The demands of the workplace—coupled with escalating expectations around our personal lives—continue to intensify. From the front lines of executive coaching, we’ve seen repeatedly at SHAMBAUGH that if these areas aren’t properly managed, it can lead to stress and fatigue, as well as decreased health, leadership ability, and general performance. At SHAMBAUGH’s Women in Leadership and […]
Women Are Rapidly Reentering the Workforce—Here’s What Companies Need to Do About It
On August 4, I was interviewed on Talk Radio WGCH to share my perspective on some of the key national and global changes that women in the workforce are experiencing since founding the leadership training program Women in Leadership and Learning (WILL) two decades ago. A major shift that I highlighted on the show was that at […]
Women’s Leadership: Negotiating Effectively on Your Terms
A cornerstone of leadership development is learning how to negotiate to get what you want. Whether it’s a higher salary, a deserved promotion, or a cross-functional opportunity, knowing the right negotiation strategy can help you negotiate more effectively—and on your own terms. What’s more, no discussion of inclusive leadership or gender equality would be complete […]
Women’s Leadership: Leveraging Relationship Currency and Sponsorship
What’s the most important ingredient in women’s leadership and leadership development alike? In executive coaching and organizational leadership, I’ve long believed the adage that whoyou know is just as important as what you know. The leadership strategy of leveraging relationship currency and sponsorship is particularly important for women in leadership to master, since SHAMBAUGH’s research has […]
Women’s Leadership: Leading More Strategically
In executive coaching and leadership workshops, I frequently notice a key area of women’s leadership that needs a boost: strategic leadership development. Whether it’s an executive presence that’s weak, an executive voice that lacks authority and confidence, or women in leadership who aren’t coming across as strategic thinkers, learning how to lead more strategically should […]