Episode 23

Empowered & Out with Guest Jane Klein

Published on: 8th July, 2025

This week on Empowered & Out, we’re joined by the incredible Jane Klein, an internship coach and dear friend. As a former corporate leader with over 30 years of experience in IT management, digital transformation, and business strategy. Jane has taken all of her insider knowledge and turned it into actionable coaching for college students — teaching them how to land competitive internships and step into the workforce with confidence and clarity.

In this episode, we’re breaking down what employers really want, how students can build professional networks that open doors, and why standing out is about much more than just having a strong GPA. Get ready — Jane is bringing the kind of advice every early career professional needs but rarely gets.

Connect with Jane:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeaklein/

https://www.facebook.com/conklein/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/internships101

Jonathan Barbe is a Certified LGBTQ+ Life Coach, Empowering LGBTQ+ Professionals and Allies to Find their Purpose, Rediscover True Happiness, and Build Unshakeable Confidence and to Land Careers where they finally feel free to be their Authentic Self!

Empowered & Out is more than just a podcast about career advice—it’s a movement. A celebration of LGBTQ+ professionals stepping into their power, owning their worth, and showing the world exactly what we bring to the table. 

If you’re ready to level up your career, build confidence, and navigate the workplace with Pride, You’re in the right place!

Now enrolling: The Empowered & Out Coaching Program, by JMB Coaching LLC.

This program is for LGBTQ+ professionals who are ready to stop shrinking and start thriving. 

You’ll get support with career clarity, confidence-building, job search strategy, and living your truth—without compromise.

If you're feeling stuck or ready for a shift, let’s talk.

Message me directly at jonathan@jmbcoachingllc.com and say Empowered to start our conversation.

Your next bold step starts here.

Find me on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanmbarbe 

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About the Podcast

Empowered & Out
The Career Coaching Podcast
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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