Keynote Speaking with Steve Worthy

Simplify Leadership, Amplify Results: Transforming Retail Leaders One Keynote at a Time

Why Steve?

With over 30 years of retail leadership experience, Steve knows firsthand the pressures, setbacks, and triumphs that come with leading in an industry that never stops evolving. His mission is to help leaders silence the noise, reclaim their focus, and lead with clarity and purpose.
 

Through his work as the founder of Worthy Retail Global and The Campus, Steve has become a trusted partner for retail executives and teams seeking not just tools but transformation.

  • Worthy Retail Global: More than coaching—it’s a recalibration. Steve has built a premier leadership development organization that doesn’t just empower retail leaders to hit targets but to redefine what success looks like for themselves and their teams.
  • The Campus: This exclusive learning community offers actionable insights, real-world tools, and a collaborative space to address challenges that no one else is talking about. It’s where big breakthroughs happen—because it’s not just about theory; it’s about what works.

Through these initiatives, Steve has redefined what leadership development means in retail, blending coaching with community to deliver long-term impact.

What sets Steve apart? His ability to simplify complex leadership challenges into actionable strategies. Leaders walk away not just inspired, but equipped to implement meaningful change—starting the moment they leave the room.

Signature Keynote Topics

Each keynote is tailored to your organization’s needs and challenges, delivering insights that resonate far beyond the retail space.

Cut through complexity, focus on what matters, and lead with clarity.

What It’s About:
Based on Steve’s upcoming book, You’re Doing Too Much: Simplified to Lead, this keynote tackles the modern leader’s biggest challenge—overwhelm. Steve unpacks why doing more isn’t the answer and reveals how to create space for what truly drives results.

Key Takeaways:

  • Learn the three core principles to simplify your leadership approach.
  • Identify areas where complexity is holding you back and eliminate them with confidence.
  • Build a framework for making high-impact decisions without burning out your team—or yourself.

Connection isn’t a soft skill; it’s your leadership superpower.

What It’s About:
Rooted in Steve’s proprietary S.M.I.L.E. Framework™, this keynote redefines approachability as a strategic advantage. Steve shows leaders how to leverage trust, empathy, and curiosity to build stronger teams and deliver measurable outcomes.

Key Takeaways:

  • Master the five pillars of approachable leadership.
  • Transform how your team perceives you, boosting engagement and retention.
  • Walk away with actionable strategies to lead authentically and collaboratively.

The gap between corporate training and real-world results.

What It’s About:
Why do most retail leadership programs fail? They miss the mark on relevance, practicality, and application. This keynote dives into how real-world training bridges the gap, delivering tools leaders can actually use to build capacity and drive success.

Key Takeaways:

  • Discover why traditional corporate training falls short.
  • Gain insights into building team capacity and fostering loyalty.
  • Learn actionable steps for creating sustainable success within your organization.

React less, reflect more, and lead with clarity.

What It’s About:
Why do leaders often react before reflecting? This keynote explores the “Messy Why,” the underlying drivers of leadership behavior. By uncovering and understanding these patterns, leaders make better decisions, foster stronger connections, and lead with authenticity.

Key Takeaways:

  • Develop deeper self-awareness to identify your “Messy Why.”
  • Improve emotional regulation to navigate high-pressure situations.
  • Build clarity in decision-making and strengthen team relationships.

What You’ll Get from a Steve Worthy Keynote

What Others Are Saying

"Steve’s leadership insights go far beyond the surface. He connects with every audience, leaving students with actionable tools and a clear sense of how to lead with purpose and impact."
Anita Galiano, PHR
CohnReznick LLP
"Steve has a unique ability to take even the most complex topics and make them accessible, inspiring innovation and bringing out the best ideas in the room. His session was transformative."
Sonal Gandhi
The Lead Summit
"Steve challenged our fundamental assumptions about retail leadership. He didn't just change our processes—he transformed how we think about leading."
Stephanie Lear
Manager, Events, RCC
"What sets Steve apart is his gift for making profound leadership concepts actionable. He helped us see—and solve—challenges we hadn't recognized."
Ryan Fay
Senior Director of Cyber Security, Wayfair

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