Insights
87%of mentors and mentees feel empowered by their relationship
5xMentees are 5x more likely to be promoted in the workplace
89%of mentees go on to mentor other professionals in the industry
Become a Mentor or Mentee
A facilitated mentoring program pairing emerging talent with experienced retail leaders.
NexSteps
Lighting the Path for Tomorrow’s Leaders
Why We Built NexSteps
The industry is transforming fast: AI, loyalty, retail media, and unified commerce are reshaping what it means to lead. Ensuring leadership at all levels can keep up is more important than ever. That’s where mentorship steps in.
Fuel Leadership
Accelerate growth across every level of the retail community.
Cross Pollinate Ideas
Spark conversations through shared experiences across retail functions.
Bridge Generational Gaps
Enable rising talent and seasoned leaders to learn from each other.
Strengthen Retail Community
Build relationships that outlast any single event.
Become a mentor or mentee
BUILT TO DEVELOP
Value for Everyone
NexSteps develops the mentor, accelerates the mentee, and strengthens the industry.
Mentors
Gain fresh insights from emerging talent
Stay connected to next-gen tools and mindsets
Grow influence and mentorship skills
Reflect on your own journey and legacy
Mentees
Learn from experienced industry leaders
Accelerate career development
Build confidence, presence, and clarity
Expand your network and visibility
Industry
Increase retention and accelerate growth
Build a resilient, future-ready talent pipeline
Foster collaboration and learning
Contribute to the evolution of the industry
HOW IT WORKS
The Facilitated Mentorship Path
A guided journey from onboarding to graduation, structured for real growth.
Readying for mentorship
NexSteps Onboarding
Learn the mentorship process, core competencies, metrics, and the distinction between mentorship and coaching.
Mentor Tools
Structured tools designed to support effective conversations and goal-setting for a productive mentoring partnership.
Pairing mentor & mentee
Data-Driven Pairing
Mentors and mentees are matched based on skills, competency, and proficiency surveys — so every pairing is set up to succeed.
Mentor & mentee, learning together
Kickoff & Goals
A structured first meeting to define cadence and set 90-day development goals.
Active Mentorship
Six months of guided mentorship conversations, leadership themes, and progress tracking.
Earn Your NexSteps Certification
Graduate from the program. Post on LinkedIn.
NexSteps
Certified Mentor
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Program Graduate
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