Theresa Worthy
Mic-Dropping Truths About Leadership, Inclusion, and Emotional Bravery
Travels from Atlanta GA, USA
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Speaks on:
Emotional Intelligence
Inclusive Leadership
Theresa's Bio
Theresa Worthy doesn’t deliver talks—she delivers wake-up calls. As a TEDx speaker, corporate trainer, and emotional intelligence expert, she empowers leaders to stop checking boxes and start leading with impact. With decades of lived experience and unapologetic clarity, Theresa brings a powerful mix of storytelling, science, and straight talk to every stage. Her talks cut through the corporate clutter and get to the heart of what really drives performance: emotionally intelligent, inclusive leadership. Theresa is the founder of TSW Wordsmith, LLC and creator of the Worthy IMPACT™ model, a framework that transforms underperforming teams, burned-out leaders, and disconnected workplaces. Whether she’s speaking to HR executives, healthcare leaders, or educators, she gives audiences real tools—not fluff—to lead bravely in a complex world. Book Theresa if you’re ready for a speaker who challenges norms, builds connection, and inspires action that lasts.
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Theresa Offers the Following Talks
Go Beyond Basics to Lead With Impact
Recognize the Hidden Costs of “Basic” Leadership Understand why traditional performance management and transactional leadership fall short in today’s workplace.
Address Underperformance Through Inclusion and Emotional Intelligence. Discover how to manage disengaged or struggling employees without relying on shame, micromanagement, or burnout-inducing pressure.
Equip Yourself to Lead Across Differences Learn how to navigate discomfort, cultural tension, and difficult conversations with courage and skill.
Walk Away with Immediately Usable Tools Attendees receive real-world strategies, not theory—tools they can use the next day in meetings, one-on-ones, and performance conversations.
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