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 Here, I share bold insights, raw truths, and industry-shifting strategies that challenge outdated leadership models and reignite your clarity, confidence, and personal power.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

The Busy Person's Guide to Reducing Stress

Hey there, friend! Pour yourself a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, and let’s chat about something we all deal with but rarely talk about honestly - stress. Now, I don’t know about you, but life can ...

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When My Strength Became My Weakness

Hey there, resilience warriors! Pull up a chair, grab your favorite beverage, and let's chat about something that might just blow your mind: the resilience paradox.

You know, for years, I wore my res...

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Understanding Burnout: The Soul-Crushing Reality No One Talks About

Listen up, my fellow frazzled high achievers! It's time to talk about the elephant in the room: burnout. This soul-crushing, energy-vampire of a phenomenon is not just about working too damn hard. It'...

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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.  

Let's fa...

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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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The Silent Struggle: Overcoming Self-Doubt and Impostor Syndrome

As a professional you've likely achieved a great deal in your career. Yet, despite your accomplishments, you may find yourself plagued by persistent thoughts of inadequacy, constantly comparing yourse...

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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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