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This is where I share the real talk, insights, and strategies every ambitious woman needs to break free from burnout, build resilience, and lead with confidence. Through personal stories and practical guidance, I’ll help you reclaim your energy, find balance, and step boldly into the life you deserve. Let’s navigate this journey together - one empowering post at a time.

Career Fulfillment & Redefining Success
Aligned Leadership Unlocked
The Surprising Way to Elevate Your Career - and Yourself
There wasn’t one big breakdown.
No dramatic exit. No fiery “I’m done” speech.
It was quieter than that.

CAREER FULFILLMENT & REDEFINING SUCCESS
Leadership Defined: Align, Lead, and Succeed
EMOTIONAL MASTERY & MINDSET SHIFTS
Self Leadership: The Key to Leading Yourself and Others to Success
BURNOUT RECOVERY & RESILIENCE
How to Overcome Burnout: When Grit Becomes Self-Sabotage
Work-Life Balance’s Healthy Boundaries
Building Boundaries to Thrive in High-Stakes Careers
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The Surprising Way to Elevate Your Career - and Yourself
There wasn’t one big breakdown.
No dramatic exit. No fiery “I’m done” speech.
It was quieter than that.
It was the slow unraveling I felt in...
Silent anxiety. Even just saying those two words sends a subtle chill through my body. Silent anxiety can sneak up on you, wrapping its tendrils around your heart before you even realize there’s somet...
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 ...
Ever feel like your brain is a web browser with 37 tabs open, and one of them is playing music but you cannot figure out which one?
Yeah. Me too.
It’s no secret - workplace stress is at an all-time ...
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...
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...

Hey, I'm Amanda.
MASTER LIFEÂ COACH & YOUR BIGGESTÂ ALLY
I help ambitious women in finance and technology break free from burnout and step into their full potential - without sacrificing their well-being or joy.
Burnout isn’t the end of your story; it’s a chance to rewrite it. My holistic coaching addresses the root causes of burnout, empowering you to lead with clarity, energy, and confidence. Together, we’ll create a life that feels as good as it looks.
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Ignite Your Insight: 10 Revelatory Prompts for the Burned-Out High Achiever
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Amanda L Christian, Master Life Coach
I empower ambitious women in finance and technology to step confidently into Aligned Leadership, helping them overcome burnout at its roots so they can thrive professionally, personally, and sustainably.