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 Here, I share bold insights, raw truths, and industry-shifting strategies that challenge outdated leadership models and reignite your clarity, confidence, and personal power.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

When Something Feels Off: 

The December Decision You're Avoiding

 

I remember the December before I walked away from my 33+-year career in finance and tech. I was sitting at my desk—the same desk I'd sat at for decades—and something was different. Not the office. Not my role. Not the work itself.

Me. I was different.

For 30 years, I'd had the same internal conversation every December. The one where I'd look at my calendar, feel that ...

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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

Workcations: The Ultimate Oxymoron 🙄

Ah, the workcation. The latest trend that promises the best of both worlds - the chance to explore a new destination while still getting your work done. Sounds perfect, right? Wrong.  

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Are you a "Good Girl"? - Good Girl Syndrome

Are you trapped in the suffocating role of "the Good Girl"? It's time to confront this oppressive label and the unrealistic expectations it imposes on us.

As high-achieving women, we've been conditio...

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Navigating Life's Challenges: The Power of an Evolving Support System

As we journey through the ups and downs of life, one thing becomes crystal clear: we can't do it alone. We need a strong support system to lean on when the going gets tough. But here's the thing—build...

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The Invisible Wounds of a Highly Sensitive Person in the Workplace

As a highly sensitive person (HSP) and an adult child of alcoholics (ACoA), navigating the workplace can be a minefield of triggers and toxic dynamics that others might not even notice. We HSPs, makin...

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Your Support System Sucks, and That's Okay!

Let's face it: life is a roller coaster of challenges and failures, and you need a support system to keep you from flying off the rails. But guess what? Your current support system might be as usefu...

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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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