In a world overflowing with motivational advice, Mindset Shift by Sharani Ponguru offers a breath of grounded, transformative clarity. Part guide, part mirror, part workbook, it is more than a book; it’s a movement. Sharani, Director of the Narayana Group of Educational Institutions based in Hyderabad, and a certified transformational coach, brings together neuroscience, spiritual wisdom, and practical psychology to help readers step out of inborn beliefs and into purposeful living.
At the May 1 book launch at Amaravati in Andhra Pradesh, Mindset Shift received powerful endorsements. The state Chief Minister, N. Chandrababu Naidu, and film icon Chiranjeevi launched the book alongside Sharani. In his address, the Chief Minister stressed the importance of a positive mindset and seizing the right opportunity at the right time, saying, “People will become influential if they adopt a mindset shift at the right time and utilize the opportunities.” He even drew a parallel between Sharani’s philosophy and the state’s adoption of WhatsApp governance, another example of mindset-driven reform.
A Personal Journey in a Public Age
The book opens with Sara, a metaphorical everywoman, navigating life amid emotional noise and societal expectations. Through Sara’s lens, readers are invited to examine their own mindsets gently, honestly, and without judgment. It’s a literary mirror that reflects not just who we are, but who we could be.
What truly distinguishes Mindset Shift is its interactive workbook format. Rather than passively consuming content, readers engage with breathing exercises, affirmations, visualizations, and journaling prompts. Sharani turns ancient wisdom and cutting-edge neuroscience into tools for daily recalibration.
What truly distinguishes Mindset Shift is its interactive workbook format. Rather than passively consuming content, readers engage with breathing exercises, affirmations, visualizations, and journaling prompts. Sharani turns ancient wisdom and cutting-edge neuroscience into tools for daily recalibration.
The Breath-Thought Connection
One of the most compelling parts of the book is the author’s focus on breathwork and neural reprogramming. She explains how intentional breathing not only reduces stress but can also rewire mental patterns. These techniques aren’t framed as fleeting wellness trends; they are lifelong instruments for self-leadership and clarity.
The approach is rooted in her own disciplined routine of daily self-reflection, which allows her to remain grounded even while managing one of Asia’s largest education empires. Her tone is never preachy. Instead, it’s as if a wise friend is walking beside you, encouraging, guiding, and holding space for your transformation.
A Book for All Seasons and Souls
Whether you’re a student battling peer pressure, a parent overwhelmed by modern parenting, or a professional seeking alignment, Mindset Shift offers insights for everyone. It’s especially resonant for the Indian diaspora striving to balance deep-rooted tradition with a global worldview.
Sharani’s flagship initiative, Safalta Ka Raasta (The Path of Success), has already transformed the lives of 10,000+ students through workshops blending NLP, hypnosis, visualization, and reflection. This book is a natural extension of that mission, now reaching hearts and minds far beyond the classroom.
Mindset Shift by Sharani Ponguru is published by BlueRose One in hardcover, 160 pages, price ₹399 in India.
About Sharani Ponguru
Sharani Ponguru is the Director of the Narayana Group, one of Asia’s largest educational institutions. An ICF Certified Coach and NLP Master Practitioner, she is known for empowering thousands through her transformational programs, titled Safalta Ka Raasta, that blend science and spirituality. Her work is deeply focused on mindset mastery, clarity, and intentional living.
