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Empowered & Out

Jonathan Barbe
LGBTQ+
Burnout
LGBTQ+ Community
Leadership
Authenticity
Belonging
Identity
Grief
Gen Z
Prosperity
LGBTQ+ Leadership
Social Work
Coaching
Career Coaching
DEI
Artificial Intelligence
Inclusion
Visibility
LGBTQ+ Voices
Voice Coaching

Empowered & Out is the podcast for anyone who wants a career that feels aligned, meaningful, and authentic. Hosted by career purpose and confidence coach Jonathan Barbe, each episode explores confidence, identity, and self-worth at work through coaching insights and candid conversations with leaders and change-makers redefining success. Rooted in LGBTQ+ lived experience and open to everyone, this ... more

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What does it really mean to be authentic at work?

In this episode of Empowered & Out: The Career Coaching Podcast, Coach Jon sits down with Amanda Millar—lawyer, ADHD coach, leadership consultant, suicide prevention trustee, and the first openly LGB... more

What happens when you stop living for everyone else's expectations and finally start living for yourself?

In this deeply honest conversation, Coach Jon sits down with Steven Whyte—lawyer, coach, former Mr. Gay Scotland, marathon runner, and confiden... more

In this powerful episode of Empowered & Out: The Career Coaching Podcast, Coach Jon sits down with Celeste Warren, a visionary leader, consultant, author, and former Vice President and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at a global Fortune 100 compa... more

In this episode of Empowered & Out: The Career Coaching Podcast, Coach Jon sits down with Ryan DeLuca, Managing Director of 25th Hour Regulatory Consulting, for a powerful conversation about confidence, bias, leadership, allyship, and what it means t... more

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Steven Whyte
Coach and speaker focused on confidence and identity for gay men in midlife
Independent coach
Episode: From Hiding to Thriving: Steven Whyte on Identity, Confidence & Reinvention
Celeste Warren
Visionary leader, consultant, author, and former vice president and chief diversity and inclusion officer at a global Fortune 100 company
Celeste Warren Consulting LLC; Destination STEM Inc
Episode: Equity, Leadership, and the Courage to Build Better Workplaces
Ryan DeLuca
Managing Director of 25th Hour Regulatory Consulting
25th Hour Regulatory Consulting
Episode: LGBTQ+ Leadership, Bias & Confidence at Work
Andrew Whitson
CEO and founder of Person First Consulting; DEI coach and researcher focused on transgender employees' onboarding
Person First Consulting
Episode: LGBTQ+ Career Success, Identity, Belonging, Purpose, and Turning Workplace Pain Into Purpose
Deanna Scaldaferri
Licensed massage and bodywork therapist; Reiki and energy healing practitioner
Holistic Healing
Episode: Turning Pain Into Power: Healing, Reiki, and Reconnecting With Your Light
Ken Breniman
Licensed clinical social worker, psychedelic-assisted grief therapist, death doula, professor of thanatology, yoga therapist, and budding primatologist
Independent practitioner
Episode: Queer Resilience, Grief, and the Beautiful Weirdness of Being Human with Ken Breniman
Jane Klein
Former corporate leader turned internship coach
Independent internship coaching practice
Episode: Building Confidence Before the Resume Feels “Impressive Enough”
Gregory Mazzeo
Leadership psychologist, HR practitioner, consultant
Nourishment Consulting
Episode: When Workplace Language Becomes an Identity Threat
Kara Zajac
Freelance writer, chiropractor, entrepreneur, musician, author
Author of The Significance of Curly Hair, A Loving Memoir of Life and Loss
Episode: Grief Doesn’t End You — It Reveals You

Host

Jonathan Barbe
Host of Empowered & Out; career purpose and confidence coach

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • What are you waiting for?

    This podcast has been so inspiring for me. Jonathan is approachable and has incredible guests I don’t often hear elsewhere. Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    maryelle17
    United States10 months ago
  • Love this! Emily is such an amazing Coach! Her love of her students and wanting the best for all she works with shows in her generous heart. ❤️

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Shelly Besancon
    a year ago

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Praise: Content is inspiring and practical for pursuing authentic leadership.
Feedback: The show offers unique perspectives not often heard in other leadership podcasts.
Comment: Hosts and guests deliver thoughtful, actionable advice on belonging and career growth.
Robert: The host is approachable and has incredible guests I don't hear elsewhere.

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Empowered & Out with guest Sarah A Scala
Q: Why is psychological safety particularly important for LGBTQ+ employees?
Because LGBTQ+ professionals are often underrepresented and may face bias or microaggressions; psychological safety allows them to bring their full selves to work, which improves engagement, innovation, and performance.
From Hiding to Thriving: Steven Whyte on Identity, Confidence & Reinvention
Q: What small act of courage can someone take this week if they feel they are hiding parts of themselves at work or in life?
Ask for help—the act itself is courageous and can be the turning point toward authentic living and finding the right support.
From Hiding to Thriving: Steven Whyte on Identity, Confidence & Reinvention
Q: Why do you think so many people focus on changing what they do instead of changing who they are?
People often equate identity with what they do and underestimate the power of changing beliefs and values; for many gay men, the journey toward middle age involves discovering and aligning with their true selves rather than performing to meet others' expectations.
From Hiding to Thriving: Steven Whyte on Identity, Confidence & Reinvention
Q: All right, so looking back, when you think about young Steven growing up in Scotland, what do you wish that he knew that he couldn't possibly understand back then?
That it would actually be okay and that everything would work out in the end, despite the fear of being different and the risk of rejection from family.
Empowered & Out with guest Ben Crawford
Q: What advice would you give to someone seeking an LGBTQ+ mentor?
Ask directly for coffee or a regular check-in, be clear about what you want to learn, and recognize that mentorship can come from both within and outside your organization.

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What is Empowered & Out about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A candid, coaching-forward show centered on confidence, authenticity, and belonging in professional spaces. Across episodes, conversations with LGBTQ+ leaders, DEI practitioners, and professionals navigating bias, burnout, and identity reveal practical strategies for showing up true at work, building psychological safety, and pursuing purpose-driven careers. Notable throughlines include navigating masking, evolving leadership styles, and turning personal experiences into inclusive, high-performing workplace cultures. The format blends coaching insights with lived-experience storytelling, offering listeners tangible steps for interviewing, career transitions, and advocating for equitable workplaces.

What stands out is the consistent emphasi... more

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7. Jane Klein
8. Gregory Mazzeo

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