Diversity Leadership and Bold Career Leaps with Celeste Warren
In this episode, Mary Gaul welcomes Celeste Warren, who shares her journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship. Celeste discusses a defining moment that helped her overcome hesitation in taking career leaps and how she established a global diversity strategy. She shares insights gained from fellow entrepreneurs and highlights her daily success habits. The conversation covers finding joy in work and offers advice for those considering bold career moves. Celeste introduces her new book and upcoming projects, providing ways to connect with her. The episode concludes with an invitation to join the Leap Community for continued inspiration and support.
Key Points
- Embrace a strategic framework that allows for global importance while being locally relevant to ensure inclusive practices across diverse cultures and regions.
- Taking on new roles or ventures often requires a leap of faith supported by a solid plan and a network of advisors who can offer practical insights and lessons learned.
- Passion and purpose are crucial in overcoming the challenges of entrepreneurship, as they provide the motivation to navigate both the highs and lows of running a business.
Celeste Warren is a leading diversity, equity, and inclusion strategist who helps organizations move from intention to meaningful, measurable impact. As the author of The Truth About Equity and a trusted advisor to nonprofits, universities, and global companies, she equips leaders and teams with practical tools to operationalize equity, remove structural barriers, and create cultures where everyone can thrive. Through her “Equity in Action” framework, keynotes, executive sessions, and hands-on consulting, Celeste provides clear, actionable guidance that drives lasting change
To Connect With Celeste: Website: www.CRWDiversity.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crwdiversity YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@celestewarren-equity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/celestewarrenllc/ Link to book on Amazon: https://mybook.to/TruthAboutEquity
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