Rebecca Shambaugh

Internationally recognized leadership expert, author, and keynote speaker

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AI Can’t Replace These 5 Leadership Skills

July 21, 2026 By Rebecca Shambaugh

What will leadership look like five years from now? It’s likely that companies across all industries will be using AI to perform work and make decisions. But it’s going to take more than technology and AI implementation alone to win in this workplace. Organizations that want to stand out will need to balance technology and […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: AI best practices, AI workplace, Emotional Intelligence, executive presence, leadership tips, work life integration

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

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

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

Do You Have a ‘Sticky Floor’ Around Brand Power in Today’s New World of Work? Avoid These 3 Brand Traps

December 2, 2025 By Rebecca Shambaugh

When I first wrote the book It’s Not a Glass Ceiling, It’s a Sticky Floor in 2007, it was a much different world. The environment has shifted dramatically over the past decade as hybrid work has reshaped how leaders show up, technology and AI demand faster credibility, cross-functional collaboration has become the new currency of influence, and the rise […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: brand power, executive brand, executive presence, leadership tips, personal brand, sticky floors, Women in 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

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

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

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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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