THE BLOG
Burn Bright, Lead Bold
This isn’t a feel-good blog. It’s a leadership wake-up call.
If you're a high-achieving woman in finance or tech who's done everything "right"—yet still feels stuck, depleted, or invisible—this is your space. Here, I share bold insights, raw truths, and industry-shifting strategies that challenge outdated leadership models and reignite your clarity, confidence, and personal power.
Each post is designed to help you break free from misalignment—not just burnout—and step into the aligned, energizing leadership you were always meant for.
Welcome to the Burn Bright, Lead Bold Blog
LEADERSHIP PSYCHOLOGY & PERFORMANCE
Why Guilt Is a Terrible GPS for Women in Leadership
I was on adoption leave—adoption leave—when my manager called. He needed a report written for his new leader. He'd attempted it three times, and it wasn't what the executive wanted. He needed it by 5 PM Friday. It was Thursday night.
I reminded him I was on leave.
"You're the only one who can do this. No one else is available."
So I wrote it. From home. On leave. With a new child.
And when I brought it up in my performance review? I was immediately dismissed. Like it was nothing. ...
Essential Reading for Ambitious Leaders
EXECUTIVE PRESENCE & AUTHORITY
The Authority Gap
CAREER NAVIGATION & ADVANCEMENT
Why Am I Stuck in My Career?
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP MASTERY
High Performing Teams: The Wolf Pack Mentality
LEADERSHIP PSYCHOLOGY & PERFORMANCE
Women and Negotiation: Why You Go Silent for Your Worth
LEADERSHIP INTEGRATION & LIFE DESIGN
The Energy Code: How High-Achieving Women Create Sustainable Success
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You know, for years, I wore my res...
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The other day, in the depths of my junk drawer, I stumbled upon a single, unlabeled key. It was a curious little thing, and I couldn't help but wonder what secrets it might unlock. With a newfound sen...
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