Dr. Shalini Verma

Dr. Shalini Verma has over two decades of experience in teaching, training, research, consultancy, and the publishing industry. Apart from her Ph.D. in Communications and Diplomas in (a) Training & Development and (b) Business Administration, she has a Master’s degree in three areas — English Literature, Communications & Journalism, and Human Rights. Currently, She is working as an Associate Professor with Jaipuria Management Institute in Noida, which is one of the top MBA colleges in Delhi NCR.

She has authored 56 books across genres — 20HE (Higher Education including Management), 26 ELT (English Language Teaching), and 10 Test Prep books. She has also been writing columns, both in English and Hindi, for leading national newspapers, including Hindustan Times.

Dr. Verma is a Communication Consultant and a renowned Body Language Expert in the country. Her book Body Language: Your Success Mantra, published way back in 2005 by S. Chand & Company Ltd., New Delhi, happens to be the first book written by an Indian author on the subject.

Apart from writing and training, she has been associated as Visiting Professor - Communication, with several reputed B-schools, including IIMs and TAPMI, Manipal. Dr. Verma was formerly associated as Asst. Professor - Business Communication, with AACSB-accredited India MBA program of College of Business, Ohio University, US, and ISTAO, Italy (Europe).

She has offered to consult services and conducted MDPs for senior, middle and entry-level executives internationally at CLEMENTONI, Italy, SACMA, Italy, FIAM, Italy, FAAM & INOXA, Italy, and nationally at the Hindustan Times (PACE), ICWAI, ICSI, NTPC, JK Tyres, IGL (Indraprastha Gas Ltd.), NFL (National Fertilizers Ltd.), TCL (Tata Chemicals Ltd.), IICM (Indian Institute of Coal Management) IFFCO, Power Grid, just to name few. She has traveled to the US, Europe, Middle East, and several South Asian countries for her teaching, consulting, and corporate training projects.

Ph.D. M.A.

Papers Published in Peer Reviewed Journals (ABDC, SCOPUS, and WoS)

Srivastava, S., Pathak, D., Singh, L. B., & Verma, S. (2022). Do self-esteem and ethical leadership dampen Machiavellianism–effectiveness relationship: A parallel mediation approach. Journal of Management Development, 41(3), 183-202. DOI:10.1108/JMD-03-2021-0093

Verma, S. (2023). The effectiveness of experiential learning pedagogy in teaching cross-cultural sensitivity to young management trainees. Journal of Data Acquisition and Processing, 38(2), 4568-4580. http://www.sjcjycl.cn/article/view-2023/02_4568.php

Authored Books

Verma, S. (2021). Face Express: Communication that Connects (2nd Ed.). Books33, New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-952805-6-8

Verma, S. (2020). Body Language: Your Success Mantra (2nd ed.). Books33, New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-219-2550-9

Verma, S. (2021). Body Language 2.0: For Online Communication. Books33, New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-952805-9-9

Edited Books

Verma, S. (2023). ‘Who Wants Roses’ (based on SDG 1 – ‘No Poverty’) written by Pooja Mahurkar. Books33, New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-956236-9-3

Verma, S. (2023). ‘Chutuk Binaad’s Kheer’ (based on SDG 2 – ‘Zero Hunger’) written by Pooja Mahurkar. Books33, New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-962213-5-5

Verma, S. (2023). ‘Holiday at Mehek Farm’ (based on SDG 3 – ‘Good Health and Well-being’) written by Katie Bagli. Books33, New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-958063-9-3

Verma, S. (2023). ‘I See Tigers’ (based on SDG 4 – ‘Quality Education’) written by Pooja Mahurkar. Books33, New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-962213-4-8

Verma, S. (2023). ‘Aaji’s Big Surprise’ (based on SDG 5 – ‘Gender Equality’) written by Pooja Mahurkar. Books33, New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-962213-1-7

Verma, S. (2023). ‘Boondini Meets the Sea’ (based on SDG 6 – ‘Clean Water and Sanitation’) written by Katie Bagli. Books33, New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-958063-5-5

Verma, S. (2023). ‘Is the Sun in My Bed?’ (based on SDG 7 – ‘Affordable and Clean Energy’) written by Katie Bagli. Books33, New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-958063-8-6

Verma, S. (2023). ‘Bhoomi Vishnu’s Amma’ (based on SDG 8 – ‘Decent Work and Economic Growth’) written by Pooja Mahurkar. Books33, New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-962213-2-4

Verma, S. (2023). ‘Chinna’s Gharat’ (based on SDG 9 – ‘Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure’) written by Pooja Mahurkar. Books33, New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-962213-3-1

Verma, S. (2023). ‘Mango and the Teak’ (based on SDG 10 – ‘Reduced Inequalities’) written by Pooja Mahurkar. Books33, New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-962213-0-0

Verma, S. (2023). ‘Urvi and the Termite’ (based on SDG 11 – ‘Sustainable Cities and Communities’) written by Katie Bagli. Books33, New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-958063-2-4

Verma, S. (2023). ‘Lizzy in a Tizzy’ (based on SDG 12 – ‘Responsible Consumption and Production’) written by Katie Bagli. Books33, New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-958063-6-2

Verma, S. (2023). ‘The Roof that Flew’ (based on SDG 13 – ‘Climate Action’) written by Katie Bagli. Books33, New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-958063-0-0

Verma, S. (2023). ‘Dear Dolly’ (based on SDG 14 – ‘Life Below Water’) written by Katie Bagli. Books33, New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-958063-7-9

Verma, S. (2023). ‘Weber the Spider’ (based on SDG 15 – ‘Life on Land’) written by Katie Bagli. Books33, New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-958063-3-1

Verma, S. (2023). ‘Isn’t This Our Forest, Ma?’ (based on SDG 16 – ‘Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions’) written by Katie Bagli. Books33, New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-958063-1-7

Verma, S. (2023). ‘Crocky’s Monstrous Mouth’ (based on SDG 17 – ‘Partnerships for the Goals’) written by Katie Bagli. Books33, New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-958063-4-8

Papers Published in Other Peer Reviewed Journals

Verma, S., & Anand, S. (2020). The impact of leader on job satisfaction: An empirical research. International Journal of Business and General Management (IJBGM), 9(3), Apr–May, 11–22.  https://journals.indexcopernicus.com/api/file/viewByFileId/1140548

Verma, S. (2021). The effectiveness of using experiential learning for teaching cross-cultural sensitivity to management students. International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (IJHSS), 10(1), Jan–Jun, 139–150.  https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3953241

Newsletter/Magazine Articles

Verma, S. (2024). From ancient wisdom to AI wonders: India's journey of boundless imagination. Career Disha (E-Magazine: Imagination knows no bounds - The Creative Source, New Delhi

Verma, S. (2023). SDGs made 'SAMVAW' with e-SHRAM cards. Indian Observer Post https://indianobserverpost.in/, New Delhi https://bitly.ws/33E8v

Subject Expert in a Television/Radio Debate

Dowry Prohibition Act (1961):  The impact of dowry prohibition act on Indian society, Radio Debate, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh [23 March 2023]