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.

She is a visiting faculty member at Vipassana Research Institute (VRI). At VRI, she teaches the Basic and the Advanced Diploma courses in association with the University of Mumbai. She incorporates the teachings of the Buddha in her daily life.