The Arts Quotient

Women are great investors, not because they avoid risks. It’s because they factor it in.

In this episode of L for Leadership, Shivani Bhasin Sachdeva, Founder and CEO of India Alternatives, challenges the stereotypes that keep women out of fund management. She explains how qualities often dismissed in finance - like empathy and relationship-building - are strategic advantages in investing.

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What struck us about Shivani Bhasin Sachdeva is that she doesn’t seem to ‘see’ constraints. In the male dominated world of finance, Shivani seems to break all stereotypes with what appears as almost a light-touch. On track for a great career at an established institution in New York, she returned to India, became an entrepreneur and has built India Alternatives into a mid-market investment firm to reckon with.

In this powerful conversation about her own journey, she speaks with conviction about the distinct advantage women bring to investing. Shivani is an example of what it means to not wait to be invited but build your own table instead.

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Confidence isn’t just a mindset. It’s embodied.

In this short episode of L for Leadership, Host Dr. Sangeetha Rajan explores how mind-body awareness shapes leadership presence and influence. With a step-by-step somatic reset, she helps you release tension, restore calm, and show up with confidence in every meeting, presentation, or conversation.

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Numbers don’t always tell us the full story. The questions do.

In this episode of L for Leadership, Rukmini S, Founder and Director of Data for India explores how gaps in labour data distort our understanding of women’s work, from unpaid roles to informal labour, and why better questions are essential for more inclusive decision-making.

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Inclusive leadership starts with inclusive data.

In this episode of L for Leadership, Rukmini S, Founder and Director of Data for India, shares how biases in data collection and reporting distort our understanding of women’s work and participation in India. She offers practical insights for leaders and policymakers on reading numbers responsibly, and moving beyond simplistic averages for more inclusive outcomes.

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Closing the funding gap isn’t about policy change. It's a cultural change.

In this episode of L for Leadership, Tina Ahluwalia, Director-Operations at WinPE, explains why women-led startups continue to receive a fraction of venture capital, and how rebalancing equity requires changes in who funds, who decides, and who gets visibility.

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How do we make women-led businesses the norm, not the exception?

In this episode of L for Leadership, Tina Ahluwalia, Director- Operations at WinPE,
unpacks why women founders face greater scrutiny, how investment decisions are really made, and what needs to change across mindset, mentorship, and money to normalize women at the helm of successful ventures.

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A career pause isn’t a setback. It’s a step forward.

In this short episode of L for Leadership, Host Swati Apte draws on research and personal experiences, to break down the myths, fears, and doubts that come with taking a hiatus from work, and shares real advice to help women return with confidence and clarity.

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Leadership roles do not need permanence. They need expertise.

In this episode of L for Leadership, Chandrika Pasricha, Founder and CEO of Flexing It, challenges traditional ideas of leadership by showing how independent consultants are being offered CXO roles today. A thoughtful look at careers, credibility, and the evolving nature of work✨

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What if careers were designed to fit life and not the other way around?
In this episode of L for Leadership, Chandrika Pasricha, Founder & CEO of Flexing It, discusses how independent consulting and freelance careers are redefining modern careers. From managing uncertainty to negotiating fair pay, she shares what it really takes to build a career beyond traditional job models, and why more women need to leverage these options for longer and more sustainable careers.

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Do you feel invisible in meetings? It’s not because you’re less capable!

In this episode of L for Leadership, Host Sangeetha Rajan explores what it really means to have presence at work, challenges outdated leadership norms and how the archetypes are shifting, and simple, practical ways to step into the spotlight.

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“The only way in which we can unlock the true potential of the Indian economy, is to get more women into the workforce.”

From a 10-member community, to a network of 8.6 lakh women, Madhura DasGupta Sinha shares her journey of building Aspire For Her, a platform that guides women through mentorship, upskilling, and community support. An insightful conversation on how leaders and organisations can make career re-entry easier for women and why inclusive leadership matters.
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