Rebecca Shambaugh

Internationally recognized leadership expert, author, and keynote speaker

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How to Be a Leader Who Has Influence by Developing an Executive Voice

March 6, 2023 By Rebecca Shambaugh

Women’s leadership requires not only a strong executive presence, but also an authoritative executive voice. Executive voice is a critical component of executive presence, and Harvard Business Review recently developed a video to highlight my work in this area. The HBR video hits on the key points of an HBR article that I wrote called “To Sound Like a Leader, […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: building relationships, Executive Voice, influencing, Leadership Development, strategic leadership

Leading and Thriving in a Hybrid Work Environment

June 6, 2022 By Rebecca Shambaugh

What does it take to be a great leader and excel in the new normal of hybrid workplaces? Most certainly the world we live and work in are opening the door for leaders who are women to step out and bring a new balance of leadership. For over 20 years, SHAMBAUGH’s Women in Leadership and Learning […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: burnout syndrome, effectively influencing, Executive Voice, hybrid work, leadership, Leadership Development, strategic leadership, women's leadership, work life balance

Owning Your Executive Voice: A Resolution for the New Year

December 18, 2019 By Rebecca Shambaugh

As we look ahead to entering 2020 in just a few weeks, it’s a perfect time to evaluate your leadership toolkit and set fresh resolutions in areas that could benefit from some sprucing up. The SHAMBAUGH Leadership team has noticed one area that many leaders whom we coach could improve upon: learning how to enhance […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: executive presence, Executive Voice, Leadership Development

To Sound Like a Leader, Think About What You Say, and How and When You Say It

November 1, 2017 By Rebecca Shambaugh

HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW — Nancy started her day feeling prepared to brief her executive team on a high-stakes project she had been working on for the past two months. She had rehearsed her slide deck repeatedly, to the point where she had every level of content practically memorized. She arrived at the meeting early and waited patiently, […]

Filed Under: Press Tagged With: Executive Voice, Harvard Business Review, HBR, Leader, leadership

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What People Are Saying About Rebecca Shambaugh

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

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

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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