Rebecca Shambaugh

Internationally recognized leadership expert, author, and keynote speaker

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The Evolving “Sticky Floor” in Today’s Workplace

May 26, 2026 By Rebecca Shambaugh

The workplace has become significantly more complex over the past decade. Leadership today is less linear, more networked, and far more visible in real time. As a result, the hidden leadership traps that can slow momentum for many leaders have also evolved. What used to be described narrowly as the “sticky floor” — internal hesitation […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: career advancement, cognitive overload, culture & collaboration, evolving workplace, sticky floors, strategic 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

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What People Are Saying About Rebecca Shambaugh

Marriott’s Women’s CEO Executive Forum was a tremendous success, and that is due in large part to Rebecca Shambaugh. When organizing an event for CEOs and executive directors of major associations, ensuring high ROI is critical. The content Rebecca delivered coupled with her knowledge, experience and expertise was a home run. We could not have executed this without her. — Sales Executive, Marriott International

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

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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Redefining Ambition: How Leaders Can Pivot to True Freedom

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Make Room For Her

What both men and women and the organizations can do to foster a better balance of leadership perspective
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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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