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 Here, I share bold insights, raw truths, and industry-shifting strategies that challenge outdated leadership models and reignite your clarity, confidence, and personal power.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
I remember the last team I led before leaving corporate - a dynamic group of business partners, developers, designers, and scrum masters. They weren’t just a team; they were a force. Each member knew ...
How to Win Without Burning Out
Brave One, I want to introduce you to Beth. Beth was the definition of success.
A former client of mine, she had everything she had worked for - a six-figure salary, a...
Feeling Like a DEI Hire? How to Own Your Seat at the Table with Confidence
Let’s get real. If you’re a high-achieving woman in finance or tech, you’ve likely walked into a boardroom or a meeting room...
Someone recently asked me, What is Aligned Leadership? The question stopped me in my tracks. As I reflected on my journey, my mind drifted back to my corporate days - back to a time when I thought lea...
Let’s talk about self leadership. If you’re reading this, you’re likely someone who’s constantly balancing responsibilities, feeling the pull of endless to-dos, or maybe even wondering how to reclaim ...
As someone who has worked with many life coaches and sports coaches/trainers, I've experienced the good, the bad, and the transformative. A truly effective life coach, much like a top-notch sports coa...

Hey, I'm Amanda.
MASTER LIFE COACH & ALIGNED LEADERSHIP STRATEGIST
I specialize in helping ambitious women in finance and technology transform from overwhelmed high-achievers into confident, influential leaders—without burning out or losing themselves in the process.
My SoulFire Leadership™ methodology addresses what most leadership development misses: the integration of your natural strengths, values, and vision into a leadership style that's both powerful and sustainable. I help you command respect, drive results, and create the career and life you actually want.
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