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 Here, I share bold insights, raw truths, and industry-shifting strategies that challenge outdated leadership models and reignite your clarity, confidence, and personal power.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
What to Do When Laid Off
Why This Career Disruption Might Be Your Greatest Gift
Forget everything you've been told about bouncing back from a layoff—the rush to get "back out there" is keeping you stuck in someone else's definition of success.
Your company just handed you the keys to your real life, and you're sitting there wondering what's wrong with *you*?
Time to stop scrambling back to safety and start designing the career that can't be taken away by someone else's quarterly panic attack.
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
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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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