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Empowered & Out

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by Jonathan Barbe

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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 podcast supports listeners navigating burnout, career transitions, toxic workplaces, and the pressure to mask who they are. Whether you’re rebuilding confidence, seeking clarity, or ready to show up more fully at work, Empowered & Out is here to help — without apology.

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July 28, 2026

You Are More Than Your Job Title: Redefining Success, Purpose and Career Identity with Malcolm Chen

What happens when the career title you worked so hard to earn no longer reflects who you are—or the life you want to build?In this episode, Coach Jon sits down with Malcolm Chen, an investor relations manager, entrepreneur, career advisor, community builder and proud cat daddy based in Singapore.Malcolm shares how his unconventional career journey took him through hospitality, human resources, marketing, communications, adult education, entrepreneurship and investor relations—and why those pivots ultimately helped him separate his identity from his job title.Together, Jon and Malcolm explore how our definitions of success change over time, why career growth does not always mean climbing the corporate ladder and how professionals can begin building financial and career resilience before they desperately need it.Malcolm also shares honest lessons from starting multiple businesses, balancing ambition with burnout, building a community around his pet products company and choosing progress over perfection when launching something new.In this episode, you’ll discover:• Why your job title should not become your entire identity • How burnout can force you to reconsider what success means • Why career pivots do not have to follow a traditional path • How to build a career safety net through skills, interests and relationships • The difference between planning carefully and getting trapped in analysis paralysis • Why community is becoming more valuable than simply producing more content • How purpose can extend beyond work and income • What LGBTQ+ visibility and inclusion can look like in Singapore • Why you do not have to follow someone else’s definition of successWhether you are considering a career pivot, building a side business, questioning your professional identity or simply wondering what comes next, this conversation will encourage you to remain open to the next adventure.EPISODE CHAPTERS00:00 – Welcome and introduction to Malcolm Chen 02:30 – An unconventional career across multiple industries 03:00 – Realizing you are more than your job title 05:23 – Burnout, mental health and rebuilding career identity 08:09 – What happens when your identity is tied to work? 09:56 – Redefining success beyond climbing the ladder 13:01 – Titles, comparison and choosing work-life balance 14:55 – Career decisions that felt risky but paid off 17:36 – Returning to corporate life in a completely new role 19:47 – How to recognize when it is time to pivot 22:37 – Building a career and financial safety net 25:38 – Common mistakes people make with side businesses 27:48 – Progress over perfection in entrepreneurship 29:45 – Balancing business ambition without burning out 32:40 – Building a pet business around community and purpose 35:27 – How Malcolm’s definition of purpose has evolved 37:55 – LGBTQ+ professional life in Singapore 39:19 – Pink Dot, LGBTQ+ rights and social progress 43:04 – Pride celebrations in Singapore and the United States 45:26 – Misconceptions about LGBTQ+ life across Asia 48:49 – What global LGBTQ+ communities can learn from one another 52:15 – Rapid-fire questions with Malcolm 54:42 – Malcolm’s message for anyone feeling stuck 55:39 – Final reflections and how to take your next stepFeeling stuck, disconnected or unsure about your next professional move?Through the Empowered Career Transformation Program, Coach Jon helps professionals move from career confusion and self-doubt into clarity, confidence, strategy and aligned action.Send Coach Jon a message with the word CLARITY to learn more or schedule a career clarity conversation.

July 21, 2026

Leadership, Inclusion & Mental Wellbeing with Amanda Millar

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 LGBTQ+ President of the Law Society of Scotland—for an honest conversation about authenticity, leadership, inclusion, and mental wellbeing.Together they explore why so many professionals still feel they need to hide parts of themselves at work, how inclusive leadership directly impacts organizational success, and why mental health deserves the same attention as physical health.Amanda also shares her personal leadership journey, the lessons she wishes she knew earlier in her career, and why curiosity—not certainty—is one of the most important leadership qualities.Whether you're a leader, manager, HR professional, LGBTQ+ employee, or simply someone trying to build a career where you can truly be yourself, this episode is packed with practical insights and meaningful reflection.You'll learn:• Why authenticity looks different for everyone• The hidden cost of masking at work• How great leaders create psychological safety• Why inclusion is more than policies and ERGs• The connection between mental wellbeing and workplace culture• How curiosity creates stronger organizations• Advice for LGBTQ+ professionals navigating authenticityIf you've ever wondered whether you truly belong at work, this conversation is for you.Podcast Chapters00:00 Welcome & Meet Amanda Millar01:20 Amanda's Career Journey07:10 Finding Her Leadership Voice13:00 Advice to Her Younger Self15:15 What Authenticity Really Means20:05 Common Misunderstandings About Authenticity26:30 LGBTQ+ Mental Health Matters34:15 Creating Safe Workplace Cultures37:00 One Leadership Habit That Changes Everything39:00 What Inclusive Organizations Do Differently44:15 Advice for LGBTQ+ Professionals52:40 Hope for the Next Generation1:00:20 Rapid Fire Questions1:02:15 Amanda's Final Message

July 14, 2026

From Hiding to Thriving: Steven Whyte on Identity, Confidence & Reinvention

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 confidence coach—to explore what it truly means to reinvent yourself.Steven shares his journey from growing up gay in Scotland during the 1980s, hiding parts of himself for years, navigating multiple career changes, transforming his health, and discovering that lasting change has very little to do with weight—and everything to do with identity.Together they discuss:<ul><li>Growing up feeling different</li><li>Coming out and finding acceptance</li><li>Why career success doesn't always equal fulfillment</li><li>Midlife as a time of awakening—not crisis</li><li>The mindset shifts that create lasting transformation</li><li>Why asking for help is one of the bravest things you can do</li><li>Living authentically at work and in life</li><li>The power of courage, curiosity, and coaching</li></ul>Whether you're questioning your career, rebuilding your confidence, or simply wondering what comes next, this episode will remind you that your next chapter can be your most authentic one yet.Connect with Steven <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://linkedin.com/in/steven-whyte-6b91811a7" target="_blank">linkedin.com/in/steven-whyte-6b91811a7</a>Chapters00:00 Introduction 01:30 Energy Check-In 04:10 Growing Up Different in Scotland 12:55 The Diary That Changed Everything 20:40 Finding Community Through Music 22:30 Success vs. Fulfillment 31:45 Why Transformation Isn't About Weight 38:45 Coaches Need Coaches Too 45:30 Identity vs. Career Changes 49:15 Why Midlife Is Actually a New Beginning 55:00 Courage Then vs. Courage Now 58:40 Rapid Fire Questions 1:03:05 Final Advice for Anyone Feeling Stuck 1:04:10 Coach Jon's Closing Thoughts

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What is Empowered & Out?: 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 podcast supports listeners navigating burnout, career transitions, toxic workplaces, and the pressure to mask who they are.

Whether you’re rebuilding confidence, seeking clarity, or ready to show up more fully at work, Empowered & Out is here to help — without apology.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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