Megha Awasthy

About Megha Awasthy

As Director of Strategic Workplace Consulting at Steelcase, I lead transformative design interventions that help global organizations shape future-ready workscapes. My role bridges applied research, organizational vision, and spatial strategy—turning insights into immersive, high-performance environments that reflect the evolving nature of work. I partner with decision-makers to decode complexity, craft compelling narratives, and drive design-led business outcomes.With nearly two decades of experience spanning workplace consulting, human-centered design, narrative intelligence, luxury product innovation, and public speaking, I bring a unique blend of systems thinking, intercultural fluency, and meta-cognitive adaptability to every challenge. My journey—from haute couture to workplace strategy—has been fueled by a deep commitment to sensemaking and human resonance.I’m an IDEO-certified Human-Centered Systems Thinker and an ICF-accredited Action Learning Coach, passionate about shaping the future of work through insight-led storytelling, compelling future-state ideation, and creative leadership. Whether I’m speaking at global forums or unpacking complex organizational challenges, my mission is clear: to build a more conscious, creative world where humans Hypergrow by Design.Join me as I reflect on the ever-evolving dynamics of human relevance, the future of work, and the art of future-proofing oneself.

Experience

1. Director, Strategic Workplace Consulting

   Steelcase

   Mar 2024 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   I asses and engage in workplace design consultations, bridging the gap between applied research, organizational vision, and the physical environment. I collaborate with a team of deep thinkers to transform observations into insights and, furthermore, into compelling work experiences.

Education

• St. Joseph's Convent Sen. Sec. School, Bhopal

  12th Grade

  1992 — 2004

• National Institute of Fashion Technology

  B.F.Tech

  2004 — 2008