Navigating Multicultural Workplaces Without Losing Yourself — with Daniele Brunetto

What happens when your “dream job” starts draining your soul — and you can’t tell if it’s the culture, the pace, or just… not you?

In this episode of Empowered & Out, career coach Jonathan Barbe sits down with Daniele Brunetto, a multilingual career coach based in Brussels, who specializes in helping professionals leave prestige-driven toxic jobs and step into roles where they can actually thrive — culturally, emotionally, and professionally.

Together, they unpack:

• How multicultural workplaces quietly shape our behavior and stress levels
• Erin Meyer’s 8 dimensions of intercultural communication — and why they matter at work
• The extra emotional labor LGBTQ+ professionals face when decoding what's "safe" to share
• Real-life stories of identity misfires, hilarious misunderstandings, and cultural insights
• Actionable ways to vet a company for inclusivity before you say yes

If you’ve ever felt like you were too much for one culture and not enough for another — this episode will help you feel seen, supported, and strategic.

🔗 Connect with Daniele on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniele-brunetto/