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 Here, I share bold insights, raw truths, and industry-shifting strategies that challenge outdated leadership models and reignite your clarity, confidence, and personal power.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
Do I Have Imposter Syndrome?
(Here's Why That's the Wrong Question)
Do I have imposter syndrome? If you're a high-achieving woman asking this question, I want to start by saying this: what you're experiencing is real, valid, and incredibly common among successful women. You're not imagining it, and you're definitely not alone.
But here's what I've discovered after 30+ years navigating finance and tech, and now coaching ambitious women worldwide: the question itself might be steering us in the wrong direction. What if instead of asking "What's wrong with me?" we started asking ...
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
High Performing Teams: The Wolf Pack Mentality
LEADERSHIP PSYCHOLOGY & PERFORMANCE
The Arrival Fallacy: Why Your Biggest Success Feels Like Your Emptiest Moment
LEADERSHIP INTEGRATION & LIFE DESIGN
The Energy Code: How High-Achieving Women Create Sustainable Success
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You can have the title. The credentials. The six-figure income. The team. The perfectly organized calendar that screams productivity. But still...
You’re stuck.
Not because you don’t know enough.
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Hey, I'm Amanda.
MASTER LIFE COACH & ALIGNED LEADERSHIP STRATEGIST
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