Thomas Barnette
Principal Consultant
Thomas Barnette is a Principal Consultant at Iris Inclusion. He is a leading expert & strategist of leadership development, employee engagement, cultural sensitivity, LGBTQIA+ education & awareness, communication & presentation skills, and more – specializing in organizational & individual transformations. He has over 30 years of experience as a business consultant, facilitator, trainer, mentor, keynote speaker and coach. Thomas brings extensive experience and expertise to a wide range of industries, from manufacturing and healthcare to higher education and government. He has partnered with renowned organizations like Bayer Corporation, Facebook/Meta, Farmers Insurance, University of Chicago, United Airlines, and U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, serving clients from corporate executives to medical professionals.
His executive leadership roles in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Operations and other fields have shaped his unique approach to executive coaching and mentoring. Thomas empowers both individuals and corporations to achieve lasting transformation, fostering improved communication, emotional intelligence, and overall productivity.
Thomas is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from The Georgia Institute of Technology. He is also the founder and CEO of Empaxion LLC, an organization focused on connecting and engaging with individuals and teams in the pursuit of a better understanding of themselves and their surroundings, to deliver their best work and to live more fulfilling and enriched lives. His impactful work resonates nationally and internationally, driving sustainable change and success.
Thomas has certifications in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Management, Executive Coaching and Mentoring, DiSC Personality Assessments and 360, and Project Management. His business is certified through the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.
Finally – Thomas has a passion for music and performance (a mandatory gift from his mother who was a Music & English Teacher). He is an accomplished singer, songwriter and musician with an album on iTunes and YouTube.
