Empowering Your Career: Leadership Lessons from Tabatha Jones

In this enlightening episode of Label Free, host Deanna Radulescu sits down with leadership coach Tabatha Jones, CEO of Empowered Leadership Coaching, to explore the career breakthroughs that come from embracing strategy, confidence, and authentic leadership.

Meet Tabatha Jones

Tabatha is a seasoned career advancement coach and the founder of Empowered Leadership Coaching, a firm devoted to helping Gen-X women elevate their careers and become “promotion-ready”—often within just three months. With over 20 years of corporate leadership experience, she left the corporate world at age 50 to guide others toward their own ambitious goals.empowered-leader.comIvy

1. Strategy Trumps Hustle Alone

Tabatha emphasizes that hard work isn’t enough to advance your career—what truly matters is a clear, intentional strategy. It’s about positioning yourself as a visible leader, not just a high performer.empowered-leader.com

2. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome & Elevating Your Value

Many Gen-X women hold back in the workplace, often held back by self-doubt or the pressure to “stay modest.” Tabatha guides them to confidently articulate their strengths and take ownership of their professional value.Canvas Rebel

3. The Corporate Escape Sherpa

Tabatha refers to herself as a “Corporate Escape Sherpa,” helping midlife women make bold career pivots—whether that’s stepping into leadership roles or launching new ventures. Her coaching approach helps women reclaim agency and design fulfilling careers.BuzzsproutiVoox

4. Real-World Credibility & Proven Results

Her coaching isn’t theoretical—it’s rooted in experience. As a former tech leader, Tabatha has navigated promotions, negotiated pay, managed distributed teams, and now shares those strategies with her clients.Canvas Rebel

5. Free Resources That Make a Difference

Listeners are invited to explore free resources like the Gen-X Promotion Planning Assessment—a strategic tool to begin building a roadmap toward the next level.Ivy

Why This Episode Matters

This episode is packed with actionable insights for midlife professionals—especially Gen-X women—who are ready to stop playing small and start shaping the career they deserve. Tabatha's warmth, clarity, and pragmatic advice will inspire you to see your own worth and step forward with purpose.

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Feel empowered, step into your leadership, and remember: living label free means embracing your most authentic path forward.