leadership lessons eminently relatable. Ashwini distills her journey into a practical framework for navigating change. As she writes, ‘Every disruption brings discomfort—but also an invitation to grow, stretch, and lead differently.’”

Cheryl Thompson

Founder, CEO, CADIA

In Map Your Ascent, Ashwini Balasubramanian shares hard-won wisdom on leading with intention. Through her 3P Framework (Personality, Perspective, and Presence), she offers a rare look at the grit required to navigate global career pivots while remaining rooted in one's values.

Stephanie May

Director, Women Automotive Network

In every setting, Ashwini brings clarity, depth, and purpose to complex moments of change. Map Your Ascent reflects exactly who she is as a leader: grounded, insightful, and deeply practical, offering a thoughtful guide for navigating change with confidence and purpose.”

About the Author

Ashwini Balasubramanian

Ashwini Balasubramanian is a strategic leader and storyteller with a career spanning global roles in technology infusion, product innovation, and corporate strategy at Fortune 500 companies. With roots in engineering and a passion for purpose‑driven work, she has become a respected voice in sustainability and corporate governance, earning recognition as a Certified Sustainability Excellence Associate and speaking on ESG topics around the world.

Beyond her professional life, Ashwini is grounded by her family — her husband, Ravi, and their children, Rithi and Shiv. She finds joy in Indian film music, spontaneous dancing, and losing herself in a good book. Her journey blends ambition with authenticity, and she brings that same energy, curiosity, and heart to her writing. Map Your Ascent reflects her belief that leadership is as much about emotional intelligence as it is about vision.

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