Rebecca Shambaugh

Internationally recognized leadership expert, author, and keynote speaker

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Why CEOs Should Lead from a “Glass Office”

October 21, 2025 By Rebecca Shambaugh

Leadership transparency and accessibility have become buzzwords in most organizations and industries. But CEOs and other senior executives and leaders who really practice what they preach when it comes to this idea opt for “glass office” leadership. The phrase “glass office” is a direct metaphor for a leader’s transparency, drawing on the idea that someone living in […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: CEOs, executive presence, glass office, Women in Leadership

Fearless Leadership in a World of Disruption and Transformation

September 30, 2025 By Rebecca Shambaugh

Leaders face increasingly tough challenges in a world that’s experiencing massive uncertainty. Today, whether it’s geopolitics, technology disruptions from AI’s increasing role in our lives, or climate change, a number of trends are converging that make the job of leadership more critical than ever — at the very time when it’s more complicated to lead. […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: courage, disruption, executive presence, leaders rise podcast, Leadership Development, podcast

Leadership Development and Coaching Are Key to Leader — and Employee — Engagement

August 20, 2025 By Rebecca Shambaugh

Figuring out how to boost employee engagement is a top leadership concern — yet the numbers show we’re collectively going backward in workplace engagement worldwide. The 2025 Gallup “State of the Workplace” Report shows that global employee engagement has plummeted still further, from already low engagement last year to now just 21% engagement in 2025. […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: employee engagement, executive coaching, Leadership Development

Leading Through Organizational Change? Try an Intentional Approach

July 22, 2025 By Rebecca Shambaugh

It’s no secret that organizational change is a constant that leaders must navigate—and this is truer than ever in today’s environment. Over the past few weeks, SHAMBAUGH Leadership has engaged with clients to provide them with leadership support in navigating their teams through transition. During this process, I’ve seen that many leaders are hungry for less […]

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Leadership Isn’t a Solo Sport: The Case for Collective Perspective at the Top

June 18, 2025 By Rebecca Shambaugh

As leaders, we’re often there for everyone but ourselves. Yet just as with anything else, if we don’t take time for thinking, reflection, and support as leaders, we’ll soon find ourselves burned out and unable to deliver our best to our teams. But how do we give ourselves the reflective, supportive time we need as […]

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What People Are Saying About Rebecca Shambaugh

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

The Women’s Investment Group of the CFA Society of Washington, DC, was thrilled to have Rebecca be our keynote and speak about the importance of “executive presence” in the workplace. We were inspired by her insights and ideas, and learned of tangible and practical ways to develop personal and professional presence. Rebeca’s best seller book, Make Room For Her is a must-read and hearing Rebecca speak is a must-do! — Founder, CFAW Women’s Investment Network

Rebecca’s keynote for the Forté Foundation’s conference made me really think about the importance of having a personal brand. Her words, guidance and personal stories were so inspiring for creating and getting my brand out to the right people. — Director, American Chamber of Commerce

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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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