Worthy Retail Global partners with leaders, teams, and founders to identify the underlying gaps shaping their performance in decision clarity, leadership capability, and strategic communication, then together we develop the systems and confidence to move forward.
We know Retail has evolved. But the development you receive has not.
We give you the systems, thinking, and clarity today’s retail environment demands.
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Executive Coaching
High-accountability leadership development for senior retail leaders navigating complexity, visibility, and growth. Designed for leaders who need clarity, stronger decision-making, and a more powerful presence in high-stakes moments.
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Decode Startup Accelerator
Strategy, story, market clarity, and execution support for retail-adjacent founders. Designed to help you identify the right problem to solve, build a compelling narrative, and create a repeatable path to traction.
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Train Your Team
We develop decision-making, communication, and execution capabilities that strengthen performance across stores, field teams, and HQ. The result is consistent, aligned, and confident leaders who operate at the level your business demand.
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Speaking
We deliver relevant and customized insights unique to your leadership teams needs with the practical tools they need to elevate their capabilities and excel in the competitive retail landscape.
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Retail Leadership Development Study
The first research study built for and by retail leaders. Understand what leaders are struggling with, what’s changing, and where leadership development must evolve next.
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Join The Campus
Flexible, retail-specific leadership development for leaders who want depth without overwhelm. Masterclasses, tools, frameworks, and a leadership community designed around how retail leaders actually learn.
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What are leaders and companies saying about Worthy Retail...
We brought Steve in to discuss the 5 levels of leadership with my team. The team members I chose
to take this class were all junior or aspiring leaders. They all walked away feeling inspired and
understanding that becoming a great leader doesn’t happen overnight. I also learned a lot about
myself during this class. The topics we discussed forced me to self-reflect and realize the mistakes
that I’ve made along my journey and how to fix them in the future. Steve as an instructor was
extremely engaging and made everyone feel comfortable having uncomfortable conversations.
"Steve's leadership has transformed both small groups and entire teams across
the market. His gift for connecting with individuals, uncovering their motivations,
and guiding them to harness their own and their team's strengths is nothing short
of remarkable."
I have seen firsthand the impact that Steve’s leadership has made in small and market-wide teams. His ability to genuinely connect with people, understand what drives them, teach them how to leverage their personal and team’s strengths; is truly inspiring.
Steve Worthy's leadership style is both impactful and nurturing, making him an
exceptional mentor. His strategic insight and empathetic approach profoundly influenced
my professional development. For any senior retail leader looking to enhance their
skills, learning from Steve is an invaluable opportunity.
Steve's blend of seasoned expertise and genuine commitment transforms your
professional journey, guiding you towards achieving your aspirations while inspiring
growth and resilience every step of the way.
Given the chance to work with or for Steve again I’d jump at the opportunity. He is a developmental guru and will get results wherever he goes and whatever he does.
Steve has a great deal of business and leadership experience which gives you confidence that he’s a subject matter expect. He’s extremely insightful, engaging and personable. I’ve felt more confident walking into my interviews and this has contributed to my success.
Steve taught me that professional critiquing [feedback] is not designed to point out your flaws. Its purpose is to uplift and give you the confidence to be your best. His leadership style is more of a guided conversation to help you pinpoint the area(s) of improvement while creating a personalized strategy that evolves as you grow in your role.
Steve is a skilled mentor and coach. I personally appreciate his ability to accurately assess individual competencies and his ability to develop needed competencies in others.
Steve is an experienced pro with the know-how to take your career or business to the next level. His customized coaching approach will help you drill down and identify areas to improve, resulting in the optimized career you're after.
Steve's approach is genuinely transformative. In my years of working with him, his
authentic, relatable advice has consistently guided me through complex challenges.
Steve excels in listening and understanding, paving the way for solutions that have
significantly advanced my career as a senior retail leader.
Meet Your Coach and Leadership Expert, Steve Worthy
Steve Worthy is the Founder and CEO of Worthy Retail Global, a leadership development firm serving senior retail leaders and global brands. He built Worthy Retail Global to address a growing gap in the industry: leaders are expected to deliver clarity, capability, and performance in environments where traditional corporate training no longer keeps pace.
With 30 years of operational and executive experience, Steve equips leaders and companies with the decision-making frameworks, leadership systems, and human-centered strategies needed to navigate retail’s complexity. His work spans executive coaching, leadership transition programs, and large-scale development for teams across North America and beyond.
Steve is also the creator of The Campus, a learning community and masterclass platform focused on developing leaders who can think clearly, act decisively, and create meaningful impact in fast-moving retail environments.
