Welcome To The Bossy Girl's Guide to Leadership 

By Amber Hurdle - Amber is an author, speaker, and unstoppable branding force who empowers leaders to own their value and amplify their impact.

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When I think about Michelle Marquis, the first words that come to mind are “strength” and “presence”—naturally earned presence. Her leadership story is raw, reflecting what so many women in business experience behind the scenes but rarely talk about out loud.

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The ladders we get to climb today were built by Michelle and women like her, who carried the weight of outdated expectations, quiet biases, and stories they will probably never tell.

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But the beauty of Michelle’s story is that she is a woman who chooses to grow again and again with integrity, grit and a deep courage that she earned, no matter what life throws at her or what puddle she might misstep into. 

I’ve had the privilege of watching Michelle evolve over the years. She has always had a sharp business mind, but she also never settles and is always seeking new opportunities and growth. She leans into discomfort and is unbothered by what some may deem overwhelming, always leading through action.

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I remember encouraging Michelle to simply be vulnerable and tell her story to her readers. And boy, did she step up to the plate! Michelle peels back the layers we often hide: the impostor syndrome, the second-guessing, the moments when being “bossy” feels like the only way to survive. She tells the truth about what it’s like to be a woman who wants to do good work, lead well, and not lose herself in the process.

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You’ll walk away from The Bossy Girl’s Guide to Leadership with a deeper understanding of what it takes to lead authentically and sustainably. You’ll see your own stories in Michelle’s and start to rewrite the inner narratives that have kept you playing small. So, I invite you to see this book as a mirror that reflects your own innate power, if you’re willing to own it.

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Michelle took the hits that many of us are still ducking. She said the things that others were too afraid to say. And in doing so, she cleared a path for women in business to have a little more room, a little more agency, and a little more truth. So I invite you to dive into her real talk on “power, purpose, and leading out loud.”

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If you’ve ever questioned whether you belong in the room, this book will remind you that you’ve always had a seat at the table. You just need to pull all the way up.