Rebecca Shambaugh

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Rejuvenate and Reset Your Career and Life Through a Portfolio Mindset

January 14, 2026 By Rebecca Shambaugh

In my work as a leadership consultant and executive coach, one workplace trend I’ve noticed across organizations and industries is ongoing fatigue, burnout, and stagnation. Many women (and men, too) are feeling a lack of control in their careers and life, rather than getting creative and taking ownership of their experiences. Consider this situation that one […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: career advancement, resilience, strategic leadership, Women in Leadership, work life integration

Showtime’s ‘The First Lady’ Series Showcases a Unique Type of Women’s Leadership

May 4, 2022 By Rebecca Shambaugh

A new Showtime series brings to light a trio of female leaders who each assumed a role opposite the highest office in the land—yet despite its prestige has come with expectations to be relegated to the sidelines. U.S. first ladies throughout history have traditionally been behind the scenes, peripheral to the center of the political […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: authentic leadership, resilience, showtime, the first lady, Women in Leadership, women's 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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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

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

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

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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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