Rebecca Shambaugh

Internationally recognized leadership expert, author, and keynote speaker

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Learn How to Be, Not How to Do — In Memory of Frances Hesselbein

April 18, 2023 By Rebecca Shambaugh

In memory of my dear friend and mentor Frances Hesselbein, I wanted to share one of the most important and influential leadership principles that she espoused: that leadership is a matter of being rather than doing. If you’re not familiar with the legacy of Frances, she’s best known for her own leadership roles, which included […]

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Leading and Thriving in a Hybrid Work Environment—Part 2

July 13, 2022 By Rebecca Shambaugh

In my last post, I shared three key topics that we cover in SHAMBAUGH’s Women in Leadership and Learning (WILL) Program and our eWILL coaching and development program—Managing Up, Managing Burnout, and Managing More Strategically. Read on to learn more about four more critical areas that we coach on in WILL and eWILL, where we’ve engaged hundreds of women worldwide […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: executive presence, hybrid work, leadership, managing up, negotiating, negotiation, Women in Leadership, women's 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

How Leaders Can Effectively Champion Change

May 18, 2021 By Rebecca Shambaugh

If change is the only constant, then managing and leading change just might be the most essential attribute for leaders and executives to master. In today’s world—which in some areas is starting to glimpse the potential for the hope of a post-pandemic reality—as well as throughout the thick of the pandemic, we have seen dramatic shifts […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Change Management, Emotional Intelligence, leadership

Leadership Rituals for 2021, Part 2: Courage, Curiosity, and Resilience

February 10, 2021 By Rebecca Shambaugh

My first post of 2021 highlighted the New Year’s theme of revelation, and shared three leadership rituals: increasing your focus on empathy, honing in on optimism against the odds, and practicing moments of stillness. Now let’s explore three additional rituals based around developing courage, curiosity, and resilience. Cultivating the Courage to Be Yourself  We’ve all been inspired by […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: courage, curiosity, leadership, Leadership Development, resilience

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What People Are Saying About Rebecca Shambaugh

Rebecca’s talk was excellent, very informative and engaging. This was the best talk I’ve attended at IBM. Not only was it informative but I will be utilizing Rebecca’s concepts in my career planning. — Vice President, IBM

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

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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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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