Why Volar for diversity, equity & inclusion?
As a Certified Diversity Executive, Michelle Cantor has a tried-and-true methodology that enables organizations and leaders to chart a clear course toward Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion excellence.
Not all Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategies and actions are created equal. Michelle’s holistic approach systematically addresses each client's unique aspects and ensures a realistic, relevant path that engages stakeholders throughout the journey.
Volar leverages Michelle’s skills to provide numerous Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offerings, including:
LEAD
Michelle leads professionals and organizations through her proven process for developing and implementing a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategic approach that embeds excellence throughout an organization’s culture and processes.
COACH
Michelle coaches Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion professionals on how to optimize their roles, impact, and outcomes.
ASSESS
Michelle can assess your organization’s current Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategy’s strengths and weaknesses and provide recommendations to amplify results.
EDUCATE
Dynamic, interactive, and thought-provoking workshops that enable true understanding, honest dialogue, and conscious change moving forward. These sessions are NEVER about finger-pointing, blaming, or shaming.
Michelle Cantor is the founder of Conscious Leadership, an interactive educational experience that focuses on understanding the power of unconscious biases and how we can, individually and collectively, create a more inclusive and productive work environment.
Additionally, Michelle has developed workshops around several other important topics, which include:
- Mentorship & Sponsorship with a DEI Lens
- Multi-Generations in the Workplace
- Race Literacy
- Stereotyping
- Unpacking the LGBTQIA+ Acronym
For more information or to book a DEI service, please contact us directly at michelle@volarconsulting.com.
A MORE INCLUSIVE
WORK ENVIRONMENT
CLIENT LOVE
“I would highly recommend Ms. Cantor whether you are just starting to explore the implementation of a DEI program or if you are looking to further advance a system already in place.”
— KYLE KAMIDOI, DEI COMMITTEE CHAIR, GARAN, LUCOW, MILLER P.C.
“Michelle’s DEI knowledge and process have been invaluable. With her guidance, the DSO is developing a systematic and purposeful DEI plan. Since her approach has leadership being an active and critical part of the entire process, our leadership team is already embedding a more inclusive and equitable
mindset into everything we do.”
— LINDA LUTZ, CFO, DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
“Michelle’s knowledge of the work, including meeting facilitation, strategic planning, and the all-around DEI space, has added tremendous value to our team. Additionally, she has demonstrated the right presence to lead amongst organization and sector leaders in our region.”
— DUSTIN MCCLELLAN, FOUNDER & CEO, PONTIAC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
" Michelle Cantor provided exceptional expertise about the power of pairing DEI and Mentorship during our webinar as a keynote speaker to our students and members. She facilitated and impacted our student's outlook on DEI & mentorship, which allowed everyone to feel comfortable enough, be honest, and understand the informative discussion. We received exceptional feedback from our peers.”
— Amber Martin, Director of Member Relations, Society for Diversity
“We had not done a staff training encompassing everyone from C-Suite team members to facility staff before this time with Michelle. Many of these team members have never partaken in such a presentation before. The staff walked away from its interaction with Michelle feeling good about the time spent, the lessons learned and optimistic about how we could utilize the takeaways to lift our community further.”
— JASON PLOTKIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TEMPLE ISREAEL
“As a result of Michelle’s work, we were able to improve our diversity and inclusion metrics by the targeted amount and create great positive buzz throughout the Strategy Practice.”