Women often tend to go unheard and overlooked during meetings. And it’s not because they lack presence. There’s a deeper history of gendered socialization. So how do they make their presence known?

In this short episode, our host Sangeetha Rajan explores what it really means to “have presence” at work, and challenges the notion women need to be more like men to be visible. 

Drawing on research and lived experience, Sangeetha gives us insight into how the leadership archetype is shifting toward more inclusive and authentic models, and what this shift means for women today.

With a simple, actionable approach, this episode empowers women to leave the invisible chair, and claim space in the spotlight. 

Credits: 

Host: Swati Apte / Dr. Sangeetha Rajan

About The Arts Quotient

The Arts Quotient is a leadership development firm powered by the two founders’ collective experience of over 50 years across business strategy, operations, psychology, law, communications, and more. Founded by Swati Apte and Dr. Sangeetha Rajan, and their shared experience in the live arts, where they learned in practice - many of the concepts of leadership, such as presence, collaboration, and agility, TAQ looks to bring a multi-dimensional approach to solving leadership problems. Over the past decade, it has harnessed the power of diverse disciplines to solve business challenges and energise leaders across more than 80 organisations. 

 

This is a Maed In India Production

Creative Director: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome

Head of Audio Production: Kartik Kulkarni

Producer: Rachna Sukuru 

Assistant Producer: Devanshi Chandak

Sound Editor & Mix Engineer: Nihar Temkar

Artwork: Alika Gupta

 

Recorded at Island City Studios, Mumbai

Episode ID: 1000749316440

GUID: 0cdf0a9a-43de-4c4b-8079-b3e200c5c343

Release Date: 12/02/2026, 02:00:00