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 Here, I share bold insights, raw truths, and industry-shifting strategies that challenge outdated leadership models and reignite your clarity, confidence, and personal power.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
Career Fulfillment & Redefining Success
Feeling Stuck in Career?
I'll Tell You Why (And It's Not What Your HR Department Says)
Here's something your leadership team will never tell you: If you're feeling stuck in career despite hitting every metric they've set, it's not because you're not ambitious enough. It's because you're playing a rigged game ....
Essential Reading for Ambitious Leaders
EXECUTIVE PRESENCE & AUTHORITY
Assertiveness for Women: How to Set Boundaries Without Guilt, Apology, or Backlash
CAREER NAVIGATION & ADVANCEMENT
Feeling Stuck in Your Career? I'll Tell You Why (And It's Not What Your HR Department Says)
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP MASTERY
Leadership and Self Confidence: The Truth About What No One Tells You
Leadership Psychology & Performance
Imposter Syndrome at Work: My 33-Year Battle and How You Can Overcome It
MOST RECENT POSTS
Silent anxiety. Even just saying those two words sends a subtle chill through my body. Silent anxiety can sneak up on you, wrapping its tendrils around your heart before you even realize there’s somet...
We've been sold the idea that perseverance is the key to success. But what happens when pushing through burnout turns into self-sabotage? High-achievers often mistake grit for strength, but when resil...
Ever feel like your brain is a web browser with 37 tabs open, and one of them is playing music but you cannot figure out which one?
Yeah. Me too.
It’s no secret - workplace stress is at an all-time ...
Why Resilience Matters More Than Ever
You’re not lazy. You’re not weak. You’re not “bad at work-life balance.”
You’re burned out. But not the kind of burnout they put on magazine covers. Not the dra...
Why It’s an Endless, Frustrating, Beautiful Journey
The Problem with Self-Development is that it often ignores the stubborn layers beneath our surface struggles. You might have read the books, listen...
I spent most of my 33-year career in some form of burnout.
At first, it came in waves - cyclical in nature, tied to the projects I was leading. When this project is done, I can rest. Then came the in...
Hey, I'm Amanda.
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