Amanda L. Christian | Women's Executive Coaching

Back to Work After Holiday: Conscious vs Unconscious

The Choice That Defines Your 2026 I spent years going back to work after every holiday break, telling myself, "This time will be different." Every December, I have the same conversation with myself. Every January, I walked back in, telling myself I'd finally set boundaries or prioritize differe...

When Something Feels Off: The December Decision You're Avoiding

I remember the December before I walked away from my 33+-year career in finance and tech. I was sitting at my desk—the same desk I'd sat at for decades—and something was different. Not the office. Not my role. Not the work itself. Me. I was different. For 30 years, I'd had the same internal con...

Women and Negotiation: Why You Go Silent for Your Worth

I've negotiated million-dollar deals at work without blinking. I've successfully navigated multiple real estate transactions. I've advocated for teams and budgets in meeting rooms. But when I was laid off and interviewing for a contracting position? That was different. They came back with an of...

Why Am I Stuck in My Career?

The Real Reason Your Success Strategies Stopped Working If you're asking yourself "why am I stuck in my career" despite doing everything that used to work, here's what nobody will tell you: You haven't failed—your strategies have expired. The perfectionism that got you promoted is now burni...

The Quiet Promotion

Your 'Opportunity' Is Just Unpaid Labor With Better Marketing The quiet promotion scam that's turning layoff survivors into corporate cash cows I'll never forget the moment I realized I'd been played. At one point in my career, I went from managing one team to suddenly managing three dis...

Feeling Stuck at Work?

Here's Why Executive Presence Advice is Making It Worse Stuck at work despite doing everything "right"? You're Googling this at 3am because you've tried all the executive presence advice—speak up more, lean in harder, command the room—and you're still invisible. Here's the truth no one's telling...

Q4 Career Strategy: Why the Next 90 Days Determine Your 2026 Promotion

Here's what nobody's telling you about Q4 career strategy: While everyone else is mentally checking out and coasting toward the holidays, the women who get promoted in 2026 are strategically positioning themselves right now. I know—you're thinking, "Amanda, it's September. Shouldn't I be focused...

The Competence Trap: Why High Performers Stay Invisible in Leadership

Here's what no one tells you about being really, really good at your job: It's the fastest way to become invisible for leadership roles. You feel stuck, overlooked, and trapped by your own excellence. But here's the plot twist—that "trap" you think you're in? It's actually hidden leverage you did...

The Arrival Fallacy: Why Your Biggest Success Feels Like Your Emptiest Moment

You've arrived. The promotion finally came through, your salary hit that number you've been working toward, the respect you've earned is undeniable. So why does success taste like cardboard? Let me guess—you're sitting there wondering if something's fundamentally wrong with you. You've che...

Mid Life Career Change: Your Declaration of Independence from Success Paradox

July 4th isn't just about America's freedom—it's about recognizing when your own success has become your prison. If you're researching mid life career change, wondering if switching careers will finally make you feel as successful as you look, I'm going to tell you something based on 30+ years in...

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