Rebecca Shambaugh

Internationally recognized leadership expert, author, and keynote speaker

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The Secret to Getting Promoted: Executive Presence

July 17, 2024 By Rebecca Shambaugh

If I had to identify one key strategy that could help women—or anyone—advance their career, I’d point to enhancing your executive presence. If your executive presence is strong, you stand out as a leader, which can lead to a promotion, new opportunities, and career advancement. Executive presence isn’t easy to define—it’s that je ne sais quoi that indicates […]

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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

What Women Can Do to Land a Board Seat

May 1, 2019 By Rebecca Shambaugh

The phrase “women and corporate boards” has become synonymous with “slow progress.” It’s true that more women are being appointed to board seats than in the past, and also true that a growing number of organizations are starting to call for balanced leadership thinking around the table to better reflect the needs of the changing marketplace. […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: board member, corporate boards, Emotional Intelligence, executive presence, negotiating, strategic relationships, Women in Leadership, women's 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

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

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

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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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