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The office furniture industry, as you likely know, is an amazing industry with a wide range of job opportunities. However, we’ve struggled with diversifying our workforce and leadership teams. Michelle Warren of Catalyst Consulting Group joins me to chat about women and diversity in the office furniture industry. Listen in to learn more!

Michelle and I have known each other and worked around and with each other for many years. Even now, we don’t work together but we’ve both started our own businesses that support others in the contract interiors space. 

It’s so important to invest in taking the time to diversify and make inclusion intentional. 

Listen in to hear all of Michelle’s tips. 

 

In this episode: 

[02:28] Welcome to the show, Michelle! 

[03:09] Learn more about Michelle and her background in the contract interiors industry. 

[05:59] The relationships you develop in this industry are the most powerful part about it. 

[07:31] What does she do with Catalyst Consulting? 

[10:05] She’s found and learned about so many different businesses through Catalyst. 

[11:15] Why has she moved into the government space? 

[14:18] How the public sector differs from the private sector. 

[16:11] Learn more about her experience in this industry as a woman. 

[19:37] Ways bringing diverse voices to the table elevates the industry. 

[20:57] Which is her favorite personality assessment? 

[23:23] What advice would she give to leaders in the industry when working towards inclusion? 

[26:30] Why Michelle thinks Dovetail is important? 

[30:16] Common misconceptions about the office furniture industry. 

[31:26] Hear some of the changes Michelle has been seeing in the industry. 

[36:41] Michelle is now a writer. Learn more!

[39:37] I have a new podcast coming out! Check out The Amazing Entrepreneurs Club.

[41:25] Connect with Michelle.

 

Links & Resources: 

INDEAL University

Episode 64 - Introducing Dovetail with Stefani Ince

DISC Personality Assessment

Working Genius Assessment

The Amazing Entrepreneurs Club

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Catalyst Consulting Group

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