Rebecca Shambaugh

Internationally recognized leadership expert, author, and keynote speaker

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Top Takeaways from a Women in Leadership and Learning Participant

May 29, 2024 By Rebecca Shambaugh

My latest podcast featured an interview with Brenda Harvey, Managing Director of IBM Industrial. Piggybacking off of SHAMBAUGH Leadership’s new “Women Rise” research on women in the pipeline, Harvey and I talked about everything from the factors that are still holding women back in the workplace, to the importance of self-advocacy and how to develop a stronger […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: difficult conversations, executive coaching, Leadership Styles, Women in Leadership, women rise, women rise research, work life balance

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 […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: executive coaching, frances hesselbein, in memory of Frances hesselbein, leadership, unconscious bias, women rise

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As the world continues to develop at an ever increasing rate, business leaders face monumental challenges. Rebecca draws on contemporary examples to show what an adaptable, inspiring, and … [Watch]

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Rebecca Shambaugh is a highly-sought-after and recognized speaker, leadership expert, and author. She is the founder and President of SHAMBAUGH … [Continue Reading]

What People Are Saying About Rebecca Shambaugh

Marriott’s Women’s CEO Executive Forum was a tremendous success, and that is due in large part to Rebecca Shambaugh. When organizing an event for CEOs and executive directors of major associations, ensuring high ROI is critical. The content Rebecca delivered coupled with her knowledge, experience and expertise was a home run. We could not have executed this without her. — Sales Executive, Marriott International

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 address was inspiring and extremely well received, it resonated with the attendees. I have received an overwhelming amount of response, positive I must say, regarding her keynote address. — Executive Vice President, MedImmune

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Leading Through Organizational Change? Try an Intentional Approach

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Leadership Isn’t a Solo Sport: The Case for Collective Perspective at the Top

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The Culture Wake-up Call: What Leaders Must Get Right in Today’s Workplace

May 13, 2025

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Make Room For Her

What both men and women and the organizations can do to foster a better balance of leadership perspective
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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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