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 Here, I share bold insights, raw truths, and industry-shifting strategies that challenge outdated leadership models and reignite your clarity, confidence, and personal power.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
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The Year Everything Changes
It was a Tuesday afternoon, and I was staring at my screen, willing myself to focus. The emails blurred together. My brain felt like it had been wrung out like a dishcloth...
Imagine this: It’s late, and you’ve finally stolen a quiet moment for yourself. The chaos of the day has settled, and you’re enjoying a rare pause. Suddenly, you receive a message - not an email or a ...
There was a time when I was the queen of not having boundaries. Building boundaries felt impossible in a world where saying yes was expected. I said yes to everything: extra projects I didn’t have tim...
When life spirals, there are days when even the smallest things can feel overwhelming. I’ve been there myself, feeling stretched and exhausted, wondering how I could possibly keep going. Taking contro...
Burnout isn’t just feeling tired - it’s waking up exhausted, even after a full night’s sleep. It’s losing yourself in endless demands, wondering why the life you worked so hard for feels so empty. If ...
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.
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