Pay It Forward: "Be Your True Self and Prepare For The Pivot"

"You want to create a work environment where employees feel trusted – a place they want to go to (and stay) when they come into the office," says Deb Donley, founder and CEO of Vocon.

By Tasha Norman | October 27, 2022 at 08:05 AM

Debbie Donley, 57, founding principal and CEO of Vocon, Cleveland & New York

Deb Donley is the founder and CEO of Vocon. Since its inception in 1987, Donley has grown the company to include a 200+ team of workplace strategists, designers, architects, graphics and branding specialists.

Area of expertise or focus: Architecture, interior design and workplace strategy.

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Pay It Forward: "Be Your True Self and Prepare For The Pivot"

Debbie Donley, 57, founding principal and CEO of Vocon, Cleveland & New York

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