MY CAREER IN SIX SPOTLIGHT
AMANDA STEWART
Chief Marketing Officer
The Clearing House
Sharing her career journey by answering the six questions below.
Who or what has been your biggest source of inspiration throughout your career?
My mother inspires me both professionally and personally. As a labor and delivery nurse, she dedicated her life to improving maternal and infant health. The way she lived—with courage, purpose, and compassion—continues to guide and motivate me in everything I do.
Would you say your success is primarily due to luck or hard work?
In my experience, success comes from hard work and from building the skills, knowledge, and relationships needed to be ready when good fortune strikes. Luck does matter, but it’s preparation and consistent readiness that transform opportunity into lasting success.
What is the driving force behind your career aspirations?
Curiosity has always been a key driver behind my career aspirations. I’ve always wondered, what’s next? —not just in my own industry, but across others as well. I’m interested in how best practices in branding, storytelling, and customer-centric design can enhance financial services by building stronger, more trustworthy connections with clients. Credibility and clarity are critical in this space, and it’s important to explore approaches that inspire confidence and deliver meaningful value.
If given the chance to do one thing differently in your career, what would it be and why?
If I could change one thing, I would have pursued an overseas assignment earlier in my career. Working in a different cultural and professional environment presents a unique opportunity to strengthen cross-cultural communication skills and gain a broader perspective on global issues and approaches. These experiences are incredibly valuable—especially in today’s increasingly interconnected payments landscape.
What was your most favourite job/role and why?
My current role at The Clearing House is one of my favorite positions. Through the RTP® network, we are driving meaningful change in how consumers and businesses move money. Every day, we work to build awareness and accelerate adoption of a real-time payment rail that’s transforming the industry. It’s incredibly rewarding to help shift behavior in a way that directly benefits our clients, their customers, and the entire U.S. economy—with faster, safer, and more efficient payments. Being part of the first new U.S. payment rail in over 40 years makes this work not only exciting but truly impactful.
Do you have a favourite motto or quote that guides your professional life?
Yes, I really like the quote: “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm,” by Ralph Waldo Emerson. It reminds me that enthusiasm is not only energizing, but also contagious.