#66 From Fitting Rooms to Boardrooms: Leading in Retail Today with Nick Spiteri Paris.

In this episode of the GROWTHSchema podcast, I sit down with Nick Spiteri Paris, CEO of Bigbon Group, to explore what modern leadership looks like in an industry that never stops moving.With over 20 years of experience in fashion retail, Nick shares how he transitioned from an operational leader to a people-focused CEO. We dive into the realities of attracting and retaining talent in today’s competitive landscape, how to reframe the difference between a career and a job, and the often unspoken emotional weight of leadership.Nick also opens up about his own personal evolution—from someone more introverted by nature, to a CEO leading over 180 employees and some of Malta’s most recognized fashion brands. He shares why vulnerability has become one of the most powerful tools in his leadership toolbox, and how it can unlock trust, performance, and long-term growth.This is an honest, human, and insightful look into what it really takes to lead with clarity in a fast-paced, high-expectation world.Song by: Travel Acoustic Hip Hop · Action Alexi#GROWTHSchema #LeadershipDevelopment #RetailLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #TalentAttraction #OrganizationalGrowth #AuthenticLeadership #NickSpiteriParis #CareerNotJustAJob #InclusiveLeadership #VulnerabilityInLeadership