Rebecca Shambaugh

Internationally recognized leadership expert, author, and keynote speaker

Reentering the Workplace Post-COVID: What Women Can Do to Stay Off of the “Sticky Floors”

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In my June post, I discussed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women in the workplace and promised to share four strategies that can help women maximize their effectiveness at this inflection point of the pandemic. As you review the recommended actions below, keep in mind that SHAMBAUGH Leadership coined the concept of “sticky floors,” which […]

The Impact of COVID-19 on Women in the Workplace

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I recently gave a talk at Bryant University Women’s Summit, and the topic resonated strongly with the audience. I began by sharing my observation of a common scenario that began to play out in women’s personal/professional lives once the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Working women (and even more so, those who are also parents) found themselves […]

How Leaders Can Effectively Champion Change

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If change is the only constant, then managing and leading change just might be the most essential attribute for leaders and executives to master. In today’s world—which in some areas is starting to glimpse the potential for the hope of a post-pandemic reality—as well as throughout the thick of the pandemic, we have seen dramatic shifts […]

Try These Actions for a Leadership Reset That Creates a New Path Forward

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This is a historic moment that celebrates women and highlights their achievements and leadership. Officially recognized by the United Nations in 1977, International Women’s Day is also a time to acknowledge the commitment and progress of organizations and society as we work collectively toward gender equity and inclusion. Both are critical for creating greater opportunities for women—and for everyone—to […]

Leadership Rituals for 2021, Part 2: Courage, Curiosity, and Resilience

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My first post of 2021 highlighted the New Year’s theme of revelation, and shared three leadership rituals: increasing your focus on empathy, honing in on optimism against the odds, and practicing moments of stillness. Now let’s explore three additional rituals based around developing courage, curiosity, and resilience. Cultivating the Courage to Be Yourself  We’ve all been inspired by […]

What People Are Saying About Rebecca Shambaugh

Extremely informative, entertaining, and insightful, Rebecca Shambaugh’s message is aimed at both a male and female audiences. She succinctly describes business leadership models that drive top performance in organizations. — Managing Director, The Carlyle Group

I have had the pleasure of working with Becky for nearly 10 years, at two different top institutions of higher education. Her message of empowerment and enlightenment resonates coast to coast, with corporate and public sector audiences alike. Most recently, I partnered with SHAMBAUGH Leadership to keynote our UC Berkeley Woman’s Initiative. It was a spectacular day, in no small part because of the learning she shared. — CLO and Director of L&D, UC Berkeley

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

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