Rebecca Shambaugh

Internationally recognized leadership expert, author, and keynote speaker

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Inclusion Is the New Diversity

November 23, 2016 By Rebecca Shambaugh

Tony was on the Executive Leadership team. The senior leaders were charged with identifying a new board member from within their internal groups. Susan reported to Tony, and although her last performance review was lower than she had expected based on her boss’s assessment of her decisiveness and strategy setting, she was considered to have […]

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A Tangible Way to Move Forward

November 10, 2016 By Rebecca Shambaugh

This week’s election results surprised pollsters and many voters alike. In its wake, I’ve been approached by several leaders in different industries wondering how best to help their teams move forward despite party lines. The 2016 presidential election was particularly divisive and emotional. As a result, many leaders are feeling at a loss about what […]

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Think Less, Fail More: 5 Strategies to Boost Women’s Confidence

October 25, 2016 By Rebecca Shambaugh

In my last post, I discussed how women can benefit from the “fake it until you make it” approach when it comes to improving their confidence levels. Men often use this strategy without thinking about it, erring on the side of overconfidence, while many women end up inadvertently holding themselves back from advancement opportunities by […]

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Women’s Confidence—How to Get It If You Don’t Have It

October 12, 2016 By Rebecca Shambaugh

“Fake it until you make it.” When I wrote my latest book Make Room for Her, that was a central piece of advice that men gave women when it came to the issue of confidence. When researching the book, I spoke with a male colleague of mine who is an Executive Vice President of global […]

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Inclusive Leaders Do These 4 Things—Do You?

September 28, 2016 By Rebecca Shambaugh

If you want your organization to succeed today, then you must find ways to make inclusive leadership more than just a buzzword. But how can management teams ensure that all voices are on deck, particularly in light of challenges like this Catch-22 that an executive pointed out to me recently? One way is to recognize […]

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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

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

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