Rebecca Shambaugh

Internationally recognized leadership expert, author, and keynote speaker

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Executive Leadership Unfiltered: Leading with Courage, Curiosity, and Connections

April 23, 2026 By Rebecca Shambaugh

In my latest Leaders Rise podcast, I sat down with Meron Mathias, Corporate Vice President of CSR and Sustainability at Thermo Fisher Scientific, to unpack what leadership really demands right now—not the polished version, but the real one. Because let’s be honest: leadership today isn’t about having the answers. It’s about how you show up when […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: courage, curiosity, executive presence, leaders rise podcast, leveraging AI, podcast

Women and AI: A Leadership Moment We Can’t Miss

March 24, 2026 By Rebecca Shambaugh

Is AI becoming mainstream in your company? Is it shaping how you do your work? As AI rapidly morphs how work gets done, it opens the door for women to redefine their roles in organizations. In the past, many talented women mistakenly focused on execution rather than influence. This behavior often limited their career mobility […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: AI best practices, AI tools, career advancement, executive coaching, Women in Leadership

I Didn’t See It Coming! How Leaders Can Master Organizational and Political Savvy

February 11, 2026 By Rebecca Shambaugh

In today’s workplace, disruption rarely announces itself. Instead, you’ll suddenly become aware of a strategic shift. A quiet power realignment. A technology decision made three levels above your line of sight. A culture signal sent in a Slack thread instead of a meeting. In cases like these, many well-intentioned leaders find themselves shaking their heads […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: AI, culture & collaboration, executive presence, hybrid work, political savvy, power dynamics, strategic leadership

Rejuvenate and Reset Your Career and Life Through a Portfolio Mindset

January 14, 2026 By Rebecca Shambaugh

In my work as a leadership consultant and executive coach, one workplace trend I’ve noticed across organizations and industries is ongoing fatigue, burnout, and stagnation. Many women (and men, too) are feeling a lack of control in their careers and life, rather than getting creative and taking ownership of their experiences. Consider this situation that one […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: career advancement, resilience, strategic leadership, Women in Leadership, work life integration

Overcoming Silence and Hesitation: The New Power Skill for Women Leaders

December 17, 2025 By Rebecca Shambaugh

Today’s work environment is faster, noisier, more distributed, and more dependent on digital communication than ever before. Hybrid teams, real-time communication, constant messaging platforms, accelerated decision cycles, virtual meetings, increased cross-functional collaboration—as the workplace has transformed how people communicate, the power of your voice as a leader must change as well. When I wrote the book It’s Not a […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: career advancement, executive presence, Women in Leadership

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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 address was inspiring and extremely well received, it resonated with the attendees. I have received an overwhelming amount of response, positive I must say, regarding her keynote address. — Executive Vice President, MedImmune

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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