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Books by Dr. Monica Nagpal

Two books, one invitation: pause, be present, and lead your life with gratitude.

Cover of Leading with a Pause: The Power of Presence by Dr. Monica Nagpal, Ph.D
★ Gurucool Book of the Year Award 2025

Leading with a Pause

The Power of Presence: 10 Strategies for Inspired Leadership

  • Gurucool Publishing, 2025
  • 252 pages, paperback
  • ISBN 978-9348518590
  • #1 Amazon Bestseller

From the creator of the “Leading with a Pause” mindfulness-based leadership programme comes a book of ten strategies for inspired leadership, built on the power of presence. Leadership isn’t just about titles. It’s about influence, impact, and inspiring others.

“Not a book, instead a roadmap for a leadership revolution.” It is a call to reimagine how we lead ourselves and others, for anyone ready to move from burnout to balance, chaos to clarity, and noise to purpose. It blends leadership science with inner awareness, real and diverse global examples, and actionable reflection practices.

Who it’s for: corporate leaders and executives navigating uncertainty and fast growth; entrepreneurs seeking sustainable, purpose-led business models; coaches and consultants building authentic influence; HR and L&D professionals fostering emotional intelligence; and educators and nonprofit leaders leading with empathy.

The book was launched in July 2025 and received the Gurucool Book of the Year Award 2025 at a ceremony in Hyderabad. Available in paperback and on Kindle.

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Dr. Monica Nagpal holding her book Gratitude with a Pause
Poetry · Her first book

Gratitude with a Pause

100 poems for giving hope and happiness

“Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words.” — Robert Frost

“Gratitude with a Pause” is a labour of a lot of reflections and realizations. It is a humble attempt to repay a debt of gratitude to her mentor and to all humanity, an ode to every living being on this earth. The poems are inspirational and can be used to self-motivate or motivate a person in need of encouragement.

Each page is a gentle reminder of the beauty in the small things, encouraging you to slow down, breathe deeply, and acknowledge the blessings that surround you.

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