256: Kevin Jones – Living Out & Proud In The Corporate Closet

Being out and proud is one of the most freeing and liberating
experiences an LGBTQ person can experience. It can also create
anxiety on how out you can be in certain situations - like work!
Could you lose your job, experience discrimination, or maybe just
feel like you can't be fully yourself in the work place. Author
Kevin Jones shares his own experiences and his new book - Opening
The Corporate Closet: Transforming Biases to Gay Advancement in
Corporate America. About Kevin A native Texan, Kevin graduated from
Baylor University, then studied economics in France. He then began
his career as a French translator for a major telecommunications
company, which took him to London. There, he moved into a public
affairs role, working closely with UK Members of Parliament. When
he returned to Dallas, he began his career with Ernst & Young.
As he progressed through the ranks, he discovered his passion for
helping people do what they do best. Along the way, he earned his
International Coaching Federation certification and holds the
Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential. In his last role with
EY, he became the Americas Head of Leadership Services, where he
led external client engagement around EY’s leadership-development
service offerings, including group and individual coaching. After
retiring from EY in January 2023, Kevin founded Consilium Coaching,
a boutique coaching firm dedicated to helping leaders in the LGBTQ
community and their allies, where he puts his passion into play
every day. Kevin is married to Simon Aisthorpe. They have two
Boston Terriers, Pippa and Bertie. They love working in the garden
and traveling. Kevin is the author of the book “Opening the
Corporate Closet: Transforming Bias to Gay Advancement in Corporate
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