Rebecca Shambaugh

Internationally recognized leadership expert, author, and keynote speaker

Is It the Glass Ceiling or a Glass Cliff? These Women Leaders Found Out

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In women’s leadership and executive coaching, I’ve noticed a common confusion. It’s around the difference between the proverbial “glass ceiling” and the similarly named—but quite distinct—“glass cliff.” The glass ceiling refers specifically to the barriers women may face in attempting to reach the upper levels of a company. But a glass cliff refers to the […]

Work-Life Integration: Try These Strategies to Optimize Your Time

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The demands of the workplace—coupled with escalating expectations around our personal lives—continue to intensify. From the front lines of executive coaching, we’ve seen repeatedly at SHAMBAUGH that if these areas aren’t properly managed, it can lead to stress and fatigue, as well as decreased health, leadership ability, and general performance. At SHAMBAUGH’s Women in Leadership and […]

Women’s Leadership: Living and Leading a Fully Integrated Life

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As leaders, many of us are experiencing new challenges in the new workplace. To help women leaders navigate this, SHAMBAUGH’s Women in Leadership and Learning (WILL) program is helping women step more confidently into their leadership roles, providing ways to get out of their own way and take the lead. I founded WILL over 20 years ago as […]

Women Are Rapidly Reentering the Workforce—Here’s What Companies Need to Do About It

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On August 4, I was interviewed on Talk Radio WGCH to share my perspective on some of the key national and global changes that women in the workforce are experiencing since founding the leadership training program Women in Leadership and Learning (WILL) two decades ago. A major shift that I highlighted on the show was that at […]

Top 3 Leadership Attributes and Strategies for Women from Alex David, President and CEO of Stifel Independent Advisors

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My latest podcast was with Alex David, President and CEO of Stifel Independent Advisors. Alex is a recognized executive within financial services who has been showcased on the world stage for his ability to champion and lead inclusion initiatives. He was recently named the 2023 Investment News Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion honoree for Lifetime Achievement. Alex spoke to me […]

What People Are Saying About Rebecca Shambaugh

Rebecca Shambaugh spoke at the first meeting of the Leadership Council on Advancing Women at The Conference Board, her emphasis on inclusion, the leadership pipeline, uncovering latent biases, and the lack of women’s visibility and presence in upper levels of business made a real impact in the practical work of the senior executive women on the council. Rebecca provided the practical lessons learned from her 25 years of working with women leaders and generated a rich discussion. — Program Manager, The Conference Board

Rebecca’s talk was excellent, very informative and engaging. This was the best talk I’ve attended at IBM. Not only was it informative but I will be utilizing Rebecca’s concepts in my career planning. — Vice President, IBM

It is always inspiring to hear from Rebecca Shambaugh, an influential, powerful women leader. I was particularly intrigued by the interactive exercises used within the presentation to promote self-awareness and personal branding. Rebecca’s engaging approach, personal stories, and exercises shared were incredibly helpful in identifying my own personal strengths in the workplace which can be leveraged within my company for obtaining additional responsibilities in my current role. I hope to attend other presentations of Rebecca in the future. — Forté Foundation

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Have you ever felt “stuck” in your career—thought you’d hit the “glass ceiling?” Rebecca Shambaugh speaks at TEDx: It’s Not a Glass Ceiling, It’s a Sticky Floor

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