Rebecca Shambaugh

Internationally recognized leadership expert, author, and keynote speaker

Consider an Untraditional Path to the C-Suite—Like the New CEO of Levi Strauss Did

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When we think of moving up the ladder, we tend to think that someone will bring us the ideal job and that we might become stagnant by waiting for that next opportunity. However, Michelle Gass, prior CEO of Kohl’s and the incoming CEO of Levi Strauss, is a woman who took an untraditional path to her current C-level […]

Glass Cliff Solutions for Women Leaders and Companies

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How can women leaders prevent themselves from being pushed off of a glass cliff? In my previous post, I explained that a glass cliff refers to the troubling finding that women in leadership roles tend to be placed in more senior levels—including CEO—during times of negative markets, crisis, or troubling times for the company, thus […]

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 […]

What People Are Saying About Rebecca Shambaugh

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

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

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

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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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