Leaders Rise

Rebecca Shambaugh

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From internationally recognized leadership expert, author, and keynote speaker Rebecca Shambaugh comes the Leaders Rise podcast, which features exclusive interviews with some of the world’s most inspiring business leaders who share and discuss how women professionals can reimagine their greatness, especially during these challenging times when a renewal of leadership skills is critical.

Mar 9

Executive Leadership Unfiltered: Leading with Courage, Curiosity, and Powerful Connections

Meron Mathias, Corporate Vice President of CSR and Sustainability at Thermo Fisher Scientific, joins Becky Shambaugh on the Leaders Rise podcast for a thoughtful conversation on what it truly takes to lead in a world defined by complexity, rapid change, and heightened expectations. Leadership today demands more than expertise—it requires curiosity, courage, and meaningful connection. In this episode, Becky and Meron unpack the real challenges leaders and executives face—from making high-stakes decisions to leading authentically while navigating constant disruption. They explore how curiosity, authenticity, and bravery have shaped Meron's leadership journey—and why leaders today must embrace continuous learning, vulnerability, and connection to build strong cultures and empower their teams.

45 min
09/25/2025

Leading Through Convergence: Navigating Complexity in an Uncertain World

Ramesh Srinivasan, Senior Partner for McKinsey & Company, joins Becky Shambaugh on the Leaders Rise Podcast. In this episode, Becky and Ramesh discuss the unprecedented challenges leaders today face, such as geopolitical instability, climate change, and the disruptive force of AI converging in ways that amplify uncertainty and redefine the landscape of leadership. They explore what it takes to guide organizations, communities, and people through a world that feels increasingly complex and unpredictable. This rich conversation highlights not only the challenges leaders face but also the opportunities they can seize when they cultivate resilience, agility, and a human-centered approach to leadership.

35 min
02/18/2025

3 Leadership Essentials for Success in Today’s World

Stacy Gorin built her career in executive coaching and skill building for organizations in technology and financial services. She currently serves as an Executive Coach in EY and is the chief architect for EY’s highly successful Power Up Program for leaders in the company. In this episode, Becky and Stacy discuss 3 leadership essentials that are required to thrive in today’s environment: personal well-being, strategic relationships, and striking the right leadership balance of IQ and EQ.

34 min
05/16/2024

A Conversation with Brenda Harvey, Managing Director, IBM Industrial

Brenda Harvey is the Managing Director of IBM Industrial leading IBM’s largest industrial clients. Her impressive career has also allowed her to lead IBM’s public sector, federal, and financial services as general manager and IBM Asia Pacific as Chairman and CEO. In this episode, Becky and Brenda discuss the factors still holding women back in the workplace, the importance of self-advocacy, and developing a strong adversity quotient (AQ) in today’s environment.

33 min
09/26/2023

A Conversation with Nancy May, President and CEO, BoardBench Companies

Nancy May is founder and President of The BoardBench Companies, a woman-owned board governance consulting group focusing on the advanced development and execution of public, private, and not-for-profit board organization. In this episode, Becky and Nancy discuss the important attributes and practices for women to be “Board Ready” in today’s environment.

24 min
07/17/2023

A Conversation with Alex David, President and CEO, Stifel Independent Advisors

Alex David is the President & CEO of Stifel Independent Advisors. Alex is known for championing and leading diversity and inclusion and was recently named the 2023 InvestmentNews Diversity, Equity and Inclusion honoree for Lifetime Achievement. In this episode, Becky and Alex discuss how he got started on Wall Street, giving back and mentoring as well as advice for increasing the number of women and those of diversity in leadership.

30 min
06/27/2023

Rebecca Shambaugh discusses Driving Your Own Career Path on the Women Rise Podcast

In this episode of the Women Rise podcast, Rebecca Shambaugh discusses driving your own career path and unlocking your potential. Learn coaching techniques, practices, and strategies for knowing and leveraging your value and championing your leadership.

16 min
05/04/2023

A Conversation with Robert Reiss, CEO of The CEO Forum Group

Robert Reiss is the Founder and CEO of The CEO Forum Group, a tier 1 media group focused exclusively on top CEOs. Today, The CEO Forum Group is recognized as “The Transformative CEO Community” for its efforts in helping to build success, one CEO at a time, by sharing best practices, driving job creation, and expanding innovation and value throughout the world. In this episode, Becky and Robert discuss leadership in a collaborative world and three things that need to happen to achieve gender balance.

17 min

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From internationally recognized leadership expert, author, and keynote speaker Rebecca Shambaugh comes the Leaders Rise podcast, which features exclusive interviews with some of the world’s most inspiring business leaders who share and discuss how women professionals can reimagine their greatness, especially during these challenging times when a renewal of leadership skills is critical.

Creator

Rebecca Shambaugh
Years Active

2021 - 2026
Episodes

20
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© Rebecca Shambaugh
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Leaders Rise