Tory Archbold Founder + CEO Powerful Steps

Tory Archbold is a global brand strategist, women’s leadership expert, and founder of Powerful Steps®, a platform that activates the power, purpose, and voice of high-performing women. Fortune 100 executives, legacy-driven entrepreneurs, and impact-focused brands trust her to align their voice, visibility, and value. As the former CEO and founder of TORSTAR, one of Australia’s most influential brand communications agencies, Tory led some of the country’s most iconic launches - including the record-breaking ZARA debut, which attracted 22,000 people and generated $1 million in sales on day one.
In 2025, Tory was appointed an Evaluator for SXSW Sydney in the People + Work category, reflecting her ability to shape the future of leadership and culture and is the author of Self-Belief is Your Superpower and hosts the top 1.5% ranked podcast Powerful Stories - platforms that have inspired millions of women to rise, reconnect to their purpose, and claim their power.