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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 Here, I share bold insights, raw truths, and industry-shifting strategies that challenge outdated leadership models and reignite your clarity, confidence, and personal power.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 INTEGRATION & LIFE DESIGN

How to Stop Feeling Empty When You Have Everything

 

Last week, I told you about the December I finally stopped pretending everything was fine. The December I admitted "I can't do another year like this." The December I stopped letting fear make my decisions.

That was December 2020. I knew. I was done with my 31+ year career in finance and tech.

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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

MOST RECENT POSTS

Rewire Your Brain: How to Reframe Negative Thoughts

Brave One, you know that voice in your head? The one that whispers, You’re not good enough. You’re going to fail. Why even bother?

Yeah, that voice. It’s exhausting, relentless, and, here’s the twist...

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High Performing Teams: The Wolf Pack Mentality

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 ...

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How to Overcome Burnout: When Grit Becomes Self-Sabotage

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...

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The Problem with Self-Development

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...

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Women Leadership: You Weren’t Hired to Check a Box - Own Your Power & Lead Boldly

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...

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Leadership Defined: Align, Lead, and Succeed

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...

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Amanda L. Christian, Leadership Strategist and Executive Coach for high-achieving women leaders

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.

Ready to lead authentically and unapologetically? Let's make it happen.

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