Meet Tory Archbold, one of the most powerful and connected women in Australia. As the founder of Powerful Steps, host of the popular podcast Powerful Stories, and founder of Australia’s most high-profile brand and communications agency, Torstar, Tory has built relationships with some of the most successful entrepreneurs and CEOs in the country.

What sets Tory apart is her genuine approach and her dedication to empowering others. Tory knows what it means to overcome adversity, having risen from being a single mother determined to make a better life for herself and her family.

At just 24, Tory launched her brand and communications agency and quickly made a name for herself, delivering award-winning work for top brands like Zara, Nespresso, Seafolly, Sukin, and Victoria’s Secret. Her launch event for Zara was a massive success, drawing in over 22,000 attendees and becoming one of the largest and most talked-about events in the company's history.

In 2019, Tory closed her agency and decided to take her passion for empowering others to the next level and founded Powerful Steps, an online community and platform that helps women take control of their careers and reach their full potential. Through Powerful Steps, Tory nurtures and encourages C-suite level women to own their stories, step into their power, and take their careers to the next level. She has transformed the lives of thousands of women, including top executives and board directors.

Tory is also a sought-after speaker, sharing her wisdom and inspiration with corporate audiences across the world. Through her podcast Powerful Stories, she has interviewed over 200 guests including award winning journalist’s Emily Tisch Sussman and Melissa Doyle, spiritual seekers Marianne Williamson, Kristen Butler and Rachel Hunter, Apple TV’s David Meltzer, actress Danielle Cormack, designer Camilla Franks and confidence queen Erika Cramer. Tory connects with listeners twice a week, sharing tips and strategies for living a more fulfilling life.

Despite her busy schedule, Tory is always making time for her community. Each week Tory grows her global network with three coffee dates as part of her #coffeechallenge. Whether it’s at the Soho House in Malibu between press junkets or a video call between meetings, Tory never misses the chance to connect with her community. Tory resides in the Greater Sydney Area of Australia.

You can find out more about Tory or her courses, book her to speak at an event, or sign up for her newsletter at [...]

Introduction

Chapter 1: How I Built a Global Business from Zero to Hero

Chapter 2: Why I Believe in the Power of Dreams

Chapter 3: How to Attract the Right Partners

Chapter 4: Coffee not Lunch

Chapter 5: The Art of Delegation

Chapter 6: Delivering Global Impact

Chapter 7: Be True to You

Chapter 8: Nothing Is Perfect

Chapter 9: Translating Challenges into Possibilities

Chapter 10: Culling Your Tribe

Chapter 11: Stepping into Your Destiny, a.k.a. Your Power Zone

Chapter 12: Total Alignment

Chapter 13: Your Next Powerful Step

Acknowledgments

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