Empowered & Out with Guest Mary Ellen Murrah

Lead & Belong — Showing Up Fully at Work (with Mary Ellen Murrah)Guest: Mary Ellen Murrah — Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer, Vista Consulting; co-owner, Groundwater Creative; proud Baltimorean; mom of two; fierce alto.What we coverComing out later in life while already in senior leadershipSpeaking up in male-dominated, “stiff” industriesThe power of queer spaces (chorus!) to build resilient leadersHoliday boundary-setting with family (the Christmas Eve dinner)Empathy at work: modeling grace without losing standardsNetworking authentically—micro-moments that shift culture Memorable quotes“I decided I’m walking in as myself—and the room can take me as I am.”“You don’t have to know every answer to be a great leader.”“Queer joy is leadership training.”“Boundaries are love with clarity.” Action stepAsk yourself before your next meeting: What’s one small, honest detail I can share that lets me show up fully (and safely) today? Then do it.LinksConnect with Mary Ellen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryellenmurrah/Vista Consulting: https://vistact.com/Jonathan: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanmbarbe/IG/TikTok/FB @JMBCoachingLLC CreditsHost: Jonathan Barbe • Empowered & Out CoachingSubscribe + review to support the show and help others find it. 💜