Dr. Sonali holds a Master's in Pali language and has been teaching Buddha literature for the past 10 years. She is a Vipassana practitioner. She believes that one must be able to control one's mind rather than the mind controlling you.

Sonali has authored the book - Buddha Vacana: Application of the teachings of the Buddha in Daily Life.

Dr. Sonali holds a Ph.D. in Management from the Jankidevi Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (Mumbai).

Her Doctoral study included understanding HR strategies and processes in appraisal and training of 100 corporations—public, private, and MNCs—and developing a model for quantifying HR. She holds a Master’s Degree in Human Resources Development Management (MHRDM) from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, University of Mumbai, and a Master’s Degree in Pali from the University of Mumbai.

Sonali is the Principal Consultant and one of the founder members of Exponential Advisory – A firm focusing on Management Advisory and Training, and has 26 years of experience.