Map Your Ascent

Name: Map Your Ascent
ISBN: 979-8886455274

by Ashwini Balasubramanian

Publisher

Greenleaf Book Group Press

Publication

Sep 01, 2026

Format

Hardback

Illustrated

Price

$25.95

Dimensions

6 x 9 x 1 in

ISBN

979-8886455274

ASIN

B0GRWVGG1W

Pages

232

Age

Adult 18+

Rights Sold

*DropCap does not represent Indian Subcontinent Print (India) language rights

Description

Change is inevitable, but learning to rise through it is a choice.

When the world shifts around you, when your voice feels drowned out, or when the next step is unclear, courage becomes your greatest compass. In Map Your Ascent, global executive Ashwini Balasubramanian reveals how to transform uncertainty into momentum. Through vivid storytelling and deeply personal reflections—from her childhood in India to engineering leadership across iconic US companies—she illustrates how identity, belonging, reinvention, and resilience shape every chapter of our ascent.

Blending lived experience with practical tools, including her powerful 3P Framework (Personality, Perspective, and Presence) and the Opportunity Filter, Balasubramanian shows readers how to pivot with intention through personal and professional transitions. Both a compelling narrative and a practical guide, Map Your Ascent offers a road map for anyone standing at the edge of change—ready to grow, ready to rise, and ready to lead.

Awards & Endorsements

Joseph Fadool, president and CEO, BorgWarner Inc.

“Ashwini Balasubramanian has written a book that every leader navigating complexity should read. Map Your Ascent is deeply human and profoundly practical. Through Ashwini’s stories and the 3P Framework, she shows how belonging, belief systems, and presence shape the way we lead—especially in moments of uncertainty. Her voice is authentic, her insights are generous, and her message is clear: Change is not a disruption to fear but a superpower to embrace.”

Rachel Hutter, executive vice president of operations, Walt Disney Studios

“Ashwini’s purposeful career decisions and thoughtful reflections will help you map your personal path to fulfillment no matter where you are 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.”

Aditya Khera, CEO, BMW TechWorks 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.’”

Author(s)

Ashwini Balasubramanian

Ashwini Balasubramanian currently serves as Vice President of Research & Development for the Transportation & Energy Business Unit for 3M.

Prior to that she served as Head of Motorcycle Development (MD) Strategy & Operations at Harley-Davidson. She is known for her ability to deliver financial results for the organization with a clear strategic vision and an effective execution plan. Prior to this role, she spent 20 years working for companies like Bosch, Toyota, ZF & Martinrea. Automotive News named her a “Rising Star,” in 2019. University of Michigan Dearborn named her alumni of the year in 2025 for the College of Engineering.

Ashwini holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from SSM College of Engineering, India, and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan- Dearborn. She is a Certified Sustainability Excellence Associate from the International Society of Sustainability Professionals.