Rebecca Shambaugh

Internationally recognized leadership expert, author, and keynote speaker

Is It the Glass Ceiling or a Glass Cliff? These Women Leaders Found Out

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In women’s leadership and executive coaching, I’ve noticed a common confusion. It’s around the difference between the proverbial “glass ceiling” and the similarly named—but quite distinct—“glass cliff.” The glass ceiling refers specifically to the barriers women may face in attempting to reach the upper levels of a company. But a glass cliff refers to the […]

What Do Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Have in Common?

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With the recent publication of Fortune magazine’s annual ranking of Most Powerful Women (MPW), the obvious question is: what are these leaders doing right? There are 27 CEOs on the 2015 list who in aggregate control $1 trillion in stock market value. A quick scan through the list reveals one thing that many of the […]

What People Are Saying About Rebecca Shambaugh

It is always inspiring to hear from Rebecca Shambaugh, an influential, powerful women leader. I was particularly intrigued by the interactive exercises used within the presentation to promote self-awareness and personal branding. Rebecca’s engaging approach, personal stories, and exercises shared were incredibly helpful in identifying my own personal strengths in the workplace which can be leveraged within my company for obtaining additional responsibilities in my current role. I hope to attend other presentations of Rebecca in the future. — Forté Foundation

Rebecca Shambaugh spoke at the first meeting of the Leadership Council on Advancing Women at The Conference Board, her emphasis on inclusion, the leadership pipeline, uncovering latent biases, and the lack of women’s visibility and presence in upper levels of business made a real impact in the practical work of the senior executive women on the council. Rebecca provided the practical lessons learned from her 25 years of working with women leaders and generated a rich discussion. — Program Manager, The Conference Board

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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