GEM Coaching Approach

At Worthy Retail Leadership we are often asked, “how does coaching work and how can it help me or my organization?”

Coaching is one of the most professionally tailored personal or organizational developmental experience. It involves a close and confidential relationship between the coach and the client.

Our GEM Coaching Approach

At Worthy Retail U our coaching approach to leadership development is broken up
into three areas we refer to as GEMs: Grow, Empower, and Multiply.

GROW

At Worthy Retail U, we believe in the continuous growth and development of retail leaders. We understand that leaders already possess a fundamental understanding of basic leadership and personal development skills. Our goal is to help leaders grow, expand, and build upon their existing foundation through a range of transformative principles.

Our GROW principles is broken into two major parts...

Before you grow you have to know where you stand and what you stand for:

  1. Reflecting on Leadership Bias: Identifying and understanding your current leadership bias, acknowledging how it has shaped your leadership approach over time.
  2. Achieving Sustainable Results: Learning effective strategies to achieve the sustainable results you desire, based on evidence-based practices and behavioral science principles.
  3. Uncovering Blind Spots: Identifying any blind spots that may hinder your growth as a leader and developing strategies to overcome them.
  4. Establishing New Leadership Skills: Discovering and cultivating new leadership skills that align with the evolving demands of the retail industry. We provide practical tools and techniques to enhance your leadership effectiveness.

We focus on four critical gaps we see in 90% of the leaders we serve:

  1. Adaptive Leadership: Developing the ability to adapt to changing circumstances, navigate complexity, and lead with resilience in the dynamic retail landscape.
  2. Cultivating Empathy: Understanding the needs and perspectives of team members and stakeholders, fostering meaningful connections, and creating a supportive work environment.
  3. Building Authentic Relationships: Establishing trust, transparency, and open communication within your team and across the organization, fostering collaboration and synergy.
  4. Mentorship and Empowerment: Developing mentorship skills to guide and empower others on their leadership journeys, creating a culture of continuous growth and development.

EMPOWER

At Worthy Retail U, we empower retail leaders with the latest strategies and insights. Empowerment is a core pillar of our approach, focusing on equipping leaders to lead effectively and empower others in the retail industry. Through our cutting-edge Retail Leadership Training, leaders gain the tools and knowledge to make a significant impact.

Develop a deep understanding of your strengths and growth areas. Leverage behavioral science principles to adapt and lead authentically.

Cultivate emotional intelligence to connect with your team. Foster empathy, trust, and a positive work environment.

Equip yourself with agility to lead through change. Learn problem-solving techniques and change management strategies.

Leverage mentorship and sponsorship for career development. Build meaningful relationships to accelerate growth.

Drive execution with precision. Define clear goals, align teams, and track progress for impactful outcomes.

At Worthy Retail U, we empower leaders to lead with confidence, authenticity, and a deep understanding of the retail industry. Join us on the journey of empowerment to unlock your leadership potential and make a lasting impact in the retail landscape.

MULTIPLY

Unlock Your Leadership Multiplication Potential!

In the fast-paced retail world, unleash your leadership multiplication potential with Worthy Retail U. We empower retail leaders to cultivate their own skills while multiplying their impact through three key elements:

  • Spark Curiosity: Embrace relentless curiosity, seeking new knowledge and insights to unlock growth.
  • Foster Collaboration: Create an environment where ideas thrive, valuing diverse perspectives and empowering teams to explore new approaches.
  • Cultivate Empathetic Empowerment: Deepen connections with team members, providing support and guidance to unlock their full potential.

Our Coaching Services

Coaching services are offered online via Zoom or in-person.

1-on-1 Coaching

One-on-one coaching is personally tailored to help you be proactive, passionate, and intentional in your own success. We use simple yet, powerful tools to render our Client's Desired Coaching Objectives by:.

  • Guiding clients away from outdated thinking models
  • Identify Confirmation Bias that hinder true growth
  • Cultivate Self-Awareness to remove blind spots that limit potential
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Coaching IS NOT

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Group Coaching

Our Group Coaching can be tailored for an organization or a group of individuals with shared values seeking a common goal. Our Group Coaching can produce results by Educating and Empowering Groups to:

  • Gain insights on their personal authenticity
  • Shift from reactive or defensive modes into creative, positive actions in any situation
  • Foster Synergy and Ideation to generate better solutions
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Here’s what Coaching IS and what Coaching IS NOT about:

Executive Coaching IS

  • A guided process
  • Helps clients maximize potential
  • Trusting and respecting clients
  • Acting as advocate and champion
  • Offering regular positive, reinforcing feedback
  • Creating a climate of confidence and freedom to express ideas

Executive Coaching IS NOT

  • Exploring every aspect of your personal life
  • Therapy
  • Individual group performance training
  • Counseling
  • Mentoring
  • Providing Cookie Cutter Solutions

Expert Coaching is about asking thought-provoking questions that allow the coach and client to get the “Core Issue” that may take place over several sessions. In our coaching experience we have helped individual and organizational clients in the following areas:

  • Navigate the Corporate Ladder as a Diverse Leader
  • Establish and take action towards achieving goals
  • Understand and Leverage Self-Awareness
  • Gain more job and life satisfaction
  • Contribute more effectively to the team and the organization
  • Communicate more effectivelyTime Management
  • Realize Your Potential
  • Define Your Personal Legacy
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What Leaders Are Saying...

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.
Anita Galiano
Anita GalianoSenior Campus Recruiting Specialist at CohnReznick
Steve Worthy is one of the most effective, fun, and strategic leaders I have ever had the pleasure of working for. He takes a thoughtful, yet caring approach, to every decision he makes and anyone, would be lucky to learn and develop from him.
Molly N. Droelle
Molly N. DroelleHuman Capital Generalist at Evoke Consulting, LLC
Steve has the experience, wisdom and drive to make your life better, help you achieve your goals and challenge you along the way.
Chris Richardson
Chris RichardsonFinancial Consultant
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.
Correen Rafferty
Correen RaffertyArea Manager
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.
Philip Kaewsowatana
Philip KaewsowatanaTest Officer/Mechanical Engineer
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.
Tawanda Johnson
Tawanda JohnsonFrederick County School System
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.
Stephanie Diana
Stephanie DianaRetail Executive
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.
Amanda Loudin
Amanda LoudinFreelance B2B/B2C content marketing writer
Steve is a unique combination of authentic, relatable, and honest. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing him for a couple of years and benefitted from multiple instances of guidance. Steve gets it. He’s able and willing to listen in order to meet you at a point of mutual understanding. This helps move forward towards a best-case scenario.
Gene Shirokobrod
Gene ShirokobrodMultimedia Firm CEO
Steve is a passionate, intelligent, and thoughtful leader. In my time under is leadership, I learned so much about my personal and professional leadership. The development he provided led to significant success in my career!
Kevin Lewis
Kevin LewisRetail Executive, Target
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